1. Digitized Comet Cabinet
My drawing for a design of a Digitized Comet 127
United States Camera Corp.
Namiki pen on moleskine paper
This Comet camera is so lovely, yet it seems very rare now, at least on Ebay, so I could only draw my design (for now). As the Comet's top half reminded me of phonograph, table radio, and old styled stereo cabinet, I would easily attach dollhouse furniture legs (4) to it, to balance the doubled shape when attaching the Lumix gf2. The adapter is strong enough to hold the two cameras, especially after the inner spools, etc of the Comet were taken out. The onboard flash is pretty enough to give a contrast and recall the 1950's for this quasi-camera Dansette cabinet. The red tower camera would be the best for that 2-toned look. You can choose to cut a felt tip under each foot or make a tiny little coaster when you place your camera on the living room carpet.
I think the off centre lens will not pose a problem at all, since the GF2 uses only a very small portion of the area of focus, although there might be a little weird vignetting.
In actual usage I feel that with this camera, one would have to cradle hold it, like the smallish Contessa which I've modified (see my set). Although the M42 adapter is kind of fragile, or the hot glue is kind of weak, nevertheless, your fingers will get used to cradling it from below, not unlike holding a very large hamster. And, after shooting, you can proudly sit it on the table at Dim Sum. All the wait staff will be coming over to ask you questions while you hand out business cards.
You can see this lovely little camera, as well as it's red cousin on the page of my friend Ozbox:
www.flickr.com/photos/64947908@N05/8121732663/in/photostr...
1. Digitized Comet Cabinet
My drawing for a design of a Digitized Comet 127
United States Camera Corp.
Namiki pen on moleskine paper
This Comet camera is so lovely, yet it seems very rare now, at least on Ebay, so I could only draw my design (for now). As the Comet's top half reminded me of phonograph, table radio, and old styled stereo cabinet, I would easily attach dollhouse furniture legs (4) to it, to balance the doubled shape when attaching the Lumix gf2. The adapter is strong enough to hold the two cameras, especially after the inner spools, etc of the Comet were taken out. The onboard flash is pretty enough to give a contrast and recall the 1950's for this quasi-camera Dansette cabinet. The red tower camera would be the best for that 2-toned look. You can choose to cut a felt tip under each foot or make a tiny little coaster when you place your camera on the living room carpet.
I think the off centre lens will not pose a problem at all, since the GF2 uses only a very small portion of the area of focus, although there might be a little weird vignetting.
In actual usage I feel that with this camera, one would have to cradle hold it, like the smallish Contessa which I've modified (see my set). Although the M42 adapter is kind of fragile, or the hot glue is kind of weak, nevertheless, your fingers will get used to cradling it from below, not unlike holding a very large hamster. And, after shooting, you can proudly sit it on the table at Dim Sum. All the wait staff will be coming over to ask you questions while you hand out business cards.
You can see this lovely little camera, as well as it's red cousin on the page of my friend Ozbox:
www.flickr.com/photos/64947908@N05/8121732663/in/photostr...