> I noticed that David Kesner's recent posting of a TL-120 for sale
> mentioned that it was a 3rd generation camera. Does anyone have a
> complete listing of the various versions of the TL-120 and their
> features and differences? Is the 3rd generation the most recent?

> The for sale posting also mentioned that body cracks were common. I
> recall other common problems (especially the shutter button lock not
> working), but I don't recall hearing about cracks. How common is
> this

> I've had my share of issues with the TL120 myself. I'm not sure if my
> earlier comments made it into circulation. Although I'm quite happy with
> the results I'm getting now that I have rubber lens shades installed,
> there still remains the issue of cracks in the plastic body frame that
> surrounds the film door. These cracks are very fine but extend from many
> of the screw holes. The factory says that they're just in the paint but
> I'm not so sure. In either case there shouldn't be cracks in a brand new
> $1,300 camera. I suggest looking closely at the body under a bright
> light. I doubt that mine is the only one in this condition.

 

Hello Brian,

> I noticed that David Kesner's recent posting of a TL-120 for sale
> mentioned that it was a 3rd generation camera. Does anyone have a
> complete listing of the various versions of the TL-120 and their
> features and differences? Is the 3rd generation the most recent?

I don't think 3DWorld ever designated any of the changes. I arbitarily
assigned the generation nomenclature.

John Thurston probably has the most info available:

http://stereo.thurstons.us/updates.htm

Also the included mounting jig had significant changes. Most notably from
fixed focus lenses to adjustable focus.

> The for sale posting also mentioned that body cracks were common. I
> recall other common problems (especially the shutter button lock not
> working), but I don't recall hearing about cracks. How common is
> this

Here is a post from back in 2007 from Scott Youmans:

> I've had my share of issues with the TL120 myself. I'm not sure if my
> earlier comments made it into circulation. Although I'm quite happy with
> the results I'm getting now that I have rubber lens shades installed,
> there still remains the issue of cracks in the plastic body frame that
> surrounds the film door. These cracks are very fine but extend from many
> of the screw holes. The factory says that they're just in the paint but
> I'm not so sure. In either case there shouldn't be cracks in a brand new
> $1,300 camera. I suggest looking closely at the body under a bright
> light. I doubt that mine is the only one in this condition.

You can see images of the cracks in mine here (last few images):

http://www.dddphotography.com/TL120/

Hope that helps,

David W. Kesner
Boise, Idaho, USA
www.dddphotography.com

--- In MF3D-group@yahoogroups.com, Van Quire Studios wrote:
>
> My TL 120 also has hairline cracks at some of the small screw holes. Does not affect anything at all...
>
> Thanks,
>
> Randy
>
>
> On May 1, 2011, at 12:03 PM, "David W. Kesner" wrote:
>
> > Hello Brian,
> >
> > > I noticed that David Kesner's recent posting of a TL-120 for sale
> > > mentioned that it was a 3rd generation camera. Does anyone have a
> > > complete listing of the various versions of the TL-120 and their
> > > features and differences? Is the 3rd generation the most recent?
> >
> > I don't think 3DWorld ever designated any of the changes. I arbitarily
> > assigned the generation nomenclature.
> >
> > John Thurston probably has the most info available:
> >
> > http://stereo.thurstons.us/updates.htm
> >
> > Also the included mounting jig had significant changes. Most notably from
> > fixed focus lenses to adjustable focus.
> >
> > > The for sale posting also mentioned that body cracks were common. I
> > > recall other common problems (especially the shutter button lock not
> > > working), but I don't recall hearing about cracks. How common is
> > > this
> >
> > Here is a post from back in 2007 from Scott Youmans:
> >
> > > I've had my share of issues with the TL120 myself. I'm not sure if my
> > > earlier comments made it into circulation. Although I'm quite happy with
> > > the results I'm getting now that I have rubber lens shades installed,
> > > there still remains the issue of cracks in the plastic body frame that
> > > surrounds the film door. These cracks are very fine but extend from many
> > > of the screw holes. The factory says that they're just in the paint but
> > > I'm not so sure. In either case there shouldn't be cracks in a brand new
> > > $1,300 camera. I suggest looking closely at the body under a bright
> > > light. I doubt that mine is the only one in this condition.
> >
> > You can see images of the cracks in mine here (last few images):
> >
> > http://www.dddphotography.com/TL120/
> >
> > Hope that helps,
> >
> > David W. Kesner
> > Boise, Idaho, USA
> > www.dddphotography.com
> >
> >
>

> I noticed that David Kesner's recent posting of a TL-120 for sale
> mentioned that it was a 3rd generation camera. Does anyone have a
> complete listing of the various versions of the TL-120 and their
> features and differences?

> Brian Reynolds wrote:
> > I noticed that David Kesner's recent posting of a TL-120 for sale
> > mentioned that it was a 3rd generation camera. Does anyone have a
> > complete listing of the various versions of the TL-120 and their
> > features and differences?
>
> This is an arbitrary assignment. The TL120 has seen
> continuous improvements over its life and different aspects
> have been adjusted independently.

> John Thurston wrote:
>> Brian Reynolds wrote:
>>> I noticed that David Kesner's recent posting of a TL-120 for sale
>>> mentioned that it was a 3rd generation camera. Does anyone have a
>>> complete listing of the various versions of the TL-120 and their
>>> features and differences?
>> This is an arbitrary assignment. The TL120 has seen
>> continuous improvements over its life and different aspects
>> have been adjusted independently.
>
> Do the cameras have unique serial numbers?
>
> Would anyone else be interested in a serial number vs. camera feature
> database?