[photo-3d] Sputnik Medium Format Cameras - What is your opinion?

[bwlarsen@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]

From: bwlarsen@xxxxxxxxxxxxx

I am one of the "lurkers", still soaking up the knowledge from the
frequent posters.  THANKS for providing that ongoing education for us
relative newbies.

What is the pros and cons of the Sputniks?  There seems to be quite
the cottage industry moving these things from the former Soviet Union
to the US, if eBay is a gauge.

I can imaginge some of the cons using this camera, but I am
particularly interested in the opinion of those of you with first
hand experience and from "the regulars".

I am primarily shooting stereo with a Realist.  I've also used medium
format cameras for several years (and picked up a real good Yashica
124G off eBay six months ago, something which rekindled the interest
in the larger format film).  I'm adding this information to use as a
yardstick of the problems/quality you think one can expect from the
Sputnik.

My main motivation (other than pure curiosity to find an excuse to
play with a new toy for a while) is that it sounds like a very simple
affair to use medium format B&W negative film and have contact sheets
made for near instant Holmes style cards.

Bjorn Larsen, South Florida


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