Ash
Selflessly Self-involved
Right, so once I get the rolleiflex covered in new leather, and a new fron piece mounted, that project is as good as done.
Here's my new project(s ) - spy camera!
If I get any money from this god-awful warehouse job then: Buy a F-21 spy camera, and source 16mm b&w film ((i'm working on the assumption it takes 16mm)). Go shooting with it. Source a 16mm developing reel, or mod a cheap plastic (or maybe a metal) reel.
--- this will cost quite a bit - I've seen F-21's on ebay for about £100, and then it's £20 or so for bulk 16mm film I guess! OR get a film cutter and slice down some 35mm, but if I source 16mm cheap enough, then this will be a waste of 35mm.
OR
Buy a F-21, modify the little beast to accept 35mm, and use 35mm cans. Maybe irreversible, unless I make a different back for the camera - feasible idea?? ((I'm keen on this one))
OR
Make my own:
I have a small very short focal length lens acquired from an ancient security cam (16mm I think), and I was thinking... if you can make a pinhole cam from a matchbox, maybe its possible to stick this lens on a tiny body, and stick a modest shutter on it too? ...maybe from a micro-110 camera or a toy camera or something? ..This would be a lot of effort, suffer from light leaks, and I'll no doubt give up before I finish the project. Anyone else tried it though???
So those are my options I think - am I missing anything?
What's the best one to go for do you think??
Anyone know of 16mm film sources (black and white) ?
Anyone already tried this? (Not pinhole) Or any links that may be of help for that matter!
If I'm missing something fundamental (like a very small 35mm spy camera), let me know! 🙂
Thanks all
as for the rolleiflex - I'm getting the money to Victor M for the new front piece that should arrive soon - Vic, your money will be sent as soon as it arrives, I need to arrange using a friend's paypal, is that ok?
And Kim, I'm waiting for your word on leather for the camera 🙂
EDIT: I take it I need the film at 20/21/22mm wide. so slicing is necessary??
Here's my new project(s ) - spy camera!
If I get any money from this god-awful warehouse job then: Buy a F-21 spy camera, and source 16mm b&w film ((i'm working on the assumption it takes 16mm)). Go shooting with it. Source a 16mm developing reel, or mod a cheap plastic (or maybe a metal) reel.
--- this will cost quite a bit - I've seen F-21's on ebay for about £100, and then it's £20 or so for bulk 16mm film I guess! OR get a film cutter and slice down some 35mm, but if I source 16mm cheap enough, then this will be a waste of 35mm.
OR
Buy a F-21, modify the little beast to accept 35mm, and use 35mm cans. Maybe irreversible, unless I make a different back for the camera - feasible idea?? ((I'm keen on this one))
OR
Make my own:
I have a small very short focal length lens acquired from an ancient security cam (16mm I think), and I was thinking... if you can make a pinhole cam from a matchbox, maybe its possible to stick this lens on a tiny body, and stick a modest shutter on it too? ...maybe from a micro-110 camera or a toy camera or something? ..This would be a lot of effort, suffer from light leaks, and I'll no doubt give up before I finish the project. Anyone else tried it though???
So those are my options I think - am I missing anything?
What's the best one to go for do you think??
Anyone know of 16mm film sources (black and white) ?
Anyone already tried this? (Not pinhole) Or any links that may be of help for that matter!
If I'm missing something fundamental (like a very small 35mm spy camera), let me know! 🙂
Thanks all
as for the rolleiflex - I'm getting the money to Victor M for the new front piece that should arrive soon - Vic, your money will be sent as soon as it arrives, I need to arrange using a friend's paypal, is that ok?
And Kim, I'm waiting for your word on leather for the camera 🙂
EDIT: I take it I need the film at 20/21/22mm wide. so slicing is necessary??
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