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A new “I’m Back Roll” Kickstarter offers APS-C digital back sensor for Nikon film cameras

“I’m back” is back with a new “I’m Back Roll” digital camera back, equipped with a 26MP APS-C Sony IMX571 sensor, that is compatible with Nikon film cameras: The project is now live on Kickstarter, with over $550k raised by 950+ backers. Here is the “I’m Back Roll” product fact sheet and some additional information:

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New on Kickstarter: “I’m Back Film” 20MP digital film cartridge for Nikon film cameras

The “I’m Back” digital back project has been going on for years and it’s still being updated: The latest “I’m Back Film” version adds a 20MP digital film cartridge to Nikon film cameras and is now listed for funding on Kickstarter (fully funded in just 17 minutes): Here are the “I’m Back Film” technical specifications: […]

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Additional information on the Nikon FM film camera to a digital camera conversion project

Sanasol provided me with some additional information on his Nikon FM film camera to a digital camera conversion project I reported about last month – the detailed step-by-step instructions are available at GitHub and there is a new video:

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Nikon FM film camera converted into a digital camera

Sanasol converter his Nikon FM film camera into a digital camera:

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Ending this week: “I’m Back” digital back for Nikon film cameras raised $400k on Kickstarter

The improved I’m Back project that adds a digital back to old film cameras has raised almost $400,000 on Kickstarter (out of the $10,306 goal) and is ending in 4 days. The digital back is compatible with many Nikon F models – here are the details (more information is available here):

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The new and improved “I’m Back” digital back for Nikon film cameras is now on Kickstarter

The improved I’m Back® project that adds a digital back to old film cameras is back on Kickstarter and is compatible with many Nikon F models (see the full list at the bottom of this post). This is a new and improved version from the previous “I’m Back” projects: Additional information:

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Update on the “I’m Back” digital back solution for Nikon film cameras

The guys from I’m Back® sent me an update on their project – the digital backs are currently in production in Hong Kong (see the latest progress here). I’m Back will be exhibiting at the 2018 Photokina show, their booth will be shared with their partner Maxwintec Co. Ltd. (located at Hall 5.1 – B003). Additional information (see also previous […]

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