Re: Kodak vs. Realist

[P3D Eric Goldstein <egoldste@xxxxxx>]

Elliot sez:

> Jess Powell...confirms that with the correct setup, the Kodak takes some
> of the sharpest stereo images he's ever seen.

Jess has seen a _lot_ of stereo cameras... he knows what he's talking
about.

The Kodaks don't test any better than anyone else's triplets, but I
think it is the coatings on their lenses which makes the difference.
They give very good contrast, and so the apparent sharpness is very
good. I also think the same is true for the Ilex Paragon lenses found on
early Realists... heavily coated, good contrast, good apparent
sharpness.

The Kodaks also seem to benefit from a lens/filter mount set up which
seems to act as a pretty effective lens hoods, further reducing flare
and kicking up sharpness.

As George points out, there is more to a camera than the lenses...

But not much more. 8-)


Eric G.


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