Just wanted to introduce myself to the group. I just got into stereo realist photography in the past month thanks to ebay and Dr. T's excellent work...
Hi Nik and welcome to the list! I like your enthusiasm! It reminds me of myself 20 years ago :) If possible, you should try these viewers, to form an opinion...
I'm still using Kodachrome 64 film. I just ordered 10 rolls from B&H for $8.50 per roll and $4.95 shipping for all 10. I take my exposed film to Wal Mart who...
Bill Binford
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Apr 3, 2009 8:11 pm
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George Thanks for the welcome, I am indebted to you for your great website and book on the realist. I am really enjoying preserving my 1 year old and our...
Greetings Stereo Realist enthusiasts, Here is something I am sure you have not seen before: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370184264820 ...
... It depends on the operator. I don't need it personally. I can feed the slides faster when fed one at a time. I do not have to change trays every so often....
George will probably give the definitive answer about the physical arrangements, but behaviorally, you need to decide whether you are content with changing...
... This "semi-automatically" needs a bit of clarification, for people not familiar with the system. So, you put your slides in a tray, you load the tray into...
One final comment: Operating a stereo projector by feeding slides manually, requires a bit of practice and skill. With a little practice you can play the...
I've been projecting at the Chicago Stereo Camera Club meetings for many years. I've never had any real training on the TDC projectors, but yes, you do need to...
Here is an unusual and desirable item for your Stereo Realist: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220392817829 It is a (re)winder that fits...
Hi Everyone! The list is very quiet so I hope you won't mind a posting regarding some of the stereo items I have for sale in ebay. These include not one but...
That's a Realist 45, Made by Iloca in Germany. Also sold as an Iloca Rapid, Sear's Tower and Monkey Wards Photrix stereo. The Realist has 1/25 to 1/200...
Yes. The "third lens" in the David White / Seton Rochwite Stereo Realist is actually a viewfinder lens, i.e. a lens through which you are viewing the scene....
I recently shot some stereo slides for a friend's wedding with my realist using slide film. When I got the film back and started to mount the slides, I...
If it were me, I would cut the pictures that I want to use, mount them in 2x2 (standard) slide mounts, and then find a place to scan them (most photo stores...
Hi All, I just received my Stereo Realist 2.8 today, and it seems in very good shape, but one thing that is bothering me is the double exposure / shutter press...
Dawid Loubser
dawidl@...
May 29, 2009 8:45 am
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What an amazingly maintainable camera - I've never opened one before, but I took it apart, examined its manner of operation, gently bent one component, and now...
Dawid Loubser
dawidl@...
May 29, 2009 9:58 am
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... Yes, a lot of the Realist "issues" are solved by bending one piece of metal. ... In general, grain in stereo causes "retinal rivalry". That's because the ...
Hi DrT, I was thinking that perhaps a long focal-length enlarging lens might help, but to be honest I have not given the subject much technical thought. It may...
Dawid Loubser
dawidl@...
May 29, 2009 12:16 pm
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What size enlargements were you thinking? Standard stereocard size, 3.5x7? I guess if you place the film chips side-by-side and enlarge onto a single sheet of...
Wow, DrT wasn't joking when he said you guys are a quiet bunch! Unfortunately, I do not have that much to add to the collective knowledge right now (and I hate...
Dawid Loubser
dawidl@...
Jun 8, 2009 6:53 am
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Dawid, I just wanted to shout out a "Hello" to you so you didn't feel too lonely in the group. ;-) Dr.T is right that it is a pretty quiet group, especially...
Hi Sandra, Thank you for you message - I Just wanted to wish you all the best, and remember that things will get better (and easier) in the future. My wife and...
Dawid Loubser
dawidl@...
Jun 10, 2009 7:39 am
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Perhaps when not working, we are all quietly photographing... Take care, Sent to you by iPhone from Dr Kevin Pernicano, Louisville, KY , USA. (Home of the...
Dawid, Thank you for the good wishes. One consolation, for me at least, is that we're not as bad off as some. I was able to find a job and it's helping out...
I have had a Kodak Stereo camera for over 25 years and only recently renewed my interest in stereo film photography by purchasing a Realist Stereo camera. I...
If anyone wants a super scanner, there is a Scitex Eversmart on ebay #260386939495. This is about the best one on the market, no longer available. Used to...
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