pinhole image 3

matic · 2009-03-02T18:55:50+0000

hello, i have posted pinhole image No3 in the gallery for those that are interested. i am still experimenting with making a pinhole small enough to improve the image, 0.4mm is small by any standards, but i have ordered some micro-drill bits to assist in making a cleaner,smaller aperture. when i finally achieve my goal of a decent aperture, i can then play with making ' lenses ' with various focal lengths. the camera i have modified is my old spotmatic sp2, i removed the mirror,the prism,and sealed the viewfinder, i left the focus screen but sealed it with black camera foam,i also disconected the timer to ensure i didnt trip it accidently, to help compose my shots i use a Sun tele-wide finder attached to the hot shoe, the pinhole is simply taped to the front of the camera, until i can find a couple of screw body caps that i can modify. i tend to view my pictures on a 2nd monitor approx 5 ft from me, and i think i am getting closer to what i am trying to achieve.8)

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Posted 02/03/2009 - 19:04 Link

I hope you are going to write up the results of your experiments so that we can all have a go

Why did you have to modify the SP2 in that way? To avoid vibration from the mirror? I'd be tempted to use a camera with MLU like the LX or KX but I won't be chopping it about like that.

Cheers, Kris.

Kris Lockyear
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Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.

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Posted 02/03/2009 - 20:09 Link

I was thinking about getting one of the Lomo panoramic pinhole cameras. Have you come across anything about those?

I am tempted to try this using my LX and a body cap. I was thinking the LX because of the MLU facility and it's ability to meter from the film plane during long exposures.

Best wishes, Kris.