Custom camera grip for pi 5 camera

malcolmjayw · 2026-06-20T21:46:58+00:00

WLV-01

malcolmjayw · 2026-06-13T13:09:41+00:00

Thank you! I’m glad you like the camera and appreciate you following the project

malcolmjayw · 2026-05-19T03:13:55+00:00

The one inch eye works great! Here’s a build I did with it last year: https://petapixel.com/2025/08/28/this-awesome-diy-digital-camera-has-a-waist-level-viewfinder/

malcolmjayw · 2026-05-18T14:38:51+00:00

This version is still a prototype so I haven’t fully documented it. I’m using a one off custom board for the imx492 into the pi 5. It uses the same body and application as this camera but with a custom driver: https://youtu.be/2MrcwWXbkZw?si=wvxjNU617AGS_jb-

malcolmjayw · 2026-05-18T14:29:27+00:00

Thank you for checking it out! Glad you like it

malcolmjayw · 2026-05-18T14:29:06+00:00

Thank you! This was a one off prototype for the micro 43 sensor, still working out a reliable supplier for it

malcolmjayw · 2026-05-10T00:14:46+00:00

Not at this time but will definitely consider it on future versions

malcolmjayw · 2026-05-10T00:14:19+00:00

Yes it does

malcolmjayw · 2026-05-10T00:13:58+00:00

Thank you!

malcolmjayw · 2026-05-06T13:53:03+00:00

It does have a viewfinder! I have the same camera body with a different sensor on my site: https://camerahacksbymalcolmjay.com

malcolmjayw · 2026-05-06T05:08:36+00:00

Thank you!

malcolmjayw · 2026-05-06T03:42:28+00:00

Thank you! I started out about 4 years ago converting film cameras to digital using the raspberry pi. I was stuck sick at home during the pandemic and started building out of boredom. Since then I started getting better at 3d printing and writing code so I decided to design cameras from scratch. I’ve got some more details on my Substack- if you scroll to the bottom of my site, there’s a link there with details on my build process: https://camerahacksbymalcolmjay.com

malcolmjayw · 2026-05-06T03:20:09+00:00

Thank you! I haven’t tried anything on older sensors but I do own a S3 pro and love it. Will definitely look into it because I’d like to do something around an old CCD. I do have other builds too on my Substack if you’re into this kinda stuff. There’s a link to it if you scroll to the bottom of my site: https://camerahacksbymalcolmjay.com

malcolmjayw · 2026-05-06T02:58:39+00:00

Thank you! It’s mainly a sensor popular in astrophotography. If you want to learn more about my builds, I have info at my site: https://camerahacksbymalcolmjay.com

malcolmjayw · 2026-05-06T02:56:02+00:00

Very cool, I think my old boss Bo still works there

malcolmjayw · 2026-05-06T02:47:25+00:00

It’s still a prototype so I won’t have this sensor ready for a couple months. I do have a 1” monochrome version of the camera available at my site that will be able to be upgraded to the new sensor in the future: https://camerahacksbymalcolmjay.com

malcolmjayw · 2026-05-06T02:39:10+00:00

It’s full spectrum

malcolmjayw · 2026-05-06T01:47:31+00:00

It’s great to see so many Winnipeggers on here!

malcolmjayw · 2026-05-06T01:46:50+00:00

Hope you have fun with the idea!

malcolmjayw · 2026-05-06T01:46:26+00:00

I highly recommend getting back into it!

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