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Re: Realist etc.
- From: P3D Tim Smith <n1btq@xxxxxxxx>
- Subject: Re: Realist etc.
- Date: Tue, 3 Sep 1996 08:19:18 -0400
P3D Dr. George A. Themelis <DrT-3d@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> You appear to believe that the Realist and any camera made
> in the 50s cannot match the quality of the cameras/lenses
> made today and also that the Realist format is a dead thing
> of the past.
>
> I have a problem with both statements.
Me too! However a year ago I was skeptical that at 45 year old camera
would be capable of high quality protography. Having collected, traded an
sold 2D cameras for many years you begin to appreciate differences in for
instance a piece of Nikkor glass versus something made by Samyang or
Sigma. I introduced myself to 3D out of curosity when picking up a
catalog from Reel-3D in Boston early last year. After dabbling with shift
and shoot, twins and beam splitters I finally met Jim Motley and Geroge
Themelis. After getting their invitation to stop by their homes when in
town for business I was able to see results of their work first hand. I
was STILL skeptical when I saw a Realist for the first time...how can such
a "brickly" design produce such a fine image? Well...to make a long story
short it was Jim's fine collection of Realist format cameras and George's
convictions that made me a convert. Today, only 18 months after buying my
first beam splitter I'm the proud owner of two Realists 3.5's, a 2.8 and a
TDC Vivid. I am constantly challenged by my friends (pros and amateurs)
that these cameras took the slides I show around.
I had it in my minds that I was going to have the biggest, best, most
bells-and-whistles 3D camera around. Twin Nikons were not practical,
portable or user friendly. Every mode I've tried it always comes back to
the *handy* Realist. I now keep one in my main bag, one in the car and
one in my briefcase since I travel frequently.
Mounting? I have found three local labs that will either mount in-house
or outsource here in SE Mass. In my travels I make it a point to hit a
couple of camera shops or labs in every city I visit. So far I have found
someone that knows the format and can mount.
I agree with George....where for $100 (and sometimes less) can you find an
outstanding 3D camera that is practical, usable, rugged and is easily
maintained?
Tim Smith
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