Re: [photo-3d] Not buying an RBT S1

[Herbert C Maxey <bmaxey1@xxxxxxxx>]

>>As a design engineer, I think this idea is foolishness.  Sorry to be
>>so frank.  Having a good, easy to use user interface is something both
>>important and beneficial.

So I guess you are saying that the Realist does not have, in your words,
A Good Interface? I think this is a poor comparison. Yes, all things
being equal, I would take an easy to use interface over a hard to use
one. However, you can't compare a cheap no brainier camera to the
Realist. MILLIONS of people use Hasselblad, Nikons, Leicas and other that
work just like the Realist. You set shutter speed, aperture and you have
to focus.

>>Would a redesigned Cirkit camera that was made easier to use be
>>ruined (without having changed anything else)?

No, but do you know what a Cirkit Camera is? It is a large rotating
camera that is no longer made. It is simple in design and those who use
it have little or no trouble with it. Its "Design Interface" is perfect. 

>>>Also don't confuse "simple" with "easy to use".  Not the same
>>>thing.  Simple is an absolute statement about it, "easy to use"
>>>is usually applied relative to what's being done (by the mfgr
>>>anyway :-).

Ever drive a Model A? Simple transmission but not easy to use. Ever Ride
an Indian Chief or a Harley with a foot clutch and Right Side Shift?
Simple but not so easy to use initially. Simple mechanisms are not always
easy to use. Ever fly a hot air balloon? Simple but not so easy to use.
Ever try to deal with my dog Herman? Brain is as simple as it gets, but
he is not easy to use.



Cheers

Bob