Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day 2021

Sirius Glass · Apr 23, 2021

Donald Qualls said:
You won't be able to see anything in the prism. The ground glass image will be extremely dim (f/150 or dimmer).

I can dream. On the practical level, I can set the camera on a tripod, use the normal lens to set up and then switch to the pinhole.

Donald Qualls · Apr 23, 2021

Sirius Glass said:
On the practical level, I can set the camera on a tripod, use the normal lens to set up and then switch to the pinhole.

That's likely to work pretty well, in fact.

summicron1 · Apr 23, 2021

Sirius Glass said:
I can dream. On the practical level, I can set the camera on a tripod, use the normal lens to set up and then switch to the pinhole.

they don't normally put viewfinders on pinhole cameras. I think it's supposed to be part of the whole zen thing.

BrianShaw · Apr 23, 2021

On my wooden pinhole camera I drew lines on the top and sides to use as rudimentary sights. It still takes a bit of imagination, though. I think I got that idea from Tim Rudman but can’t really remember.

Donald Qualls · Apr 23, 2021

BrianShaw said:
I drew lines on the top and sides to use as rudimentary sights.

This, or pins/beads defining the pinhole and film plane, are common ways to manage framing for pinhole. Of course, if you convert a pseudo-TLR (like, say, a Duaflex), you could use the bright finder. No rule against it...

BrianShaw · Apr 23, 2021

Donald Qualls said:
This, or pins/beads defining the pinhole and film plane,

My next improvement, to replace the pencil lines, will use shotgun bead sights!

radiant · Apr 25, 2021

No pinhole shots yet but a new pinhole camera for RB67 back (started to build this yesterday..):

http://tulos.tuu.fi/?p=893

ChristopherCoy · Apr 25, 2021

vedostuu said:
No pinhole shots yet but a new pinhole camera for RB67 back (started to build this yesterday..):

http://tulos.tuu.fi/?p=893

I need a CNC machine for real. This looks awesome!

Wayne · Apr 25, 2021

I have a pinhole lensboard that I made years ago for Pinhole Day on my 8x10 but don't remember the aperture.

Agulliver · Apr 25, 2021

I achieved it....went out, remembered to load the camera with film....made 18 shots. The focus isn't good on any but several are recognisable and acceptable photographs. Must try and make a smaller pinhole. But at least I did it this year!

narsuitus · Apr 25, 2021

Here is the pinhole camera I used and the pinhole image I submitted for 2021 Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day.

Pinhole camera by Narsuitus, on Flickr

Pinhole image by Narsuitus, on Flickr

http://www.pinholeday.org/index.php?id=140

http://pinholeday.org/gallery/2021/index.php?searchStr=&id=140&getid=+go+&page=

radiant · Apr 25, 2021

I photographed 10 frames with RB67 back pinhole. I also developed those, first time using Pyrocat-HD which I got from local chemist on way to photographing.

Looking at the negatives I can already see that pinholes are sharp and unsharp at the same time. It is strange. Low contrast negatives coming up! Dull weather and pinhole isn't the greatest combo for contrast

Donald Qualls · Apr 26, 2021

I got out yesterday with both my Ondu 135 (in 24x72 mode) and my BCB (6x6). Shot a full roll in each (uncertain frame count on the Ondu, because it's "by guess" advance and I wasn't keeping count), got them loaded into tanks, but ran out of time to develop them before bedtime (4 AM alarms suck in a multitude of ways).

ChristopherCoy · Apr 26, 2021

I did not get out yesterday. I was going to fashion something to fit the front of the RB but poor planning and time management prevented me from doing it.

radiant · Apr 26, 2021

So here we go. What a surprise that my RB67 pinhole had some light leaks. I scanned only first three and decided not to scan any others .. This was frame 1 of the roll.

radiant · Apr 26, 2021

Well another, heavily adjusted on computer. No way that it could printed this way..

radiant · Apr 26, 2021

Lets pick some favorites from this years gallery!

http://pinholeday.org/gallery/2021/index.php?id=134&Country=Finland

http://pinholeday.org/gallery/2021/index.php?id=109

http://pinholeday.org/gallery/2021/index.php?id=119

http://pinholeday.org/gallery/2021/index.php?id=225

DWThomas · Apr 26, 2021

Well I shot six sheets of 8x10 Fuji HR-T yesterday, but this weekend was the busy end of mounting an art show for a club I belong to -- a somewhat disorganized effort, thanks to the rather sudden decision to attempt an in-person event. As the behind the scenes guy for title cards, award certificates, etc.,etc., etc. Maybe some development will happen tonight or tomorrow. It was a much nicer day than the early week forecast suggested. Stay tuned ...

Sirius Glass · Apr 26, 2021

BrianShaw said:
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a pinhole camera that only a retired dentist could love.

Hassyhole or Holeyblad?

BrianShaw said:
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Sirius Glass said:
I just purchased mine, but I am not a dentist. Never was, so I cannot be a retired one. I wonder how it will work with the prism. I may need to go out and get a sport viewer like yours. Thank you.

Donald Qualls said:
You won't be able to see anything in the prism. The ground glass image will be extremely dim (f/150 or dimmer).

Sirius Glass said:
I can dream. On the practical level, I can set the camera on a tripod, use the normal lens to set up and then switch to the pinhole.

It arrived today. Very nicely made. It has a a bayonet mount. When I use a pinhole lens on my Nikon SLRs I can see through the prism will enough to line up the frame and see the subject barely. I was happy that with the prism I can see the subject, barely, and see the edges of the frames. Thank you @BrianShaw for the source information.

summicron1 · Apr 26, 2021

I was out with a Holga stereo pinhole. Ilford HP5 4 second exposure in Ogden, Utah -- so far (430 on monday) I am the sole Utah entrant. Where is everybody???:

here's the camera. Duct tapes keeps it closed, flocking inside cuts down on what a lot of folks mistake for light leaks in these:

grahamp · Apr 26, 2021

Nice to see a stereo pair I can fuse without being across the room! And it has a good 'really there' feel.

I just developed the 4 4x5 sheets I did with the pinhole modified Will Travel 58/65 I made at the start of the month. I'm not sure which I will use yet. They will have to be scanned, as the new house is still without a darkroom. Maybe this year

NedL · Apr 27, 2021

Can't believe it went by w/o me even thinking of it. Worst part is I went on a great hike yesterday and I was carrying a pinhole camera with me, but didn't use it . Just how the year is going, I guess. Also had coffee can cameras in my car that I could have stuck in my knapsack if I'd thought of it. That first one from vedostuu above is striking!

radiant · Apr 27, 2021

NedL said:
That first one from vedostuu above is striking!

Thanks! My significant other said that it is best shot from me for long time. I was "this lightleaked pinhole shot, really?". Maybe I need to try to print it in lith!

Donald Qualls · Apr 27, 2021

summicron1 said:
Where is everybody???

I'm still trying to have time to develop the two rolls I shot, and then I'll have to get them scanned (even with my new scanner, that'll take a few days). I don't have much free time on weekdays (full time job and an hour each way commute don't leave much awake time).

narsuitus · Apr 27, 2021

Donald Qualls said:
I don't have much free time on weekdays (full time job and an hour each way commute don't leave much awake time).

Please forgive me if I am being too inquisitive but I am a big fan of yours and would like to know what you do for a living.

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