yeknom02
4-Apr-2011, 13:06
Hello everyone!
After starting 4x5 photography the traditional way [though I'm still looking for a good way to develop the film, as well as a suitable tripod :( ], I've started to get interested in 8x10 photography as well. Since I want to keep the costs low and I've always had an interest in it anyway, I've decided to try building an 8x10 pinhole camera. The thing is, I'd like to load my paper negatives into an 8x10 film holder. Then, if I ever feel like moving on to 8x10 film, it should be pretty easy since I would only need to load the holder with a different medium.
Of course, the camera itself and the pinhole should be relatively easy to construct. I was wondering if anyone else has fabricated their own 8x10 camera and had any advice on how to design or assemble a back for the camera (no ground glass, of course) that would accept a film holder and apply sufficient pressure to hold it in place. And also how to keep any unwanted light out. Any suggestions or descriptions of previous projects would be most appreciated!
-Dan
After starting 4x5 photography the traditional way [though I'm still looking for a good way to develop the film, as well as a suitable tripod :( ], I've started to get interested in 8x10 photography as well. Since I want to keep the costs low and I've always had an interest in it anyway, I've decided to try building an 8x10 pinhole camera. The thing is, I'd like to load my paper negatives into an 8x10 film holder. Then, if I ever feel like moving on to 8x10 film, it should be pretty easy since I would only need to load the holder with a different medium.
Of course, the camera itself and the pinhole should be relatively easy to construct. I was wondering if anyone else has fabricated their own 8x10 camera and had any advice on how to design or assemble a back for the camera (no ground glass, of course) that would accept a film holder and apply sufficient pressure to hold it in place. And also how to keep any unwanted light out. Any suggestions or descriptions of previous projects would be most appreciated!
-Dan