Nishika 3-D Cameras: A True Film Gimmick

The Nishika 3-D Camera has blown up in popularity over the past few years as a fun gimmick to use when shooting 35mm film, but how do the cameras create their recognizable lenticular effect? Let's find out about the small variety of these 4-lensed cameras, how they work, and why they've seen a resurgence in the digital age.

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[analogmyke]

Hahah sounded like Mr poopiebuthole from the show Rick and Morty when you were commentating on your own photo's

[XricheeX]

I bought this one secondhand, going to pick it up on monday :)

[harrysafraz]

noah them 3d images of your friend actually look really good, i loved the depth of field they kind of had too, really stood out. i mean for me yes there are apps that can do gif but the nashika camera by what you have shown is still ok for a bit of fun with family & friends. ideally if someone was to buy one & use some of the modern & incorporate some of the older vintage retro classical photography techniques it would be another world to explore & create. i really enjoy your videos & once again always find something interesting to know/learn

[vincentarias]

Great video! I think your critiques of the camera are perfectly fair, and while it is extremely gimmicky (its basically a toy camera), I feel like its resurgence makes it incredibly unique. The GIF effect is in my opinion a really cool look and it's not something you can recreate with any apps. I mean the effect sure, but its still not film. I feel like while yeah, the camera and the effect can tend to be overly hyped, on the other side, it tends to be overly criticized.

[anothereero]

I just got it a few months ago! Can’t wait to try it!

[ejorbe]

I was given a Nishika as a gift from my best friend. I had it for close to 10 years before I actually used it. On my camera i have to press the back of the camera against the film sprocket to have it advance correctly. I learned that the hard way on my first roll. Haha

[Wanking_wanker]

I got mine for Christmas, my grandma picked it up at a auction house

[wblord]

There is actually a kickstarter called the Reto 3D started with the intention of building an affordable film lenticular camera. It has a built in flash and is alot more compact. Only 3 lenses and uses 1.5 exposures. I hopped on early and will be getting mine next month. Hopefully it's a decent product 🤷‍♀️

[JunnPark]

Haha love your energetic talking style in this video 😆

[Localtraveler]

my dad had one of these when they first came out. You need to show some of the actual prints. I thought they were pretty cool at the time.

[rogerb]

Fantastic production! Enjoyed checking out the background on your set and identifying the various cameras you've got (not to mention the yards of vinyl). Thanks - just subscribed. When the Nishika first hit the market, some folks sold it Mary Kay-style, door to door. The late 1980s retail price was close to $300 as I recall.

[pq]

Wow 850 subscribers. Don't forget about us when you hit 1000.

[anchormarina]

So when taking the roll to get developed do I get actual prints then scan those or only get the negatives to scan ?

[trassk]

I have a brand new one in the box still sealed with the Video tape as well! Includes flash unit too. anyone interested?

[AdamMikiev]

Btw, what are differences between n8000 and n9000 besides the design? And which one is better?

[BetamaxFlippy]

What do you mean the old method achieved "some kind of effect"? Pick up any genuine Lestrade stereoscope with some cards for it and I guarantee they look stunning and were shot with the right equipment.

[JenaArdell]

Did you use a flash for these outdoor shots??

[Abutado]

Got mine today for $35 at a thrift store today. Feels like plastic craptastic.

[jeffmk]

How do you put it on photoshop if you take the photos on films?

[EpicGamerWinXD]

In case anyone cares here's a link to that Vincent Price instructional video