P3D John Ohrt's personal posting

["Dr. George A. Themelis" <DrT-3d@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Some of the best postings have been posted in the list by accident!

>What would have been valuable to me is a brief summary of the range of 
>settings, for example, in some cases it is not apparent whether a 
>camera is fixed focus.  I'm thinking of a very abreviated summary on 
>the line for each camera such as :
>    
>    var 1+; B,1/2 - 1/200; f/3.5 - /f16
>    fixed; 1/60; F/8

Very good idea!  What does 1+ mean?
    
>I gather the Realist is popular, but since my interests lie in
>Holmescards (somewhat) and digital imaging (a whole lot), the advantages
>of all the Realist support for stereo slide technology is not an issue
>with me.  I would appreciate your opinion on what model of stereo
>camera(s) would be a good choice for me when I finally save up at least
>$100-200 US.  I would want the variable focus, and ideally a good range
>of exposure times and aperture settings.  I would be looking for a good,
>working camera, not a collectable.  Your guess as to price range would
>also be helpful.

I understand your point of not needing the advantages of the Realist
support for 35 mm slides but this (and most good stereo camreas from
the 50s) is still a good camera with sharp lenses, that fits in the bill
in terms of cost and features.  Also, because of the high supply and low
demand, it can be classified as a good working camera, definitely not
a collectible.  It is a 35 mm camera.  The squarish Realist format is
I believe not a problem (maybe even an advantage - 29 pairs in a roll!)
for Holmes cards or computer images.  And if you ever want to try slides
throw in a $3.25 viewer and you are all set!  All that for as low as $75!
(yes, you can get a good working Realist with possibly bad cosmetings 
for as low as $75)

-- George Themelis


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