P3D Multiple 5P Stereo Cameras

[Bruce Springsteen <bsspringsteen@xxxxxxxxx>]

To the recent question as to why anyone would want more than one type
of 5P format camera.

My Realist 3.5 -  Fast loading.  Slightly hyper.  Viewfinder between
the taking lenses for good in-camera composition, even close-up.  Lens
cover/sunshade.  Weight helps keep camera steady, as well as forehead
bracing.  Easy double exposure (on my early Ilex model).  Sturdy
cold-war construction for rough conditions and self-defense.;-)  Large
clear view in finder.  Readily adaptable to modern flash.  Looks good
with blue jeans.

My TDC Vivid - Closer to ortho.  Shutter settings continuous. 
Automatic cocking with advance and quick exposure adjustment and depth
of field indication for quickly-changing, snap-shooting situations. 
Light weight when I'm lugging a lot of other stuff.  Button in front
pressed towards me lessens chance of vertical shake.  Looks good with
a suit.

BTW - I always had the notion that a beamsplitter would be a good tool
for set-up portrait work.  Not too hyper, compatible with longer FL,
nice image shape for portrait composition.  Is there a better set-up
readily available for this purpose?   

Bruce


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