P3D Poor Mr. Smith vs. Realist

[Rod Sage <rsage@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Very fine post John Toeppen

>I have enjoyed Kodaks, TDCs, Reveres, and many other pieces of
>equipment.  These and my Nikons stayed home when I carried only one
>camera to shoot at the Experimental Aircraft fly-in in Oskosh WI.  I
>carried my Realist brick with me for three days and a dozen rolls. Why?

>I knew the camera and what it can produce.

That's the way I feel. I have cases full of Nikon equipment and other
stereo cameras but if I need to choose one camera to take on a once in a
lifetime shoot, I would take a Realist.

Sure the Realist has a few querks, but if you take a little time you can
will learn to accept them and even appreciate them. Aren't stereo
photographers a little querky anyway?
Plus you can always use your Realist to ward off attackers or pound tent
stakes!  :~)

RDS