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Win an Ektoplasmar converted projection lens (Drawing Ended)

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Projection lens conversion problems and solutions: lessons from the Ektoplasmars

My Ektoplasmar lenses are at the next stage. That stage is called rather imaginatively, projection lens conversion problems and solutions. Funky bokeh lenses are so close that I can already savor the creamy bokeh, but I still have some problems to solve. Here are the goals and challenges. The problem blocking everything else, getting the […]

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Ektoplasmar Projection Lens Conversion

“Ektoplasmar” is the unofficial title for my converted projection lenses. The name references the surreal, unusual and vintage nature of the lenses and the images they create. It also hints at some of the components. This post features some of my test images. All are made handheld with unfinished lenses, but I think these preliminary […]