New mechanical panoramic film camera from Jeff Bridges | Hacker News

Hacker News discussed Jeff Bridges’ new mechanical panoramic film camera and the buzz around its launch.

Many commenters focused on the $4,400 price, arguing it is hard to justify for a niche analog camera.

The thread compared it with alternatives like XPan, Instax Wide, Wideluxx, and other used vintage film gear.

The discussion also highlighted the difficulty of making small-batch mechanical hardware profitable while meeting revival-era demand.