This Homemade Medium Format Camera is a Crazy Contraption
Francis Tiangson — April 14, 2011 — Tech
References: tokyocamerastyle & notcot.org
This homemade medium format camera, featured on Tokyo Camera Style, definitely stands out amongst the plethora of point and shoots that have been available through out the decades. Most likely a one-of-a-kind piece, this homemade medium format camera has a 120 roll film back and can be seen with a wicked 360 degree lens attached to it.
The detailed woodwork on the homemade medium format camera is incredibly amazing. The combination of the wooden body and the insane lens makes this gadget something to behold. Although the owner did not make the lens himself, he reckons that they probably are not available for purchase anymore.
In the gallery you can get more detailed looks at the wooden camera and see a sample image taken with the 360 lens.
The detailed woodwork on the homemade medium format camera is incredibly amazing. The combination of the wooden body and the insane lens makes this gadget something to behold. Although the owner did not make the lens himself, he reckons that they probably are not available for purchase anymore.
In the gallery you can get more detailed looks at the wooden camera and see a sample image taken with the 360 lens.
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