With the aim to bring your film camera into the digital age, the I'm Back PRO is a unique digital back specifically designed to fit most 35mm SLR cameras. The I'm Back takes the place of the rear film door on your camera and incorporates a digital sensor to enable you to shoot digitally using a film camera and any lens. Rather than simply placing an image sensor behind the lens, this device uses a specialized depth of field adapter, or focusing screen, where the image is projected onto from the lens, in order to eliminate crop factors despite the image sensor being smaller than full-frame. Recording the image is a 16MP 1/2.3" CMOS sensor placed beneath this focusing screen, which affords high-resolution JPEG or raw stills along with up to UHD 4K video recording at 30p. This sensor also offers a sensitivity range from ISO 100-1600 and provides automatic white balance and shutter speed settings.
The back is physically attached to the film camera using the included Universal Cover, which lets you position the sensor and focusing screen assembly in place with a variety of camera types for accurate recording. Additionally, the I'm Back incorporates a rear 2.0" capacitive touchscreen, has built-in Wi-Fi for syncing with a mobile device, and tethers with the film camera via PC sync for triggering each exposure. It is powered via one 18650 rechargeable lithium-ion battery and a USB Type-C port permits transferring files, updating firmware, and charging the battery inside the back.
I'm Back Concept
The I'm Back can be attached to most 35mm film SLRs using the included Universal Back and its 1/4"-20 screw, which allows for positioning the screen and sensor to match the specific camera in use. Camera-specific backs are also optionally available for a straightforward fit dedicated to the certain camera in use.
Imaging Capabilities
I'm Back Design
- Due to the exposed design of the focusing screen/depth of field adapter, three plastic replacement screens are included in case one becomes scratched or damaged.
- Built-in 2.0" capacitive touchscreen LCD is featured for on-back live view shooting as well as menu navigation.
- Integrated Wi-Fi connectivity pairs with iOS and Android mobile devices for remote live view shooting and settings control.
- Images are recorded to one microSD/SDHC/SDXC memory card, with a capacity up to 64GB.
- The I'm Back is powered via one rechargeable lithium-ion 18650 battery and in-camera charging is possible via the USB Type-C port.



