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How to determine the age of a Schneider lens | Understanding the Relationship Between Camera Manufacturing Dates and Lens/Shutter Production

Posted on by EdwinMolenaar
Samsung GX-1L + Schneider-Kreuznach 18-55mm (KAF mount)
03
Oct

**Introduction** In the world of photography, the interplay between cameras, lenses, and shutters is crucial to capturing the perfect shot. However, there can be confusion when it comes to determining the manufacturing dates of these components. In this article, we will explore the relationship between camera manufacturing dates and lens/shutter production. By understanding this relationship, […]

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3D printing, Adapters, Kickstarter, Lenses

The Goodman one is an open source 3D printable medium format camera you can make yourself

Posted on by EdwinMolenaar
Dora Goodman ,creator , beautiful handcrafted
25
Jul

Dora Goodman is a creator of beautiful handcrafted and customised analogue film cameras. She’s always had an obsession with handmade objects, and cameras afford her many options to pursue that. She loves to design and build her own cameras from scratch. And for the last two years, Dora’s been working on an Open Source modular camera design that others can […]

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HowToDoIt, Lenses, Tips & Tricks

Almost All lensmounts ever made

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lens Mount type's
16
Apr

List of lens mounts (courtesy of Wikipedia) Mount name Flange focal distance Frame size Throat or thread diameter Mount thread pitch Mount type Primary use Camera lines S (a.k.a. M12) No Flange. Back focal distance from <1mm to 12mm. 1/6″  to 1″ 12 mm 0.5 mm pitch Screw CCTV, PCB Edmund Optics μ-Video Samsung NX mini 6.95 mm 1″ […]

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HowToDoIt, Lenses, Tips & Tricks

Using Shutters for large format camera’s and viewcamera’s

Posted on by EdwinMolenaar
26
Mar

Lets talk Shutters: Personally, I am a big fan of both the ilex shutter and Alphax shutter. Other popular well made shutters include the Copal, Compound, Prontor, and the Compur shutter. These are all nice shutters that have proven themselves over time as being both durable and reliable with the possible exception of the Compound shutter. […]

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