Re: 120 format stereo cameras

[Eric Goldstein <egoldste@xxxxxx>]

Brian Reynolds wrote:

> the other camera is a "HEIDOSCOP STEREO CAMERA 6 X 9 WITH LEATHER CASE
> AND HEIDOSCOP FILM PACK BACK" in VG+ condition with an estimated price
> of $175.  I know the Heidoscop was a plate camera, and that there was
> also a rollfilm back for it.  Does this camera take 6x6 pairs, or
> 6x4.5 pairs as the lot desciption suggests?  Is this a good user
> value?


Hi Brian-

I, too, am interested this camera, and I called John Saddy about it.
>From what I can tell from the description his camera handler gave me, it
would be a good user after a technician goes through the mechanicals and
replaces the mirror and possibly the focusing screen (anywhere from
$250-$400). It also likely has fungus on the viewing lens.

I am currently high bidder on this piece, and expect it will go for
*well* over John's estimate. If I am fortunate enough to win the
auction, and you are interested in a Sputnik, I'd be glad to offer you
mine for what I paid for it. It is a very clean camera (mint-) and I'm
told quite good for a Sputnik, free from lights leeks et al...


Eric G.


BTW, which of the list members will be at NSA this weekend?