Denis Aminev Unveils the Open-Source Design for the Infidex 176 V
Edited by Kanesa David — March 3, 2026 — Unique
This article was written with the assistance of AI.
References: timetowaste.ru & 3dprinting
Russian photographer Denis Aminev released an open-source design for a 3D-printable panoramic film camera called the Infidex 176 V, featuring compatibility with standard 35mm film and producing 72×24 mm frames. He developed the fifth version after about a year of iterative work that began in February 2024. The project debuted publicly in February 2026 and was shared with full build files.
The lightweight Infidex 176 V includes zone focusing, interchangeable lenses, tripod mounting slots and yields 19 exposures from a 36-frame roll when using its wide-format frame. Builders have adapted common lenses such as an 80mm f/2.8 and reported successful test rolls that reproduced cinematic wide-format imagery.
Aminev published complete assembly instructions and support on his Time to Waste site so photographers with access to 3D printing can construct the camera themselves. The release lowers barriers to panoramic analog photography, enabling enthusiasts to achieve expansive film formats without rare vintage gear.
Image Credit: Jace LeRoy
The lightweight Infidex 176 V includes zone focusing, interchangeable lenses, tripod mounting slots and yields 19 exposures from a 36-frame roll when using its wide-format frame. Builders have adapted common lenses such as an 80mm f/2.8 and reported successful test rolls that reproduced cinematic wide-format imagery.
Aminev published complete assembly instructions and support on his Time to Waste site so photographers with access to 3D printing can construct the camera themselves. The release lowers barriers to panoramic analog photography, enabling enthusiasts to achieve expansive film formats without rare vintage gear.
Image Credit: Jace LeRoy
Trend Themes
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Open-source Hardware — Design files and assembly instructions published openly enable rapid iteration and low-cost production of specialized photographic equipment by nontraditional manufacturers.
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Community-driven Design — Collaborative modifications and shared test results from builders create a distributed R&D environment that accelerates feature refinement and niche innovation.
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Distributed Manufacturing — Local 3D printing and parts sourcing permit geographically dispersed production of high-performance analog devices without centralized factories.
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Photography Equipment — Affordable, buildable camera platforms challenge traditional suppliers by enabling bespoke, modular gear tailored to enthusiast and professional needs.
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3D Printing Services — On-demand printing of precision camera components positions service bureaus as key enablers of customized optical hardware ecosystems.
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Film and Analog Media — Renewed access to novel panoramic formats stimulates demand for specialty film stocks, processing labs, and archival services focused on wide-format output.
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