Re: 3d Camara - Need Advice

[P3D Dr. George A. Themelis <DrT-3d@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

In response to Duane's response to my response to his posting...

>This, of course, is nonsense.  The standard nomenclature of both this list
>and the various publications differentiatea "format" based on aperature
>size.  

And I would like to see this changed...because it does not help 
communication.

All stereo slides mounted in the standard frames of 1 5/8" by 4" (41 mm x 
101 mm) have one thing in common... They can be viewed and projected using 
the same hardware.  I am not sure if this format has a name.  I chose 
to call it "Realist-format" even though I fully aware of the fact that, 
in a narrow sense, "Realist-format" means a specific image size too.

Consider someone who uses a "Realist-format" camera but mounts his slides 
in separate slide holders.  Is he working in the Realist format?  Not for 
me.  I cannot view his work the same way that I view my work.  I need 
different viewers and projectors (and I am not alone...)

At the end, the choice of viewing equipment will determine the compatibility
of stereo images and I believe that a name should be given to this very
common system of slides mounted in 41 mm x 101 mm mounts.  I chose to call
it "Realist-format" but will switch to any other name, if more appropriate.
Perhaps "Realist +" or "Realist ++" or "slides mounted in standard 41 mm x
101 mm mounts format".

>The original inquirer asked for camera advice.  And, it is significant to
>note that you don't dispute the point and shoot, weight, macro, best "wow"
>pictures, depth of field gauge, "feel", format, etc. advantages I give to
>the Nimslo and FED.  I must assume, therefore, that you concur.

Sure, why not?  I am into good stereo photography.  Tools are tools.
Pictures do the "talking".  I have seen good Nimslo and FED pictures.

>I find it indeed comical that you have elected to optionally call the
>Realist a "Brick".  

Now, just a minute!  It was Dalia who first called it "Brick".  I found
it cute and used it.  You see, I am not emotionally tied to my Realist.
I just use the Realist to take pictures... and I like what I get.  

>Give a newcomer both a Nimslo/FED and a Realist, and they will naturally
>gravitate to the former every time (Even with your 10 minute super course).

Whatever you say Duane... But you will have to give them the Nimslo/FED 
because I don't have any of them.  I sold my Nismlo a few months ago and 
have not bought a FED yet (waiting for the prices to go down and the 
quality to go up...)

FYI, Duane, I will not bring any Realist cameras for sale in Rochester.
I am not in the business of selling stereo cameras... My specialty is
stereo viewers.  I did get a large stock of Realists from Harry Poster and 
these are the ones that I am selling now.  By Rochester time there will not 
be a single camera left.  Better hurry... ;)

George Themelis,  A real Realist *FORMAT* (or whatever...) affectionato...


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