Tuesday, March 30, 2010

How to Make a Pinhole Camera from a Matchbox

Only 11 objects will be needed for you to make a pinhole camera yourself. It is quite easy but demands some precisions. You’ll see the process of making after the jump.


























































The camera looks pretty cool. Normally, it’s a one time use camera, but if you are careful, you can use it several times. No precision is needed for an exposure time when using colour print film: 1 or 2 seconds when it’s shiny outdoors, 5 seconds if it’s cloudy and 5 to 10 minutes if you’re taking pictures in a room with normal lighting.