this is how to make a pinhole camera.
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First gather all your supplies.
The copper plate/peice of pop can
the box or container(cardboard coffee or tea containers work well too)
the black electric tape
the black paint or card -
now make a small hole in the copper plate with the needle.
This can take a while, you have to bore into the copper with the needle. -
after the hole has been made in the plate
tape it to the inside of the box or container, where you want it.
now make a hole in the box(infront of the plate hole) -
line the inside of the box or container with the black paint or card. It has to be light proof.
once completed, put the cover on. Check that no light gets in.
make a cover for the outside hole(black tape works fine) -
now in a darkroom, place the photographic paper in. Emolsion side facing the hole.
The hole is where the light enters(it is like the lense of the pinhole camera)
To take a picture, lift the outside flap and keep off for about a minute or so. -
Tips.
You need plenty of light to make these.
The camera should remain still while exposing.
Usually wait three to five minutes for a proper exposure.
If its inside, with lights, try one to two hours for good exposure. -
once the exposure is up, cover the hole tightly with the tape.
Bring to the darkroom to develop. -
to develop, take the top off the camera(the room has to be light proof)
and place the photographic paper in the baths.
first in the developer, then the fixer, then the stop bath.
hang to dry. -
now you have pin hole negitive.
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Posted By:michelle G. »
September 09, 2008 11:53
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corrie w
09 Sep 13:53
sweet thats pretty rad
conitch
09 Sep 16:35
that seems kinda hard,, but would like to try it
FoxesinBoxes
09 Sep 20:07
Ahh, classic.
These are so hard to get right on a deadline. I recommend you wait for the right conditions, so you don't waste the paper.
Nice tutorial though.
Cat Morley
10 Sep 23:21
Very awesome, I want to give this a go one day - just got to get all the supplies.
Missy El
11 Sep 15:09
We did this in photography class, something like 8 years ago! I'd love to try it again! Thank you for the tutorial!
michelle G.
12 Sep 12:20
its not that hard, the hardest part is drilling the hole in the copper
SilverFilmRoses
16 Sep 17:46
i did this in a photo class about 5 years ago. i don't remember using copper or a soda can. i think we just poked a hole in the box. anyway, i wish i had a dark room. i love these : )
DIS.AR.RAY
17 Oct 10:42
ugh! These are amazing! :D My friend created one of these and took some badass photos, but that last one of the buildings, that was cool. The first one, it seems that the can got bumped a bit.
I'm making one soon :D
MissMeliss
17 Feb 04:30
I did this in the fifth grade using a round cardboard quaker oatmeal box....we won first place in the california state science fair. I could never remember how the heck we did it so I really am glad to see this project here!