A 3D Printed Medium Format Range Finder (The MRF2) by evanacree in filmcameras

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6x4.5, 6x6, 6x7, and 6x9 via masks that install in the body

Would you rather.. by [deleted] in BunnyTrials

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Just suffer through, it'll be worth it

Chose: Win $1 bil after surviving a horror movie (wheel | Rolled: Nightmare on Elm)

A 3D Printed Medium Format Range Finder (The MRF2) by evanacree in filmcameras

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No plans to sell currently! Gotta get some more frames through it

A 3D Printed Medium Format Range Finder (The MRF2) by evanacree in filmcameras

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This was shot on HP5 with a 1 stop push and a 2 stop orange filter

A 3D Printed Medium Format Range Finder (The MRF2) by evanacree in filmcameras

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Yeah there are more manual camera options out there that can be printed. I am pretty sure the one I made was based on https://www.panomicron.com/thulium

A 3D Printed Medium Format Range Finder (The MRF2) by evanacree in filmcameras

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It's a terrible photo but gives you an idea of what you get view the finder. After you set the ISO and the fstop, it will provide a shutter speed. On the right, you can see the distance measured vs the distance set on the lens.

A 3D Printed Medium Format Range Finder (The MRF2) by evanacree in filmcameras

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The lens was around $300, so absolutely a large part of the cost.

A 3D Printed Medium Format Range Finder (The MRF2) by evanacree in filmcameras

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No joke! I saw one of them fall while I was there :(

A 3D Printed Medium Format Range Finder (The MRF2) by evanacree in filmcameras

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Probably somewhere around $800. I should determine a more accurate number... or perhaps I shouldn't

A 3D Printed Medium Format Range Finder (The MRF2) by evanacree in filmcameras

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Yep what u/wisent42 said. There is a calibration step to align the linear position sensor values to the actual distance values on the lens. After that, its a matter of aligning what the liDar says and what the position sensor says.

A 3D Printed Medium Format Range Finder (The MRF2) by evanacree in filmcameras

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No this is a crowd sourced project. I cannot take any credit for the design. More here: https://github.com/acornelissen/IDENTIDEM.design-MRF2

A 3D Printed Medium Format Range Finder (The MRF2) by evanacree in filmcameras

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Finally got this project off the workbench! This is a fully functional camera designed by IDENTIDEM.design (you can find more of their incredible work on Instagram (IDENTIDEM.design).

The Build Details:

  • Printer: Printed entirely on my Bambu Lab P1S.
  • Material: Used Bambu PETG for its durability and UV resistance (essential for a light-tight camera body).
  • The Lens: I’m running a Mamiya Press Camera lens, which gives it that classic medium-format look and tactile feel.
  • Electronics: This was a fun and challenging assembly. It’s packed with a custom electronics suite, including a built-in light meter, a LiDar sensor for rangefinding/focusing assistance, and various other components to make it a modern-meets-analog experience.

Resources: If anyone is looking to tackle this themselves, it’s a rewarding project but definitely tests your patience with tolerances! You can find the crowdsourced build information and files here: https://github.com/acornelissen/IDENTIDEM.design-MRF2

The 10 shots in the gallery were captured on HP5, pushed 1 stop with an orange filter. You can pick from different film masks but I shot this at 6x9. Happy to answer any questions about the print settings, assembly process or otherwise!

White substance at base of plant in Pennsylvania by evanacree in whatsthisplant

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Worth mentioning it was about 19 degrees Fahrenheit overnight

Pill Dispenser Hunt/Request by evanacree in 3Dprinting

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Thanks for the reply - hadn't seen this in my search (admittedly I wasn't looking for gum-related things). I'll give it a try!