I've been wanting to get an 8x10 pinhole camera for some time. I recently stopped in Goodwill and found an old filebox that looked like it would be the right size.
I drilled out and removed the lock. I cut the top off and removed the hinge.
I painted the inside flat black.
I attached the top to the body using rivets.
I used aluminum to make the film holder.
I added tripod sockets.
I made mounts for the handle that originally was on the top of the box.
I cut the hole for the film and drilled holes for the bolts that hold the rubber bands to keep the film holder in place.
I used bondo to make the camera light tight and smooth out the body.
Next was a coat of primer.
Here are the final pictures. I used a combination of a textured paint followed by a coat of blue enamel. I'm going to use a small magnet for the shutter.
The camera ended up having a focal length 184mm with an aperture of 322. I haven't had a chance to shoot with it yet but I'm looking forward to taking it out soon. The total cost was around $45.
Great design, very simple.
I was thinking all night about a large box camera.
Box is the easiest to make.
Thanks for posting all the pics!
Tin Can
OK but did the cat come free or did you have to pay extra?
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