Chroma Camera Pin12

The Chroma.Camera Pin12 is the latest Chroma camera, a medium format pinhole camera with rise and fall.  It does this by having three vertically-oriented pinholes.  There are clips for each pinhole to mount a filter for the specific pinhole in use.  The pinholes are 0.2 mm each with effective 25 mm focal length (about 15 mm equivalent) at f/125.

The camera is 6x12 natively, but has inserts stored within the body to set 6x9 or 6x6 format before loading the roll.  It weighs about ten ounces and is roughly 1.75" D x 4" H x 7.25" W, so it should fit in a coat or hoodie pocket.

Photographer, Jed Pearson, took some dramatic photos with a prototype.  Check out his results here.

Steve provides an introduction to the camera in this video:

Supersense: New Pos/Neg Type 100 Pack Film

Supersense is now introducing a new Type 100 pack film that includes a negative with the positive print.  The film is newly sourced material, so it is fresh, and it is developed with the print.  The negative can then be used for scanning, traditional printing or alternative process printing.

Pre-orders are open, though a bit pricey for eight shots.  This is the only way to get fresh pack film at this time.  There are three options available, regular print, pos/neg or choco.  The pos/neg option includes the negative, the first time since Polaroid Type 665 film.

The film comes as a DIY kit that can be assembled in subdued light, no darkroom required.  

Visit Supersense One Instant for more info and pricing.

SuperSense: Newland Polaroid Camera Back

The Supersense project has announced a partnership with Newland Camera to produce a new back for Polaroid Series 100 - 400 folding Land cameras  This back will use modern integral Polaroid film - i-Type, Type 600 and SX-70 film.

These cameras would typically use pack film, but this new back allows the use of modern integral Polaroid film.  The back is a perfect fit and replaces the current back of the camera.  The change is reversible, so the value of the camera is not adversely diminished by modification.

The first batch of 200 backs is to be built by hand by October 2026 and the first 100  units are reserved for the Newland community.

Read the announcement from Supersense for full details.

35mmc: 3D Printed Accessories for 110 and 16mm from Ausgeknipst

The 35mmc blog reviewed some 110/16mm format accessories from Ausgeknipst.  While pricey (to me at least), the gear simplifies handling 110 format or 16mm still film.  A film spool that should be usable with colour C41 processing, a scanning adapter, a couple different film slitters and a reusable 110 film cassette round out the offerings.  

The film slitters provide a safer way to slit either 35mm film into one length of film or 120 film into three lengths.  They use standard double edged razor blades that are covered by the top of the slitter, keeping them out of harms way.

Check out the article:  3D Printed Accessories for 110 and 16mm from Ausgeknipst

Chroma Camera: FX-Six

Chroma.Camera has introduced the FX-Six multi-format medium format camera.  The format can be changed before loading the roll of film by removing or placing masks into the camera for 6x12, 6x9 or 6x6 frames.  The camera comes with a selection of nose cones designed for your lens.  

Unlike the Chroma Six:12, the ground glass cannot be fitted mid-roll, since there is no separate back.  The film loads directly into the camera.  However, the same ground glass can be fitted to mark the focus helicoid with distances.

Film winding is manual, so multiple exposures are possible and the camera comes with cold shoes to mount viewfinders, light meters or other accessories.

Find the FX-Six.

MiNT Camera: Revive the SX-70

 

Do you have an old Polaroid SX-70 Land camera in the closet gathering dust?  MiNT Camera can fix that camera up like new and offers a warranty on their work.  Common problems can be fixed, and the company offers some accessories to bring the camera up-to-date.

The Time Bar can adapt the camera to use ISO 100 or ISO 600 film and provide more exposure control.  While the Flash Bar provides an SX-70 specific modern electronic flash unit that integrates with the camera.  Polaroid cameras use the distance from the subject to control flash exposure, so be sure to focus on the subject for proper exposure.

If you want an SX-70 that has been reworked and modernized, the MiNT SLR670 camera comes completely refurbished with a warranty and for a limited time, a SHARPAtm glass lens.  The lens is designed and produced by MiNT to replace the original lens from the 1970s for sharper photos.  Available while supplies last.

Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day 2026

 

It is that time again, for the Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day!  Celebrate by taking photos on Sunday, April 26th, then uploading them to the WPPD website gallery by June 30th, 2026.  Check out the FAQ for ideas on how to make your own pinhole camera.

Lots of other photography activities are happening on social media leading up to the last Sunday in April, the FP4 Party, #fp4party, is wrapping up, then Polaroid week starts on the 20th, #polaroidweek.  Instax is welcome on Polaroid week, so grab a camera and have fun!