Smartflex Camera SLR 4x5

A project in Tokyo, Japan by Zhuoyao Chen
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Large Format SLR System
Camera Equipment
Backers: 104
Average Daily Pledges: ¥1,491,666
Average Pledge Per Backer: ¥430288

Funding: ¥44,749,991 of ¥4,800,000
Dates: Dec 22nd -> Jan 21st (30 days)
Project By: Zhuoyao Chen
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Latest News

About the gifts for Kickstarter backers.

January 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you all for your support! Our Kickstarter campaign is nearing its end. In addition to CineStill 400D 4x5 film, we will also be gifting backers an exclusive Smartflex camera bag. This stylish and minimalist bag is designed to hold the camera... (Read More)

Polaroid back

January 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Our testing and development are ongoing. Currently, we are testing the performance of a Polaroid back on the Smartflex. In the future, we plan to release a highly functional Polaroid back. At this stage, we are modifying it using the i1.  (Read More)

Regarding the prism viewfinder

January 5th - via: kickstarter.com
We are currently developing our own product.  We are optimizing the design and making adjustments to ensure it meets the needs of large-format cameras, providing stable performance.  If you have an urgent need at the moment, the GX680 prism... (Read More)

This Very Versatile 4x5 Film Camera Shoots Instax Wide and Works with Smartphones

December 26th - via: petapixel.com
Zhuoyao Chen and her partner are both large-format camera enthusiasts from China, now living in Tokyo, Japan. The pair, who especially enjoy landscape and portrait photography, have found existing large-format camera solutions lacking in certain key areas, so like many enthusiasts, they began custom-making cameras — and now one of these will be available to all as the Smartflex Camera. (Read More)

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