Tuesday, December 11, 2012

How to Make a Pinhole Camera {Madeline}

HOW TO: Create and use your own pinhole camera


A pinhole camera is a small, light-tight can or box with a black interior and a tiny hole in the center of one end. By using common household materials, you can make a camera that will produce pictures.

You can make a camera out of anything.  All pinhole cameras take is a bit of patience, and high spirits.  The results are often distorted, and always a surprise.  All you need is to create a light tight vessel, have a pin sized hole covered by tape or paper to act as a shutter, and a steady surface.  Remove the tape for the desired exposure, and develop in a darkroom.  
By clicking here, you can view detailed instructions from Kodak on pinhole cameras.  

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