P3D Realist filters, etc.

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

>     I'm looking for information about what filters, sunshades
>     and other accessories can be used on the Realist 3.5
>     with David White anastigmats.

Peter, the situation is very simple.  All Realists stereo cameras (3.5,
2.8, whatever, but not the Realist 45 which is an entirely different
camera) take two kinds of filters:

1.  The Realist filter, small that fits over the lenses and the lens cover
can be closed.  Filters made in this size were a "Haze" and a couple of
color-correcting (yellow, orange).  Tiffen also made Realist filters in
this size.

2.  Series V filters, but only when using an accessory called shade &
filter holder.  Once this adapter is fitted over the lenses (outside
barrel) you cannot close the lens cover.  Series V filters were very common
in the 50s, kind of a universal filter size.  You can find haze and many
color-correcting filters.  Kodak made a polarizing filter for series V
size.

Your "Realist Manual" book has pictures of everything so consult it for
more details.

-- George Themelis


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