RBT review

[shab@xxxxxxxxxxxx (Shab Levy)]

January 24, 1996

Comments on the RBT  camera

In response to the request to review the above, here are my comments.

I have owned an RBT for about 2 years. There are several models being
manufactured. Mine is an "RBT 3-D Mirror-Reflexcamera X-2". It is a dream
all electronic camera and has all the bells and whistles that one can
imagine as a standard package:  Full frame stereo, Zoom lenses, Auto or
Manual controls, Exposure compensation and automatic incremental exposures,
Sequential shots, Value storage, Multiple exposure, Self timer, LCD display
for all the data, Flash sync., etc. As you can expect, it comes with
additional options such as: Spirit level built in the left viewfinder,
Tripod center plate, Hand grip with electronic release cable, external
power pack, carrying case and a variety of lens options.

The basic difference between the 2 most advanced models is the stereo base
separation: 65mm or 75mm. While the 65mm is probably the "standard" base
separation between the lenses, a roll of 36 exp. will yield only 13 full
frame pairs  (24 x 36mm) because of inherent waste, the 75mm on the other
hand, which I have, yields 18 pairs. I am sure that the purists amongst us
will insist that a stereo base or 65mm is not only the "standard" but also
the most "natural" base separation, (that is the average adult
inter-pupilary distance) I personally prefer an ever so slightly larger
base. Eventually it is a matter of taste...or philosophy.

Incidentally, I started me stereoscopic excursions by synchronizing two
Nikons, which I still use. I use, albeit rarely, my other stereo cameras:
Stereo-Realist (no one interested enough in 3-D should miss having and
using this classic camera), Kodak Stereo, and of course a Personal
View-Master outfit.

I would definitely recommend the RBT camera if you can afford it. Price in
1993 was about $2,500.

I will be happy to discuss this further if there is an interest.

Shab Levy, Portland, Oregon



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