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Interesting Camera Nr.37 - Superheadz LAST CAMERA
« on: October 26, 2012, 02:55:22 PM »
I've totally missed that this came out, it's Superheadz latest creation. and with a name like that... what do they mean??



anyhow, it seems interesting. it's a DIY camera and after the fun I had with building my gakkenflex I'm intruiged now too...
here are the specs (google translated) :

■ Using film : 35mm film, ISO400 recommended

■ PVC Size: D33mm × H70mm × W110mm

■ Shutter Speed​​: [22mm] 1/125 about, [45mm] 1/100 about

■ use lens configuration: two plastic lens

■ Weight: 120g (22mm lens when mounted)

■ accessories: A set of parts, manual, driver for assembly, 22mm lens / 45mm Lens, light leakage backdoor backdoor / Normal

two things interest me here: being able to switch lenses, and one being 22mm(!)



same focal length as the uws I've got so no real upgrade there. 45mm is nice too.. though I can't find any info on aperture for the lenses. it also has a lever on the top for bulb mode.

seems like a fun little camera!


fuzzyeyeballs ndroo has two entries on his blog about the camera:

buidling:
http://www.fuzzyeyeballs.com/blog/?p=6077
test roll:
http://www.fuzzyeyeballs.com/blog/?p=6095
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Re: Interesting Camera Nr.37 - Superheadz LAST CAMERA
« Reply #1 on: October 26, 2012, 03:07:11 PM »
Interesting! But I guess with the Vivitar UWS and the PN2011 I might now have enough toy cameras for now (not sure if that's possible ;)) ...

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« Reply #2 on: October 26, 2012, 03:12:34 PM »
Toy cameras are sneaky. You get one, then another... and as soon as you know it, you have a bunch of them and you love them all equally.
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« Reply #3 on: October 26, 2012, 03:15:15 PM »
You're right. And selling them isn't really worth it so you just keep them ...

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« Reply #4 on: October 26, 2012, 03:42:42 PM »
Some UWS on the the bay go for quite a hefty sum! I think ive seen $50-$100 range for a UWS  :o

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« Reply #5 on: October 26, 2012, 03:49:38 PM »
that's crazy about the UWS, I bought both of mine at a thrift store for $3 each!  I LOVE mine.

I think they make the best photos for cheap plastic crappiness.
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Re: Interesting Camera Nr.37 - Superheadz LAST CAMERA
« Reply #6 on: October 26, 2012, 04:05:32 PM »
uws cameras still going for that?? haha, there seems to be toycamera collectors out there still.
that or users who only want the original and run every camera to the ground. proper 8)

You're right. And selling them isn't really worth it so you just keep them ...
so true!! I'm glad to pass on that pn2011 though :)
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Re: Interesting Camera Nr.37 - Superheadz LAST CAMERA
« Reply #7 on: October 26, 2012, 04:21:28 PM »
this looks fun to have a go at building... anyone know a UK stockist? a very very quick google search didn't turn up anything... I'll check their facebook page when I think to...

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« Reply #8 on: October 26, 2012, 05:49:49 PM »
I got my Viv UWS for £0.99 in a charity shop in 2004.  I sold it earlier this year on the bay for £29.00

Madness.
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« Reply #9 on: October 26, 2012, 06:48:46 PM »
this looks fun to have a go at building... anyone know a UK stockist? a very very quick google search didn't turn up anything... I'll check their facebook page when I think to...

They mention on their Facebook page that you can order directly from them here: https://www.powershovel.co.jp/form/overseas_order/

No idea about the cost though.

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« Reply #10 on: October 26, 2012, 08:10:51 PM »
Toy cameras are sneaky. You get one, then another... and as soon as you know it, you have a bunch of them and you love them all equally.

Whoever dies with the most toy cameras wins.

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Re: Interesting Camera Nr.37 - Superheadz LAST CAMERA
« Reply #11 on: October 27, 2012, 02:48:10 PM »
Pretty cool, too bad i don't shoot more 35mm. I have a Leica i haven't gotten around to using yet!
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« Reply #12 on: October 27, 2012, 09:01:53 PM »
Some UWS on the the bay go for quite a hefty sum! I think ive seen $50-$100 range for a UWS  :o

definitely not worth that price haha. if i knew that they go for that i wouldnt have given it out for the Share the Love thing  ;)

just kidding though  ;D

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« Reply #13 on: October 27, 2012, 09:57:45 PM »


Whoever dies with the most toy cameras wins.

 ;D ;D ;D ;D


It needs a nice skin though...
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« Reply #14 on: October 28, 2012, 12:39:01 AM »
Found it in the U.S: http://www.ultrafineonline.com/su35diylaca.html

Don't know anything about the company, but might give them a chance anyway.

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« Reply #15 on: October 28, 2012, 12:42:11 AM »
It needs a nice skin though...

With those removable panels, it should be easy to do something fun. Some adhesive, an X-ACTO knife and an old purse and voila.