WLV-01: A Modular Digital Camera Made to Be Hacked

A project in Winnipeg, Canada by Malcolm-Jamal Wilson
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Powered by Raspberry Pi. Swappable full spectrum color & monochrome sensors, printable parts, yours to modify.
Backers: 73
Average Pledge Per Backer: $898 CAD

Funded: $65,547 CAD of $15,000 CAD
Dates: Sep 1st -> Oct 1st (30 days)
Project By: Malcolm-Jamal Wilson
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Latest News

Final 24 hours — thank you, and a few new features!

September 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you everyone for supporting this campaign! With just 24 hours remaining, I’m very excited to move into manufacturing and start shipping these cameras out to you all. I’ve also been working on new features and accessories during the campaign... (Read More)

New WLV-01 Lens Mounts: Fuji X, Micro Four Thirds & Helicoid System

September 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Free WLV-01 Workshop — September 27

September 13th - via: kickstarter.com
I wanted to do something a bit different before the campaign ends and host a free online workshop for anyone interested in learning more about the WLV-01. I’ll be doing a full walkthrough of the camera architecture, followed by a live demo of the... (Read More)

IMX294 Colour Sensor Now Supports 47mp Monochrome RAW

September 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey All, I wanted to share a new feature I’m really excited about. The IMX294 Colour sensor can now create a 47mp monochrome RAW DNG, giving the colour version of the WLV-01 another way to shoot without needing a separate monochrome sensor. This... (Read More)

We hit our goal in 18 minutes! Additional Monochrome Batch Added

September 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you all so much for the incredible amount of support for the project!  We hit our target and sold out of the IMX492 monochrome sensors.  I have added a small batch of 10 units as a new reward and will add more batches soon once I confirm... (Read More)

The WLV-01 launches September 1

August 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone, I wanted to send a quick update now that we're only a few days away from launch.  More than 400 of you are now following the project on Kickstarter and it's honestly incredible to see the amount of support this project has received!... (Read More)

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