[photo-3d] Re: Realist Lens Cover Source?

[Ralph Johnston/Linda Sherman <copley@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I sat next to "Zak" on the tour bus to Tucson after the NSA convention.  He
said that the mold for the Realist cover was worn out and could not make any
more covers.  However, the mold made for the "Custom" is still able to turn
out
covers, but they don't have the Realist logo on them, they are just plain.  I
was able to buy a used Realist cover from a dealer to replace the broken
one on
my Dad's Realist.  Anyway, Zak has lots of "Custom" covers as well as a whole
basement full of other Realist parts.  He also has some prototype cameras he
was able to talk the David White Co out of.

-Ralph



>
> Message: 1
>    Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2000 07:54:54 -0500
>    From: Linda Nygren <lnygren@xxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: Realist Lens Cover Source?
>
> Zak sells replacement covers and clips. I think they are around $20.
> -Linda
>
> Ron Zakowski
> W5081 S Oak Haven Circle
> Wautoma, WI 54982
> 920-566-2323
>
>
> Michael Georgoff wrote:
> > 
> > I'm looking to buy a lens cover for my old beater Realist 3.5, which never
> > did have one.  I really should protect those razor-sharp anastigmat lenses
> > from the hazards of field photography.  I don't need a genuine cover with
> > logo, repro will be fine.  I'd appreciate any info on sources for lens
> > covers, please reply on-list or off.
> > 
> > Michael Georgoff
> > San Jose, CA
> > 


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