Sasquatch 617: A Panoramic Film Camera That Captures Wide, Uninterrupted Landscapes

A panoramic camera bill to capture uninterrupted landscapes

The Sasquatch 617 is a panoramic, medium-format film camera Developed by Industrial Designer Derek Chiang in Collection with Industrial and Graphic Designer Ellie Kim. The project Responds to the Challenge of Capturing Wide, Uninterrupted Landscapes Beyond The Limits of Standard photographic Framing.

Unlike stitched digital panoramas, which reconstruct scenes from multiple images, the sasquatch 617 produces a Continuous Photographs, Making it Suited for Dynamic ENVIRONMENTS with Movement, Such Movement, Trees in the wind or breaking waves.

All Images Courtesy of DEREK Chiang and Ellie Kim

Sasquatch 617 expands the limits of panoramic photoography

The camera is construed with a 304 stainless steel exterior frame combined with 3D printed polycarbonate components. With a lens attached, the system weighs approximately 1kg. Functional Features Include a Focusing Ring, A Rear Door Panel for full access, and manual film advance knobs. Optional Accessories Extend Usability and Include a magnetically attached Viewfinder, A Magnetically Attached Shutter Release CABLE, And A Protector Lens Cover.

The Sasquatch 617 model is designed as a robust tool for outdoor use while mainTaining Precision in Construction and Operation. Pre-orders will be available on Kickstarter in September 2025, with Shipping Planned for Late Novmber.

Built to Capture Uninterrupted Landscapes

Shot on Sasquatch 617 | Kodak ektar 100

Shot on Sasquatch 617 | Kodak Gold 200

Shot on Sasquatch 617 | Kodak portra 400