P3D Re: Need help with camera and viewer

[Paul Talbot <ptww@xxxxxxxxx>]

Mr.Lizard wrote:

>   Question #1.  What is the best way to attempt to clean off this
> corrosion so I can test the viewer with my Realist slides?

I'll leave this one to the viewer expert, DrT.

>   Question #2.  Is it possible that I could remove the old film,

Should be no problem.

> even a few of the shots might have survived? (That would be too cool.

Possible, but unlikely.  But it will only cost a few bucks for
processing to find out.

Shutterbug had an article once about having very old film processed.
Anyone remember if they advised any particular processing adjustments?

At least some part of the film would have been washed out with the
light that entered the camera when you opened the back before
rewinding the film.

If you are real anxious to preserve what images may have been
recorded on the film, a pro lab can process a test strip from
the film.  That would allow you to make possibly needed processing
adjustments before having the rest of the roll processed.  You
would of course damage the frame where the cut is made in the
film.

>   Question #3.  How does one rewind film in a Revere Stereo 33?

Set the film counter dial to "R" (for "Rewind.")  Then turn the
rewind knob.

>   Question #4.  Can anyone provide me with a photocopy of the camera's
> instruction manual?

You may get offers directly from a list reader.  Or you could
purchase one from Reel-3D.

>   Question #5.  Any suggestions on how to test out the camera,
> providing I can get the old film out and the new film in?

Sure, just shoot some pix on the new film, have it processed, and
view the results.

Your two primary areas of concern are likely to be shutter speed
and film advance.  Film advance is best tested by running a roll
through the camera.  Shutter speed accuracy can be deduced by
observing results, (for an experienced photographer).  For more
accurate testing, a local camera shop with a repair department
can most likely measure the shutter speeds for you.

Good luck!

Paul Talbot


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