3-D camera timeline

[P3D Derek Gee <73157.2172@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

George wrote:
>I compiled statistics on the year of introduction of the cameras in the 
>book.  The oldest "50s" cameras are the Verascope (1946), Realist (1947) 
>and Wollensak (1950).  Then there is a small gap and then the explosion in 
>years 1953-1955 with 24 stereo cameras introduced in those years, including 
>the Revere (1953), and Kodak and TDC Vivid (1954).  These three years must 
>have been the golden years of stereo photography. 

I'm not so sure about this timeline.  I had heard that the Revere was 
produced in 1953 and that the Wollensak followed in 1955.  A quick check
of the camera blue books showed dates for the Wollensak of 1950 & 1955.
A look at an issue of Photography from August of 1953 shows no dealers
offering Wollensaks, but plenty of Reveres.  The Verascope may have 
been designed in 1946, but I doubt there were any imported in quantity
until Busch had Jules Richard OEM some for them and I think that was
later than 1946.  Could one of our veteran members of this list share
their memories of these cameras and when they first
appeared?  (Hint, Hint Bob H  ;)  )

 
                                    Derek Gee
                                    73157.2172@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx



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