Re: Nimslo flash on a Realist?

[P3D George Gioumousis <georggms@xxxxxxxxxx>]

P3D Tom Gardner wrote
> 
> > From: P3D  <GCCampos@xxxxxxx>
> > I tried to fit my Nimslo Flash on the Realist but realized that
> > I 'll have to neatly damage (modify) something.  How is it done?
> 
> I did this many years ago, so many years ago that I can't remember the
> relevant details. However, the general principles are (if I remember 
> correctly):
>       - the Nimslo flash unit is a "modern" unit which will fit
>         onto any modern camera. This is a starting point when 
>         talking to the person in the camera shop
>       - I needed two separate adaptors, so that now the flash is 
>         raised approximately 2 inches above the conventional 
>         position, which makes not one jot of difference
> I'm not a fan of stereo photos that rely on the flash for general 
> illumination (i.e. at night), unless the subject's depth of field
> is significantly restricted. Reason: a large depth of field would
> look unnatural due to a wide variation in illumination.
> 
I don't doubt a good camera store can fit anything to anything.
However, I have heard that Reel-3D has an adapter, which might 
be simpler and also less teetery.
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