S3D Dr. T.'s Realist Manual!

["Dr. George A. Themelis" <DrT-3d@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Here is my second and last (for a while :-)) ad in sell-3d for my
new Stereo Realist book.  As you can see from the Table of Contents
reproduced at the end, this new "Stereo Realist Reference" it its
130 pages and over 230 pictures covers all aspects of using the
Stereo Realist camera, Realist accessories and techniques, info
on Realist repair and modifications, together with basic photographic
concepts and practical advice.

This book is similar to my viewer books, self published with 
spiral binding, but this time I have used digital copying so the 
pictures are much better. 

"How to Use and Maintain your Stereo Realist Plus an
 Introduction to Stereo Photography", by DrT .............. $35

The special offer of free shipping to the USA and Canada
(or surface mail for international orders - air mail add $5) 
will expire in two weeks. I must receive your order before
I leave for a two week vacation on August 7th.

Send your check or money order to:

George Themelis
10243 Echo Hill Drive
Brecksville OH 44141 USA

The Table of Contents follows, which I think shows the variety of
subjects covered.  Not everything is discussed in great detail.
This is mainly a guide for beginners but even experienced users
will find something of value here...

1. BASIC PHOTOGRAPHIC CONCEPTS	
1.1. 	Art vs. Mechanics	
1.2. 	Photography as Art	
1.3. 	Manual vs. Automatic Operation
1.4.	The Exposure Challenge
1.5.	"Sunny 16"
1.6. 	Light Meters
1.7. 	Exposure Bracketing
1.8. 	Identical Exposures
1.9. 	Shutter Speed
1.10. 	Camera Shake: Watch out!
1.11. 	Minimum Hand-holding Speed
1.12. 	Aperture
1.13. 	Depth of Field (DOF)
1.14. 	Best Aperture?
1.15.	Focus
1.16. 	Hyperfocal Distance

2. REQUIREMENTS FOR STEREO PHOTOGRAPHY
2.1. 	Technical Requirements
2.2. 	Sharpness
2.3.	Best Film For Stereo
2.4.	Slides vs. Prints
2.5.	What Brand of Film?
2.6. 	Depth Range
2.7. 	Depth Range in Close-Ups

3. PUTTING EVERYTHING TOGETHER
3.1. 	Your First Stereo Roll
3.2. 	Normal Stereo Photography
3.3. 	Low Available Light
3.4. 	Flash Stereo Photography
3.5. 	Close-up Stereo Photography

4. STEREO AND THE REALIST
4.1. 	A Short History
4.2. 	Stereo Then, Now and Tomorrow
4.3. 	Different Realist Models
4.4. 	Evolution of the Realist Camera Body
4.5. 	More About Lenses
4.6. 	Buying a Stereo Realist
4.7. 	Overcoming the "Sharpness Anxiety"
4.8. 	What Others Say About the Realist

5. USING THE REALIST
5.1. 	Camera Features
5.2. 	Loading and Unloading Film
5.3. 	Picture-Taking Routine

6. MOUNTING - VIEWING - PROJECTING
6.1. 	Stereo Formats
6.2. 	Realist Film/Camera Format
6.3. 	Realist Mounting/Viewing Format
6.4. 	Other 35 mm Stereo Formats
6.5. 	Five Sprockets vs. Seven Sprockets
6.6. 	Do It All Over Again?
6.7. 	Stereo Mounting
6.8. 	Mounting Realist Slides
6.9. 	Stereo Slide Viewers
6.10 	Stereo Projectors
6.11. 	Projection vs. Viewers
6.12. 	Working With Prints

7. ACCESSORIES AND ADVANCED TECHNIQUES
7.1. 	Factory Parts and Accessories
7.2. 	Camera Cases and Bags
7.3. 	Realist Filters & Shades
7.4. 	Other Filter Ideas
7.5. 	Wide-Angle & Telephoto Attachments
7.6. 	Ultra Close-Ups with the Realist
7.7. 	Cable Release & Self-Timer
7.8. 	Multiple Exposures
7.9. 	Trick Stereo Photography
7.10. 	Tripods and Other Supports
7.11. 	Realist Flash Guns
7.12. 	Using Electronic Flash
7.13. 	Film Identifier
7.14. 	On the Level
7.15. 	Film Rewind Crank
7.16. 	Books and Literature
7.17. 	Other Accessories

8. REALIST MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
8.1. 	Basic Principle of Realist Repair
8.2. 	Remove & Clean Lens Plate
8.3. 	Inspect and Clean Shutter
8.4. 	Clean Leather, Rangefinder & Viewfinder
8.5. 	Lubricate Film Advance
8.6. 	Under the Top Cover
8.7. 	Troubleshoot Flash System
8.8. 	Align Rangefinder
8.9. 	Test & Adjust Focus
8.10. 	Install/Adjust Lens Cover
8.11. 	Long & Short Term Storage
8.12. 	Off to  the Repairman

9. UNIQUE REALIST MODIFICATIONS
9.1. 	Curing the Infamous Light Leak
9.2. 	Modifying the Viewfinder
9.3. 	Modernizing the Flash Contact
9.4. 	7P Modification

10. LIFE AFTER THE REALIST
10.1. 	Stereo Camera Limitations
10.2. 	Stereo Base
10.3. 	Ortho Stereo
10.4. 	Hyperstereo
10.5. 	The 1/30 Rule
10.6. 	Hypostereo
10.7. 	Pitfalls of Single/Twin Camera Work
10.8. 	Focal Length, Stretch, Squash
10.9. 	Stretch in Stereo Projection
10.10. 	Cardboard Cutout Effect
10.11. 	The PerPax Principle
10.12. 	Computer Stereo

This book was very well received in the NSA Convention in Green 
Bay.  I would like to quote John Dukes, an experienced stereo 
photographer who wrote the following photo-3d:

>Just returned from Green Bay, I'm full of happy memories, new knowledge,
>and a new appreciation for our Dr.T.  His new book on the Stereo Realist is
>a superbly presented collection of the things you might have known, the
>things that you should know, and many things that you will enjoy
>knowing--or will know where to find. I've been shooting with a Realist much
>longer than George, but I learned one heck of a lot. And I'm grateful.

Thanks for reading!

George Themelis


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