Re: Realist light leak - need a Realist Ready Case

[P3D <jarrow@xxxxxxx>]

A while back I sent a message asking if anyone had a
Realist ready case to suit a Realist 2.8 Custom. The
best lead I was given was a company called Pacific Rim
Camera, who listed 3 cases on their web page but did not
supply details on the quality of the items.

        I contacted Pacific Rim camera immediately via
email but did not receive a reply. Twelve hours later
I tried again, still no reply. Getting desperate I braved
the time zone difference and phoned the company. They
received the my email messages but had not had time to
reply due to the sudden demand ( surprise ! ) for Realist
camera cases. Two have been sold, the remaining case has
a few problems and sounds like it has seen happier times.

        Dalia does not have any cases in stock and I still
have to check with Harry Poster. Locally ( Australia ) they
tell me the cases are quite rare and one may turn up if
I check in every month or so.

        Pacific Rim camera are selling the cases for
US$15.00, if anyone has a case in excellent++ condition
and would like to sell ( case must be suitable for 2.8
Custom ) I would be willing to pay more than US$15.00.

        Anyone tempted ? :>)

        John Arrowsmith
        Sydney, Australia





> 
> Looks like you can add my name to the Realist light leak
> list. I have just returned from a 6 day holiday in the
> Australian Snowy Mountains where winter is giving way to
> spring and the sun is very bright. So bright in fact that
> I have discovered that I have orange vertical lines in some
> of my shots. This only seems to be a problem in very bright
> conditions. I'm using 100 ASA film.
> 
>       To overcome the problem I am looking to buy a Realist
> ready case - one that suits a 2.8 Custom. This looks to be
> the best solution. I have contacted Dalia to see if she has
> any in stock, but last time I asked the cupboard was bare.
> Does anyone have a case in excellent condition they would
> like to sell?
> 
> 
>       
>       John Arrowsmith
>       Sydney, Australia
> 
> 
> 


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