P3D Re: Quick Draw

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

Tom writes (comparing Realist vs. Kodak):

>They both have a shutter and a plain advance
>knob.  But the Realist user must also press an extra button and cock a
>shutter, which the Kodak user does not.  Ignoring the weird ergonomics,
>four steps take longer than only two.

That's correct.  There are 4 steps in moving from one picture to the
other.  Most cameras have condensed them to just two.  You fire the 
shutter and that releases the film advance.  You advance the film and
that cocks the shutter for the next shot.  The Realist has kept them
separate.  (And so does the Belplasca, BTW)  But if you develop a good
routine, 4 steps can be as fast as two.  Here is what I do:  After I
take one shot, I immediately advance the film.  Pulling the camera off
the eyes, one finger (left hand) presses the button while right hand
immediately starts advancing.  This is the resting status of my Realist:
Film advanced but shutter not cocked.  Just before taking the next
picture, as I lift up the camera, one of the fingers of my right hand
(I don't even know which one) cocks the shutter.  The two extra steps
take no extra time.  You'll see...

>Come to think of it, even this rank amateur could shoot a Kodak roll faster
>than Dr. T's Realist roll.  How about 5:45pm Saturday, in front of the
>Stereo Theatre?  I'll supply the film.
>Tom

I'll be there!!!  

I guess I will recognize you from the red polyester suit?

Seriously, I will be there!  And, Bill Davis, you can come too.
Realist vs. Kodak.  I don't think we've done that before.  What fun!!!

George Themelis


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