Cameras to fix

[Muggins]

I haven't gotten round to removing the mirror yet, so have no idea whether it's discoloured or not.

In the even that a replacement is possible, where can I get a good mirror for the least money? The camera cost me £30, so i'd rather pay as little as possible, in case I don't get my money back when I eventually sell it on.

I suspect you can get mirror glass of an appropriate thickness online, if it's just a mirror you need - I've done several box camera viewfinders by cutting down mirrored tiles from a hobby shop. Obviously they are a bit smaller, but it's amazing what's out there and can be repurposed.

 

[Bololoco]

I suspect you can get mirror glass of an appropriate thickness online, if it's just a mirror you need - I've done several box camera viewfinders by cutting down mirrored tiles from a hobby shop. Obviously they are a bit smaller, but it's amazing what's out there and can be repurposed.

Well I definitely need a mirror now. I have just looked into it and a "front surface mirror" is the way to go. Apprently, you can even hack one from a regular mirror, so maybe it's time to get the glass cutter out.

 

[johnf04]

Well I definitely need a mirror now. I have just looked into it and a "front surface mirror" is the way to go. Apprently, you can even hack one from a regular mirror, so maybe it's time to get the glass cutter out.

A regular mirror won't be a front surface mirror.

 

[Bololoco]

A regular mirror won't be a front surface mirror.

I got the idea from this video but have yet to try it