Re: Achromatic and Illoca

[P3D K.Morcus <k.morcus@xxxxxx>]

P3D Sam Smith wrote:
> 
> At 02:14 AM 2/3/97 -0600, you wrote:
> >I am very happy!  I conveted Alan Lewis' pocket stereoscope to
> >a conventional unit by borrowing parts from the Keystone No. 50
> >Home Training Stereoscope.  I attached the achromatic scope
> >to the shaft (drilled a hole for the handle too) and are using
> >the cross bar too that holds the card.
> >
> 
> Wow, a Lewis-Themelis hyrid stereo viewer. That's GOT to be worth something
> on the collector's market!
> 
> BTW did you guys see what the Illoca Rapid went for in Dalia's Auction?
> 
> $850 US !!!!!!!!!! The market's going crazy out there! Why is this price so
> high? I had one once and couldn't wait to get rid of it for the mediocre
> lenses and unreliable shutter. Now I'm tempted to buy it back.
> 
> Is this camera BETTER than the Realist 2.8?
> 
> Sam

According to prof. Weiser's book Iloca Stereo Rapid 2.8 is almost 
identical with the Realist 45........................
Klaas Morcus


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