chiek TC (Travel Compact) camera 002

[chiek]

 
Prototype 002 almost done.

Youtube test video

[eronald]

Prototype 002 almost done.

Youtube test video

yes. with cmos a camera is just a handle for the lens mount and the back mount.

[marc aurel]

Great work.
Your camera conversions are amazing.
Congratulations.

[EricWHiss]

That is pretty cool!

[Theodoros]

That's cool Chiek... I wonder what the shutter is and how you set it.

[chiek]

That's cool Chiek... I wonder what the shutter is and how you set it.

It has ILEX 3 shutter, smaller open size than copal 3 and larger than copal 1.
and It's press type shutter

[Miyata610]

Very kool.

I have quite a few c/y Carl Zeiss lenses.... I'm wondering how large the image circle is for each and how much of my 37mm x 49mm digital back would be covered.

A very interesting project.

[Bart_van_der_Wolf]

I have quite a few c/y Carl Zeiss lenses.... I'm wondering how large the image circle is for each and how much of my 37mm x 49mm digital back would be covered.

Hi,

Simple, just put the lens at infinity focus and (without lens caps) 'focus' by hand something bright on a piece of paper (maybe with an outline of the sensor dimensions), and measure.

Cheers,
Bart

[chiek]

Very kool.

I have quite a few c/y Carl Zeiss lenses.... I'm wondering how large the image circle is for each and how much of my 37mm x 49mm digital back would be covered.

A very interesting project.

Planar 85/1.4 can cover almost 49x37, I tested a long time ago when i had p45+, approx 48x36?
And corner sharpness was good to use.

[henrikfoto]

Hi Chiek!

I like your camera. The only worry I have is the possible movements caused by the shutter.
Maybe the shutter can be released by a cable to reduce the movements?

Henrik

[chiek]

The only worry I have is the possible movements caused by the shutter.
Maybe the shutter can be released by a cable to reduce the movements?

Sure, It has cable release hole.

[henrikfoto]

Have you thought of any price for these cameras?

Henrik

[chiek]

Have you thought of any price for these cameras?

Henrik

I think its price, for photographer , will be under US$2K. US$1800? Any thoughts?

[Joe Towner]

I think its price, for photographer , will be under US$2K. US$1800? Any thoughts?

Make it compatible with the new X1D and you'll sell a lot.  Do one in EF, and a larger one for Mamiya 645 and you'll have a business.

Screw it - $2k, done where do I send my money?

[chiek]

Make it compatible with the new X1D and you'll sell a lot.  Do one in EF, and a larger one for Mamiya 645 and you'll have a business.

Screw it - $2k, done where do I send my money?

Yes, I will rap around black leather for retrostyle. 
Do I going to kickstarter??? 

[ndevlin]

So cool! I love that you are making these. Please keep sharing.

- N.