P3D Re: RBT Cameras - Where to find used? (or other compact autoexp?)

[Peter Davis <pd@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

At 07:13 PM 09/20/1999 -0600, you wrote:
>Wise and Noble 3D Experts,
>
>I'm looking to acquire a 3D camera. I tested out a stereo twin 35mm Canon
>rebel G rig, but it seemed so huge and awkward and breakable, and hard to
>keep aligned. I bought a used Realist, but I'm not sure I can do separate
>exposure metering and stay sane. For me to stay sane, I think it needs to
>be easily handholdholdable (compact) and easily storable (no sensitive
>attachments, splitters or other things to snap off) and *autoexposure*.
>(BTW, no lenticular-types). The RBT Cameras look awesome, but autoexposure
>versions start >$3000. Ack!
>
>1) Can you recommend sources for used RBTs (other than online auctions or 
>RBT)?
>2) Any other suggestions for easily handholdable/carryable *autoexposure*
>    stereo rigs other than the RBTs?

I haven't heard of many used RBT's on the market, and even at that, they're 
probably still pretty expensive.

There are plenty of other twin camera options with smaller, lighter cameras 
than the Canon Rebel G.  I've been using a rig with a pair of Ricoh 
point-and-shoot cameras which are fully automated, and I'm really enjoying 
the results.  Others have been having great success with twin Olympus XA or 
XA2 cameras, and I think Joel Alpers on this list still sells 
these.  They're less than 1/10 the price of an RBT.

-pd

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