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  • 4x5

    shoot from the ground glass or hand held with this lightweight and versatile rangefinder



  • 600SE

    swappable backs are just the beginning with this unique machine

  • Packfilm

    conversions of vintage Polaroid rollfilm to readily availlable instant films

  • Auto to
    Manual

    quick, lightweight conversions of Land Cameras from automatic exposure to fully manual with a fast lens

  • Lensmount

    swappable lenses and even tilt/shift possibilities available now!

  • The
    Manual Option

    electronically controlled manual shutter conversions

  • Automatic
    Land Cameras

    conversion to AAAs, refurbishing and repair

Leathers and Coverings

different colors, textures and materials

Available Accessories

cases, filters, shades, lenses and more

Have your camera converted!

discounted pricing if you bring your own

 

Automatic to Manual Land Cameras

My most recent work.

Taming the automatic beast.

When it comes to shooting instant packfilms like 669, 690, FP100C and the like, there is nothing better than an original Automatic Land Camera.

But the automatic, aperture priority shutter, sometimes, just isn't enough. Especially if you want to experiment under controlled conditions, such as multiple and really long exposures. Polaroid did offer a couple of manual control models but today they are priced very high and more often than not require servicing before you take a single shot.

This solution gives you the best of both worlds, a solid metal body Polaroid camera with 100% manual controls and a super bright lens. And beyond that it uses a press-type shutter meaning you don't have to set the shutter before taking a shot, using a standard cable release or the finger trigger. Connect an external flash with the X-sync PC socket.

What you get

Your Price

$385US

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  • Polaroid Metal Body Packfilm Land Camera
  • 127mm Tominon f4.5 lens
  • Copal or Prontor Press shutter
  • Carl Zeiss rangefinder with split image focusing and parallax correction
  • new foam light seals
  • black textured leather covered shutter housing

Available Upgrades

The following things can be added to your camera. Prices and availabilty are subject to change.

  • Copal or Prontor NON-press shutter - $contact
  • Flash shoe - $contact
  • Automatic electronic development timer - $25
  • Different coverings for the shutter including wood - $contact

*Special Note

Because all of the Automatic packfilm cameras are 114mm in focal length, the rangefinder is coupled to it. When using the newer, brighter 127mm lens you will find that infinity focus is tack sharp even wide open. However, as you get closer to your subject the focus will drift. To compensate, stopping down to f8 or greater eliminates this issue entirely. Though many of my customers simply learn how to compensate inside the rangefinder after a couple of shots.

I do plan on eventually offering 114mm lenses and shutters on these cameras, but the costs and parts have yet to be determined.