Re: TDC Colorist

[Michael Kaplan <mkaplan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I've used a TDC Colorist (actually two different ones) since 1963, when I 
bought my first from Willoughby's in NYC for $15. I bought the last one, 
mint in case, for $150.

While the mechanics of this camera leave much to be desired, the optics 
are superlative (although untested by John B.). The Rodenstock lenses are 
sharp corner to corner, do *not* vignette, and produce brilliant color 
images. I've had Kodachrome 25 slides enlarged to 16" x 20" with pinpoint 
sharpness (how's that for scientific!). The viewfinder, like many 
50s-vintage stereo cameras, is fairly inaccurate. I've never been quite sure 
what will appear on the final slide.


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