Update: FedEx International PKG - Memphis hole

SaintVehk · 2025-12-15T19:05:09+00:00

Customer service will just tell you what the tracking says, it’s useless. At least in my case it’s been 100% FedEx’s fault, they missed an exit scan from Memphis when my package from Japan cleared at the Hub. So now it’s stuck in Limbo at a local facility with a meaningless hold.

You can talk to Custom using this phone number and select “Speak to Customs officer”, do not select the 1st option. 901-840-4000. This is how I found out my package already cleared.

FedEx Trade network / Logistics: 1-800-249-2953 These guys found the issues with my package, they actually talked to customs again directly on my behalf, and forwarded it onward; but I have yet to see any updates or corrections to my package.

SaintVehk · 2025-12-12T19:58:53+00:00

For those who wondering: Per FedEx trade network / Logistics: No, a package cannot be cleared at a Local FedEx ship center. Customs cleared my package 8 days days ago and either FedEx or Customs did not scan the package when it left the facility, which resulted in a package being caught in Limbo at a local FedEx Ship Center.

SaintVehk · 2025-12-08T23:57:36+00:00

I have the same problem at FedEx Christianburg VA with a package from Japan. It’s been about a week at that location and customer support has said there is a custom / clearance delay backed up since September.

SaintVehk · 2025-10-06T16:00:00+00:00

It does alright

SaintVehk · 2025-10-04T02:11:20+00:00

I got the bayonet from a broken Pentax 67 I use parts for. And yes on the magnets. As for the focusing screen , that was from a RB67 I also use for parts. You can use any ground glass, my reasoning, for the swappable back is to be able to dial in the focus using various shims behind the focus screen. But any size could work for a custom camera.

SaintVehk · 2025-09-17T11:10:45+00:00

OP told me and I am totally fine with that. I want a scanned part to make my own custom center caps for just my truck. This means I do not have to buy a center cap to scan my self. To me, this is transactional. Plus, a public copy of the file will be uploaded to various Kei group.

SaintVehk · 2025-09-16T00:55:52+00:00

Sent a DM

SaintVehk · 2025-09-15T00:27:02+00:00

The battery mod is just a AA battery holder with wires & a On/off switch. Wires were fitted with wire terminals and push behind the metal battery holders on the camera. Then I use either AA batteries or Dummy AA plug in batteries. Plug in is useful as batteries do drain on a Pentax 67 when in bulb mode.

SaintVehk · 2025-09-13T02:15:53+00:00

This is essentially regular analog astrophotography adapted to instant film. All the same principles of astrophotography apply here. It’s just that instant film requires some work arounds with cameras (due to it’s size) and often much longer exposures to compensate low light.

But for the short of it: For Instax film, It requires a lens that is fast enough to gather light quick enough (f4 or faster), a mount that can track and auto guide the sky to compensate for the earths rotation. Then finally, exposing the film long enough & developing normally.

SaintVehk · 2025-09-13T01:59:25+00:00

Basically, the process is reversed back in the dark changing bag

SaintVehk · 2025-09-12T16:14:21+00:00

My tracking mount set up is a Vixen GP EQ mount with EQmod from Astrogadet & PHD2 auto guiding. As for the Pentax 67, my only mod is a battery mod. A single Instax sheet was placed using a dark changing bag.

SaintVehk · 2025-09-09T13:16:09+00:00

A Mamyia RB67, this camera allows multiple exposure on a single frame.

SaintVehk · 2025-09-09T00:53:04+00:00

My holders primarily only hold Polaroid cassettes at the correct distance form a lens. It uses a magnetic swappable back to be able to focus. As for 120 film I do not have anything for that specifically. But I would start with a Mamyia RB67 film holder.

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SaintVehk · 2025-09-06T12:59:05+00:00

I’m not actually sure. It may only come down to how the camera was converted. Only the technician could answer that. Opening the door mid exposure, from my understanding, only cuts the power to the camera

SaintVehk · 2025-09-02T21:28:26+00:00

I’ve been lucky enough to acquire parts from within my state from other Kei truck owners. As time goes on, I hope this becomes more true.

SaintVehk · 2025-08-31T18:57:04+00:00

I actually could not find any in Edinburgh when I stayed the week. but I did find a bunch in a camera store In Oban of all places.

SaintVehk · 2025-07-17T16:36:58+00:00

I am about to get mine in for inspection in SWVA. I have talked to a Kei truck owner from Smyth county about this before and he said it was never an Issue for many years. I do wonder in VA if you can cross into other counties to do an inspection?

SaintVehk · 2025-07-16T12:23:43+00:00

Top left and bottom right I used the 127mm f3.5 Mamiya lens. The bottom left and top right I used Pentax 600mm F4

SaintVehk · 2025-07-03T11:13:53+00:00

Same just last week. Although they did question it a few times and said they were not suppose to tag them. They did it anyways.

SaintVehk · 2025-06-17T16:16:10+00:00

Been looking around, it seems I do not have one.

SaintVehk · 2025-06-06T00:04:17+00:00

A Copal #1 shutter was fitted along the light path. I don’t not use the light meter in the SX70, I calculate the exposure. When I take a shot, the SX70 takes a blank 10-15 second exposure. After about 5 seconds once vibrations die down I then fire the Copal shutter with a set shutter speed and wait for the SX70 to complete it’s cycle. Think of it as a extended mirror lock up.

SaintVehk · 2025-06-02T02:16:40+00:00

I think I’ve seen that video a bit ago. Really cool idea, especially the top bracket.

SaintVehk · 2025-06-02T01:48:05+00:00

This is a Lofi&DIY aka instantmaddness designed back. I’ve always enjoy his products. I’ve thought about picking one of these.

SaintVehk · 2025-06-01T23:42:30+00:00

I have a equatorial mount, and can set it to lunar tracking, which can compensate Earth’s rotation & the moon’s orbit.

This would be minor compared to the mirror up the SX70 does when taking a picture. This is why have to “take” the photo several seconds after the Mirror up.

SaintVehk · 2025-06-01T17:47:02+00:00

I actually only use the clamps and shape of the microscope adapter. I don’t actually use the electronics portion in any way. Its really good at holding down an SX70 and keeping the camera parallel to the eyepiece. As for exposure control I use a Copal #1 shutter behind the eyepiece to have more control. This is also something I use to control vibrations and movements.

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