The 135 instant backs previously developed were not designed for general use, an example being the Speed Magny system introduced by Nikon in the 60s. In 1959, Nikon revealed Nikon F and brought the SLR technology up to a professional level. When Japan’s economy took off towards globalization in the 60s, two large scale events took place in Japan. One was the 1964 Tokyo Olympics and the other was the Expo of 1970 in Osaka. Both events provided Japan with important opportunities to showcase their technology and management skills to the world.

Due to the focal plane of the Instant Magny 35 through a monolithic mirror, a mirror image is projected onto the Instax Square Instant film, which is the ideal result from the consideration of optical engineering and the process of product development. As a result, a familiar image of the subject can be captured as the photographer is taking portraits.

Nikon mastered the world’s most exceptional photography system at the time, such as releasing photos immediately during those two important events. At that time, Mikami Co. LTD Tokyo Japan, a Japanese optics company, invented an attachment for Nikon F to produce polaroid pictures - Speed Magny 100. It could magnify the 135 image to almost 4x5 large Polaroid peel-apart instant film. With the instant Polaroid, images were able to be published to the world immediately. However, the Speed Magny was not suitable for general use due to the large size and heavy weight. Now, the Polaroid peel-apart film has stopped production.

The Instant Magny 35 utilizes lightweight and sturdy engineering plastic and aluminum alloy. The use of these materials brings the total weight to 485 grams, similar to the weight of an iPad, which is only a quarter of the weight of the Nikon Speed Magny (approximately 2 kg). As the weight is roughly the same as general zoom lenses, you can shoot easily without burden.

The Instant Magny 35’s optic scheme enlarges the 24x24mm focal plane image to 62x62mm. Travel distance of the optic dimension needs to be over 10cm, so the Instax Square Back cannot be assembled in the back of the camera. As a result, the design of the Instant Magny 35 includes a high reflective rate mirror to lead the optic axis to the lower portion of the camera. In addition, it greatly shortens the rear extended optical structure. Regardless of whether the SLR or Rangefinder camera is used, it can be easily connected to the Instant Magny 35 and is ready to shoot at any scene.

The design of a high reflective rate mirror reduces the light loss of an image during the enlarging process. In the past, the Nikon Speed Magny adopted a design of double mirrors, which could convert the image back to normal, but was responsible for the large size of the camera. It also led to another serious issue: the light loss rate hitting 5 stops during the enlarging process. The Instant Magny’s light loss rate is controlled within 3 stops and its exposure value simultaneously turns the ISO800 on Instax Square film to ISO100. As the aperture lens system on the 135 camera is relatively large, the Instant Magny is a convenient and reliable accessory for taking instant photographs.

Film: Fujifilm Instax Square

Exposure area: 62mm x 62mm

Enlarging lens construction: 2 Groups 5 Elements

Enlarging lens aperture: f/4

Maximum effective aperture: f/4 (If using aperture larger than f/4, the incoming light value will remain at f/4. Yet, you can still get the narrow depth of field effect.)

Reflex Mirror: Front Surface Mirror

Power Supply: 4 x AAA batteries

Film Feeding Out: Automatic

Others: LED film counter, tripod socket, dark slide

Dimension:

- Film Ejection Unit: 118 (L) x 123 (W) x 34.8 (H) mm

- Aluminum Lens Barrel: 96 (L) x 96 (W) x 62.64 (H) mm

- Nikon Enlarging Optics Film Back: 65.98 (L) x 141 (W) x 53.2 (H) mm

- Leica Enlarging Optics Film Back: 50 (L) x 89.5 (W) x 51.8 (H) mm

- Pentax / Olympus / Canon Enlarging Optics Film Back: TBC

- Film Ejection Unit: 118 (L) x 123 (W) x 34.8 (H) mm - Aluminum Lens Barrel: 96 (L) x 96 (W) x 62.64 (H) mm - Nikon Enlarging Optics Film Back: 65.98 (L) x 141 (W) x 53.2 (H) mm - Leica Enlarging Optics Film Back: 50 (L) x 89.5 (W) x 51.8 (H) mm - Pentax / Olympus / Canon Enlarging Optics Film Back: TBC Weight: Approx. 485g (without battery and film pack)

Estimated retail price :

Instant Magny For Leica / Nikon: HKD 1418 / USD 179

Instant Magny For Olympus / Pentax / Canon: HKD 1568 / USD 199

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