P3D Ektar 2.8,odd?

["Roderick D. Sage" <rsage@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I just purchased a nice Realist 2.8 with Ektar lenses and was a little
surprised at a few of the features. First I noticed that the shutter
speeds only went to 150. I thought all 2.8's went to 200. Then I noticed
that it had double exposure prevention. Was this a feature on all 2.8's?
It has the early type film threading with the slot in the pressure plate
and not the guide over the cog. The hyperfocal table only goes to 3.5. I
have only seen 2.8 tables, even on 3.5's. There is a DOF scale on the
focus dial which goes to 2.8. The serial # is A2241. Would this be the
241st 2.8? Also I have an Ilex 3.5 with serial # A0386. Does anyone know
how long into production this may be from? Is there a book which might
have production information? Thanks for any help? Rod Sage.


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