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P3D Cheap Cameras for Twinning?
- From: markaren@xxxxxxxxx (Dottle)
- Subject: P3D Cheap Cameras for Twinning?
- Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2000 13:31:15 -0700
FWIW, I received info from the Argraph Corp. They distribute a line of
cameras made by Goko Corp in Japan. The line is called Macromax. They
have a model FR-350 which has 3 distance settings for fixed focus (
4"-1ft 1ft-3.3ft and 3.3ft to infinity) Three shutter speeds are
1/90, 1/300 and 1 sec. These appear to be very cheap versions similar to
Olympus XA2's. The lens is a 31mm, 3 element that closes to F44 in ultra
macro with the flash at 1/10,000. A close-up frame kit attaches to the
tripod mount so the rangefinder use is not necessary for macros. Has
anyone had experience with these cameras? I wonder how difficult they
are to twin the shutters? They sell for approx $160 each. They also make
a "pro" model with a ring flash that boasts 4:1 magnification on film.
These cameras are very inexpensive. ( of course sample images look very
good :-)) Any comments? Mark Dottle
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