Update July 2022: This project is essentially dead. There was not a lot of interest in makers sharing their work, so part of future plans for this site will include unique/abstract/creative one off pieces. We have created a survey to collect information that will help us organize a unique camera-making…
Impossible Drive: Slim Polaroid Battery Holder DIY Instructions
This is my take on the external power supply for old school Polaroid cameras. My best effort to make the SX-70 a pocketable I-Type camera. It may not be the ideal solution for you, and for that I direct you to Helicord Camera’s wonderful and attractively priced solution (I will…
MP Wide 300 & 600SE Wide 300 Operation Guide
Please read this guide before operating your camera. This is a custom heavily modified camera, so there is no warranty on the body. Returns are acceptable only for functionally Dead On Arrival items and you must contact me within 5 days of receiving so that any insurance claims can be…
Mamiya Press & 600SE Instax Wide 300 Adapter Tips
This is not a step-by-step guide, but notes from my installation of adapters to the Instax Wide 300 cameras. FOR SPECIFIC MODIFICATION DETAILS, VISIT https://sprkplg.com/wide300mod/ which contains video instructions, wiring, and light-sealing tips. The video linked in that article also lists all the materials/tools you will need. After following the…
Better lens mount light-sealing
Hello, world! Hope you are staying safe and healthy amidst this historic pandemic. While it has limited the amount of photography for a lot of us, I keep getting warm messages of modders taking this time to build their creations. Glad to know that though we can’t really go out…
MP Wide 300 Pricing
In an effort to make the mods more accessible, these are the current price levels for my MP & 600SE Wide 300 Mods. All prices are “MSRP.” Sales and discount codes will be available from time to time. See the product pages in the Store for more details. Mamiya Press…
Beyond the Mamiya Press System
Most of you that know me know how much I love the versatility of Mamiya’s Press system. This system includes cameras such as the Super 23, and the Universal Press. Mamiya’s aim with this system was to provide an alternative to press photographers, many of which were using a Graflex…
One-Press Wide 300 Ejection Cycle
One of the most requested features of any Instax Wide 300 mod has been to keep the stock ejection cycle, or “one-press” ejection. While may have accomplished it, there was always a need for extra circuitry and some advanced electronics skills. Thanks to an amazing and highly skilled customer, Nathan…
MP Wide 300 v4
MP Wide 300 v4 is ready to rock. Kept this white one for myself though! 😍 Testing is complete, and black/silver ones will hit the store soon. New features added:– Integrated cable release. – On/off switch. – One-press ejection! No more holding the eject button down until it spits the…
Mamiya Press Lens FF Equivalents
This chart converts Mamiya Press lenses to Full Frame (35mm) equivalent based on horizontal dimensions.* Most conversions are usually done using the diagonal frame size, but I personally prefer having the most accurate horizontal limits. It was created for planning viewfinder selection on Mamiya Press based mods. All dimensions are…