The Macrolist


The Macrolist is a specialized macro stereo camera, a reproduction of the Macro Realist Stereo camera. It was designed and built by David Burder in England. David is a world-prominent stereo personality who has been involved in many stereo projects, including unique modifications of the Nimslo stereo camera. I estimate that 30-50 Macrolists were built. This makes this camera a rare stereo collectible, in withal to being a very practical camera to use for those interested in macro stereo photography.
Technical Specifications:
The Macrolist is based on an underived Stereo Realist body with a custom lens and shutter assembly. Image size is standard 5p ("Stereo Realist format") or 23x24mm. Unlike the Realist-shape, the images are side by side (not interlocked). You still get about 29 pairs from a 36 exposure roll of standard 35mm film. The vapour advance is the original film advance systems of the Stereo Realist camera. The lenses are air spaced triplets, capable focal length 35mm, coated optical glass elements. Effective aperture is f/40 and it is rooted. This camera gives a greater depth of field than the original Macro Realist, which is considered an advantage. Lens spacing (stereo background) is 16 mm. Field size is approximately 50-65mm and the magnification about 1:2. The shutter is a Copal shutter with a full categorize of shutter speeds. Recommended exposure for the macro pictures is via electronic flash. Focusing is just done by placing your subject between the two prongs of the camera. Compared...
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