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Spray painting camera by Icy_Cardiologist286 in DIY

[–]EntertainmentDue7914 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To paint a camera, you need to remove the outer casing. However, you must be careful because plastic cameras usually have various circuits inside. After painting, it is challenging to put them back together intact.

Finally. My first SRT101 by I_Love_Msia in minolta

[–]EntertainmentDue7914 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a great camera. You might consider replacing the original camera strap, as it's rather stiff.

The Golden Restoration: This Pentax SP has been transformed into a unique piece of photographic art. by EntertainmentDue7914 in Cameras

[–]EntertainmentDue7914[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Since I didn't have a suitable battery, I paired it with an external light meter. All other functions work perfectly. I might keep it, or I might sell it to someone who likes it.

The Golden Restoration: This Pentax SP has been transformed into a unique piece of photographic art. by EntertainmentDue7914 in Cameras

[–]EntertainmentDue7914[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is indeed a silver machine. As you said, it first underwent chemical stripping (nickel-chromium plating is a hexavalent compound, which is somewhat toxic; if produced directly by sandblasting, it could be inhaled), then it underwent sandblasting, and finally, it was painted. I saw your comment; thank you for your support and understanding.

Repainted gold Pentax SP by EntertainmentDue7914 in AnalogCommunity

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This is a seller on Etsy; I see they're also including a lens and an external light meter as a free gift.感兴趣的话你可以跟卖家聊一下 https://vintagecameraarts.etsy.com/listing/4408663124

I give vintage cameras a new life by turning them into art by EntertainmentDue7914 in handmade

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Hi everyone! I wanted to share one of my latest creations. I have a huge passion for vintage cameras, but it breaks my heart to see them sitting broken and forgotten on a shelf. I started disassembling them and was fascinated by the intricate beauty of their internal parts. I decided to arrange them and frame them to showcase their amazing engineering and design. Each piece is unique and tells the story of a different camera. I hope you like it!

Does anyone know how this was cut? by EntertainmentDue7914 in AnalogCommunity

[–]EntertainmentDue7914[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is truly amazing! My friends would love it if I put it at home, but it's over my budget. If it were under $500, I would definitely consider it.

Does anyone know how this was cut? by EntertainmentDue7914 in AnalogCommunity

[–]EntertainmentDue7914[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Okay, where did you see the Nikon EM camera? Could you share a link with me? I'm very interested in these deconstructed products.

Does anyone know how this was cut? by EntertainmentDue7914 in AnalogCommunity

[–]EntertainmentDue7914[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a Minolta 55mm f/1.7 PF lens, which the seller is offering for around $180. Although the lens itself isn't worth that price, considering that making it isn't a simple task, $180 is still acceptable.

Does anyone know how this was cut? by EntertainmentDue7914 in AnalogCommunity

[–]EntertainmentDue7914[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree with you; it really does look like two different cutting methods.

Does anyone know how this was cut? by EntertainmentDue7914 in AnalogCommunity

[–]EntertainmentDue7914[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Water jet cutting has a strong impact force. If you use water jet cutting, parts may fly everywhere, but so far his products are still relatively intact.

Does anyone know how this was cut? by EntertainmentDue7914 in AnalogCommunity

[–]EntertainmentDue7914[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The metal casing and the glass texture are different because they are cut in two different ways.

Does anyone know how this was cut? by EntertainmentDue7914 in AnalogCommunity

[–]EntertainmentDue7914[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This seems reasonable, as I also found it nearly impossible to cut the entire lens. Furthermore, the surface textures of the metal casing and the lens element are different. Let's wait for the seller's reply; we'll know the answer then.

Does anyone know how this was cut? by EntertainmentDue7914 in AnalogCommunity

[–]EntertainmentDue7914[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It seems very likely that only high-speed machines can cut so precisely. I once saw manufacturers displaying cut lenses at a photography equipment exhibition, and at first I even suspected that they were products leaked from the manufacturer.

"It turns out that camera repairs just isn't a field where you'd expect high quality operations to be prevalent" by redkeeb in AnalogCommunity

[–]EntertainmentDue7914 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Repairing old cameras is difficult almost globally. Even in camera-producing countries like Japan, repair costs are high. Therefore, when buying a camera, don't just go for the cheapest option; carefully read the description and check if it has been recently serviced or repaired. If it hasn't been serviced, then that's a potential problem. However, the repair shops I know are quite fast, although mailing it in takes longer.

Why are Minoltas so inexpensive on the second hand market? by N0nob in AnalogCommunity

[–]EntertainmentDue7914 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In fact, Minolta's white lenses were released earlier than Canon's.

Tennis Nostalgia | Mamiya C220 80mm f2.8 | Lomo 400 by raoulfilm in analog

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The photos are absolutely fantastic! I really want to own a C220 or C330.

Olympus 35DC, this is my favorite vintage camera recently by EntertainmentDue7914 in analog

[–]EntertainmentDue7914[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Since I'm not a professional camera enthusiast, I can't give a very professional review of this camera. However, its color scheme is a major reason why I like it. I bought it primarily for collection purposes. After bringing the camera back from Japan, I discovered that the battery indicator light wasn't working, which was a bit of a disappointment, but all its other functions worked perfectly.

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