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    Re: POLAROID 4x5 Conversion !! A new project !!

    Hi,
    Finally i've able to solve problems for viewing my homepage .. but now it works ( ihope )
    so if you want to take a look simply go to:

    http://www.polaconv.com
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    Re: POLAROID 4x5 Conversion !! A new project !!

    For trouble with my homepage i've found a rapid solution....
    The problem is that imcreator website hosting is free for some options but have a charge for other service....
    So if you have trouble...
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    Re: POLAROID 4x5 Conversion !! A new project !!

    Dear sir,
    I've already answered by pm on 23rd august 15:39.
    But i think that my polaconv back is not suita le for your hacked camera cause is designed to fit exactly the 40 type camera body and to...
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    Re: POLAROID 4x5 Conversion !! A new project !!

    As I already answer by mail, POLACONV is a young product and comments and critis are welcome.
    But to be honest you have also say what I said when you have bought my product: "you'll have 1 year of...
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    Re: POLAROID 4x5 Conversion !! A new project !!

    Hi
    I've just try to connect to the site and it worked well, just to test it i've used both Iexplore and Chrome bowser .... and it was good !!

    Cannot understand why didn't worked to you ... maybe...
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    Re: POLAROID 4x5 Conversion !! A new project !!

    SO my new site is done and it works very well ....
    so if you like, please take a look at http://www.polaconv.com to see a great number of pictures, the video I've made, sales .... and so on ...
    I...
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    Re: POLAROID 4x5 Conversion !! A new project !!

    Hi thanks all for interest.
    I'm finishing my new site, it's online and it has only a few minor bugs, like thumbnail preview .... but it works so for who's interested, please take a look at...
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    Re: POLAROID 4x5 Conversion !! A new project !!

    Hi just a little update...
    If you want to see the final product and how it works, please take a look at my (ugly) video i've putted on vimeo...
    This is the link:

    http://vimeo.com/44535591
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    Re: POLAROID 4x5 Conversion !! A new project !!

    I think the light creeping was in the film, cause is in the side where you lift the polaroid out, and not in the cutted part near the viewfinder as i tought before ....
    I'm waiting also photos taken...
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    Re: POLAROID 4x5 Conversion !! A new project !!

    Here some (ugly) photos taken with my converted camera, using an expired Fujifilm FP-100C 45 and an expired Fujifilm FP-3000b. Photos were taken by change the filmholder, using the Fuji PA-45 and...
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    Re: POLAROID 4x5 Conversion !! A new project !!

    Sorry but i'dont know the song, so i can't understand what do you mean ..... :confused:
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    Re: POLAROID 4x5 Conversion !! A new project !!

    Hi, i had the very first customer who belive in my project and have bought one item from my ebay auction!!!
    At now i'm also in contact with the italian representative of "the impossible project"...
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    Re: POLAROID 4x5 Conversion !! A new project !!

    Thanks for suggestion, just done!
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    Re: POLAROID 4x5 Conversion !! A new project !!

    Price is what you find in my site, with the difference between the shipping quote ...

    About the 3 knobs: i've tried a solution of 2 knobs, but especially for filmholder like Fuji PA-45 it seemed...
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    Re: POLAROID 4x5 Conversion !! A new project !!

    And here we are, if someone's interested, please take a look at my very first functional prototype:

    www.marcolucifora.com in the section "fotografia"

    In these days i'll go around making some...
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    Re: POLAROID 4x5 Conversion !! A new project !!

    A quick update:

    So the future of this item will be in PLASTIC !!

    I think in a few days i'll be able to show the functional version ... and even some photos taken with my modified camera !!!
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    Re: POLAROID 4x5 Conversion !! A new project !!

    ;)

    My wife is still laughing and kidding me !!!

    ;)
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    Re: POLAROID 4x5 Conversion !! A new project !!

    PS ... I want to excuse me for my very poor english !!!! :)
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    Re: POLAROID 4x5 Conversion !! A new project !!

    The trick is that i've move the focal plane about 38mm behind original and i haven't changed lens .. so just setting focus wheel to infinity ... and then moving lens 38mm behind infinity sign.... and...
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    Re: POLAROID 4x5 Conversion !! A new project !!

    Unfortunatly, it's not so simple ... cause it's all about how many objects you have to made ... I'll try to explain:
    1- 3d printed items are very expensive, and they are not so good for a long use...
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    Re: POLAROID 4x5 Conversion !! A new project !!

    For 3d model that you see i've spent about 350,00 eur.
    It'a made in ABS plastic and it's quite hard but threads for screw won't be very resisting so this model is good for testing purpose and not...
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    Re: POLAROID 4x5 Conversion !! A new project !!

    Thanks,
    1- Tab on the viewfinder was design to be shure that there will be no interferences between rangefinder and the back itself ... but I will probably remove it in the final version ...
    2- The...
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    Re: POLAROID 4x5 Conversion !! A new project !!

    And here it is !!!!
    As I promised ... this is the 3d printed model of my device !!!!

    You can see it free and coupled with a Fuji PA-45 holder ... just for test !!!!
    And i'm very proud and...
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    Re: POLAROID 4x5 Conversion !! A new project !!

    Hi, only a second to comunicate that tomorrow or friday ( here in Italy ) i'll receive my very firt prototype and as soon as i can i'll post some photos !!
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    Re: POLAROID 4x5 Conversion !! A new project !!

    ... I'm again
    The reason to keep the body intact is intended for sevaral aspects:
    1- take all the original parts may not decrease the future value of your camera
    2- cut the original back and melt...
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    Re: POLAROID 4x5 Conversion !! A new project !!

    So, today i've finally sent the files to produce the very first prototype of this 4x5 back ....
    And this is how it should look ...

    7144271443

    Regards ...
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    Re: POLAROID 4x5 Conversion !! A new project !!

    Thanks to all for suggestions and criticism ...
    Today I 've sent the 3D model to the factory That Make 3d print .... so I hope to be able to tell if my idea will work or if it will be a total...
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    Re: POLAROID 4x5 Conversion !! A new project !!

    I totally agree with you, i've edited my indiegogo page !!!
    Now donations are more correct, i think .... let me know what you think !!!
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    Re: POLAROID 4x5 Conversion !! A new project !!

    I think so ... but why not to try?
    Maybe it will be a disaster ... but maybe not ....
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    Re: POLAROID 4x5 Conversion !! A new project !!

    Yes, it's not the "most revolutionary invention of this century".
    It's only a way to try to convert old Polaroid roll camera in a easier and cheaper way.
    That's all.
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    Re: POLAROID 4x5 Conversion !! A new project !!

    Please don't be so quick to judge my work in sort of swindle !!!
    In a couple of weeks i'll be able to post some image of the first prototype, even without any contribution.
    The reasons are...
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    Re: POLAROID 4x5 Conversion !! A new project !!

    Hi,
    Thanks man .... you've been very kind !!
    I hope to have luck too ... and i'm woking for !!!
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    Re: POLAROID 4x5 Conversion !! A new project !!

    Hi
    just to let you know that i'm just finishing the desing of 3d models needed to make this back and i'm evaluating how to realize the very first early prototype ...... cnc machine or 3d printing...
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    POLAROID 4x5 Conversion !! A new project !!

    I'm proud to present me:
    I'm Marco Lucifora, a young architect and designer with passion for photography.
    In these days i've started to project a new kind of 4x5 conversion for Polaroid cameras...
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