P3D Re: Fwd: What is this STEREO Camera?

[fj834@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Dr. George A. Themelis)]

>I have access to a 35mm stereo camera, but I can't identify it or find out what
>its worth.  The camera is made by Jules Richard, but appears to be a relatively
>new model...perhaps 1950's to 1960's.  I believe it also was noted as a "BUSH"
>Stereo.
>
>It was clearly a high quality model, both by weight and design....by
>appearances a real CLASSIC!   It had an optical  rangefinder which was adjusted
>by a knurled wheel at the center on the top-rear of the camera.  The face of
>the camera was a satin finished chrome, with black leather around the sides and
>rear.
>
>The camera had the ability to take both stereo pairs as well as single
>exposures.  It had a fitted eveready case.  The camera was in mint- to mint
>condition and the case was in excellent+ condition.  
>
>I've checked the 1995-96 version of McKeown's Guide but can't find anything
>that looks close.  Any help will be appreciated!

Check under VERASCOPE.

Looks like you are talking about the VERASCOPE F40, manufactured by
Jules Richard in Paris France.  This camera was introduced around
1946.  Note that Jules Richard, a scientific instrument-maker (like
David White?) made the Verascope camera from 1894 to just before
WWII.  This camera was taking 45x107 mm size plates and cut film.

The F40 is the "modern" variation, taking 35 mm film.  What is so
special about this camera is that the size of the image is larger
than the classic Realist 5p, known as "European" or 7p.  Because of
this larger size, the camera is sought after by stereo photographers.
The camera has a tendency for flare, hence the nickname "Flarescope".
Many solutions for this problem have been posted here and elsewhere.

The camera was imported to the USA by Busch (note, there is a "c"
before "h") under the name Busch Verascope F40 and sold after 1951.

I'll give you $300 for it! :-) but I really don't need it because
I have a Belplasca and a Realist 2.8 modified for 7p.  So I am 7p-
complete.

-- George Themelis


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