The Standard 4x5 // A 3D Printed 4x5 View Camera

A project in St. Louis, MO by Drew Nikonowicz
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The Standard 4x5 is a simple, lightweight and affordable 4x5 view camera - available fully assembled or as a DIY kit!
Backers: 162
Average Pledge Per Backer: $241

Funded: $39,065 of $15,000
Dates: Jul 16th -> Aug 5th (21 days)
Project By: Drew Nikonowicz
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Latest News

100 Cameras!

August 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hello again everyone! We reached 100 cameras ordered! This is a huge milestone for us, and the interest in the camera has completely surpassed our expectations. It's crazy to think that in the coming months there will be over 100 Standard 4x5's out... (Read More)

3D printing is changing photography

July 31st - via: popphoto.com
It seems these days there are few industries unchanged by 3D printing. The technology is being used to make advanced running shoes, to prototype new product designs and to make healthcare cheaper. It (Read More)

So Many Milestones! Another Stretch Goal??

July 28th - via: kickstarter.com
We broke our stretch goal of $25,000, we reached 100 backers, and we're nearly to 200% funding! We're not sure what to say at this point, other than thank you! We cannot thank you all enough for believing in us, our product, and our mission. It has... (Read More)

Exciting News - Big Update!

July 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Everyone! First and foremost, I want to thank all the new backers! We are getting closer to our stretch goal! Before we reached 15,000, I alluded to a thank-you we would be making for everyone who pledged for a camera. We reached our goal... (Read More)

Quick Update - Video of Camera!

July 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Everyone, Yesterday the weather was great, so we made a quick video outside our studio. It shows off of how you can quickly assemble the camera and break it back down for transportation. We also wanted to show how compact your large format kit... (Read More)

100%! Thank you!

July 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
We did not expect to reach the goal this quickly! Thank you so much to everyone who has pledged and helped spread the word! Lets get straight to the good part of this update: We were originally going to make it a stretch goal, but we've decided to... (Read More)

Happy Friday!

July 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow! We had a great day yesterday. Thanks to all the new backers - we are getting excited to make cameras for everyone. Last night we visited Venture Cafe here in Saint Louis and showed off the camera and taught some people about large format. Thanks... (Read More)

Halfway!

July 18th - via: kickstarter.com
We just hit 50%, and we aren't even 48 hours in! We couldn't be happier with the progress so far. Huge thanks to everyone who has backed and everyone who has shared it on social media. We couldn't do it without you. Special thanks to Lenscratch for... (Read More)

Good morning on Day 2!

July 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello again! I was absolutely floored to wake up today and see that we have more backers. :D I'm honored that you all are willing to help us launch Standard Cameras. Again, don't hesitate to reach out to us with questions, and if you want to do more... (Read More)

First Day - 25% before dinner!

July 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Everyone! I can't believe we are already past 25% and it's not even dinner time on day one yet! Thanks so much to everyone who has pledged so far. We are keeping close to our accounts, so don't hesitate to reach out with questions if you have... (Read More)

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