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STICKY contraptions
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STICKY contraptions
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99% [deleted] says:
show us your contraption
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TheOtherSimon says:
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99% [deleted] says:
magic..cheers
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Scout Seventeen says:
Ha! That's fantastic, harri b. It looks fresh off an episode of Pimp My Camera.
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99% [deleted] says:
look at that for a bloody little beauty....that needs a page for itself..well done
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brendadada says:
Gorgeous, eh? |
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rokou says:
ok. here is my high tech TTV contraption v1.0 |
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br3w says:
Here's mine: |
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tremo [deleted] says:
br3w, that looks great -- is that a sliding tube-within-a-tube? I was thinking of going that route with mine. |
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br3w says:
@tremo - yep, it slides, after a fashion. I need a bigger tube when I use my 20-80mm, and a shorter tube when I use the 50mm with closeup fitted. |
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Scout Seventeen says:
Okay, Mr. E. . . now you're just showing off! |
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Mid Century Graphic says:
Sorry I have not been able to share more with you guys. I see that you put all that great electricians tape to work Mr. E. |
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original_ann says:
Meet my filmflex |
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original_ann says:
And my digiflex... |
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original_ann says:
They both allow for interchanging from my starflex to my duaflex (which I've not used yet). I think I need to work on their 'names' ;))
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original_ann says:
Well, thanks to inspiration garnered from ALL - particularly Grant and his Frankenflex for ideas how to attach my big honkin' EOS1N. ;)
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[christina] says:
Has anyone built a contraption for a large format camera?
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the life of liza says:
No, but I know someone who will be trying to shortly. We'll post the results here, for sure, but you shouldn't wait to get started ;) |
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[christina] says:
I'm hoping to have something built for my 4x5 very soon - I'll share photos once I do. Unfortunately, I can't bear the thought of sticking electrical tape all over that camera - so I'll be going the lo-tech (removeable) cardboard route. Up, up, and away....
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ndouvid says:
i sort of built a medium format field camera with a digital back: |
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ndouvid says:
i'm calling it the Ground Glass Locomotive, and i'm having so much fun with it that it is almost scary! |
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99% [deleted] says:
ndouvid - i got the same effect using a plastic manila folder... |
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Dabadoo says:
My first Contraption was made of pieces of white posterboard (that was all I had in the house) taped together in a rectangular shape, but it didn't really block enough light. |
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Dabadoo says:
Yeah, I printed your instructions out a few days ago, rustman. I just haven't had a chance to try making one. |
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underhund says:
cool to se all the "bazookas". Here is mine. Its a beta-model so it will be reworked soon :) |
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Plutor says:
My rig for a Yashica Mat 124 and a Canon S230: |
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underhund says:
Here's my v2-glass-mod. :D |
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Carol Esther [deleted] says:
All I use is construction paper. haha you guys rock!
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A. Gieske says:
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mike warren says:
mine keep falling apart, but I rebuild - heres the latest version, yet to be properly tested |
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bobtrancho says:
My DuaScope: |
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the life of liza says:
That's amazing. Seriously crazy and amazing!
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Pete Ashton says:
First draft: |
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[kren] says:
I want to cry. I just got a duaflex, but I can"t be bothered to build a contraption (because I know I won't be able). I think I just have to resell it :)
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[kren] says:
Thanks. I just tried that, but it doesn't work either. I think the problem is with my compact digital camera. Either it doesn't focus or the focus will be on something else, I can't get the same results as in many other TTV pics on the pool. Oh well. I think I'd better take "real" photos :)
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Dabadoo says:
[kren], does your camera have a spot metering option? |
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[kren] says:
I am procrastinator number 1, so no way for me to build anything. Yes, my camera does have spot metering (another Canon Powershot), but I don't seem to find the right angle, to begin with. When I see it with a naked eye, everything is ok, but whenever I point the camera, there is a distracting big ring.
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A. Gieske says:
I found that a really tall contraption was best for me. Maybe that would work for you. All I used was some cardboard and packaging tape. It only took about an hour to make. Please give it a good try. I'd love to see your shots!
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[kren] says:
An hour??? Oh my! :) |
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Mr. E. [deleted] says:
[kren] if you want, I'll build you one. Would work fine with all cameras, I believe.
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[kren] says:
Mr. E: you're very kind! but I will feel so ashamed that I can't accept this, besides I live far away :) |
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xcygnus58 says:
kren, they started a coffee group in my area for procrastinators, and scheduled the first powow, but nobody showed up,
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[kren] says:
To make contraptions together?
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99% [deleted] says:
i think it's a play on words...mr kren
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Dabadoo says:
Maybe you should make and sell contraptions as a sideline, Mr. E. :)
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[kren] says:
"sigh"
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original_ann says:
[kren], I just read your profile. Do you still have that Powershot G6? If so, you just need to use the supermacro setting. Your cam should then be able to focus on the image in your Duaflex's viewfinder. (I've used a G6 before - but you have to use the supermacro, not the macro, setting). |
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99% [deleted] says:
yeah Hi Ann from me too....
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original_ann says:
Hi guys! I'm semi-back! Can you believe I left the power cord to my laptop (which houses all my vacation photos) in New England? Sheesh... I'm lost without my laptop. (It was sent next-day mail - I'll have it tomorrow). Then I can really be back! |
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debora smail says:
Hello! |
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*ivo* says:
I just got my duaflex in the mail yesterday. I will try to make a contraption with rustman's handy guide. (Thanks for that by the way Mr. Rustman!) |
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Mr. E. [deleted] says:
Oh, that's SO much better than my Starflex set-up. I struggled with that one because the area around the viewfinder isn't that substantial.
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99% [deleted] says:
you are getting very good at these russ...u might have an empire on your hands......
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Haiku Garry says:
o.k here's my first "real"attempt. if you go out in bright sun it will blind you = ) |
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Haiku Garry says:
hey, has anyone else used thier rig as a periscope yet? i took some pics over a tall wall the other day using the ttv rig like a periscope. i felt like a kid spying on someone = )
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Trina Baker Photography says:
Here is my contraption. It is not terribly neat, but I am happy with the final product. It took me about 1 hour and losta tape and trimmming:) |
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underhund says:
traskblueribbon... u read my mind. Thats what I want :) A small, robust (using the tripod-mount) and flexible contraption. Nice work.
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Pete Ashton says:
Version 2.0: |
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munsonbh says:
The digital silencer: |
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Kiny McCarrick says:
(sorry for the blurry camera phone pics) |
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ms_j says:
Since I am a minimalist at heart I wanted to come up with a contraption that was clean and simple and didn’t require covering my camera in tape. I also wanted something that was easily removable (for those moments when people are giving you those funny looks!), packs flat, and fits in my handbag. So I studied what everyone else had done (thanks!) and this is what’s working for me at the moment: |
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devilinsidela says:
Very clean. Well done.
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Carol Esther [deleted] says:
I just made a new one out of paper and I painted it all bright and funky.
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Kiny McCarrick says:
That is too funny... I made homemade lenses all day yesterday and papier mached the base of them(which is made out of black pvc tubing) so they wouldn't look so black and scary. Great minds think alike... :)
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head.zoo.keeper says:
Oi! Ruining perfectly good Duraflexes! :)
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munsonbh says:
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Mr. E. [deleted] says:
No seriously, listen. WTF? You are seriously insane!!! PLEASE keep it up! You are freaking totally blowing my mind! Can anyone POSSIBLY top this guy???
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devilinsidela says:
I've topped it in terms of functionality. Not in shock value though!
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munsonbh says:
Thanks for the utter shock everybody. I'm going to join the circus. And I promise that it is super functional: adjustment for macro with crisp edges, ability to work with different cameras and lenses, easy cleaning, crisp shots. I hold it by its lower post pretty easily under or overhand. Of course, I wish I had a background in metal sculpture to make a Victorian base with short tripod legs and a brass trigger. Anybody out there? :)
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Carol Esther [deleted] says:
Good Lord. You are blowing my mind!
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Kiny McCarrick says:
OMG!!!! Holy Crap! That is one lovely and kick ass contraption!
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[christina] says:
munsonbh....you've shamed my cardboard contraption. |
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Carol Esther [deleted] says:
heh I don't even want to post mine because of what munsonb just posted. |
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atompeg [deleted] says:
Keeping it simple eh? Now you're talking ;0)
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