P3D Re: Realist film question and Stereogram plug

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

Robert R., welcome to photo-3d!
  
>I'm new to your list,  and to the world of 3-D photography. I haven't 
>made my first photos yet. 

You are in for a treat!

>I have been fascinated with the Realist type 
>photos since a neighbor showed me some photos that she had taken years 
>ago. Well I've gotten hold of a Realist 3.5 in pretty good shape and am 
>ready to try my own. 

Wise choice of stereo camera! :-)

>My question is what is the best speed and brand of 
>slide film to use for general use for someone just starting out? 
>Also are there any web pages with tips for the use of this camera? 

I have personally "updated" a Realist instruction manual which you
can find for sale in a couple of web pages...  Also, I am the editor
of the "Stereogram" which is the newsletter of the Ohio Stereo
Photographic Society.  In the Stereogram I am running a column called
"Stereo Photography Tutorial".  This is a series of short articles,
tailored for the beginner stereo photographer.  Subjects covered so
far include:

1. Overview (manual vs. automatic camera control)
2. Films for stereo
3. Exposure challenge (includes "sunny 16 rule")
4. More on exposure (lightmeters, etc.)

Future articles will cover shutter speed, aperture, depth of field,
hyperfocal distance, normal stereo photography, low light sp, close
ups, beyond the Realist, etc.

#3 seems to answer your question.  For a number of reasons, I 
recommend ISO 100 film.

Since our club is less than 2 years old, a good amount of the
information published in our newsletter is of benefit to beginners.
I think you will enjoy reading it.  (For subscription information
and a free offer, check next message).

Best regards,

George Themelis, OSPS Treasurer and Newsletter Editor


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