Re: [photo-3d] newbie asks questions (arrrrrrrrg)

["edd" <edd.thompson@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

thank you very much, now i need one.

at worst i would have just devoped the film m self (have all the equipment)
but im not one for hassle.

edd

----- Original Message -----
From: Dr. George A. Themelis <drt-3d@xxxxxxx>
To: <photo-3d@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Cc: <edd.thompson@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, April 17, 2000 7:45 PM
Subject: Re: [photo-3d] newbie asks questions (arrrrrrrrg)


> Hi edd and welcome to photo-3d!  We are here to help!
>
> > im thinking of getting a stereo realist 3.5
>
> Good idea!!!
>
> > what film do they take?
>
> 35mm film, positive (slides) or negative.  The camera was
> designed in 1943-1947 with the new (then) Kodachrome 10
> film in mind.  A slide viewer (Realist red button) and mounting
> accessories and a mounting service was part of the system
> when it was introduced to the public in 1947.  Today a lot
> of stereo enthusiasts use ASA 100 slide film or Kodachrome
> 64.
>
> > how do you develop the film? can you take it to the local lab?
>
> Yes, you can take it to the local lab.  If you shoot slide
> film and want to do your own mounting, ask to return
> the roll uncut.  Kodak will still process and mount Realist
> format stereo slides.  If you shoot print film and you want
> prints made, you will have to find a local club willing to
> work with this format.
>
> > i understand the viewing of the pictures, i found the cheap plastic one
on
> > some net site.
>
> That's all you need to get started!
>
> > also anyone know of a link to instruction for use of the camera.
>
> You can check my Realist link here:
>
> http://home.att.net/~drt-3d/toys/realist/
>
> If you have any other questions, do not hesitate to ask.
>
> Long live the Realist!!!
>
> George Themelis
> http://home.att.net/~drt-3d/
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