Sasquatch 617 digital camera brings panoramic movie images again

Chances are you have seen a few of these retro panoramic pictures of metropolis skylines, mountain ranges or whatnot, shot on good ol’ analog movie. Well, now you can create new images of your personal with that very same vibe, using the Sasquatch 617 panoramic movie digital camera.

Currently the topic of a Kickstarter marketing campaign, the Sasquatch 617 is made by Los Angeles startup The Sasquatch Camera. That monicker presumably comes from the truth that just like the legendary ape, the digital camera has a massive footprint.

First of all, we must always level out that a number of different firms are additionally making panoramic movie cameras of their very own. Most of those gadgets are likely to value hundreds of {dollars}, nevertheless, or they make the most of common 35-mm movie. By distinction, the Sasquatch might be yours for as little as US$499, and it makes use of higher-resolution 120 medium-format movie.

The Sasquatch Camera

That mentioned, as a result of the Sasquatch shoots at a whopping 6 x 17 facet ratio, a normal roll of 120 movie – which might ordinarily be good for round a dozen exposures – will solely get you 4 pictures … so plan them rigorously.

The movie is manually wound via the digital camera by way of hand knobs at both facet, with a body counter maintaining monitor of what number of exposures have been taken. Shots are lined up utilizing a magnetic viewfinder mounted on prime of the digital camera, whereas a magnetically retained cable-release mechanism is used to launch the shutter.

The digital camera itself includes a 304 stainless-steel body together with a 3D-printed polycarbonate physique, though a particular Summit Edition additionally sports activities a stainless-steel again panel for improved movie door rigidity.

The Sasquatch Camera

It is necessary to notice that the required third-party, large-format, 90-mm lens is not included. Depending on what yow will discover, one in every of these could set you again an extra $200 to $500.

The complete digital camera, lens included, ought to weigh in at round 1 kg (2.2 lb). We’re instructed that the movie could be processed and the negatives could be scanned at most labs.

Assuming the Sasquatch 617 reaches manufacturing, a pledge of US$499 will get you one. It could be seen in use, within the following video.

Sources: Kickstarter, The Sasquatch Camera