P3D Re: 2.8 Realist

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

>These cameras share essentially the same body.  There are very few 
>differences between different models.  For example, when the 2.8 was
>introduced (as super Realist!) it had the DOF scale and the double
>exposure feature but these soon became standard for the 3.5 Realist
>too.

I forgot to mention that the Realist 2.8 has 1/200 as the top shutter
speed, while the 3.5 has 1/150.  But, THE SAME SHUTTER is used!  It
is possible to tweek the 3.5 to deliver 1/200.  (Realist shutters
are remarkable for consistency and accuracy and many times the 1/200
speed test at 1/200!)

George Themelis


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