Description
This adapter is made from high strength carbon fiber polycarbonate plastic, and attaches to the Wide 300 camera using the slots for the stock focusing ring (see third photo). Each adapter will have a lock screw to prevent the lens flange from rotating, but the new friction mount is designed to snugly hold all lenses at factory tolerances. Depending on your camera body, additional light-sealing and modification will be needed beyond the adapter. I will include basic instructions with notes from my own builds, and a video on how to disassemble, modify, rewire, and reassemble the body.
INCLUDED:
– Mamiya Press or Polaroid 600SE to Instax Wide 300 adapter, and locking screw.
– Cold shoe riser block (add your own coldshoe and hardware).
– Cold shoe bracket mount for LS-1 (Luxjet, Duka, Atuman), IIDA DM-01, or similar laser distance measure (slim silver one).
Camera Body, Lens, and batteries NOT included.
FLANGE FOCAL DISTANCE:
FFD for infinity has been confirmed via ground glass and test shots. Distances for 3.5ft, 5ft, and 10ft have been confirmed via ground glass as well as with laser distance measurement tool.
LENS COMPATIBILITY:
- Mamiya Press: Any Press lens will mount, but each lens will have varying coverage and vignetting. The 75mm f/5.6 is the onIy Mamiya Press lens that provides full coverage on the Instax Wide 300. The rear lens element of the 127mm f/4.7 sits too far from the film plane and gets clipped by the inside of the camera body at a few apertures and focus distances. Untested with 150mm and 250mm lenses. For those who don’t mind slight vignetting, I personally recommend the 90mm f/3.5 as it is generally the least expensive for its compact size and the chrome nicely complements the silver trim of the Wide 300 body. I also recommend the 100mm f/3.5 chrome or black version depending on your tastes. However, the 75mm is typically the best value and my favorite for this format.
- Polaroid 600SE: The 75mm f/5.6 is the onIy 600SE lens that provides full coverage on the Instax Wide 300. The rear lens element of the 127mm f/4.7 sits too far from the film plane and gets clipped by the inside of the camera body at a few apertures and focus distances. Untested with 150mm lenses.
See Hacking the Instax Wide 300 for detailed installation instructions and notes. No instructions are sent with the adapter as everything you need is within this guide.
All items are made to order: Current Lead Times
