Leningrad 8 light meter holder for Lubitel 166 120 camera

Being constantly annoyed with having to hold both Leningrad 8 light meter and my strapless Lubitel 166 Olympic edition during changing light conditions, I had an idea. This is a holder that holds your Leningrad 8 light meter fairly securely and attaches to your Lubitel 166 or other cameras with a hotshoe for easy metering. No longer will a dead light meter on a camera stand in the way between you and your subjects. See this Youtube video for more information: https://youtu.be/iA3QwY7zSx4

There are three files attached. One is a seperate 90 degree hot shoe adapter that you can use on any camera to offset the hotshoe (now coldshow since it does not have contacts) 90 degrees. Perfect for mounting your GoPro on your Lubitel. The second file is the light meter holder with a straight hotshoe adapter allowing you to mount it to any camera with a hot or cold shoe. The third file is an integrated 90 degree adapter into the light meter holder for a one piece unit specifically built for the Lubitel 166. [Note: the 90 degree adapter and the light meter holder may be a little tight or too loose depending on your settings. I had to change my settings 3 times to get them to come out right. Trial and error on these parts unfortunately :(]

The best way to print this that I have found is standing vertically straight up and to use supports (sorry!) Brim may be necessary depending on your printer and surface.

The sky's the limit now. I've happily shot over 3 seamless rolls of 120 film in my Lubitel without any aggravating issues like before. You can almost use the Lubitel for street photography now.

Print Settings

Printer Brand:

Monoprice

Printer:

Select Mini

Rafts:

No

Supports:

Yes

Resolution:

.21 layer height or lower

Infill:

70% or higher

Filament: 3D-Fuel Pro PLA Midnight Black

Notes:

I have had mixed results with 50% infill or less; it holds up if you really need to save filament, but just be careful with it. I'd use a infill pattern of gyroid, cross 3d, or cubic for more stability.

Sanding

Light sanding of the hotshoe adapter may be necessary based on your filament, printer, and settings. My first print required no sanding at all, but it feels better sanded. It's up to you though.