Convert the PowerShot N into a Rolleiflex Style Camera

[Canon Rumors Guy]

<p>I must admit, I’m one of those people that make fun of the PowerShot N whenever possible. I shake my head at the fact this <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1081864-REG/canon_9547b001_powershot_n2_digital_camera.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296" target="_blank">camera actually got a sequel</a>!</p>
<p>That being said, photographer <a href="http://photo.stackexchange.com/users/24205/paul-richters" target="_blank">Paul Richters</a> decided to convert one into a rather cool waist level Rolleiflex style shooter. Below is a schema from <a href="http://www.diyphotography.net/spoil-point-shoot-making-waist-level-shooter/" target="_blank">DIY Photography</a> that breaks down what was needed to convert the PowerShot N into a new era Rolleiflex.</p>
<div id="attachment_18329" style="width: 585px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><a href="http://www.diyphotography.net/spoil-point-shoot-making-waist-level-shooter/"><img class="wp-image-18329 size-medium" src="http://www.canonrumors.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/schema-575x575.jpg" alt="schema" width="575" height="575" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Click for the full article</p></div>
<p>I might actually try this, I love the idea!</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.diyphotography.net/spoil-point-shoot-making-waist-level-shooter/" target="_blank">Read the full article at DIY Photography</a>.</strong></p>
<p>Source: [<a href="http://www.diyphotography.net/spoil-point-shoot-making-waist-level-shooter/" target="_blank">DIY Photography</a>] via [<a href="http://petapixel.com/2015/01/12/canon-powershot-n-transformed-waist-level-rolleiflex-style-camera/" target="_blank">PetaPixel</a>] & [<a href="http://photo.stackexchange.com/users/24205/paul-richters" target="_blank">Paul Richters</a>] | <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/909815-REG/Canon_8230b001_PowerShot_N_Digital_Camera.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296" target="_blank">PowerShot N $129 at B&H</a></p>
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[RobPan]

Rolleiflex? The Rolleiflex is a two-eye reflex. You mean Hasselblad, which is a single lens reflex.

Kind regards,
Rob.

 

[Canon Rumors Guy]

Rolleiflex? The Rolleiflex is a two-eye reflex. You mean Hasselblad, which is a single lens reflex.

Kind regards,
Rob.

 

[BozillaNZ]

Love to see a EOS M mount camera in this form factor, that would be golden.

 

[mb66energy]

Love to see a EOS M mount camera in this form factor, that would be golden.

YES YES YES!

Add a 36x24mm sensor model with EF mount and a new lens series that can use this EF mount and the volume between flange and sensor. These weren't compatible with EF SLR's ... o.k., but very interesting for high quality wide angles.

 

[TAF]

Love to see a EOS M mount camera in this form factor, that would be golden.

Even better would be a FF sensor with EF mount. That would be my ideal camera.

5D3w (for waist level)

 

[Maximilian]

... photography paul-richters decided to convert one into a rather attractive and neat waist level Rolleiflex style shooter

*lol* lovely idea. That made my start this day

 

[c.d.embrey]

Rolleiflex? The Rolleiflex is a two-eye reflex. You mean Hasselblad, which is a single lens reflex.

Kind regards,
Rob.

I guess you've never seen a Rollei SL66 http://www.sl66.com or a Rollei Hy6 http://www.digital-photography.org/reviews_price_comparisons_medium-format_645_digital_camera_backs_for_Hasselblad_Mamiya_Contax_Rollei/Sinar_Hy6_medium_format_digital_camera_reviews_compare_prices.php

 

[RobPan]

Hmmm, I mean: pooh! No one I know associates Rollei with a single lens camera. As far as I know single lens Rolleis never made it. Yes, some were sold, and they were good cameras indeed but nowhere as famous as the TLR. The twin lens Rollei is a classic, and some of the best photographers used it (or the Rolleicord if they could not afford a Rolleiflex). Or am I too old?
My own Rollei dates from 13-3-1934 (date written with pencil on the back of the mirror!).

 

[ajfotofilmagem]

Who knows Nikon will produce something like this, for users of DF...
Thus opens a new market to sell a dozen cameras worldwide.

 

[AlanF]

It's worthy of Surapon!

 

[mangobutter]

This is like converting a 1997 VW Jetta into a taxi cab from 1965.

 

[mrsfotografie]

Aha I identified one of the components; 'round screw with hole' = bicycle cantilever brake parts as shown below.

 

[photo212]

Aha I identified one of the components; 'round screw with hole' = bicycle cantilever brake parts as shown below.

Now tell me where it goes? The instructions never mention it.

 

[jefflinde]

Maybe I am just clueless but what is the point of doing this? Other than to say that you can? Is there some advantage to holding a camera like this? People complain about not having a viewfinder and how unimaginablely difficult it is to frame a shot but with this you have to look down and not even close to where your subject is. Please let me know if I am missing something. Honestly I am curious what the draw to this is

 

[ajfotofilmagem]

Maybe I am just clueless but what is the point of doing this? Other than to say that you can? Is there some advantage to holding a camera like this? People complain about not having a viewfinder and how unimaginablely difficult it is to frame a shot but with this you have to look down and not even close to where your subject is. Please let me know if I am missing something. Honestly I am curious what the draw to this is

Advantages of a camera at waist level? ???

Photographers with 1.8 meter high, shooting people comfortably with 1.2 meters?

Children are not included in this category because a powershot not have the necessary speed.

 

[zim]

It's worthy of Surapon!

+1 would have put money on it before starting to read the topic although I'm sure he would have used pipe insulation somewhere ;D . Where is CRs very own mad inventor anyway, hasn't been around for a few weeks?

 

[mrzero]

Maybe I am just clueless but what is the point of doing this? Other than to say that you can? Is there some advantage to holding a camera like this? People complain about not having a viewfinder and how unimaginablely difficult it is to frame a shot but with this you have to look down and not even close to where your subject is. Please let me know if I am missing something. Honestly I am curious what the draw to this is

Advantages of a camera at waist level? ???

Photographers with 1.8 meter high, shooting people comfortably with 1.2 meters?

Children are not included in this category because a powershot not have the necessary speed.

Metric conversions aside, I find the flippy screens useful for shooting from a different/lower angle. The twisting side-hinge style (think 60D, 70D, or G1X mark I) allows you to get low for horizontals or verticals. The top-hinge style (i.e G1X mark II or G7X) is a bit more sleek but seems like it would not allow for low-angle vertical framing, although I have not yet used one. Much easier on the knees.

 

[TAF]

Maybe I am just clueless but what is the point of doing this? Other than to say that you can? Is there some advantage to holding a camera like this? People complain about not having a viewfinder and how unimaginablely difficult it is to frame a shot but with this you have to look down and not even close to where your subject is. Please let me know if I am missing something. Honestly I am curious what the draw to this is

Stability. A camera held to your face with your elbows locked to your chest is quite stable. A camera at waist level against your body with the neck strap taut is even stabler. Further, it provides a distinctly different perspective in your photos. Someone recently mentioned the work of Vivian Maier. Check out her work and you'll see what I mean.

That same camera held upside down over your head lets you shoot over the crowd.

The 'viewfinder on top' has a number of advantages. I've got several Rollei TLR's, and still use them. I've also got an Angle Finder B (modified) for my 5D3 to sort of simulate the capability.

As I've stated before, the optimum mirrorless for me would be a FF with an EF mount with the viewfinder on top. Like the Rollei SL66 (or more to the point, the 3003).

 

[mrsfotografie]

Aha I identified one of the components; 'round screw with hole' = bicycle cantilever brake parts as shown below.

Now tell me where it goes? The instructions never mention it.

They're recessed at the side and are apparently used to mechanically connect the block to the camera via the neck strap connectors on the side of the canon body.