[photo-3d] Re: "current" twinable cameras

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

I ended up with a pair of the Cosina C3, sold in the USA as the Phoenix P2. 
This camera functions as mechanical camera and has a cable-release socket and
takes K-mount lenses.  However, it has a battery-operated shutter and so has
aperture priority OR manual operation.  It should be perfect for a twin rig. 
It comes with a pair of the same Cosina 35-70 zooms that are on the RBTX4.  It
also fits any Russian K-mount lenses such as the 16mm f/2.8 Zenitars.

Note that the Cosina C1 is the basis for the RBT X4, and was the starting
camera for the Voightlander Bessa-L.

<http://www.cosina.com/Cosina%20C3.htm>http://www.cosina.com/Cosina%20C3.htm

http://store.porters.com/Store/main.asp

(click on "cameras", then "other SLR")

                  
                         Phoenix P2 35mm SLR
                        The timeless style and
                        functionality of a 35mm
                        manual-focus, manual-advance
                        SLR camera, with the addition of
                        aperture-priority auto-exposure
                        for greater convenience. Just set
                        the lens f-stop according to how
                        much depth of field or action-stopping you want and
the
                        P2 controls the shutter for great results every time.
Or
                        adjust the shutter speeds manually if you wish, for
full
                        creative control. Since the P2 accepts Pentax-style
                        lenses, there are dozens to choose from. A great
student
                        camera, with the flexibility to grow as your needs
expand.

                             Aperture-priority auto exposure & metered manual
                             Shutter speed display in viewfinder
                             Standard hot shoe flash mount
                             Self-timer, cable release socket
                             Accepts Pentax K-type bayonet-mount lenses
                             Includes 35-70mm f3.5-4.8 macro zoom lens
                             Accepts 52mm filters
                             Made in Japan for dependability and lasting value
                             Weight  380g camera body only

Regards -Ralph


>
>   Date: Thu, 07 Sep 2000 12:54:40 -0400
>    From: Ralph Johnston/Linda Sherman <copley@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: "current" twinable cameras 
>
> I am looking for a pair of K-mount SLR cameras to mount 12" apart on a bar. 
> I
> bought a pair of Zenitar 16mm f/2.8 lenses for my RBT X4B which are Pentax
> K-mount and would like to use them further apart for more depth.
>
> Any suggestions?  I have a nice Topcon dual cable release to use with a
> mechanical camera.  Also, a dual electric release would be OK.
>
> Phoenix P2
> Pentax K-1000 used
> ???????????


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