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Cardboard box pinhole camera - Build, shoot, develop and print

Will Gudgeon

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Join me on an exciting journey into the world of pinhole photography! In this video, I'll be building, shooting, developing, and printing an image using a cardboard box pinhole camera. Discover the simplicity, creativity, and fun of capturing images with this classic, hands-on photographic technique.

#pinhole #pinholephotography #creativephotography #diycamera #diyphotography #filmphotography #photographyjourney

Links
Zero Image pinhole calculator - http://www.zeroimage.com/tools/fstopc...
Dev It app - https://www.devitapp.org
Lightmeter app - https://www.lightmeter.dev

Equipment- Amazon UK affiliate links
Developer - https://amzn.to/4cjutSB
Fixer - https://amzn.to/45Ju7lL
Paper - https://amzn.to/3VOeaX8
Cardboard box will come with order.

Support - https://buymeacoffee.com/willgudgeon

16 Comments

@Francois_The_Photon_Mechanic 2 years ago

When I have light going through the material I use for my cameras, I usually add a layer of either aluminum foil or aluminum tape before covering it up with something less shiny.

@Martin_Siegel 2 years ago

"Pro" tip: Tape the shutter to the back of the phone not to lose it 😇😉 Great video, thanks for showing!

@basschurink 2 years ago

Thanks Will, very refreshing to see the possibilities!!

@websterroger 2 years ago

Love it! We made something like this in a junior high photography class. It was made form an old bank personal check box, I think. Even had a sliding shutter. (many years ago)

@pixelpeter3883 2 years ago

That was fun! That bike-wheel image looked pretty darn sharp.

More pictures? More boxes! :-)

@jhenline7813 2 years ago

The results look amazingly sharp Will 👌

@simonmischel 2 years ago (edited)

I did the Same and it is the best camera to own

@SinaFarhat 2 years ago

Nice! :)

@EJej-z5g 2 years ago

Nice explanation!
I'm usually scanning my pinholes along with a ruler to determine the size more precisely.

@robwharton8644 2 years ago

I’ve built a camera from a coffee tin with my 13 year daughter, just waiting for the paper to arrive.

@meteor177 1 year ago

bloody interesting stuff mate,how do you get on with snapseed

@thenutter2003 2 years ago

cool video will really like how you show that you don't need a big room full of kit for your photography have you used ilford multigrade developer before or do you get better results with the ilford pq developer.

@1kingrich 1 year ago

what do you think of direct positive film

@suanjoto 2 years ago

Is it correct to use the same clamp for the developer and the fixer? I thought I saw some typical stains of contaminated developer in the last photo you printed.

@irresponsiblepictures7451 2 years ago

Is there something about this month about making a diy pinhole? ;-) Great results and nice to see you doing some paper negs! I really must give contact printing another shot. Gotta ask...No stop before fix?! :-D

@simonbishop2006 2 years ago

Hi Will,
I’m hoping you might be able to help me out?
I’m taking my new Mia 6x6 20mm away with me using Fomapan 400 for the first time. I’m sure I’ve seen you using it on one of your videos but can’t find it.
Do you have any tips for reciprocity for the film? The data sheet for it is very vague & I want to make the best of it.
Thanks
Simon