Improving my little toy camera - Chuzhao TLR
In this video I show you how you can mod a Chuzhao retro vintage digital TLR to become a true toy camera in the style of film Holgas and Dianas. And the best part is: it’s super easy and affordable to make this camera a lot more versatile. Of course we’ll also go outside and test the mod thoroughly so that you see whether this is worth it for you.
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Chuzhao digital TLR - https://amzn.to/4rX3Jio
Apexel Phone Filters - https://amzn.to/4qIsqOz
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2 part epoxy glue (anything like this will work) - https://amzn.to/4bFQld0
Neewer Spiral Halo filter - https://amzn.to/4pLofRh
Neewer 17mm to 37 & 58mm lens filter adapter ring - https://amzn.to/3Neypgj
DJI Mic 2 - https://amzn.to/49MCm34
GoPro 12 Black - https://amzn.to/49NQNnk
Lumix S5 IIx - https://amzn.to/4qYTZU8
My favourite GoPro Mount - https://amzn.to/3LnNhYU
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:46 Why I’m modding this camera
2:27 Disclaimer
2:52 What you need for the mod
4:24 How exactly I modded it
5:18 DON’T use Super Glue
6:50 Trying out the mod in the forest
8:46 Example pictures from the radial filter
11:32 self portraits with the radial filter
13:16 A word from our sponsor
13:47 Trying out a flow filter
15:56 Why I enjoy this camera so much
17:25 Reflections on my results
18:17 What I’ll try next
18:55 Why I prefer this over a film camera for experiments
19:22 How I get it to look more like film
19:46 My verdict
20:58 Outro
Music
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