Filmwasters
Which Board? => Main Forum => Topic started by: Francois on November 04, 2018, 09:09:24 PM
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Yes, I've been actively creating what is sure to become the next Apple Watch and Samsung Gear killer!
I just made this watch that has multi megapixel resolution, is cheap and easy to use.
I present to you: The ChronoLux F/57
Well... I might have oversold it a bit and there are a few nagging issues with it, but the concept is very sound.
It's a wrist worn pinhole camera that makes a single round 1¾" negative. Magnetic shutter, secure closure, very comfortable to wear.
All made from state of the art cellulose fibers (namely wood and cardboard) and metal (the magnetic and non-magnetic types).
Enjoy the craziness ;)
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I like it. Are you using photo paper or film?
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Im using paper simply because it's easy.
But I can use film too.
These were developed in paper developer, but the next ones will be in hc110 Dil.f
This will give me a good tonal range, something I don't have right now.
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I like paper to. It's cheap and can be handled under safelight. I've been using standard Ilford paper developer. Great idea using HC-110 to reduce contrast. Since I have it on hand I'll try it out in the next few days.
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It's an incredible camera, François. Great job.
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Thanks!
And the best thing about having a round image is that you never get a crooked horizon ;D
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that's dorky cool! 8) 8) 8)
Will there be a kickstarter soon..............?
:D
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Nah... I don't think I'd be able to do a business bending some coat hangers and gluing cardboard...
Then again...
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OK!
I just improved the internal baffling and developed in HC-110 Dil.F for 90 seconds.
I'm pretty happy with the results now.
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How do you hold it steady on your wrist?
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I just put it on a shelf... I don't see how I could have held it steady for a 30 minute exposure!
But I was thinking of making a special holder for it using a mannequin hand that I would mount on my tripod. But mom says it's creepy ::)
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I just put it on a shelf... I don't see how I could have held it steady for a 30 minute exposure!
But I was thinking of making a special holder for it using a mannequin hand that I would mount on my tripod. But mom says it's creepy ::)
Listen to your mother.
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Definitely will... we all know what happens when you don't listen to mom :-\
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NO! Ignore mom! I think a mannequin hand is the best idea I've heard for a long time.
Short post - I'm off to a flea market in search of hands. Lady's hand for 35mm, gent's for MF and a builder/farmer for the LF rig.
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seems like a camera for Dianes flat people army! :D they could photography her while she's photographing them ;D
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It's definitely as flat as they are!
What amazes me about it is the amount of vignetting I get and how wide the image is. Pinhole Designer says it's got a 123° angle of view....... that is wide.
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OK!
I just improved the internal baffling and developed in HC-110 Dil.F for 90 seconds.
I'm pretty happy with the results now.
that's a right proper exposure and photo there!
I'm curious about a side view of it...
It's quite conversation starter and a stealthy (somewhat) camera too.
Also, is the photo paper flat inside the camera or did you curve it...
so cool!
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The paper is completely flat inside. I have a piece of tin can lid cut to size behind it to make a weight so that I can remove the paper. I have to shake the heck out of the camera to remove the negative....
Here is the inside of the camera
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I just put it on a shelf... I don't see how I could have held it steady for a 30 minute exposure!
But I was thinking of making a special holder for it using a mannequin hand that I would mount on my tripod. But mom says it's creepy ::)
Seems like replacing that faux clock face with a sundial would be a useful upgrade.
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I thought of putting a real watch but the ones I have are all too heavy for the weak fridge magnet sheet I have... And they didn't have any that fit the bill at a local thrift store...