P3D Rittai (was: Re: NimsTec)

[Joel Alpers <joel.alpers@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Norm Lehfeldt writes-

> A Rittai is a Chinese made four-lens camera that shoots the
> Nimslo format. It has built-in flash, motor drive and a simple
> level indicator in the view finder. Auto exposure and fixed
> focus.
> 
> Don't know if they are still available, but I go mine from
> Joel Alpers (Rocky Mountain Memories). Maybe he could tell us
> if he still has them?

Hi, Norm (et al)

I haven't had any Rittai cameras for 2-3 years now. I was buying
them from the "U.S. distributor" in New York City, an operation
that, as near as I could tell, was an apartment. Gaileylab Corp.
had big plans for a network of lenticular processing labs
to offer lenticular processing and printing at a price 1/4 that
of Image Tech.

Unfortunately, we know where that ended up  :(

I've heard rumours of Rittai camears still being available, but
have never been able to confirm them. Even if true, it could be
"new old stock" that's being sold. I very much doubt there
is any production going on, though I'd be happy to be proven
wrong!

They also made a very inexpensive 4-lensed camera in the same
price-performance range as Image Tech's 3DFX, and a professional
level large format lenticular camera.

Shame, as it's a neat little camera, was reasonably priced, and
had nice features.

Joel Alpers
Rocky Mountain Memories - Equipment and Supplies for the 3D Photographer
http://www.frii.com/~rkymtmem
mailto:rkymtmem@xxxxxxxx


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