In Japan I bought issue 25 of otona no kagaku (loose translation ‘science for adults’), a very cool magazine that comes with a DIY project attached to each issue. Issue 25 features a 35mm TLR camera, in parts, to be constructed from the shutter mechanism and lens assembly all the way up.
It’s basic and fully manual – fixed shutter speed (determined by the strength of the internal springs, around ~1/150 apparently) and fixed aperture, though you can change it by disassembling the lens and rearranging some elements. It’s lots of fun though, much lighter than the mamiya c330 ;), and at around AUD$30 was a decent price for a plastic toy, compared to the ridiculously expensive hipster ‘blackbird fly’ which doesn’t even have live focusing through the viewing lens.
Some first shots on bw:
Experiencing a bit of shock&awe.
Very nice indeed
That’s brilliant. Looks like a fun project and those photos came out nice and artsy.
Why do you know Japanese?
Sshtre
Got a colour roll in now, looking forward to seeing the results of that!
Ulke: I studied the language briefly in university, but not fluent at all.