Re: [photo-3d] Digest Number 367

[King3ddd@xxxxxxx]

In a message dated 00-12-01 05:58:00 EST, Jim Harp Writes:

<< For the past few years Cambridge Camera in New
 York has had quite a few Ricoh XR-10Ms (used, returned, remainders?)
 available for between $125-180, but I have the sense that their supply of
 Ricohs in good condition is diminishing. >>

It has become increasingly difficult to find good Richos at Cambridge.  I 
used to be able to go in and go through the Richos and find 3 or 4 good ones 
in a matter of half an hour.  I did this every so often for myself and others 
without any problem.  I went a few weeks ago to find one for Jim Harp and it 
took me quite a while and quite a number of cameras to find a decent one.  
Some problems are cosmetic, others are functional, but the days of finding 3 
- 4 are over.  I think you need at least 3 to cover yourself.  I would 
recommend 4 or 5.  Best bet is now to find them at camera shows, but they 
rarely show up there.  I go to 2 major camera shows a month and once in a 
while I will see one for sale - usually for about $150 or so.  Maybe eBay 
will prove to be a source.  It is a great system, reliable, lenses are easy 
to find(Pentax K-mount) and cheap, and hypers are a snap.  Good luck to 
anyone looking.
Sheldon