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Current Status & Lead Times

Shop is closed and hidden. If you found a store item page through search, sorry! Currently focusing on design/improvements, and special orders for friends. If you would like a camera made by me, your best shot is to find me at a Polacon. Big T (Formerly Big Cameras Project): This…

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Hacking the Instax Wide 300

In my Printables site, I have available Mamiya Press & Polaroid 600SE adapters to make this hack easier. While you do not need to make or buy one to perform the mods below, your alternative is a much more expensive Mamiya Extension Tube set, and at least 2 extra hours…

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MRBPz DIY

Mario RB67 Polaroid Back – Zane Edition Now that’s a mouthful of a name. Anyway, here’s the DIY guide for this full-featured Polaroid 600 & I-Type back for RB67, Big T (Big Roid), and 4×5 cameras via adapter. Files currently only available for Patreon supporters, but files for the original…

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PolaCon NYC 2024

Hello there! Below are a few helpful links related to my participation in Polacon NYC 2024. This event is organized by Instant Film Society in coordination with Brooklyn Film Camera and Polaroid.

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PolaConNYC 2023

Hello there! If you are here, we more than likely talked for a bit and you wanted to know more. Thank you for your interest in my work! Below are links to current projects:

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Patreon Catalog

These are the files/projects you can expect access by supporting on Patreon. Not all models are uploaded yet as of this article’s publishing, but they are being added every few days. More designs to come, especially a whole array of toys! Images coming soon. Files Open to all Patreon tiers….

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Big Roid DIY

Big Roid Files: https://www.patreon.com/posts/big-roid-files-82318895Diffuser Set Files: https://www.printables.com/model/435627-diffuser-set-for-big-wide-big-roid-and-big-large-c There are 4 versions: PHOTO GEAR NEEDED 1 – Large Format view lens, 210mm ideal though you can experiment with 180 to 240mm (model modifications required). 1 – Polaroid OneStep 2 or OneStep+, with functioning ejection mechanism (not needed for CB version).1 –…

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Big Wide DIY

Big Wide Files: https://www.printables.com/model/435598-big-wide-camera-big-shot-style-instax-wideDiffuser Set Files: https://www.printables.com/model/435627-diffuser-set-for-big-wide-big-roid-and-big-large-c PHOTO GEAR NEEDED 1 – Large Format view lens, 210mm ideal though you can experiment with 180 to 240mm. The Fujinon 210mm f5.6 was used to develop this build as it is the cheapest and most widely available, but it is heavy. The…

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Big Wide, Big Roid, and Big Large Cameras

Patreon is now up, get unreleased designs or grab a commercial license: https://www.patreon.com/SPRKPLG Below I’ve outlined the latest variants, launch plan, and details for these cameras, as well as a sign up form so everyone can stay up to date. Read on to also find out more about auctions for…

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NanoPano DIY Build Instructions

Walkthrough of parts & steps: Lens calibration (more detailed instructions here): Files: https://www.patreon.com/posts/nano-pano-files-82317221 Printed Parts List Base (NanoPano+) or body (standard NanoPano, formerly NanoPano Lite), lens cone (Mamiya Press, Polaroid 600SE, 65-80mm, 90-110mm, 114-135mm), base/body block, base/body riser, wind knob, knob, 2x plungers, 2x pull tabs (TPU), film gate (DIY…

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Bringing FotoaparatoCon To Life

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…

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