First Phase of Film Camera Prototypes

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After being inspired by Lee Ji-Hee who recreated vintage cameras down to its details. I decided to do the same thing except to take it a step further and try to implement moving parts into my camera.

Initially, I planned on replicated the Argus 75, but after thinking about it for a while, I decided to go dig my own grave and go with a Nikon F2 with a 52mm lens.

Took some measurements with a digital caliper and some rough trial and errors, I got it on the computer.
Work in Progress, but as of right now working on installing the viewfinder, film transport lever, film rewind crank, and the rods inside.
Backside of the exploded view.


Meshes/nets of all the components I have so far.

 Real Life prototype. With this prototype, it was mainly trying to figure out any early issues with dimensions, the mesh and also finding out the proper procedure to assemble it correctly.

An Early prototype for the lock system for the lens and its to have the option of "interchangeable lenses".

But yeah later on, hopefully by this coming Wednesday, I'll have it all complete and ready with some colors and hopefully it would turn out alright!

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