Which Lomography cameras can be used for pinhole photography?
A few Lomography cameras have pinhole photography function, namely the Diana F+, Diana Instant Square, LomoMod No. 1, and the Diana Multi Pinhole Operator.
Diana F+ – The Diana F+ is a fun camera with lots of creative features, including a pinhole function which you can use by removing the lens, switching to the pinhole function and using bulb mode.
Diana Instant Square – Yes, even the Diana Instant Square can be used for pinhole photography, too! Similar to the Diana F+, you can use the Diana Instant Square’s pinhole function by removing the lens and switching to the pinhole function.
Diana Multi Pinhole Operator – This camera amps up pinhole photography with one to three pinholes in one medium format frame. As it comes with color filters you can use, the results are crazy creative images that redefine pinhole photography.
LomoMod No. 1 – This cardboard 120 do-it-yourself camera has liquid-filled lens, but one way to make this unique experimental camera fit for pinhole is to construct it without the lens. You can opt to put a cardboard where the lens should be and turn it into a pinhole camera with the help of aluminum foil instead. Another way is to customize an aperture plate into a pinhole as seen in this video.
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How to make my own pinhole camera
There are many ways to make pinhole cameras, from cardboard boxes to beer cans! Here’s a quick and basic guide for you.
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How long should I expose the frame for pinhole photography?
The answer, simply, is that it depends on many factors, including the image you want to create, the type of light-sensitive material you will be using, and the amount of light. Because of the small size of pinhole cameras' opening, these cameras take in less light so exposure usually takes longer.
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What is the optimal pinhole size?
A pinhole size ranging from somewhere between 0.2 – 1.00 mm should be good for creating your own pinhole camera.
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Do pinhole cameras need to focus?
Pinhole cameras do not need to focus. Their tiny aperture means the camera has a nearly infinite depth of field.
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What is the difference between a pinhole camera and a camera obscura?
A pinhole camera is a type of camera obscura that follows its namesake and uses a tiny pinhole as its lens.
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What is pinhole photography?
Pinhole photography is the stripped down version of photography. Instead of an actual lens and a sophisticated system, pinhole photography makes use of a tightly-sealed box and a pinhole (aperture) to capture light and create images.