[rollei_list] Re: OT: Belplasca
- From: Eric Goldstein <egoldste@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: rollei_list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sun, 28 Oct 2012 21:57:39 -0400
For those who do not know this camera
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3X_mCYn5jM
Eric Goldstein
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On Sun, Oct 28, 2012 at 7:24 PM, Eric Goldstein <egoldste@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Hi Jan -
>
> You may be able to get a Belplasca for less, but I would suggest you
> guy from a reputable stereo shooter. These cameras are modestly built
> and they can easily become problematic with improper handling. The
> lenses are also prone to mismatch, element switching, poor service,
> and other problems. So I'd urge you to know who you are buying from.
>
> Here is a good source for RBT mounts and other stereo equipment if you
> are in the US:
>
> http://www.stereoscopy.com/3d-concepts/mounts.html
>
> The principal is an old friend and I would be glad to make an
> introduction if you'd like.
>
> I have a modern full frame hand viewer but seem to always default to a
> classic viewer from the 50s. I love the TDCs, which will handle the
> Belplasca film format without modification. Realist red button viewers
> and Kodak II viewers are available modified to handle 7 perf
> chromes... they are popular choices.
>
> Yes slide pairs can be readily scanned for viewing on-line... there
> are resources and tutorials at http://www.stereoscopy.com to help you.
>
> Regards,
>
> Eric Goldstein
>
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>
>
>
> On Sun, Oct 28, 2012 at 4:58 PM, Jan Decher <jdecher@xxxxxxx> wrote:
>> Hi Eric,
>>
>> The Zeiss Jena Tessar lenses 3.5 / 37.5 mm lenses are also my main reason
>> for looking at this camera. I hope I can get it for considerably less than
>> $400.
>>
>> You seem to have good knowledge of stereo gear. Does anyone still make a
>> good illuminated stereo handviewer?
>>
>> Where can I get the German RTB slide mounts. Google did not help.
>>
>> One website said the Belplasca generates the frames of 28.9 x 24.3 mm. So
>> not quite square like a Robot image.
>>
>> Is there a way to scan stereo pairs and get the stereo effect on screen?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Jan
>>
>> ==========On Oct 28, 2012, at 6:07 AM, FreeLists Mailing List Manager wrote:
>>
>> From: Eric Goldstein <egoldste@xxxxxxxxx>
>> Date: Sat, 27 Oct 2012 21:40:54 -0400
>> Subject: [rollei_list] Re: OT: Belplasca
>>
>> Hi Jan -
>>
>> I own a Belplasca and have shot with it for many years. It is a 50s
>> East German camera of modest build quality, with the outstanding
>> feature being it's coated Zeiss Tessar lenses of excellent quality.
>> Good examples of these cameras can be had for around $400-$500
>> dollars.
>>
>> I do not know if a rollei projector can be used, but I do know there
>> are several other stereo projectors which do a good job with the
>> chromes.
>>
>> The film format is the so-called "european" 7 perf (in contract to 5
>> perf a la Realist and other American cameras).
>>
>> The best way to view the stereo chrome pairs is in a good illuminated
>> hand viewer.
>>
>> The best slide mounts are the german RTBs
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Eric Goldstein
>>
>>
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