The Instant Camera Guy
"Scharlach" - converted Polaroid 420 Automatic, with Agfa 105mm, f6.3 Agnar lens, fully manual Vario shutter.
Based on a standard Polaroid 420 Automatic Land Camera, this camera has been extensively modified to be able to shoot at professional standards.
The original f8.8 lens and automatic shutter have been replaced with a German made, 1960's Agfa Agnar, 105mm, f6.3, coated glass lens, mounted in a Vario size 00 shutter. The shutter features full X-sync for flash, cable release socket and bulb mode, making it perfect for shooting in all scenarios. The mechanical nature of the shutter also means that the camera no longer requires batteries!
The new 105mm lens is not only faster than the original lens, but also much sharper. It features a beautifully shallow depth of field when wide open, with lovely bokeh. Coverage is 100% full frame, with no noticeable vignetting. This makes the camera the perfect choice for anyone wanting manual control over their shots, on a totally unique camera.
Features:
- Agfa Agnar, 105mm, f6.3 coated glass lens
- Vario shutter, with bulb mode, cable release and X-sync for flash, range from 1/200th to bulb mode
- Aperture range from f6.3 to above f22
- twin window rangefinder/viewfinder with projected framelines and automatic parallax compensation rangefinder/viewfinder
- Cold shoe mount for flash and other accessories
- Custom mounted tripod socket, made of solid aluminium
- Folding bellows design
- Neck strap
- Storage area at the back of the camera, for cleaning cloths etc
- Custom scarlet red accents
- Compatible with ALL Type 100 films, such as Fuji FP-100C and FP-3000B, as well as expired Polaroid brand films.
The 105mm AGFA lens has been mounted and focus optimized for coupling to the original 114mm rangefinder. Both portrait distances and infinity settings are tack sharp.
The body of the camera has been fitted with a custom made tripod socket, made from a solid block of aluminium. I actually cannot claim credit for this, as it was installed on the camera by its previous owner. I did make it look a little neater though, and added a third mounting screw.
Lastly, the camera has been finished cosmetically with some snazzy scarlet red accents, which give the camera it's name (scharlach is the German word for scarlet).
"Scharlach" - converted Polaroid 420 Automatic, with Agfa 105mm, f6.3 Agnar lens, fully manual Vario shutter.
Based on a standard Polaroid 420 Automatic Land Camera, this camera has been extensively modified to be able to shoot at professional standards.
The original f8.8 lens and automatic shutter have been replaced with a German made, 1960's Agfa Agnar, 105mm, f6.3, coated glass lens, mounted in a Vario size 00 shutter. The shutter features full X-sync for flash, cable release socket and bulb mode, making it perfect for shooting in all scenarios. The mechanical nature of the shutter also means that the camera no longer requires batteries!
The new 105mm lens is not only faster than the original lens, but also much sharper. It features a beautifully shallow depth of field when wide open, with lovely bokeh. Coverage is 100% full frame, with no noticeable vignetting. This makes the camera the perfect choice for anyone wanting manual control over their shots, on a totally unique camera.
Features:
- Agfa Agnar, 105mm, f6.3 coated glass lens
- Vario shutter, with bulb mode, cable release and X-sync for flash, range from 1/200th to bulb mode
- Aperture range from f6.3 to above f22
- twin window rangefinder/viewfinder with projected framelines and automatic parallax compensation rangefinder/viewfinder
- Cold shoe mount for flash and other accessories
- Custom mounted tripod socket, made of solid aluminium
- Folding bellows design
- Neck strap
- Storage area at the back of the camera, for cleaning cloths etc
- Custom scarlet red accents
- Compatible with ALL Type 100 films, such as Fuji FP-100C and FP-3000B, as well as expired Polaroid brand films.
The 105mm AGFA lens has been mounted and focus optimized for coupling to the original 114mm rangefinder. Both portrait distances and infinity settings are tack sharp.
The body of the camera has been fitted with a custom made tripod socket, made from a solid block of aluminium. I actually cannot claim credit for this, as it was installed on the camera by its previous owner. I did make it look a little neater though, and added a third mounting screw.
Lastly, the camera has been finished cosmetically with some snazzy scarlet red accents, which give the camera it's name (scharlach is the German word for scarlet).