infidex 176 V
The open source project designed for standard 135 type film panoramas in 3:1 ratio or 72 mm by 24 mm. It's absolutely free to print and make something of your own based on this project.
infidex is just possibility. Possibility to make double exposures or double mistakes. Don't forget to count to two!
INFInity + Double EXposures
Specs
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135 type filmThe most common and diverse format for today -
Light weight and compactAround 520 grams with attached Mamiya 80mm lens -
19 exposures per rollStandard 36 frame roll provides you 19 frames -
Zone focusNew helicoid design provides zone focusing -
Built-in dove tail slots for tripod mountBut if you have quick release plate there is 1/4" hole for brass thread insert -
3:1 aspect ratioWidest cinema format ever available, Super Panavision 70 has an 2.76:1 aspect ratio
What's new?
- HelicoidNow you can use zone focus to make your photos even more perfect
- DoorDoor now fully customizable. You can choose between four different combinations of film reminder and thumb rest
- Detachable lensNew body provides installation of M3 brass thread inserts to easy change of lens mount
- DesignNew design for internal and exterior parts. New frame counter, better winding shaft, film pressure plate, latch and more
Download files
Since July 23, 2024, the infidex 176 project has become an open source project. Feel free to modify files, sell finished cameras, change design and have fun with it, but please read the "Printing and Assembly Guide" first.
In new files original 3Ds Max project was included which also have deeply modified version of V model with advanced counter system and rubber band "stopper" for advancing knob.
Files updated 03.03.2026
IMPORTANT MESSAGE
This website will disappear in 21 March 2027. Project brought to a point where I am satisfied with the results and I will no longer pay for this domain.
Feel free to distribute files of the project on any other website or a platform. Thank you. Peace
This website will disappear in 21 March 2027. Project brought to a point where I am satisfied with the results and I will no longer pay for this domain.
Feel free to distribute files of the project on any other website or a platform. Thank you. Peace
Gallery
Wanna share your photos with us?
If you already have your panoramic shots made with infidex, you can share them with us in our joint gallery!
Q/A
Yes, in case if it have built-in shutter and can cover 72 mm diameter image circle (medium format lenses). Off course you need to know it flange distance to possibly adjust it. Current version supports only 3 lenses - Mamiya Sekor TLR 80 mm, 55 mm and Lomo T-22.
For example you can use Mamiya C220/330 system lenses.
Mamiya Press lenses have humongous helicoid, so better to use TLR lenses.
For example you can use Mamiya C220/330 system lenses.
Mamiya Press lenses have humongous helicoid, so better to use TLR lenses.
No. I don't make them to order.
Short answer is - whatever you like to work with. But it should be only black otherwise (if it's white for example) test shows that even if you paint it outside and inside with black paint it's still letting light to go through.
ABS - is my chose. Several infidexes i know are printed from PLA and works perfectly fine. However, it is necessary to keep in mind the temperature limitations of PLA. PETG can be too flexible for some parts, also it can letting light came through on thin walls even with black filament. Polyamides are dark zone to me, can't say for sure, but should work great since there is a lot projects using them.
ABS - is my chose. Several infidexes i know are printed from PLA and works perfectly fine. However, it is necessary to keep in mind the temperature limitations of PLA. PETG can be too flexible for some parts, also it can letting light came through on thin walls even with black filament. Polyamides are dark zone to me, can't say for sure, but should work great since there is a lot projects using them.
Original twin set is attached by nut to the lens board. Use spanner wrench to simply unscrew the taking lens out. You also need unsolder or just cut the synchro wire. It will not affect on the lens itself.
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