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How to modify a Polaroid SX-70 to shoot 600 film

Posted September 12, 2009 in Camera Hacking & DIY

This is a more advanced modification that requires disassembling part of the camera and doing some soldering to switch out a capacitor, but the instructions are clear and have good photos of each step. Check it out at Holgablog

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Liquid ABS plastic

Posted September 29, 2006 in Camera Hacking & DIY

Bf5man writes: "A useful trick to repair or to do a mockup of a plastic part, is to disolve ABS shavings in acetone, it forms a glue that can be used to repair plastic stuff, or if thicker, can be used to mold things. Here’s an exemple of what can be accomplished with this method." [...]

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Polaroid Land camera pinhole conversion how-to

Posted March 31, 2006 in Camera Hacking & DIY + Pinhole

"To do this, all that is needed is a Polaroid Land camera, some small screwdrivers, and a small sheet of thin metal. These cameras can be found on eBay, or better yet, at yard sales. It will be made into a pinhole camera with several pinholes that can be switched into place, for use in [...]

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Dremel introduce Workstation drill press/holder mount

Posted March 29, 2006 in Camera Hacking & DIY + Product News

Hot on the heels of their well-received Stylus rotary tool announcement, Dremel have just announced a new 220 Workstation mounting kit that can be used as a drill press, tool holder, and flex shaft holder. Check it out at Dremel or Amazon I’ve been wanting a drill press mount for camera building and modifying, and [...]

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Dremel introduce Stylus cordless rotary tool for precision modding

Posted March 16, 2006 in Camera Hacking & DIY + Product News

Dremel have just come out with a really sweet-looking rotary tool called the Stylus. The Dremel has long been a favorite of makers and modders, but this takes it a step further to a lithium ion rechargeable battery-powered, pencil-grip tool for precision work. This looks perfect for camera hacking! Their press release says: "The Stylus [...]

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f295 adds DIY photography forum

Posted February 24, 2006 in Camera Hacking & DIY

Tom Persinger’s f295, home of the excellent International Pinhole Photography Discussion Forum, have added the DIY (Do It Yourself) Photography Discussion Forum, "dedicated to the exploration and discussion of self-made photographic equipment and materials". The quality of conversation, experimentation, knowledge, and helpfulness on the pinhole forum is exceptionally high, and I expect this to be [...]

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Official Polaroid camera disassembly instructions

Posted January 15, 2006 in Camera Hacking & DIY

In compliance with the upcoming Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive, Polaroid have published disassembly instructions with exploded diagrams for most of their current camera range. Roid hackers rejoice! Check out the instructions here at Polaroid. Via f/295 International Pinhole Photography Discussion Forum

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