“I’m Back Roll” offers APS-C digital back sensor for Leica 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 Leica 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 additional information:
- Product Name: I’m Back Roll APS-C
- Concept: Digital conversion system for analog cameras
- Sensor: Sony APS-C (16–21 megapixels)
- Storage: 256GB internal SSD
- Image Formats: RAW and JPEG
- Design Philosophy: All-Inside Design, No external screen, No external cables
- Connectivity: Bluetooth synchronization + Wi-Fi image transfer
- How it works:
- Insert the system into the camera’s film compartment
- The sensor sits in the film gate
- The roll module occupies the film chamber
- Shoot normally using the camera’s mechanical shutter
- Images are stored internally and transferred later
How it works:
- I’m Back Roll APS-C sits exactly where the film normally goes.
- Inside the roll, there is a 26MP APS-C Sony IMX571 sensor.
- To capture an image, you first need to advance the camera, moving the film lever and arming the shutter mechanism.
- Then, using our remote control, you click, synchronize and trigger the photo, just like in the old days.
- This way it preserves the rhythm and experience of shooting film – including missing a shot now and then – while recording everything digitally.
- This version works with all 35mm film cameras.
- For the first time, it will also be possible to use the system with underwater cameras such as Nikonos and other similar models.
- The reason is simple: everything is contained inside the body of the device. There are no external parts required.
- In our previous models, I’m Back 35 and I’m Back Film, an external module was necessary. With this new version, the entire system is integrated internally, which makes compatibility much broader.
- Another important improvement is the new, larger sensor. This version uses an APS-C sensor, providing better image quality and a larger capture area.
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