Re: RBT and the Realist Custom

[P3D Stephen Kearney <neff123@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

>I'm curious whether anyone has seen RBT/Realist Custom images 
>projected back to back. I  am assuming that the RBT lens gains its 
>contrast from the use of multicoating, whereas the  Realist lens 
>is coated, but not multicoated and this may be producing a softer 
>image. If the  Realist does produce an inherently softer image, is 
>there any way to tighten it up? Realist  sunshades perhaps.

I think it is safe to bet that the RBT has more contrast, what with its
modern optics. You might try shooting Kodachrome 25 in your Realist. It's a
pretty high contrast film, though slow enough to consider using a monopod
or tripod.

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