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ROTO-VUER Stereo Realist slide Viewer COMPLETE camera services - LS8

$ 118.8

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Condition: Very interesting sequential stereo slide viewer. Inside the viewer there is a drum that takes 60 slides. When you press the handle, a new slide falls into the slot and the light comes on. The viewer comes with a power supply (uses 4x D size batteries Parallel - not in series, even 2 will work). It also comes with a box and original instructions. This viewer comes from Allen Cobert's company (Camera Services Inc NY) as you can see from a sticker on the viewer and the instructions. I have a lot more information in the description.
  • Color: Blue
  • Brand: ROTO-VUER
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

    Description

    A rare find for the Stereo Enthusiast and Collector
    ROTO-VUER stereo slide viewer
    View 60 slides in a row with this sequential stereo slide viewer
    Features:
    Unusual
    vintage
    sequential stereo slide viewer from the 50s
    Drum allows you to view
    60 stereo slides
    (realist format)
    Accepts thinner slide mounts
    One drum is included
    Advance from slide to slide by pressing a lever - window shows the slide number
    Internal Illumination
    via
    two
    2.5V light bulbs
    DC box
    included
    Focusing
    adjustment
    Tripod screw
    at the bottom
    This is an unusual stereo slide viewer from the 1950s.
    I will try to describe how it works.  Inside the viewer there is a
    drum
    .  This drum can be loaded with
    60 stereo slides.
    The drum goes inside the viewer as shown below.  You can view the slides one after the other by rotating the drum. The slides fall from the drum to the viewing area. To change slides, just
    push the handle
    on the right.  The light is ON and turns off while the slide is being changed.
    The viewer features internal illumination via
    two
    2.5V light bulbs.  It is powered with four D size batteries and the DC battery box included here. Please note that the batteries are parallel, not in series. So both pairs of batteries face the same way. You can use just a pair of batteries if you like. The contacts are thin and rather flimsy but it should work.
    The viewer has
    focusing
    but no interocular adjustment.  The
    lenses
    are single-element.  The lever on the left side of the viewer is used to advance from one slide to the next.  A small window at the top shows the slot number in the drum.  There is a tripod tread at the bottom.
    Being able to see 60 slides in a row before having to unload or replace carousels is the big plus of the viewer.
    However, not all slide mounts will work well with this viewer.
    The best are the plastic mounts made specifically for this viewer (
    I do have these for sale in a separate auction
    )
    A lot of people use simple inexpensive cardboard mounts.  Sometimes these do not fall off the drum for viewing and you need to tap the viewer gently.
    The RBT or glass-mounted slides are too thick and do not work with this viewer!
    I think you will be happy with this unusual viewer!
    Please see my other auctions for similar items
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    My only "fine print":
    If you have a
    problem
    with your purchase, please
    let me know as soon as possible
    and I will try to make it right.  Please do not leave non-positive feedback (including neutral) or anything less than 5 star rating without contacting me first.
    I will do my best to resolve any problems
    . I accept returns for most of the items that I sell. I always leave positive feedback.  I appreciate your business and I hope to see you back!