FakMatic 126 Film Adapter
The FakMatic 126 Film Adapter
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What is it? This ingenious re-usable adapter (imported from CameraHack, Italy) allows you to spool FPP 126 Perforated film (or 35mm film) into the adapter so you can shoot with your favorite 126 camera. Note that using 35mm film may jam some cameras.
Important! The FakMatic adapters comes without warranty and is not returnable. Please read the info on this page before ordering.
Will it work with my camera? -
- 126 Perforated Film - The FakMatic Adapter loaded with FPP 126 Perforated Film will work with almost all vintage 126 cameras. VIDEO on how to use FPP 126 Perforated Film in the Fakmatic.
- 35mm Film - 35mm film can also be loaded into your Fakmatic...but...due to the "perf types" on 35mm film, your camera may jam. If you choose to use 35mm perforated film, the FakMatic works best with Kodak X-15 and similar Instamatic cameras. It will not work with most vintage 126 cameras meaning you may have to purchase a vintage Kodak X-15 camera. The good news - vintage Kodak X-15 cameras are readily available. (You can purchase a fully tested X-15 right here at The FPP!). VIDEO on how to use the FakMatic with 35mm Film HERE!
What Do I Get when I purchase the FakMatic Adapter?
- One FakMatic Adapter (spool color may vary)
- One bottom "Spacer" washer - In rare occasions the cassette’s spool sits loose in the camera’s cartridge slot. If this is your case, you’ll need that little round plastic washer that’s included in the kit: put it under the FAKMATIC cartridge right below the spool (don’t put it inside the cassette). With this additional padding the film advance crank will firmly engage with the spool.
- One Film Stopper - Considering it’s difficult to tell how much film is left in camera, it is important at least to know when it’s finished. This is where the film stopper comes into play (pictured below) - it stops the film from winding when it reaches the end of the roll. When you feel that it’s impossible to wind the film, it means you're at the end of your roll.
Avoid Light Leaks
Please remember to tape the window on the back of your camera with light tight tape as well as taping around the camera door when shooting in daylight!
Test Your Camera Before Use - If your camera has not been used for a long time, check that it’s still in good working conditions: no rust, or dry grease, dust, or dirt… The feed mechanism in cameras that were left unused for a long time could be very tight and cause a strong tension on the spools during the film advancement.
Will my camera work if I use 35mm film in my Fakmatic Adapter? Here's our list of cameras that will work!
- Kodak Instamatic X-15
- Kodak Instamatic X-15F
- Kodak Instamatic 133
- Kodak Instamatic X-35F
- Kodak Instamatic 25
- Kodak Instamatic 400 - Customer writes: Loads and winds when shooting perfectly in my Kodak Instamatic 400 without messing with the little groove thing :) will shoot a roll later this week. Thanks Film Photography Project! Edit: Shot a roll. Love it! Just loaded a second roll and the process took 2 minutes at most. My Instamatic has now become my favorite film camera to shoot with!
- AgfaMatic 200 (or model 100)
- Keystone K1010 - Customer writes: " You need to slowly and firmly advance the lever to trigger the shutter priming. Then hold your palm over the lens and advance using that teckique and press the shutter button for 3 frames between each exposure you take. The shutter should fire with no problem.
- Braun Paxette LK 28 (Customer tested)
- Rollei A26 (Customer Tested)
What else?
Adapters are very sturdy. Adapters are not refundable and we will not replace adapters that you break.
