Topic of the Day 4/5

Must have a photography topic somewhere - so here is how to make a pinhole camera.

http://www.chriskeeney.com/photography/pages/ck_SPAMera.html 

One of my 101's is to make a pinhole camera.  This is a very cool take on the pinhole.  Not sure if it's the one I'll go with or not, as it's not really for "beginner pinholers" but I'll take it into consideration.  Mostly, I just thought it was worth sharing.  =)

Chris Keeney specializes in pinhole photography and he has made all of his pinhole camera's on his own.  He teaches school kids how to make the cameras and even the tots' photos are pretty incredible. 

Materials and tools needed to make a SPAMera:

1. Can of SPAM
2. (2) Metal 120 film spools
3. EXACTO Blade
4. 1 Thread rod (Size 10/64") & bolts
5. 1 package J.B. Weld
6. Small Steel bracket
7. Power Drill
8. Hacksaw
9. Small Sewing Needle
10. Wine Cork (optional)
11. Black Photo tape (I use this brand)

The website at the top of the page has full details instructions as to how to make the camera.

You can see the rest of Chris's pinhole designs here.

And some of his pinhole images here.

This one looks more my speed for a first run.  =)  But maybe I'll still use a Spam can.  ;o)