Cheap twin lens reflex camera kit

ve2vfd · 03-09-2011, 11:57 AM

I might just have to order one of those!

$20.30 - Twin Lens Reflex 35mm TLR Camera DIY Assembly Kit - Photo & Camera

I am sure the quality is probably awful, but what a cool way to teach kids about film photography!

Pat

VaughnA · 03-09-2011, 12:05 PM

I'm tempted. A TLR holga.

ve2vfd · 03-09-2011, 12:22 PM

I just ordered one... I just had to!

Heck I've spent more on popcorn and soft drinks at the movie theatre last week! At least this is somewhat educational and as you said it may have a Holga feel to it (in a 35mm version).

I can't wait to assemble it and run some Tri-X thru it!

Pat

ve2vfd · 03-09-2011, 12:37 PM

Found a few suppliers which has a bit more info on the camera and some sample photos (if they can be trusted!):

LOMO 35mm Twin-lens Assembly DIY Dual-lens Reflex TLR camera ...USD 20.52/Piece,5 Items Per Lot Wholesale Price at DHgate.com

Recesky DIY 35mm TLR Camera : Bobo's Dock Online Store

- DIY 35mm TLR Camera Gakken Recesky

It's also known as the: LOMO camera, the Gakken Recesky

Specification:
Focus distance: 47 cm
F value (aperture value): F6, F12
Shutter speed: 1 / 125 sec
Focal length adjustment range: 50cm to infinity
Multiple exposures

Good step by step assembly instructions at: Recesky TLR twin lens reflex camera tutorial - do it yourself guide to Recesky TLR 35mm DIY camera!

Pat

Ratmagiclady · 03-09-2011, 02:05 PM

Heheh. Fun. I'd be tempted to take some model paints to that.

VaughnA · 03-09-2011, 08:18 PM

Ordered mine.. I like the painting idea.

ve2vfd · 03-09-2011, 09:38 PM

Cool!

Painting it with model paint is probably a great idea!

I performed a quick search for "Recesky" on Flickr and I have to admit that the results of this camera are very interesting!

I look forward to attempting "antique" looking pics with B/W film. Ahhh the pleasures of toy cameras!

Pat

Steinback · 03-09-2011, 11:03 PM

The samples remind me of the pictures I get from my AGFA box camera with its meniscus lens, though with less detail (not surprising seeing as the box camera is a 6x9).

You'll have to check if the back focus distance on the lenses is long enough to use them on your DSLR.

ve2vfd · 04-04-2011, 06:45 PM

Well, I received it this afternoon and assembled it... going to run a roll of Tri-X thru it in the coming days to see how it performs...

By the sloppy construction and very crappy plastic lens I am guessing the "holga effect" should be quite extreme

Pat

VaughnA · 04-04-2011, 07:39 PM

Originally posted by ve2vfd

Well, I received it this afternoon and assembled it... going to run a roll of Tri-X thru it in the coming days to see how it performs...

By the sloppy construction and very crappy plastic lens I am guessing the "holga effect" should be quite extreme

Pat

I'm impressed that you know chinese;-)

I just got mine today and haven't even popped the plastic. Any tips or gotcha's on the buildup? How long did it take you?

ve2vfd · 04-06-2011, 07:07 PM

English instructions:

Gakkenflex English Instruction Manual (Otona no Kagaku Magazine Volume 25) Blinded By Light

Just be careful as there are a few tiny differences between the english instructions and the camera we got (one knob has been moved). Otherwise, the remaining 99% is the same.

I haven't had time to play with mine yet... spring cleaning has been eating up all my time!

Pat

03-09-2011, 11:57 AM	#1
ve2vfd Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Montreal, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,433	Cheap twin lens reflex camera kit I might just have to order one of those! $20.30 - Twin Lens Reflex 35mm TLR Camera DIY Assembly Kit - Photo & Camera I am sure the quality is probably awful, but what a cool way to teach kids about film photography! Pat

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03-09-2011, 12:05 PM	#2
VaughnA Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,363	I'm tempted. A TLR holga.

03-09-2011, 12:22 PM	#3
ve2vfd Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Montreal, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,433 Original Poster	I just ordered one... I just had to! Heck I've spent more on popcorn and soft drinks at the movie theatre last week! At least this is somewhat educational and as you said it may have a Holga feel to it (in a 35mm version). I can't wait to assemble it and run some Tri-X thru it! Pat

03-09-2011, 12:37 PM	#4
ve2vfd Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Montreal, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,433 Original Poster	Found a few suppliers which has a bit more info on the camera and some sample photos (if they can be trusted!): LOMO 35mm Twin-lens Assembly DIY Dual-lens Reflex TLR camera ...USD 20.52/Piece,5 Items Per Lot Wholesale Price at DHgate.com Recesky DIY 35mm TLR Camera : Bobo's Dock Online Store - DIY 35mm TLR Camera Gakken Recesky It's also known as the: LOMO camera, the Gakken Recesky Specification: Focus distance: 47 cm F value (aperture value): F6, F12 Shutter speed: 1 / 125 sec Focal length adjustment range: 50cm to infinity Multiple exposures Good step by step assembly instructions at: Recesky TLR twin lens reflex camera tutorial - do it yourself guide to Recesky TLR 35mm DIY camera! Pat

03-09-2011, 02:05 PM	#5
Ratmagiclady Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: GA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,563	Heheh. Fun. I'd be tempted to take some model paints to that.

03-09-2011, 08:18 PM	#6
VaughnA Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,363	Ordered mine.. I like the painting idea.

03-09-2011, 09:38 PM	#7
ve2vfd Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Montreal, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,433 Original Poster	Cool! Painting it with model paint is probably a great idea! I performed a quick search for "Recesky" on Flickr and I have to admit that the results of this camera are very interesting! I look forward to attempting "antique" looking pics with B/W film. Ahhh the pleasures of toy cameras! Pat

03-09-2011, 11:03 PM	#8
Steinback Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: GTA, ON, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,673	The samples remind me of the pictures I get from my AGFA box camera with its meniscus lens, though with less detail (not surprising seeing as the box camera is a 6x9). You'll have to check if the back focus distance on the lenses is long enough to use them on your DSLR.

04-04-2011, 06:45 PM	#9
ve2vfd Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Montreal, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,433 Original Poster	Well, I received it this afternoon and assembled it... going to run a roll of Tri-X thru it in the coming days to see how it performs... By the sloppy construction and very crappy plastic lens I am guessing the "holga effect" should be quite extreme Pat

04-04-2011, 07:39 PM	#10
VaughnA Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,363	Originally posted by ve2vfd Well, I received it this afternoon and assembled it... going to run a roll of Tri-X thru it in the coming days to see how it performs... By the sloppy construction and very crappy plastic lens I am guessing the "holga effect" should be quite extreme Pat I'm impressed that you know chinese;-) I just got mine today and haven't even popped the plastic. Any tips or gotcha's on the buildup? How long did it take you?

04-06-2011, 07:07 PM	#11
ve2vfd Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Montreal, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,433 Original Poster	English instructions: Gakkenflex English Instruction Manual (Otona no Kagaku Magazine Volume 25) Blinded By Light Just be careful as there are a few tiny differences between the english instructions and the camera we got (one knob has been moved). Otherwise, the remaining 99% is the same. I haven't had time to play with mine yet... spring cleaning has been eating up all my time! Pat

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