Re: [pinhole-discussion] Help! from the Girl Scouts
- Original Message - From: hfh...@aol.com My troop is currently working on their photgraphy badge. I am looking for advice cuz we oh-so-really-don't know what we are doing. We've made pinholes out of boutique sized Kleenex boxes, lined with black paper. Hopefully they are light- tight. We have color film---Kodak Tri-X pan film which is 4x 5 and fits neatly into the back of the box...no trimming. We are experimenting with exposure times, and can use advice on this. Tri-X is not a color film but a BW film. Since you are using single sheet 4x5 film and already esperimenting with it, I assume you have a darkroom or a room dark that allows you to load the film into the pinhole cameras. If that is the case, why not process the film yourself? It is easy, cheap and results can be had as soon as you can process the film after having exposed it. About exposure time, I'd need the distance pinhole to film (focal length of your camera) and the diameter of your pinhole itself to give you some suggestions for different light conditions. Guillermo
[pinhole-discussion] Re: Zero 2000 camera coming to Canada!
Guy, Thanks so much, and also thanks to all brothers and sisiters of the list... :-)) Your lith images are impressive, thanks for sharing. Zernike Guy Wrote: Hmmm... I wonder who told Mike Chan about the Zero 2000 camera? -:)) The great brotherhood of the list, I suppose....-:)) Zernike! Congratulations! It's great to see you advertised so quickly on my friend's web site. A fine cameramaker with a fine photo supplier working together. This should produce wonders!
[pinhole-discussion] Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day web site
The pinhole day web site is officially re-opened! The URL is: http://www.pinholeday.org Everyone is invited to take a look and let us know what you think. Please keep in mind that although much of the site is ready, there is still quite a bit that is under development. Much of the English content has been translated into Chinese, Deutsch, Dutch, Español, Français, Japanese, Polski, Serbian, Slovensko, and Svensk. But, not all the pages have been translated. The translations are an ongoing part of things. We didn't want to delay too long, letting everyone see the site. We would appreciate any feedback - especially any problems you encounter, before we start promoting the site. So, for now, please look around and let us know what you think and any problems you find. Guy Glorieux will soon ask for everyone's help in promoting WPPD and the web site. This is really happening and everyone's help and input will make the difference on how big an event it will be. :) Gregg _ Pinhole Visions at http://www.p at ???
[pinhole-discussion] Help! from the Girl Scouts
My troop is currently working on their photgraphy badge. I am looking for advice cuz we oh-so-really-don't know what we are doing. We've made pinholes out of boutique sized Kleenex boxes, lined with black paper. Hopefully they are light- tight. We have color film---Kodak Tri-X pan film which is 4x 5 and fits neatly into the back of the box...no trimming. We are experimenting with exposure times, and can use advice on this. My main problem is where to get the film developed. Apparently, the local drug store is out. We are located on Long Island NY. The one camera shop I was directed to a month ago went out of business before we could get anywhere w/ development. Would appreciate advice and especially how to proceed with who can develop our film.
Re: [pinhole-discussion] Pinhole and lith printing - A natural complement?
I'd bet they are tricky; but Photoshop could come to your rescue at this point, now that you've got the idea down. Pam Guy Glorieux wrote: Thanks, Pam. They're kind of tricky to make. These were my first experiments and the luck of the innocent was obviously at play. I find that, knowing more about the camera and the results, I tend to plan too much the sequence of overlaps and, as a result, a 'balanced' panorama gets more difficult to achieve. Cheers, Guy Pam Niedermayer wrote: Guy, these panoramas are so cool, really like all three on that page. Pam ... -- Pamela G. Niedermayer Pinehill Softworks Inc. 600 W. 28th St., Suite 103 Austin, TX 78705 512-236-1677 http://www.pinehill.com
Re: [pinhole-discussion] Pinhole and lith printing - A natural complement?
In a message dated 4/2/01 8:15:30 AM, pam_p...@cape.com writes: http://www3.sympatico.ca/guy.glorieux/pnhl4Ang.htm ABSOLOUTELY STUNNING! Thank you for sharing. leezy
Re: [pinhole-discussion] Pinhole and lith printing - A natural complement?
Thanks, Pam. They're kind of tricky to make. These were my first experiments and the luck of the innocent was obviously at play. I find that, knowing more about the camera and the results, I tend to plan too much the sequence of overlaps and, as a result, a 'balanced' panorama gets more difficult to achieve. Cheers, Guy Pam Niedermayer wrote: Guy, these panoramas are so cool, really like all three on that page. Pam Guy Glorieux wrote: This is an ancient Kodak 2A folder converted into pinhole by removing all of the front elements, including the bellows and replacing it by a plate with a single pinhole. I feed it with 120 film. The image frame inside is 2 1/2 x 4 1/4. Since I move the film only partway, I get overlapping exposures on the full length of the film. This gives me greater flexibility than having a multiple pinhole. Using a 6x9 negative holder under the enlarger, I can then select any portion of the negative with overlapping images and print it full frame. In some cases, I have contact printed the whole negative and got an image that is 2 1/4 x 20 inches. Check my web site gallery for these at http://www3.sympatico.ca/guy.glorieux/pnhl4Ang.htm ... -- Pamela G. Niedermayer Pinehill Softworks Inc. 600 W. 28th St., Suite 103 Austin, TX 78705 512-236-1677 http://www.pinehill.com ___ Pinhole-Discussion mailing list Pinhole-Discussion@p at ??? unsubscribe or change your account at http://www.p at ???/discussion/
Re: [pinhole-discussion] Pinhole and lith printing - A natural complement?
Thanks, Guy! I had not checked 8 Elm's site for a long time since it seemed to be inactive. Now I'll get to see Zernike's zone plate camera. The lith kit looks interesting. Will have to trot down there soon. Tina Tina Martin wrote: Which lith printing paper kit were you using, Guy? Hi Tina, I've been using the Moersch Special Edition 5 Lith kit with Forte Polywarmtone paper. I've been working with Eight Elm photo in Toronto on this and they are discussing with Moersch from Germany to import it in Canada. As I understand it, it will be available in the Spring but perhaps they have a few kits in stock at the moment. They now advertise the Moersch chemistry on their own web site. http://www.eightelmphoto.com/ ___ Pinhole-Discussion mailing list Pinhole-Discussion@p at ??? unsubscribe or change your account at http://www.p at ???/discussion/ _ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com.
Re: [pinhole-discussion] Help me Keep on Pinholin'!!!
Tom, I have been thinking of you often, and will continue to send good thoughts and prayers your way. James
Re: [pinhole-discussion] Pinhole and lith printing - A natural complement?
Guy, these panoramas are so cool, really like all three on that page. Pam Guy Glorieux wrote: This is an ancient Kodak 2A folder converted into pinhole by removing all of the front elements, including the bellows and replacing it by a plate with a single pinhole. I feed it with 120 film. The image frame inside is 2 1/2 x 4 1/4. Since I move the film only partway, I get overlapping exposures on the full length of the film. This gives me greater flexibility than having a multiple pinhole. Using a 6x9 negative holder under the enlarger, I can then select any portion of the negative with overlapping images and print it full frame. In some cases, I have contact printed the whole negative and got an image that is 2 1/4 x 20 inches. Check my web site gallery for these at http://www3.sympatico.ca/guy.glorieux/pnhl4Ang.htm ... -- Pamela G. Niedermayer Pinehill Softworks Inc. 600 W. 28th St., Suite 103 Austin, TX 78705 512-236-1677 http://www.pinehill.com
Re: [pinhole-discussion] Pinhole and lith printing - A natural complement?
Mike Vande Bunt wrote: Very nice, I really like the print. Could you tell us about the camera and film used (I am guessing there were 2 pinholes...)? Mike, This is an ancient Kodak 2A folder converted into pinhole by removing all of the front elements, including the bellows and replacing it by a plate with a single pinhole. I feed it with 120 film. The image frame inside is 2 1/2 x 4 1/4. Since I move the film only partway, I get overlapping exposures on the full length of the film. This gives me greater flexibility than having a multiple pinhole. Using a 6x9 negative holder under the enlarger, I can then select any portion of the negative with overlapping images and print it full frame. In some cases, I have contact printed the whole negative and got an image that is 2 1/4 x 20 inches. Check my web site gallery for these at http://www3.sympatico.ca/guy.glorieux/pnhl4Ang.htm Also, would it be possible to see an example of a negative printed on both regular paper and lith paper so that we can see what the contribution of the lith paper is? (It is hard to tell if contrast / tonality is due to it being pinhole, or to the lith printmaking process.) I don't have a standard print of the lith print I posted yesterday. But I just posted a lith print of a pinhole image I had already uploaded earlier this year on the gallery (Rose in winter). To see the difference, check: http://www.p at ???/discussion/upload/images/lithroselr.jpg http://www.p at ???/discussion/upload/images/roseinwinter2.jpg Note that the standard print is cropped somewhat from the full negative, while the lith print is full frame. The lith print shows considerably more contrast than the standard print. It also has a ochre tone in the highlights and dark brown/olive int eh shadows which I was not able to reproduce properly in the posted image. The actual print is 9 1/2 x 91/2. It has considerable graininess arising from the lith process but this is hardly visible on the posted image. This gives a nice vintage charm. The paper is double-weight fiber, which also adds tactile pleasure when holding the print. Guy
Re: [pinhole-discussion] Pinhole and lith printing - A natural complement?
--- Guy Glorieux guy.glori...@sympatico.ca wrote: Hi everybody! Really this has been busy times for me lately. But, it seems I just can't stop... I received last week my first Lith Printing kit and I just had to try it on some of my favorite negatives. What a discovery! To me Lith Printing is a natural complement to pinhole. I've loaded a picture at http://www.p at ???/discussion/upload/images/accalmie1lr.jpg Comments welcome! Guy - Very nice work, I enjoy the atmosphere. I will be working with Lith printing this summer, and it is good to see that there are others doing the same. Cheers - george = Handmade Photographic Images http://members.home.net/hmpi/ __ Do You Yahoo!? Get email at your own domain with Yahoo! Mail. http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/?.refer=text
Re: [pinhole-discussion] Pinhole and lith printing - A natural complement?
Very nice, I really like the print. Could you tell us about the camera and film used (I am guessing there were 2 pinholes...)? Also, would it be possible to see an example of a negative printed on both regular paper and lith paper so that we can see what the contribution of the lith paper is? (It is hard to tell if contrast / tonality is due to it being pinhole, or to the lith printmaking process.) Mike Vande Bunt Guy Glorieux wrote: Hi everybody! Really this has been busy times for me lately. But, it seems I just can't stop... I received last week my first Lith Printing kit and I just had to try it on some of my favorite negatives. What a discovery! To me Lith Printing is a natural complement to pinhole. I've loaded a picture at http://www.p at ???/discussion/upload/images/accalmie1lr.jpg Comments welcome! Anybody else does lith printing on this list? I'd be happy to hear and share experiences. Cheers, Guy P.S. Lith Printing is a special BW printing process using specific types of paper and a specific type of paper developer. The paper is massively overexposed under the enlarger and processed in highly diluted developer for very a long period of times (from 8 to 30 minutes, with constant agitation...). The print turns in shades of colors and yields very different contrasts ranges in the highlights and the shadows. Something like split toning, but different, all taking place at the developer stage. ___ Pinhole-Discussion mailing list Pinhole-Discussion@p at ??? unsubscribe or change your account at http://www.p at ???/discussion/
