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From Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day, this is one of the results from my homemade pinhole matchbox camera. If you're going to do this yourself, I would add a few things to the directions:
* the electrical tape should cover every bit of the matchbox when you're done. Otherwise it may leak light.
* The edges of the mask will show fibers (as above). If you want a cleaner edge, cut a mask out of the aluminum can and tape it inside the matchbox.
* Remember to buy film ahead of time or your local film store will gouge you $8/roll for Acros 100, which sells from B&H for $3.95.
I made two pinhole cameras for the event. And I'm glad I did. One leaked light so badly that all of its shots are totally ruined. The other camera leaked too (the line of light along the bottom is a leak through the back of the box, I believe) but many of the shots were salvageable. I'm not sure what's up with the lack of focus, though - *none* of the shots were in focus. Not even remotely.
So, of course, I've built a new version and will try again. When B&H delivers more film to my door.
Update: This has been placed in the official 2010 WWPPD gallery.
From Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day, this is one of the results from my homemade pinhole matchbox camera. If you're going to do this yourself, I would add a few things to the directions:
* the electrical tape should cover every bit of the matchbox when you're done. Otherwise it may leak light.
* The edges of the mask will show fibers (as above). If you want a cleaner edge, cut a mask out of the aluminum can and tape it inside the matchbox.
* Remember to buy film ahead of time or your local film store will gouge you $8/roll for Acros 100, which sells from B&H for $3.95.
I made two pinhole cameras for the event. And I'm glad I did. One leaked light so badly that all of its shots are totally ruined. The other camera leaked too (the line of light along the bottom is a leak through the back of the box, I believe) but many of the shots were salvageable. I'm not sure what's up with the lack of focus, though - *none* of the shots were in focus. Not even remotely.
So, of course, I've built a new version and will try again. When B&H delivers more film to my door.
Update: This has been placed in the official 2010 WWPPD gallery.