Re: Slide Bar

[P3D Sam Smith <3dhacker@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

At 08:37 PM 2/3/97 -0600, you wrote:
>I would like to do some macro and MF stereo with a slide bar.  I know of
>only one commercially available bar made by Hama which is selling for $110
>at Hunt's near Boston.  I have been using some of the methods suggested on
>this list in recent months but I would like to graduate to the flexibility
>of a real bar.  Are there any alternatives to the Hama bar?  Has anyone
>used the Hama bar?  Any helpful hints will be appreciated.
>

I'm not familiar with the Hama bar, but the one I use for macro is
excellent. It's a Novoflex from Germany, and it was made specifically for MF
cameras like Rolleis. It has a very smooth geared slide that goes to 60mm.
I've also seen a Spiratone version that is not as smooth, but has a base of
125mm.

Both of these are available locally in Calgary. The Novoflex has a 3/8"
thread, the Spiratone is 1/4". They're around $100 Cdn.


Sam


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