IDENTIDEM.design MRF2 (Black and Green | Bring Your Own Lens) - A LiDAR-powered multi-format rangefinder for Mamiya Press lenses
IDENTIDEM.design MRF2 (Black and Green | Bring Your Own Lens) - A LiDAR-powered multi-format rangefinder for Mamiya Press lenses
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The MRF2 is the second version of the (M)edium-format (R)ange(F)inder - a truly unique camera that combines old and new technology for a one-of-a-kind analogue photography experience. Built for the Mamiya Press lens system, it uses microelectronics and software to bring a modern lens-coupled, LiDAR-powered medium-format rangefinder to life.
You can have a look at the online user manual to get some details about firmware functionality.
When you buy this MRF2 you get:
- Fully assembled camera with latest firmware flashed
- Easy online firmware updater means you always get the newest features and fixes
- Lens infinity calibrated with a lab-level auto-collimator
- Lens masks for all supported formats
- Body cap
- 35mm adapters for panoramic shooting
- A sturdy travel case
- Charging cable
- Shutter release cable
- 1 Month Support, Return, Repair window
Not included:
- Any lenses - those in the photos are for illustrative purposes only, you need to use your own Mamiya Press lens
- A strap
- 1.25" ND filter for the viewfinder (this makes the in-viewfinder display easier to see in very bright sunlight)
Some of the highlights:
- Use any of the Mamiya Universal Press lenses and calibrate them in-camera
- Shoot 35mm Panoramas, 3x6, 9x3, 6x4.5, 6x6, 6x7, and 6x9 all in the same camera by simply selecting the desired format from the in-camera configuration menu and installing the relevant mask
- Accurate frame counting for each format
- "LiDAR" range-finding with high accuracy and distance up to 12m
- In-viewfinder display with
- Light-meter with aperture range set by selected lens
- Lens focus distance display, and LiDAR rangefinder distance display
- Focus accuracy indicator
- Dynamic frame lines with size determined by lens selection, and masking determined by select format
- Horizon level indicator
- External display with frame count, battery life, selected format, and selected lens
- Printed with premium materials:
- ABS-GF and PETG-CF for main parts
- Nylon PA for hard wearing parts in the advance mechanism
- Titanium for the advance post and gears
There's a short walkthrough of the camera on Instagram as well as a video of it being used in the field. If you're curious how much effort goes into building one of these and have some time to spare, see the build video here.
You can see a few examples of photos taken with various prototypes on Instagram:
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