P3D Re: prints from a Realist

[Linda Nygren <lnygren@xxxxxxx>]

Eugene Mitofsky wrote:
> 
> I shoot stereo slides with a Realist.  I lent my camera to someone that
> wants to try it with print film.  A few questions....

> 1) Can "regular" camera stores make prints from the realist format?

I personally have not had any luck with this approach. Even if you are
lucky enough to find someone to try it for you, there can be a problem
getting the correct exposure if they print a "full frame" size and let
you trim off the excess, which I think is the best you are likely to
get. Better is to have a correct sized mask for Realist negs when they
do the printing.

> 2) If not, where can they be sent to get prints, the person would prefer
> mounting them themselves?

Grand Photo in St Paul (1573 Grand Ave, St Paul, MN 55105; 651-699-9886)
and a few other places will print them for you. They used to do a
"monolithic" print, but now only offer separate 3x3 prints for the two
images, which is what you want anyway if you want to mount accurately.
Grand and others sell the Q-Vu mounts for simple mounting into Holmes
card format. This is a foldover type mount with two "windows" for the
prints, and you supply your own adhesive. Or trim and mount them
yourself on cardboard. The address on the back of the Q-Vu's is: 817 E
8th St, Holtville, CA 92250.

> 3) If not, what is the address of having it made into cards from the
> realist format?

I am not aware of any print mounting services out there.

> 4) What are the costs?

Sorry, I do not have this info, but call or write to Grand Photo. They
would probably send you a sample Q-Vu with your inquiry. Incidently the
Q-Vu also comes in a Nimslo/ half frame size.
> 
> Thanks.....Gene Mitofsky

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