3D printed camera accessories...

Thanks! I will try. They seem to be quite simple inserts.
Yup, and the layout looks like it could be 3d printed easily. If you haven't used any design software maybe give Tinkercad a try? It is free online software. It usually isn't the best for things with precise measurements but with the layout of those inserts it should do fine. Just go through the tutorial to see how you build things by grouping different shapes. I'd probably tackle that as two rectangular prisms for the parts that fit into the sides of the film gate and then two rectangles holding them together vertically top and bottom (make them maybe .8mm thick) and then another rectangle on top for the film gate. Make that one maybe .6 or .8mm thick so there are enough layers to make it opaque.

If you get lost let me know the measurements and I could model it in another program easily.
 
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Yup, and the layout looks like it could be 3d printed easily. If you haven't used any design software maybe give Tinkercad a try? It is free online software. It usually isn't the best for things with precise measurements but with the layout of those inserts it should do fine. Just go through the tutorial to see how you build things by grouping different shapes. I'd probably tackle that as two rectangular prisms for the parts that fit into the sides of the film gate and then two rectangles holding them together vertically top and bottom (make them maybe .8mm thick) and then another rectangle on top for the film gate. Make that one maybe .6 or .8mm thick so there are enough layers to make it opaque.

If you get lost let me know the measurements and I could model it in another program easily.
Thank you!
 
Fuji GX680 AA battery adapter
I saw someone hack a rechargable digital camera battery for the Fuji. I might take this model as a base and do something similar. The original NICAD packs for the v1 and v2 GX680s were apparently around 7.2v. The facotry Fuji AA pack is 9v so it seems like the camera voltage regulates internally. The v3 runs on either the AA pack or (3) CR123A batteries.

Another take on a battery pack.

GX680 6x6 mask and 645 mask for the IIIN film pack,

Copal 0 lens plate for the GX680
 
There is 2D magic to be had too. Machines such as Brother’s Scan n Cut can cut material for camera covering. Just playing at the moment but you can refine with paper then use the real stuff. Stretchiness seems to be a slight issue; but that is mostly with Barnacks where you have 30+ cm of material.
 
Just found this thread . . .

Hook for the center column of the older Manfrotto tripods

Inserts for the some of the Nikon S2 compartment cases.
Attention: does not fit all cases

Mask for Hasselblad for 35x56mm with sprocket holes + case

Cans for bulk film. Light tightness is not guaranteed.

Winding knob for film cartridges

Film containers
 
Simple handle for the Nikon rangefinder cameras S2 and/or SP. Could also fit the S3 or S4, but these two cameras are not available to me for testing purposes.
A 1/4" UNC screw is required for mounting; those from the tripod quick-release plates such as Manfrotto will fit.
Caution! In order to remove the back panel to insert or remove film, the handle must first be removed.

 
Containers for the Nikon reloadeable filmcasettes for S2, S3, S4, SP, F and F2

All started with a damaged lid of a filmcontainer.

I've make the model nearly similar to the original container.
The container has the same three-start thread as the original containers. The lid or the base can be replaced with the original part; see pictures. If the original lid breaks, you can replace it with a reprinted one.
Or print lids in different colors for different films or . .
Printed with PLA, it is recommended to print the part with the thread with a lower layer height (0.1 mm).

For Nikon S2, S3, S4, SP and F
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For the Nikon F2 the AM-1 container


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Does anybody have a design for the Leica M3 take up spool?
Do you need a printed part or do you need the digital model?
Do you have a drawing and measurements?
I only have a takeup spool from a Zenit S which is a copy from a Leica II with a reflex viewfinder, I dont know if that fits.
 
Soft Release Button similar to the AR-1

I'm actually fed up with these soft release buttons. It was simply the challenge of drawing and printing one. They are not necessarily rare but expensive.

I haven't tested how stable the soft shutter release is if ya drop the camera to the ground, but it works. You might want to print with a more stable material than PLA. Fumble the stamp through the bottom part and glue it to the top part with a small drop of superglue. Due to the fine thread, print with as low a layer as possible.


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