duping Realist format

[P3D Michael J. D'Abrosca <zephyr@xxxxxxxxx>]

Rick Inzero writes:

--Has anybody had success getting a whole uncut roll of 35mm Realist 
format Kodachrome duped? (...rest of message deleted) ---


I asked a similar question months ago and this is what I found after 
making some calls: It is virtually impossible to duplicate a strip of 
35mm on Kodachrome. The duplicating houses listed below use an Ektachrome 
duplicating film. They can only duplicate existing mounted stereo pairs. 
Atkinson-Stedco seems to be the better of the two, but I have yet to try 
either myself (real soon, though). If anyone has experience with either 
lab, or another lab, I would like to know about it.

Below is my original posting:

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Here is some information about duplication of Realist format stereoviews:

-Atkinson-Stedco
        This company duplicates mounted slides only. Dupes cost $1.00 each
(I did not ask about a quantity discount) with a 1-3 week turnaround. They
use Ektachrome duping film, which he claims is the only duping film
available today, except for the stuff that movie labs use.
        A very nice gentleman, John answered all my questions patiently.
He has been in this business for 50 (!) years, and when I told him that I
got his phone number from the Reel 3-d catalog, he was pleased and asked
me for Reel 3-d's number to order a catalog for himself. Let's keep this
guy in business and give him ours!
        Atkinson-Stedco
        7610 Melrose Av., CA 90046
        (213) 655-1255


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--Barrie Bieler
        Another nice guy...he seems to be working out of his house. He
uses the same film stock and provides unmounted dupes from your original.
Cost is $2.00 per slide for the first 3 slides, and then $1.50 for the
next 3 copies. His turnaround is 10 days to 4 weeks, the shorter time
being if you have a larger order. He does all his own processing.

        Barrie Bieler
        Walnut Creek, CA
        (510) 939-6272



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I hope this information helps those of us looking to make copies of our
best work for friends, family or whatever. If anyone uses these services,
please post your experiences.

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Good luck!

Michael D'Abrosca
Petaluma, California, USA
zephyr@xxxxxxxxx


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