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Pinholography

As feautures in the NewYork Times.

*** NEW! Hand made (by me) pinholes for your own pinhole camera project. See the quality in the images in this gallery. Recycled from discarded drinks cans, each one is unique and you'll be helping to save the planet! Much less expensive than a 'laser cut' pinhole and far more in the spirit of low tech photography too. Various sizes, just £4 each. Message me from my profile page to discuss your requirements ***

My rejection of technology continues, and I am now experimenting with abandoning both lenses and pre-manufactured cameras. With my homemade 5x4 pinhole camera. The technology is simple, process is complicated. Here's how it works:

i. Load a sheet of film into the camera. This has to be done in complete darkness.
ii. Point camera at scene, and estimate the required exposure. This could be anywhere between 15 seconds and an hour. Make exposure.
iii. prepare chemicals, developer, stop and fix
iv. In complete darkness unload camera and process in trays. Approx 25 minutes.
v. Turn on lights and wash film.

This produces one photograph that may or may not be correctly exposed.
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The camera
The camera
Feb 28: Mocked up
Feb 28: Mocked up
Mar 3: Just needs paint
Mar 3: Just needs paint
Mar 5: Pinholaroids are go!
Mar 5: Pinholaroids are go!
Mar 6: SP with Bridget Bardot
Mar 6: SP with Bridget Bardot
Mar 7: Twisted Hazel Pinholaroid
Mar 7: Twisted Hazel Pinholaroid
Mar 13: Now available in colour!
Mar 13: Now available in colour!
Apr 29: Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day
Apr 29: Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day
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