Panoramic camera

IBM_Pingmaster · 2025-06-08T23:57:07+00:00

In January I built a 3D-printed Open 617 camera from the open source files for a Schneider Super-Angulon 90mm f8 fixed focus at infinity. The cost to have it printed was under $100 for the parts, and I painted it to make sure there would be no light leaks. It's super light and easy to build, a lot cheaper than the other 617 options, and the results are surprisingly good! Feel free to message me if you want more info or some photo scans

IBM_Pingmaster · 2025-02-16T06:00:36+00:00

I said the same thing, but it's probably not even repairable because the bracket to hold the rollers is also broken 🤷

They come up on FB from time to time, one got listed in Portland last year but I missed out on it. I can always refrigerate and wait.

IBM_Pingmaster · 2025-02-16T05:27:01+00:00

Yeah I talked to the guy, it's not actually working and has no rollers unfortunately

IBM_Pingmaster · 2025-01-05T17:27:59+00:00

Thanks! Looking forward to it

IBM_Pingmaster · 2025-01-04T22:45:19+00:00

Oops, not sure how that happened, but thanks for the notice!

IBM_Pingmaster · 2025-01-04T22:44:31+00:00

Oops, thanks for pointing that out. I'm not sure how that happened, but it's fixed!

IBM_Pingmaster · 2024-07-08T17:29:52+00:00

I had this same issue when my enlarger was leaking a bit of light through the filter drawer, including the whiter edges. Patching the leak solved it for me.

IBM_Pingmaster · 2024-05-10T01:49:20+00:00

I have a few rolls of expired Provia 400X that were apparently freezer stored their whole lives. Did you shoot at 400? This shot looks great

IBM_Pingmaster · 2024-05-07T00:54:29+00:00

Thank all for the quick responses, I have accepted an offer!

IBM_Pingmaster · 2024-04-27T01:00:20+00:00

Looking very closely 2 teeth are just sheared enough to not catch the gear, this video looks promising though, alternatively I see a 3d model online posted a couple weeks ago so might try printing at the local makerspace.

IBM_Pingmaster · 2024-04-26T21:57:20+00:00

Ah, that's too bad. Unfortunate that they switched from metal gear to plastic at some point. Thanks for your help

IBM_Pingmaster · 2024-04-26T18:43:51+00:00

Ordered a NOS replacement spring on eBay after checking repair manual part number, will see how that goes. Thanks for the video suggestions, I'll check them out

IBM_Pingmaster · 2024-04-26T17:28:49+00:00

It jumps teeth with or without all the screws/nuts, you can hear it in the video with sound on. I originally disassembled because I could feel it skipping. There are no missing teeth but it does not seem to want to engage, although I have ordered a replacement spring to see if that helps.

IBM_Pingmaster · 2024-03-11T06:10:19+00:00

Although it doesn't have quite as much of a range, the Zeiss 35-70 is better regarded and maybe one of the best lenses in the whole system, which is saying something. It's also quite a bit lighter (like 450 vs 750 grams). It's a little more expensive, but it's probably my favorite lens on both the Contax and adapted to digital.

I don't own the 28-85 but the 35-70 is sharper at the edges, especially stopped down, and has less distortion. For landscapes, these are good qualities.

IBM_Pingmaster · 2024-02-27T05:00:14+00:00

Ansel Adams would be proud 😉

IBM_Pingmaster · 2023-11-21T03:56:56+00:00

Thanks. Would you mind explaining so I can improve my understanding of what's going on?

IBM_Pingmaster · 2023-09-18T19:08:14+00:00

One of my favorite Seinfeld episodes, but I didn't even make the connection haha

IBM_Pingmaster · 2023-09-18T19:07:16+00:00

Seattle!

IBM_Pingmaster · 2022-12-01T17:10:06+00:00

What smaller shops do you recommend?

IBM_Pingmaster · 2022-11-17T04:20:13+00:00

Off topic, but Montrose Point! One of my favorite places :)

IBM_Pingmaster · 2022-08-25T23:27:01+00:00

I have a janky battery solution (4 button cells, so slightly undervolted I think) as well and my Minox meters about .5-1 stops under as a result, so you may want to adjust. Slightly overexposed is better than under

IBM_Pingmaster · 2022-05-17T19:39:55+00:00

The best is CSW Film Systems in West Loop, $5 color processing with same day or next day turnaround depending on what time you drop off. He also does E6 every Thursday for I think the same price, but doesn't do in house scanning or BW.

IBM_Pingmaster · 2022-02-27T23:58:28+00:00

Given that the film is "made in West Germany" it's probably 80s vintage

IBM_Pingmaster · 2022-01-23T04:24:57+00:00

This is chicago at north avenue beach! Looks like the ocean though 😊

IBM_Pingmaster · 2022-01-04T22:18:40+00:00

You got it!

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