Jollylook, a Ukrainian team of instant photography enthusiasts who design and make vintage looking modern instant film cameras and DIY (do-it-yourself) mechanical kits using biodegradable materials, have announced their Kickstarter campaign for the Jollylook Square Pinhole camera.

The Jollylook Square Pinhole is an instant film camera DIY kit and includes a manual development mechanism, bellows, and an exposure calculator. According to Jollylook, it takes around an hour and a half to three hours to assemble and once built, it is around the size of an iPhone box and uses standard Fujifilm Instax Square film. It also features a zoom control ranging from 50 mm to 110 mm.

The campaign launched on 30 May 2023, with the first commercially produced Jollylook Pinhole Square DIY kit cameras expected to be delivered in August 2023. During the first 48 hours of the campaign, the Jollylook Square Pinhole can be bought for a super early bird price of $79.

Jollylook square pinhole camera

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From Jollylook:

Jollylook, a dedicated team of instant photography enthusiasts hailing from Ukraine, is thrilled to announce their upcoming Kickstarter campaign for the Jollylook SQUARE Pinhole – The Instant Film Camera DIY Kit. The campaign is set to launch on May 30th, 2023, with a funding target of $15,000.

The Jollylook SQUARE Pinhole isn’t just a camera – it’s an experience. This innovative DIY kit allows photography aficionados to delve into the world of pinhole photography by building, understanding, and using their own SQUARE format vintage-styled fold-out pinhole instant film camera with bellows.

Jollylook square pinhole camera

Jollylook

This unique project embraces a marriage of classic design and environmentally friendly materials, making the camera a beautiful and sustainable choice for photography lovers. The kit includes a manual development mechanism, bellows, and an exposure calculator, providing all the tools necessary for an immersive DIY photographic journey.

The 10-day crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter.com is a unique opportunity for DIY enthusiasts and instant photography lovers alike to get their hands on this creative project. The first commercially produced Jollylook Pinhole Square DIY kit cameras are expected to be delivered in August 2023.

Jollylook square pinhole camera

Jollylook

Early supporters of the project will have the chance to secure the Jollylook SQUARE Pinhole at a super early bird price of $79 during the first 48 hours of the campaign, giving them the chance to experience this intriguing project at a special discounted rate.

“We are incredibly excited about the Jollylook SQUARE Pinhole,” says Evgeniy Ivanov, the founder of Jollylook. “It’s more than a camera – it’s a puzzle, it’s a model, it’s a project, and we can’t wait to share this unique journey into the world of pinhole photography with our backers.”
Sergey Covalenko, the head of manufacturing and CTO, has stated, “The Jollylook SQUARE Pinhole represents a celebration of the photographic arts, a fusion of old-school techniques with modern, eco-friendly technology. We’re excited to provide a platform where people can explore the wonder of creating their own camera and experience the magic of instant photography. We’ve created a striking and stylish design with functionality that we believe will impress even the most demanding users. And wait until you see it!”

Jollylook square pinhole camera

Jollylook

Join the Jollylook team in their mission to redefine the DIY instant photography experience. Follow the campaign on Kickstarter.com starting May 30th, 2023 to make your pledge and help bring this remarkable project to life.

About Jollylook

Jollylook is a team of passionate instant photography enthusiasts based in Ukraine. They aim to create innovative and interactive photography experiences that encourage learning, creativity, and a deeper understanding of photographic techniques. Their previous successful Kickstarter campaigns have brought inventive and exciting photography projects to thousands of backers around the world.

Jollylook square pinhole camera

Jollylook

The advantages of the Jollylook Pinhole SQUARE DIY Kit:

Vintage Design: This camera sports a classic, vintage-inspired design that is both striking and attention-grabbing.

DIY Experience: Jollylook offers the satisfaction of DIY, letting you take part in handcrafting your very own camera.

Mechanical: Worry less about power outage with Jollylook as it allows you to capture life’s most precious memories mechanically.

Zoom function: The Jollylook Pinhole SQUARE features a zoom control ranging from 50 mm up to 110 mm. Stretching the bellows out enables impressive close-up pinhole shots.

Compact and Portable: Just slightly bigger than an iPhone box, this camera is highly portable, making it easy for you to create beautiful memories wherever you go.

Easy to Build: The Jollylook Pinhole SQUARE kit comes with easy-to-follow instructions and can be assembled in just 1.5 to 3 hours.

A Striking Display Camera: Even when not in use, the Jollylook Pinhole SQUARE makes for a beautiful display on your shelf!

Fun to Use: This camera is a fun and exciting way to learn more about photography while creating unforgettable instant memories and impressing friends.

Beautiful Photos: The Jollylook Pinhole SQUARE uses FUJIFILM’s Instax SQUARE film, which provides ten instant color or monochrome analog photos. Instax is known to be reliable, affordable, and long-lasting.

Environmentally Friendly: The body of the Jollylook Pinhole SQUARE is made from natural biodegradable laminated wood fiber material, making it a sustainable choice for photography enthusiasts.

Jollylook Pinhole DIY kit Technical specifications:

Dimensions folded: 145х135х90 мм

Dimensions unfolded (working) position: 145х135х220 мм

Viewfinder: Fresnel lens

Material: Easily recyclable, FSC certificated biodegradable natural wood fiber.

Paint: Natural oils and waxes, renewable raw materials of plant origin.

Pinhole diameter: 0,38 mm

Focal length(zoom): from 50 mm up to 110 mm.

Focus: Pinhole, everything in front of the camera is equally focused.

Film: Fujifilm Instax mini

Picture size: 62 x 62 mm

Film development: manual mechanism

Power Supply: not needed, fully mechanical

Weight: 450 g.

Simplify photography to its basics: Composition and Exposure


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