Pelle van Loon

Graduation project

The Manual SLR Instant Camera is a mostly 3D-printed device designed to fill a long-standing gap in instant photography. While Fuji Instax film delivers vibrant color, sharp images, and instant results, the cameras made for it often fall short. Most modern models are overly simplified, offering limited creative control, while vintage cameras require costly and clumsy modifications to be compatible.
This project reimagines what an Instax-compatible camera can be: fully manual, viewfinder-accurate, and designed to empower both beginners and experienced photographers. It offers a hands-on alternative to the otherwise automated tools, reviving the tactile, deliberate experience of analog photography.
Engineered specifically for 3D printing, the camera is not only functional but also shareable. Designed for online distribution, it invites photography enthusiasts to build, customize, and refine their own versions. The Manual SLR Instant Camera merges digital design, analog creativity, and instant film into a tool for photography enthusiasts and tinkerers.

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