We know it’s been quiet for a while. Turns out, making a brand-new mechanical camera is no quick job! Every piece — inside and out — has to be thought through, tested, and sometimes re-imagined.
We really appreciate you sticking with us while we’ve been hard at work behind the scenes. There’s a lot to share, so let’s get to it!
A little patience, a lot of parts.
So, what’s been happening?
In addition to all the work that goes into creating and refining both the inner workings of the camera and its exterior casing, our lead engineer, Wolfgang, has been working on some parts that aren’t just for the new camera —Widelux F7 / F8 owners, you’re in on this too.
From the beginning, one of our goals has been to find ways to support the existing Widelux community, and we’re excited that our engineering explorations have led us to some parts that enhance the experience of using both the new WideluxX, and older F7 & F8 cameras.
Here's what's been on the bench:
A couple of different rewind knob designs (two or three in the running).
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A cable release adapter which works without removing the bushing around the shutter release.
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A new film advance knob with improved knurling for better grip.
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It’s all part of getting the first prototype ready to roll — more on this soon!
These aren’t the only things we’ve been working on, of course! We’ve gotten lots of suggestions and wishes from Widelux fans and experienced technicians. Based on that input, we’re making a series of tweaks that will make our WideluxX more user-friendly, and easier to maintain.
Stay tuned for details...
Watch Jeff discuss his love for the Widelux camera at the International Center of Photography Infinity Award special presentation: wideluxx.com/#infinity