Re: My Kodak Down Under (G'ddday, mate)

[P3D <BD3D@xxxxxxxxxx>]

I wrote:

>>She didn't mind only
>>the one roll of film(Slowdachrome, sorry that's all I usually have
>>around), as she planned to only use the Stereo for special shots,
>>and didn't need the hassle of removing the case, rewinding,
>>reloading, etc.  Fine by me.  The camera stays closed.

Then George T. wrote:

>Here is where I have a problem...  Three-week trip to a distant land
>(possibly once-in-life-time opportunity for many) and only one roll of
>film because of the "hassle" or removing the case, etc.???
>Sounds like a waste of a nice stereo camera and an expensive trip,
>to me... (stereo-photographically speaking...)

I completely agree with you (stereo-photographically speaking).  For you
and I, all trips are stereo opportunities and that means lots of film.
However these two don't speak that language and it was too late for the
Berlitz seminar.  :-)  They took flat cameras and plenty of print film
for the majority of shots, so it's not like they are going with only the
one camera and one roll of Slowdachrome (that would be awful).  This way
(maybe) the Stereo shots will be well thought-out and may be better as a
result.  Kelly also knows about the Cha-cha method, so may get some 3-D
that way with her p&s camera.

For people used to drop-in loading and point-n-shoot mentality (95% of
the general picture-taking public?), rewinding and reloading an older
camera can be a major hassle, even when it as simple as the Kodak.  I
wanted them to remember their stereo experiences in a positive light.
Once they're hooked, however....

If anyone down under spots a young freckled blonde and her boyfriend
using a Kodak Stereo in the next few weeks, say "Hi Kelly" and offer to
change the film for her.


>George

Best regards,
Bill Davis


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