From Concept to Use in Action. This is a small demonstration of what can be done with 3D printing.  Wild Films Ltd needed an attachment to fit a reflex focusing sight onto their camera. This is to assist with capturing fast moving objects and animals in the frame.  After trying some concepts in wood, they approached the company to model and refine the concept.  It will be 3D printed.

The concept was 3D Modelled  in Autodesk Inventor from the sample. An stl file was exported from the model and sent to a 3D printer. The printed item was sprayed black to fit in.  The component can be seen fully attached to the camera handle.  A picatinny rail was mounted to the top to allow quick release of the reflex sight.

Below are images of each stage of the component's design and creation.

3D printing is ideal for this sort of work.  Although like anything else it has it's limitations. Thanks to Wild Films Ltd for allowing this widget to be discussed.