# DIY Photographer Creates Full-Frame Camera and Shares the Design! 📸

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**Created:** [October 10, 2024, 9:32pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/diy-photographer-creates-full-frame-camera-and-shares-the-design/293244 "2024-10-10T21:32:43Z")\
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**Post date:** [October 10, 2024, 9:32pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/diy-photographer-creates-full-frame-camera-and-shares-the-design/293244/1 "2024-10-10T21:32:43Z")

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**Summary:**

1. **Innovative Project**  
**Wenting Zhang** , a Boston-based engineer and photographer, has successfully built his own full-frame camera, named the **Sitina S1** , and has open-sourced the entire project on **GitLab**.

2. **Camera Features**  
The Sitina S1 features a **10MP CCD sensor** , custom electronics, and a **3D-printed body** , showcasing a unique approach to DIY photography.

3. **Long Development Timeline**  
Zhang began this ambitious project in **2017** , initially underestimating the time required for completion. He emphasizes that this is a hobby project meant for enjoyment, not commercial quality.

4. **Sensor Choice**  
Despite the prevalence of **CMOS sensors** , Zhang opted for the **Kodak KAI-11000CM CCD sensor** due to its availability. He utilized a global electronic shutter to simplify the design.

5. **Adaptable Design**  
The camera’s mirrorless architecture allows for flexibility with existing lenses, currently using an **E-mount** with active electrical contacts, while also integrating various components such as a CPU, battery, and user interface.

**Read more at:** [DPReview](https://www.dpreview.com/articles/0535447263/the-sitina-s1-how-a-determined-diy-photographer-built-his-own-full-frame-camera)