Results 1 to 5 of 5

Thread: DIY TLR Camera

  1. #1

    Join Date
    Feb 2008
    Location
    I am from York PA, living in Norman, OK
    Posts
    249

    DIY TLR Camera

    Good day to all, I know this is a LF forum, but I was wondering if any has ever tried to make their own TLR camera? A little background, a few months back I received a Rolleicord camera that was in pretty bad shape. For a while, I decided to store the camera away until I figured out what I wanted to do with it. Well, I started to strip it down for parts because I am wanting to make a 6x12 camera. I took what I think I'll need for the 6x12 and what I had left was the WLF, mirror and lens set with shutter. The glass and shutter are surprisingly in great shape.

    With all that being said, I started to look at the DIY plastic 35mm TLR cameras and was wondering if any had tried to fit some Rolleicord lenses on that camera or made their own from wood. Any suggestions and assistance or places to look would be greatly appreciated.

    Thanks for your time.

    Dave

  2. #2

    Join Date
    Mar 2015
    Posts
    41

    Re: DIY TLR Camera

    This is good inspiration:

    http://petapixel.com/2013/01/14/duo-...-instant-film/


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

  3. #3

    Join Date
    Feb 2008
    Location
    I am from York PA, living in Norman, OK
    Posts
    249

    Re: DIY TLR Camera

    Quote Originally Posted by JChrome View Post
    This is good inspiration:

    http://petapixel.com/2013/01/14/duo-...-instant-film/


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
    Thank you for the link. I saw it earlier and it was one of the ones that got me thinking about doing a project like it. I was hoping someone either here or on APUG may have tried; however, the response that I have received this far leads me to believe that not many to no one has. I have thoughts of what I might try to do so I think it's a matter of trial and error to get something made.

    R/
    Dave

  4. #4

    Join Date
    Aug 2009
    Location
    North Yorkshire
    Posts
    80

    Re: DIY TLR Camera

    Go on to this website
    www.funsci.com
    There is a DIY 6x9 twin lens reflex camera in the Optics section.

    Alan

  5. #5

    Join Date
    Feb 2008
    Location
    I am from York PA, living in Norman, OK
    Posts
    249

    Re: DIY TLR Camera

    Quote Originally Posted by aclark View Post
    Go on to this website
    www.funsci.com
    There is a DIY 6x9 twin lens reflex camera in the Optics section.

    Alan
    Thank you for this link Alan. It really helps me out.

    R/
    Dave

Similar Threads

  1. What's This Camera Worth? Rochester Camera & Supply Company Poco B 5x7 Plate Camera
    By unixrevolution in forum Cameras & Camera Accessories
    Replies: 13
    Last Post: 18-Mar-2012, 14:33

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •