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Francois

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A handmade instant press camera
« on: January 20, 2015, 09:16:16 PM »
I just found this and though you might find it inspiring in some way.
So get ready to take out that saw and that hammer!

http://petapixel.com/2015/01/20/one-photographers-reflections-making-instant-photo-press-camera
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Chalky

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Re: A handmade instant press camera
« Reply #1 on: January 21, 2015, 12:18:45 PM »
cool, love a home made camera...

I made a similar thing myself, same principle, very different design  :)



full front movements and roll or pack film back...

since retired as I bought a crown graphic...

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Re: A handmade instant press camera
« Reply #2 on: January 21, 2015, 06:55:30 PM »
Me too. More for the sake of it. Mine not used much, since I already have the 110A/GOOSE hybrid, and the DUO, that do the job much better.


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Re: A handmade instant press camera
« Reply #3 on: January 22, 2015, 12:33:32 AM »
you guys are talented!