{"product_id":"identidem-design-mrf2-black-and-green-bring-your-own-lens-a-lidar-powered-multi-format-rangefinder-for-mamiya-press-lenses","title":"IDENTIDEM.design MRF2 (Black and Green | Bring Your Own Lens) - A LiDAR-powered multi-format rangefinder for Mamiya Press lenses","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can have a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/acornelissen\/IDENTIDEM.design-MRF2\/blob\/main\/Documentation\/user-manual\/USER_MANUAL.md\" target=\"_blank\"\u003elook at the online user manual\u003c\/a\u003e to get some details about firmware functionality. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you buy this MRF2 you get:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully assembled camera with latest firmware flashed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/update.mrf2.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEasy online firmware updater\u003c\/a\u003e means you always get the newest features and fixes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLens infinity calibrated with a lab-level auto-collimator\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLens masks for all supported formats\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e35mm adapters for panoramic shooting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA sturdy travel case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharging cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShutter release cable\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Month Support, Return, Repair window\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot included\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny lenses - those in the photos are for illustrative purposes only, you need to use your own Mamiya Press lens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.25\" ND filter for the viewfinder (this makes the in-viewfinder display easier to see in very bright sunlight)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome of the highlights:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse any of the Mamiya Universal Press lenses and calibrate them in-camera\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShoot 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccurate frame counting for each format\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"LiDAR\" range-finding with high accuracy and distance up to 12m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn-viewfinder display with\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight-meter with aperture range set by selected lens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLens focus distance display, and LiDAR rangefinder distance display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocus accuracy indicator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDynamic frame lines with size determined by lens selection, and masking determined by select format\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHorizon level indicator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExternal display with frame count, battery life, selected format, and selected lens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinted with premium materials:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABS-GF and PETG-CF for main parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNylon PA for hard wearing parts in the advance mechanism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTitanium for the advance post and gears\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's a short walkthrough of the camera \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DR-OXZuDL3w\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eon Instagram\u003c\/a\u003e as well as a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DS8Z2wYDN9S\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evideo of it being used\u003c\/a\u003e in the field. If you're curious how much effort goes into building one of these and have some time to spare, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=_sIWXoqOFIU\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esee the build video here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eY\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eou can see a few examples of photos taken with various prototypes on Instagram:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C43rso2oybJ\" rel=\"ugc\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C43rso2oybJ\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C6Ep1m4oHzi\" rel=\"ugc\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C6Ep1m4oHzi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C6nwu8qoQKy\" rel=\"ugc\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C6nwu8qoQKy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C6zQlxAIzB3\" rel=\"ugc\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C6zQlxAIzB3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C7MERYwoWzO\/\" rel=\"ugc\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C7MERYwoWzO\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"IDENTIDEM.design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53032457830667,"sku":null,"price":800.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0797\/6773\/2491\/files\/IMG_5452.jpg?v=1775648965","url":"https:\/\/identidem.design\/products\/identidem-design-mrf2-black-and-green-bring-your-own-lens-a-lidar-powered-multi-format-rangefinder-for-mamiya-press-lenses","provider":"IDENTIDEM.design","version":"1.0","type":"link"}