Here’s how to make your own waist-level optical viewfinder for any of your cameras. This will give your camera a little magical window into the world around you, and also let you photograph from the hip (if your camera doesn’t already have a tilt-screen). Also, it’s just cool to understand more about how optics work, which I uncover in this video.
The 3D model STL files from this video: buymeacoffee.com/snappiness/waist-level-optical-viewfinder-stl-files
The following are Amazon affiliate links, and as an Amazon Partner I will receive compensation for purchases made through them.
You don’t have to buy these specifically, and you can get these anywhere but here’s some links to stuff I used or stuff with the same specs.
30x30mm 28mm FL Fresnel lenses: https://ebay.us/WHdZ3c
18mm diameter lens: https://amzn.to/4gb2XI7
25mm diameter lens: https://amzn.to/4gcnR9J
25mmx25mm mirror: https://amzn.to/4jtUUsQ
This is where you should be buying used camera gear (to get great prices)
MPB – https://bit.ly/MPBUsedCameraDeals
eBay – https://ebay.us/C5ZNgC
Buyee – https://buyee-link.co/snappiness
KEH – https://bit.ly/KEHUsedCameraDeals
Mercari – https://bit.ly/MercariUsedCameraDeals
Batteries for all your cameras – https://bit.ly/WasabiPowerBatteries
Use coupon code “snappiness” for 10% off
(The links above are from affiliate programs. Purchasing through these links will provide me compensation.)
Come connect with me!
Threads – https://www.threads.net/@_snappiness_
TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@_snappiness_
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/_snappiness_/
Flickr – https://www.flickr.com/photos/185068602@N07/
Snappiness forum – https://www.snappiness.space/forum/
Classic Camera Database – https://www.classiccameradatabase.com/
I am part of the Amazon Associates program. The above link is an affiliate link, and purchases will provide me compensation.
Tools I use for Video:
Editor – DaVinci Resolve https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve
