Kodaslide vs. Realist red button

[P3D Dr. George A. Themelis <fj834@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Elliott,

I agree that, unlike most other viewers, the red button is made out of
brittle bakelite and it is subject to cracking.  But how can you call the
mechanical design of the Kodaslide "*much* superior" to the red button???  

The Kodaslide uses inferior materials, like plastic interocular gears,
brittle lens' holders, riveted contacts. The lamp holder of the KII is
subject to electrical problems (wires breaking at the base) and the one
piece plastic design makes it impossible to repair properly.

The red button uses metal and screws, much easier to maintain/repair.  The
metal rack and pinion focusing of the RB is accurate and durable, the lamp
compartment distributes light more effectively, the switch contacts are
more accessible.

Good Realist optics (clear) are equivalent to Wollensak optics IMO.

-- George Themelis


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