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
Tag: camera hacking
Liquid ABS plastic
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."
Sounds kind of nasty and smelly, but also good for casting parts for or repairing toy cameras.
Read instructions at mp3car.
Via MAKE Blog
Polaroid Land camera pinhole conversion how-to
"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 various light conditions etc…"
Read tutorial at Instructables
Via MAKE Blog
Dremel introduce Workstation drill press/holder mount
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 for $45, I’m sold. With this puppy’s help, I’ll finally be able to drill a Holga shutter plate out to get it faster than f/8. Bring on the options for low-light shooting and shallower depth of field!
Via MAKE Blog
Dremel introduce Stylus cordless rotary tool for precision modding
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 is intended to be held like a pencil, but for added comfort and versatility the user can hold it in several different positions: reverse grip (the handle is inverted), the side grip (the handle is pushed to the side) and the stable grip (the handle is rested on a solid surface). With this increased adaptability, the Stylus is more than a tool – it is a literal extension of the hand that is perfect for quick fixes and comfortable, extended use.
"The Dremel Stylus is ideal for intricate projects, including detailed drilling, carving, cleaning, detailed sanding, engraving, cutting and polishing. It is also perfect in a pinch for projects such as fixing furniture spindles, polishing cabinet hardware and slotting a stripped screw making it the perfect solution for your at-home needs. Complete with 25 genuine Dremel accessories, the Dremel Stylus retails for $69.99. It is available at most hardware and home improvement centers nationwide."
Check it out at Amazon or Dremel.
Via MAKE Blog via Extreme Tech
f295 adds DIY photography forum
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 no different. Camera builders, lens hackers, homemade kit traders, come check it out!
(Note that this about a day old, so it may take some time to get up to speed.)
Official Polaroid camera disassembly instructions
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