MACRO CLOSE UP

[P3D Jon Golden <3dman@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

RBt will be offering a MACRO close up attachment that will works with
any of their 109, X2,X3,and X4 series models.  I will post the rough
information belwo..as this unit will not be avaialable until 1998.

Please note that if you are looking for a low cost method...this will
not be the way to go....

If you think that a MACRO Realist is your choice...then this will be the
way to go as it will offer much more than a MACRo Realist will.

On top of that....seeing what MACRO Realist's go for these days.....if
you have a really nice one, complete with viewer...call me and I'll
trade you a fully loaded top of the line RBT X3...with the MACRO
attachment, with an extra set of 28-80mm macro zooms to use for other
things.  DLEIVERED!

A MACRO Realist can be just as expensive (actually more expensive as I
see the going price on them now) as RBT's....but won't offer near the
possibilities!  

Here is preliminary MACRO INFO for you....regar-D-D-D-s  Jon Golden RBT
USA

See RBT /3D Concepts on the Web at:

http://www.stereoscopy.com/3d-concepts-rbt-usa



RBT MACRO UPDATE

At NSA, we introduced the prototype of the RBT MACRO system (see below)
that will work with the X2,X3,X4 and 109 cameras.  It produces very
sharp full frame images, finished models will not be available until the
end of 1996. Many of you at NSA who saw the MACRO had questions, and all
I could do was answer you with sample full frame MACROS of Praying
Mantis, Lizards, butterflies, flowers...and other close up nature
shots.  They were very sharp and convincing and here is what got them to
that point in rough spec.

Available winter 1998:  MACRO attachment quickly adaptable to either
65mm or 75mm base (one or the other)  RBT X2, X3, X4, 108,109 cameras

The prototype fastens to camera by dual bayonet....has two lever
releases...to attach and remove.  Focus knob is on left side at lower
front of unit.

Prototype is housed in a black plastic breadboard housing....finished
models will have a bellows system.  Other thn that...here is more
updated MACRO info 

Yes in fact even though many asked how possible, the new manual X4 will
work with the MACRO...however RBT is in the process of creating a
trigger system and quick plug in jack to accommodate the MACRO so it can
fire off a close shot accurately via shutter release.  This option will
have to be ordered with the camera ahead of time.

Full frame 24mm x 36mm capability, infinitely adjustable focus area
between near 1 to 1 ratio (24mm x 36mm) - far (85mm x 130mm), selectable
11mm or 6mm stereo base, f32 Meopta 105mm optics, stereo viewfinder.

regar-d-d-d-s    Jon Golden RBT USA


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