Dora Goodman Cameras is an open source camera company in Budapest, Hungary founded by Dora Goodman.[1][2] It uses 3D printing to produce open source 35mm, medium format and large format system cameras.[3] The company sells its cameras through an online shop, as a DIY kit and fully assembled.[4][5] It was created in 2016 to personalise and customise analogue cameras. It then began making cameras from wood before switching to 3D printing to meet demand.[6][7]
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| Company type | Company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Open source photographic equipment |
| Genre | Camera equipment |
| Founder | Dora Goodman |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | Cameras, camera accessories |
| Website | doragoodman |
Most of the company's designs are open source, with most files available free to download but some available only to Patreon supporters.[8] The company encourages its customers to modify their cameras and share the designs with the community.[9]
Products edit
The company produces several models of open source, 3D printed cameras and camera accessories.[3]
- Goodman Zone: A medium format rangefinder camera compatible with Mamiya Press lenses and the Mamiya PRO-S back.[10][11] It has several accessories including a handle, a 3D-printed roll film magazine, and a ground glass focussing back and mobile phone back.[12][4]
- Scura: A pinhole camera with a curved back to improve image quality.[13] It can use 35mm film to produce panoramic images or 120 film (medium format) to produce 6×6 negatives.[4][14]
- Goodman Film Canister: A film canister for both 120 film and 35mm which can be used as grip, tripod and gimbal.
- Goodman AA (Art Adapter): A 3D printed depth-of-field adapter with a replaceable projection screen that allows smartphones to use SLR lenses.[15]
- Goodman Axis: A technical camera with bellows that can accept both Mamiya RB67 film magazines or sheet film.
- Goodman One: The first camera produced, it has bellows and is compatible with Mamiya Press lenses and Mamiya RB67 film magazines.[16][17][18]
- Accessories: Including a magnetic camera strap, waist level finder, wood inlay, gimbal, turntable, and a leather and 3D-printed bag.[4][19]
References edit
- ^ "Lomography". www.lomography.com. Retrieved 2022-04-26.
- ^ Khan, Feroz (2021-07-10). "Dora Goodman Marries New Technology to old School Camera Tradition". The Phoblographer. Retrieved 2022-04-26.
- ^ a b "Open Source 3D Printed Analog Cameras and Accessories, Created by Dora Goodman". 3DPrint.com | The Voice of 3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing. 2018-09-05. Retrieved 2022-04-26.
- ^ a b c d "This Company is Making Wholly Original, Affordable, Customizable Medium Format Film Cameras". PetaPixel. 2021-01-12. Retrieved 2022-04-26.
- ^ Roger, Virgil (2020-03-03). "Building the Goodman One: A homemade, 3D printed plastic fantastic (review)". EMULSIVE. Retrieved 2022-04-26.
- ^ "About Goodman film cameras | Dora Goodman Cameras". 2020-10-21. Retrieved 2022-04-26.
- ^ "Photographer Dora Goodman Revives Retro Cameras, in Style". Digital Trends. 2016-05-31. Retrieved 2022-04-26.
- ^ "Dora Goodman's Open-Source 3D Printed Cameras". 3Dnatives. 2021-01-23. Retrieved 2022-04-26.
- ^ Bowe, Tucker (2020-12-30). "The Woman Behind Some of the Most Beautiful Handcrafted Cameras". Gear Patrol. Retrieved 2022-04-26.
- ^ "1 Camera in 9 Forms: How the Goodman Zone is Being Used by Photographers". PetaPixel. 2021-09-09. Retrieved 2022-04-26.
- ^ "Discover the Gorgeous Hand-Crafted Custom Cameras of Dora Goodman". PetaPixel. 2016-05-23. Retrieved 2022-04-26.
- ^ "Cinezone Turns Your Smartphone Into a Medium Format Digital Back". PetaPixel. 2021-12-07. Retrieved 2022-04-26.
- ^ "SCURA is a Curved Panoramic Pinhole Camera You Can Make at Home". PetaPixel. 2020-04-16. Retrieved 2022-04-26.
- ^ "Dora Goodman: Build Your Own 3D Printed SCURA Panoramic Pinhole Camera". 3DPrint.com | The Voice of 3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing. 2020-04-22. Retrieved 2022-04-26.
- ^ "The Goodman Art Adapter is a DIY 35mm DOF adapter you can 3D print for your phone". DIY Photography. 2018-09-04. Retrieved 2022-04-26.
- ^ "The Goodman One: A 3D Printed Open Source Camera". All3DP. 2018-08-06. Retrieved 2022-04-26.
- ^ "The Goodman One is an open source 3D printable medium format camera you can make yourself". DIY Photography. 2018-06-01. Retrieved 2022-04-26.
- ^ "Open Source 3D Printed Analog Cameras and Accessories, Created by Dora Goodman". 3DPrint.com | The Voice of 3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing. 2018-09-05. Retrieved 2022-04-26.
- ^ "Goodman Camera Unveils Strap with Magnetic Locking Camera Connector". PetaPixel. 2022-03-30. Retrieved 2022-04-26.