3D printing is becoming more and more popular, and now one design graduate decided to create his own 3D printed camera. Call the OpenReflex, this 3D printed camera as created by Leo Marius.
The OpenReflex 3D printed camera is an SLR camera that will take standard 35mm film, and will work with just about any lens, have a look at the photos below.
The OpenReflex is an Open-Source analog camera with a mirror Viewfinder and an awesome finger activated mechanic shutter (running ~ 1/60°s). What’s more, it’s compatible with any photographic lens with custom mount ring.
All the pieces easily printable on an recent RepRap-like ABS 3D-printer without using support material ! Everything should print in less than 15h and anyone should be able to assemble it within 1h.
All parts are separate ( Film receiver, Shutter and Viewfinder ) to simplify builds and modifications.
You can find out more details about the OpenReflex 3D printed camera over at Instructables.
Source Gizmodo
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