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FRANKA PINHOLE CAMERA |
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This is one of the
first pinhole cameras I've made. The base is a folding Franka Solida camera. I've just removed the front element (bellows, lens and shutter mechanism) and replaced it with my own mechanism mounted on a brass plate. It takes 6x6 cm pictures on 120 rollfilm. The advantages of this camera are : the tripod socket is available for long exposures (it's pinhole photography...), winding mechanism is still present, loading of the rollfilm is as easy as with a classic camera. The shutter is a simple spring mechanism made with brass actionned through a cable release (with lock for long exposures). The pinhole was made using a laminated copper sheet. Focal lenght : 5cm Pinhole size : 0.3 mm (using a sewing needle) F-stop : f/168 Wide angle around 80° Exposure times : depending film and weather conditions.
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STEREO PINHOLE CAMERA |
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| STEREO PINHOLE CAMERA (adaptable to mono) | This is an incredible
little camera given to me and made by my friend Kent. A very rare (I
would say unique) camera. It is made round a classic Graphic 23 back for 120 rollfilm (BW, Color or Slides). This camera takes 57x82mm pictures with the Mono front element and Stereo pairs with the Stereo front assembly Shutter is of the Guillotine type (the slide is pulled up to start the exposure and pushed down to stop it). Two cameras in one body ! There are also the 2 essential tripod sockets for vertical or horizontal pictures. Pictures taken with it are displayed here.
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SNAPDRAGON 4X5 XW PINHOLE CAMERA |
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| SNAPDRAGON 4X5 XW
Extra Wide pinhole camera |
Another gem given to
me by Kent ! This is a rare pinhole camera called Snapdragon 4x5 XW. XW is for Extra Wide : focal lenght is 1 1/2" (around 38mm) and it covers 120 degree angle. It's designed to accept 4x5 standard film holders (including the Polaroid 545, 545i and 545 Pro holders). This one is fitted with a Graflex film holder. Guillotine shutter with built in stop to prevent it from pulling out of the shutter housing. There is also a track mechanism to allow use of filters. The two tripod sockets allow you to take vertical or horizontal pictures. The pressure plate is installed by pulling the rubber straps over the protruding ends of the bar on the back of the plate. This is a very ingenuous and simple to use camera. We are definitely fans of the Kent's cameras ! Further information about these fine photographic instruments can be found here : http://www.holgamods.com/snapdragon/ Again, many thanks to you Kent !
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