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"Ostryy" - converted Polaroid 420 Automatic, with Industar 110mm, f4.5 lens and fully manual Pronto shutter.

Want sharp optics, a precise German shutter and ability to take instant photos on a 3x4" film? 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 1960's, Industar, multi-coated 110mm, f4.5 lens (based on a Zeiss Ikon design), which is mounted in a Pronto size 0 shutter. The shutter features full X-sync for flash, cable release socket, bulb mode and self timer, making it perfect for shooting in all scenarios. The mechanical nature of the shutter also means that the camera does not require batteries.

 

The new 110mm lens is not only faster than the original lens, but also much sharper, and delivers results on par with a Polaroid 180. It features a beautifully shallow depth of field when wide open, with lovely bokeh. Coverage is 100% full frame, with no vignetting. This makes the camera the perfect choice for anyone wanting manual control over their shots, on a totally unique camera.

 

Features:

- Industar, 110mm, f4.5 coated glass lens (based on a Zeiss Ikon design)

- Pronto size 0 shutter, with bulb mode, cable release and X-sync for flash, range from 1/200th to bulb mode. The shutter also features a countdown timer for timed shots.

- Aperture range from f4.5 to above f22

- Lens adapter to accept any 43mm filters

- Twin window rangefinder/viewfinder with projected framelines and automatic parallax compensation rangefinder/viewfinder

- Cold shoe mount for flash and other accessories

- Removable front cover

- Folding bellows design

- Neck strap

- Storage area at the back of the camera, for cleaning cloths etc

- Custom black accents

- Compatible with ALL Type 100 films, such as Fuji FP-100C and FP-3000B, as well as expired Polaroid brand films.

 

The 110mm Industar lens has been re-calibrated and mounted to focus optimally with the original 114mm rangefinder, with sharp portraits the number one priority. Infinity distance is also nice and sharp.

 

Lastly, the camera has had it's original light grey panels and doors replaced with some nice sleak black ones, giving the camera a stealthy look. The rear door also features a count-down timer, which counts down the seconds required for the film to develop.

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Uploaded on August 24, 2014
Taken on April 1, 2014