[photo-3d] Re: Realist?

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--- In photo-3d@xxxxxxxxxxx, Bob Wier <wier@xxxx> wrote:
> On ebay, there is item 439561974.
> 
> This is a Realist with flash. Both look unusual - the flash isn't
the
> usual "flat back" flashbulb unit and the Realist appears to have a
> gray/tan case/body.
> 
> Can anyone say anything about exactly what these are?
> 
>               Bob Wier
> 
Bob, the camera appears normal in the last picture. The flash is a 
premium version with a capacitor and I believe an extra plug for a 
remote flash and a bulb test button. Often capacitor flashes take 
expensive and hard to find 15 or 22 volt bateries I don't think this 
Realist does however.These Realist flashes are selling for about $20 
whereas the normal flashes go for about $5. I'm not real sure of the 
reason for capacitor flashes. I think they may produce a more 
consistent flash at higher voltage. I picked up a mint one in a box 
with instructions on ebay for $9 plus shipping.

Rod S.