GakkenFlex - "Bulb Mode"

[lim8395]

Just wana share some pics taken with the GakkenFlex in bulb mode

Film used: Fujifilm superia 400
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[lim8395]

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Hope u enjoy. i personally thought the Gakkenflex is a very fun camera.

 

[Rendell]

#1 mix looks pretty good.

 

[Dwardz]

how long was your shutter open rougly?

 

[Lmack]

Utterly Amazing.
I have my kit on order!
Number 1 took my breath away,
and those last 4 are just surreal.

PLEASE Do tell how this TLR can be converted into allowing for bulb mode,
Your's is the first place I have seen anywhere on the web where anyone has tried it!
I am dying to know!!!
Peace
Lmack

 

[unluckyXIII]

yeah i do not remember any 'bulb' on the gakkenflex :think:... may i know how did u do it?

btw, where did u guys got ur kit from?

 

[lim8395]

see this short sample video i shot in a rush.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iY0Bm58-8Ww

There is no special modification needed to have "Bulb" mode for the Gakken Flex DIY toy camera. Fix the camera AS PER NORMAL. In the video, you will see that by flicking the switch normally will be how the shutter fires as per normal, probably like 1/150second. Now the trick to get bulb mode is very easy. Flickr the switch down SLOWLY! in my video you will hear a faint click sound , that's one of the plastic parts catching onto the shutter. Once u hear this sound, SLOWLY release the shutter switch to aproximately 90degree (take note of my finger position). Now you will see that it slowly pushes the shutter open. Hold your hand at the correct position and shutter will remain fully open untill u let go. To have sharp sharps, obviously u need a tripod or stable ground and make sure camera is not moved.



NOTE: Do take note all this is possible if the camera is fixed NORMALLY.

 

[Lmack]

lim8395, Thank you so much,
what a marvellous video...
you have illustrated this hidden "feature" in such an informative and enlightening manner, that I now cannot wait to try it as well... Thank you!!
unluckyXIII, I ordered mine on ebay! They are available still for now it seems, although discontinued recently apparently. Good luck in your quests guys!
Peace
Lmack

 

[paper_3]

Hi lim8395, just got my last week and i am having problem assembling the shutter,some how the spring just wont not bounce back
i have googled a bit and tried tigthening or losen the screws but doesnot work. any idea what might went wrong ?

cheers!

 

[lim8395]

http://otonanokagaku.net/magazine/vol25/mov_make.html

this video clip should help most users to get the shutter of the gakken fixed properly.

 

[paper_3]

http://otonanokagaku.net/magazine/vol25/mov_make.html

this video clip should help most users to get the shutter of the gakken fixed properly.

I wish I had seen this earlier, this really helps !!

 

[lim8395]

once the shutter is fixed....before u go and assemble the rest of the pieces..... try and test to see if my method for bulb mode works.

 

[lcy]

cool! i like all the pics, emm... except for #8 & 9. Haha
i especially like #7 for the nostalgic feel.

 

[lim8395]

cool! i like all the pics, emm... except for #8 & 9. Haha
i especially like #7 for the nostalgic feel.

thanks. haha , it's jus a little experiment ;p

 

[jungsangchoe]

#4 is nice.
i like e way light travels (the lamp post)
n of coz e roads n light trails

 

[schn00ki3-cak3]

u got my votes for 2, 3, n 4..
=)

 

[lim8395]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQneSzoxu1Q

 

[pikapig]

where can i order a gakkenflex? anyone mind sharing? i have been to kino and thirtysix.....such a fun camera..the effect seems to be quite like my lensbaby

 

[paperhands]

Maybe you can keep this thread in mind,

http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?p=5739183

Let the seller know you're interested, if anyone backs out!

 

[niko fuzzy]

wow! nice set! keep shooting.