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The Shutter Makes This 3D Printed Camera Special
Hackaday • • technology
Key Points:
- 3D printing has enabled new possibilities for homemade film cameras, particularly in creating complex components like variable speed shutters.
- [Camera Things] developed a sliding 3D printed shutter design that uses a rubber band mechanism and adjustable blind strip to vary the shutter opening size, simulating variable shutter speeds.
- The design operates by pulling strips to cock the shutter, then sliding the blind strip back partially to control exposure duration via a variable-width light strip passing over the film.
- Due to space limitations, the current model functions as a half-frame shutter, prompting the creator to pursue a more advanced vertical leaf shutter design.
- Although the design files are not publicly shared, experienced CAD users are encouraged to replicate the concept based on the available demonstration.
