Re: Realist Anniversary

[P3D Gregory J. Wageman <gjw@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Bill Walton wrote:

>Since this is the 50th anniversary of the Realist camera 
>it might be interesting to know how many of the early 
>models (i.e. low serial number) are still being used.

>I have four user Realists, the lowest serial number is 
>A1016.  I bought it on 14 Apr 1978 and it has had one 
>complete Zakowski overhaul.  I would think there are many 
>out there with lower serial numbers than this.  What's yours?

I have an early 3.5 (though not as early as yours), serial number
A3265, in excellent condition.  No double-exposure prevention, no
depth-of-field scale, serial # on bottom, David White lenses (if I
remember correctly).  No loading instructions inside.  Works fine.

	-Greg W.


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