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2024.09.07

Recommended for Independent Research! Amazing and Easy-to-Make Film Camera | Release #264

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For those who want to take on a slightly unusual topic for independent research, we introduce the handmade film camera kit, , which can be enjoyed by both children and adults.

Assemble with Fun and Print on Instax

Some of you might have made a pinhole camera using a milk carton and a magnifying glass, but it feels a bit incomplete as a camera if you can't print the photos. The film camera kit we introduce this time not only allows you to learn the principles of cameras in an enjoyable way but also lets you print the photos you take on Instax mini or Instax SQUARE.

It comes with instructions in Japanese, and assembly takes about 1.5 to 3 hours. No glue is needed. All photography is manual, and no power supply is required.

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Customize for Originality

This DIY kit consists of wooden parts that you can paint or design to your liking. The camera itself becomes an art piece, allowing you to create your own special camera. Additionally, it uses biodegradable materials, making it environmentally friendly.

Bring 'Magic' to Everyday Life

JollyLook, the company producing these instant camera DIY products, is based in Ukraine.

After the Russian invasion of Ukraine, they relocated to Slovakia and started producing the . Driven by the passion to 'bring magic to everyday life,' they deliver their products worldwide.

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Kit Contents and Specifications

Contents: Wooden camera kit, instructions
Price: ¥14,800 (tax included) as of July 2024
Requirements: Instax, screwdriver (plus PH0)
Folded size: 50×100×80 (mm)
Unfolded size: 150×100×215(mm)
Compatible film: Instax mini or Instax SQUARE
Weight: 410g
Material: Wood (biodegradable material)