RE: [pinhole-discussion] Agfa conversion
On Wed 11/12, Uptown Gallery < mur...@uptowngallery.org > wrote: Subject: [pinhole-discussion] Agfa conversion Hello: I recently acquired an Agfa Ventura 69 (6x9 format). No light leaks, at least with 125 speed film and a flashlight inside it.Lens/shutter have been CLA'ed. Murray, I like to use the shutters from these old folders, especially if they have a B(ulb) or T(ime) setting. It's much easier to just remove the lenses & replace them with a piece of brass shim with a pinhole drilled into it. I can send you pics of a couple I've converted, if you'd like. The upside is you can always put the lenses back in & give the camera to someone who wants a medium-format with a traditional lens. John Moore Ramona, CA ___ No banners. No pop-ups. No kidding. Introducing My Way - http://www.myway.com
RE: [pinhole-discussion] polaroid pinhole kit
Matti, Take a look at a page I just put up to show a tripod mount I made: http://www.speakeasy.org/~jlmoore/pinshot.htm This also shows an Agfa Shur Shot that I convert to "The Johnderosa PinShot", but I haven't put up all the info. As for the bluish cast- I usually use a light yellow filter behind the pinhole. You can go lo-tech & just use a piece of yellow cellophane, the kind usually used to package easter baskets, or you can get the actual filter material. I've used old Kodak Series V or VI glass filters, only because I bought a box of these at a garage sale! By the way- I've also been converting Polaroid pack cameras to pinhole for about half the price. Of course, I don't include brand-new 669 film- I only have some slightly-out-of-date 679 (color) or 667 (b&w 3000!). But, the cameras work a heck of a lot better than the Polaroid kit & they're more solid. Some even have tripod adapters built in! Let me know if you're interested- I'll send you some more info. John Moore Ramona, CA --- On Wed 05/07, Matti Koskinen < mjkos...@koti.soon.fi > wrote: hi all, today I received my Polaroid pinhole kit and sort of managed to put it together. The tripod mount sucks, first of all in the package was so little bit of sponge tape that it never held the camera, I bought some more, but still the tripod mount is unusable. Here's so windy that the camera moves so much, that the pictures I finally got, are all too bad. I'd like to know how others have got the tripod mount rigid? Then after getting the film loaded correctly, the photos are very bluish. They look otherwise ok (exposure) but colors are badly off. Polaroid says long exposures may cause this, but mine were about 5 secs all and development 1 minute. All information urgently needed. TIA -matti ___ No banners. No pop-ups. No kidding. Introducing My Way - http://www.myway.com
RE: [pinhole-discussion] Brass shim stock
McMaster-Carr! (http://www.mcmaster.com/) Search for part number 9504K11 under Find Products (top left corner). 6" x 60" is $4.22... you can make a whole lotta pinholes with this! John Moore Ramona, CA --- On Tue 05/06, Chrome Dome < crd...@lycos.com > wrote: Where do you find 0.001 brass shim stock? ___ No banners. No pop-ups. No kidding. Introducing My Way - http://www.myway.com
Re: [pinhole-discussion] medium format pinhole
Rita, They don't give a very detailed image, like you can get by converting an old Twin-Lens-Reflex camera (like the Argoflex!) but you can see the general area you are going to photograph. It's definitely easier to use than an oatmeal can! John Moore Ramona, CA --- On Tue 05/06, < ritab19...@aol.com > wrote: >jlmoore...@myway.com writes: > >>I've been converting the Agfa Shur-Shot into pinhole cameras. >>Advantages: >>you get a slightly larger neg (2-1/4 x 3-1/4), they >>have 2 small >>viewfinders for vertical and horizontal images, they >>are usually very >>inexpensive, there's tons of them at auction on >>e*ay, & they are very easy >>to convert. Just pop out the glass lens, >>tape in your pinhole >Are the viewfinders usable for composition with this camera and >conversion? ___ No banners. No pop-ups. No kidding. Introducing My Way - http://www.myway.com
RE: [pinhole-discussion] medium format pinhole
Hmmm... this feels like deja-vu, all over again! I've been converting the Agfa Shur-Shot into pinhole cameras. Advantages: you get a slightly larger neg (2-1/4 x 3-1/4), they have 2 small viewfinders for vertical and horizontal images, they are usually very inexpensive, there's tons of them at auction on e*ay, & they are very easy to convert. Just pop out the glass lens, tape in your pinhole and Bob's your uncle! Let me know if you'd like detailed pics on this conversion. John Moore Ramona, CA ___ No banners. No pop-ups. No kidding. Introducing My Way - http://www.myway.com
Re: [pinhole-discussion] Zone plates & pinhole sieves
Chris, Do you sell any of your work? John Moore Ramona, CA www.speakeasy.net/~jlmoore --- On Sun 04/27, < ch...@ellingerphoto.com > wrote: John, Thanks for the comment on my ZP photos. It's nice to know they are appreciated by fellow photographers. Best, Chris ___ No banners. No pop-ups. No kidding. Introducing My Way - http://www.myway.com
Re: [pinhole-discussion] Zone plates & pinhole sieves
Chris, I know it's nowhere near enough- but I've only one word to describe the work you've shown on your site... WOW! Thanks, John Moore Ramona, CA --- On Fri 04/25, < ch...@ellingerphoto.com > wrote: I have been using a zone plate for about a year, and am extremely intrigued by the quality of image it produces. To me it, "reveals the energy beneath the surface of things". My zone plate photos: http://www.ellingerphoto.com/ Chris Ellinger Ann Arbor, MI USA ___ No banners. No pop-ups. No kidding. Introducing My Way - http://www.myway.com
RE: [pinhole-discussion] The panopin
CJ, I know it's not always the most popular place to locate items, but I did see a panopin on e*ay... It is a kit camera made by Mike Bell, and it looks like you could take a look at the part(s) you were interested in making: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2923945842&category=15247 As for Guillermo's suggestion of the Bender darkslide- that would be very easy to make (they say so on the site)... I have a couple of old Graphlex 4x5's as well lots of holders & extra darkslides. I could make the 2x5 slide & put a pinhole camera together ready to shoot! Contact me offlist for info on this camera. John Moore Ramona, CA www.speakeasy.net/~jlmoore --- On Sun 04/20, CJ Rumpolo < rump...@yahoo.com > wrote: From: CJ Rumpolo [mailto: rump...@yahoo.com] To: pinhole-discussion@p at ??? List-Post: pinhole-discussion@pinhole.com Date: Sun, 20 Apr 2003 14:24:51 -0400 Subject: [pinhole-discussion] The panopin Hi, and a happy holiday to all. I was wondering, since I am pretty much a newbie at pinholing, and I am enjoying each moment so far, has anyone had experience with the panopin camera? I am thinking about getting one though I am still designing one of my own (the fun part for myself), I just do not have an idea on how to get the film advance mechanism to work. Also just how do paper negatives compare to film negatives? If the paper negatives are just as good then I can forego the film advance mechanism. Currently I am using a 4x5 camera I made up and using Polaroid 55 type film. I am hoping to scan in the negatives and then use my computer to keep an album of my work. I do not have a darkroom available. Any feedback would be most welcome. Enjoy. Oh and in keeping with the Easter holiday I was wondering, has anyone thought about blowing out eggs and then coating the inside with light sensitive emulsion exposing the eggs and then developing and carefully cutting the eggs open? I see it in my head but its just one of those random thoughts I get every now and again. CJ ___ Post to the list as PLAIN TEXT only - no HTML Pinhole-Discussion mailing list Pinhole-Discussion@p at ??? unsubscribe or change your account at http://www.???/discussion/ ___ No banners. No pop-ups. No kidding. Introducing My Way - http://www.myway.com
[pinhole-discussion] RE:BB Gun Pinhole
Way to go Joe! I couldn't get a decent image out of mine. Maybe it was poor shooting... either that, or the tinfoil really wasn't the best idea. I'm going to retry this tomorrow, if it stops raining (no complaints, though!). Post a pic of the camera itself, I'd like to see how you put it together. John Moore --- On Mon 03/17, Joe Rollins < jroll...@starband.net > wrote: From: Joe Rollins [mailto: jroll...@starband.net] To: pinhole-discussion@p at ??? List-Post: pinhole-discussion@pinhole.com Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2003 16:24:10 -0600 Subject: [pinhole-discussion] RE:BB Gun Pinhole There is nothing a Southern Boy enjoys as much as beer & sex, except guns. My son did not think it the least bit wierd when I asked to borrow his pellet gun to make a pinhole. It was raining when this was done, so I have my camera and gun loaded for the first sunny day, and expect better results. I only captured a shot with the entrance pinhole. I love this idea, and plan to explore other 'caliber' of shots. Click on this link to see the resulting picture. http://jrollins.mystarband.net/pinhole%20'shot'.htm Focal Length-9.25 Pinhole Punch-.177 caliber wadcutter pellet traveling @ 875 ft/sec F Stop-52 Ilford Photo Paper Joe ___ No banners. No pop-ups. No kidding. Introducing My Way - http://www.myway.com
Re: [pinhole-discussion] Willarney's BB Idea- Last Update! (No, Really)
Here's my last update on the BB Pinhole (no, really!): First- the good news: MY EYE GREW BACK! I'm so relieved, I was sure that I'd spend the rest of my life looking like a pirate, or Kurt Russel in "Captain Ron" (what a pitiful flick, take my word for it). Second- I've updated my BB Pinhole page (see link below) with a pic of the camera. I don't have a pic of the resulting photo because I lost the days light. Plus, I'm a terrible shot. I hope to update the page tomorrow, unless it rains. Finally- Since my lawsuit is out of the window (after all- my eye did grow back) I've decided to apply for patent protection on the New Improved BB Pinhole Camera (TM/R/CopyRight/Etc.). I figure I stand to make BIG BUCKS off of this baby. If anyone is interested in an investment opportunity, please contact me as soon as possible... I'd hate for you to miss out on this fantastic project! John Moore Ramona, CA www.speakeasy.net/~jlmoore --- On Fri 03/14, D. Hill < zopp...@yahoo.com > wrote: From: D. Hill [mailto: zopp...@yahoo.com] To: pinhole-discussion@p at ??? List-Post: pinhole-discussion@pinhole.com Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2003 16:28:51 -0800 (PST) Subject: Re: [pinhole-discussion] Willarney's BB Idea Allright, this is interesting - I'm going to visit my Mom and get the rusty old lawn darts out and do this too... Don ___ No banners. No pop-ups. No kidding. Introducing My Way - http://www.myway.com
Re: [pinhole-discussion] Willarney's BB Idea- Updates!
Okay- modifying the nail gun was a BAD idea... Thinking ahead, after last night's experience with the BB Gun, I decided to run a test on the nail gun before actually firing it into the camera. After wiring the safety open I must have moved the switch that allows multiple nailings. Don't worry- I got all of the nails out of my left hand! I should have a couple of pictures posted soon. My son Ian (13) & his friend Ian (also 13) are more than happy to help with the rest of the project. We've decided to forgo the nail gun; and to save time we're not going to try the dart idea (we'll just wander off, shooting darts at things). Wish us luck! John Moore Ramona, CA http://www.speakeasy.net/~jlmoore/bbpinhole.htm --- On Fri 03/14, Guillermo < pen...@rogers.com > wrote: Subject: Re: [pinhole-discussion] Willarney's BB Idea Hey!!, may be we can find some sponsor for this experiments: Home Depot for the nail gun version and the NRA for the other. ___ No banners. No pop-ups. No kidding. Introducing My Way - http://www.myway.com
Re: [pinhole-discussion] Willarney's BB Idea
Okay- NOW YOU'RE TALKING!!! I have a pnuematic nail gun... now all I need to do is figure out how to jam the safety (this is hard with only one eye). I'll get back to you after I've tried this! John Moore --- On Fri 03/14, Thom Mitchell < tjmi...@ix.netcom.com > wrote: From: Thom Mitchell [mailto: tjmi...@ix.netcom.com] To: pinhole-discussion@p at ??? List-Post: pinhole-discussion@pinhole.com Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2003 16:32:34 -0500 Subject: Re: [pinhole-discussion] Willarney's BB Idea A slingshot may also work. I know once upon a time in my misspent youth I owned a wrist-rocket slingshot. I know I was able to put 1/4 "; 1/2" and 1" steel shot through multiple layers of cardboard and the hole were fairly clear. Using a bb from about 1' -2' might be the perfect combo of power to punch through cardboard creating a nice vignette from the thickness of the material. I would use some 16x20 paper to overcome the size of the holes. Another option might be to use a nail gun ___ No banners. No pop-ups. No kidding. Introducing My Way - http://www.myway.com
Re: [pinhole-discussion] Willarney's BB Idea
Okay, I've gone & made the camera. I took a 16x11x11 cardboard box (from one of the WAY too many online auction purchases) & cut one end off & mounted a piece of aluminum foil on the end. I then taped the hell out of it (photoblack+carton+duct) and put it all back together for a firing test. I don't know if the hole that the BB makes is neat enough for a clean pinhole image- I'll have to test that later. That's the good news... now the bad news: 1st, I cut myself with the carton knife I was using (thankfully only once- but it was through the first layer of skin) then, I used the BB gun that has the CO2 cartridge (WAY TOO MUCH POWER) and the BB went through the foil, through the back of the box, bounced off of the workbench and through my glasses & I SHOT MY EYE OUT! So- I'll have to request the addresses of each of the original posters of this thread, as my attorney will be contacting each of you tomorrow morning. Since I live in California, I plan on bringing a lawsuit against each of you for not warning me of the dangers of BB Pinholing. I'm looking for the deepest pockets here, so you might as well make it easy on yourselves & fess up to your annual incomes. I'm sure Marcy's collection of toy cameras has to be worth serious bucks at this point- so I'm expecting a HUGE settlement! If I can get some assistance with another test in the morning- I'm hoping I can talk one of my neighbors into performing the firing sequence (while I'm busy in the darkroom). If this works, I'll post some results here: http://www.speakeasy.net/~jlmoore/bbpinhole.htm If none of my neighbors are willing/gullible, then maybe I can talk my attorney into performing this test. John Moore Ramona, CA John Moore Ramona, CA www.thejohnderosa.com --- On Thu 03/13, Guillermo < pen...@rogers.com > wrote: From: Guillermo [mailto: pen...@rogers.com] To: pinhole-discussion@p at ??? List-Post: pinhole-discussion@pinhole.com Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2003 21:57:05 -0500 Subject: Re: [pinhole-discussion] Willarney's BB Idea >- Original Message - >From: >To: >Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2003 6:12 PM >Subject: [pinhole-discussion] Willarney's BB Idea >Philip Willarney, I salute your brilliantly nutty idea! (And am not >surprised Ms. Merrill, our associate in wierdness, came out to >comment!). Now, given that an airgun bb has a diameter of .175", >we'll need Guillermo to tell us how far apart the inner sides of the >box need to be. Without taking my trusty slide ruler out to make the calculation, I can tell you it would need to be like the "mother of all pinhole cameras" (or not). Guillermo ___ Post to the list as PLAIN TEXT only - no HTML Pinhole-Discussion mailing list Pinhole-Discussion@p at ??? unsubscribe or change your account at http://www.???/discussion/ ___ No banners. No pop-ups. No kidding. Introducing My Way - http://www.myway.com
RE: [pinhole-discussion] Agfa Multicontrast Premium ASA
Marcelo: DUCK! --- On Thu 03/13, Marcelo Mammana < mmamm...@yahoo.com > wrote: Subject: [pinhole-discussion] Agfa Multicontrast Premium ASA 3-Is there any female hormones in the manufacturing of the paper, so they change some days during the month? (no answers expected for question 3) Thanks for your help Marcelo ___ No banners. No pop-ups. No kidding. Introducing My Way - http://www.myway.com
Re: [pinhole-discussion] bellows pinhole
Shannon, Take a look at this page for an old shutter that I use with a couple of the view cameras I use... http://www.speakeasy.net/~jlmoore/speedioscope.htm You can use any old shutter that has either a "B" (bulb) or "T" (time) setting for the long exposures needed. I've used old Kodak shutters from folding cameras I've picked up for a couple of bucks. Unscrew the lens elements & insert your pinhole. John Moore Ramona, CA --- S and C Graham Foto wrote: > Im new to pimhole and have biult 2 cameras, now im > working on a 4x5 bellows pinhole (full movements)the > front standard will allow me to change lens boards. > has annyone biult a pinhole out of a view > camera?just > lookin for advise on this subject. thank you > shannon > scgrahamfoto.com > > = > Shannon & Colleen Graham > S&C Graham Foto > s...@scgrahamfoto.com > www.scgrahamfoto.com > > ___ > Post to the list as PLAIN TEXT only - no HTML > Pinhole-Discussion mailing list > Pinhole-Discussion@p at ??? > unsubscribe or change your account at > http://www.???/discussion/ __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com
Re: [pinhole-discussion] Limited Edition Pinhole Polaroid Camera
I laughed when I saw the auction the first time- it is amazing what people will pay for some things on eBay. If you look around, though, you can find some neat items that make great pinhole cameras. I've picked up a couple of the Tektronix C-5C Oscilloscope cameras & am in the process of converting them to pinhole. They have a few great features that work well for pinhole: the shutter is electronic with timed speeds from .1 to 5 seconds, as well as an open shutter feature for longer exposures; they use the 3-1/4 x 4-1/4 pack film, so you can use the 665PN to get a negative; they're very light; the lenses are easily removed with just a couple of screws; and they usually can be found for under $15! Since there isn't an adjustable aperature you need to put the pinhole behind the shutter. The distance from the pinhole to the film is 90mm, so I'm using a .4mm pinhole. According to Larry Fratkin's calculator this results in a f-stop of 225 with 172mm of coverage. I've rigged an old Kodak Series V filter holder for the front, so that I can add some warmth when using color film. Also helps with contrast on B&W. The only downsides to the C-5C are the lack of tripod adapter, which I'm going to add, and the faceplate is open- so I'm going to manufacture a plate. If the camera comes complete with the cone that is normally attached to the front of the oscilloscope, then you can use that plastic to make a faceplate. I'll take some pics & post them to my site: http://www.speakeasy.net/~jlmoore/ John Moore Ramona, CA > - Original Message - > From: "George L Smyth" > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dllViewItem&item=1395685792 > > I'm not sure that "overpriced" even begins to > describe it. > > george __ Do you Yahoo!? U2 on LAUNCH - Exclusive greatest hits videos http://launch.yahoo.com/u2
Re: [pinhole-discussion] large format shutters
Tim, Here is a link to a page I put together: http://www.speakeasy.org/~jlmoore/speedioscope.htm I used a Graflex "Speed-i-o-Scope" shutter & added a pinhole to it... The Speed-i-o-scope is basically a re-badged Ilex Universal #3, which are easy to clean up & seem to be plentiful on eBay. I've also used the Wollensak "Alphax" shutter, but they tend to be a bit more costly at times. You can also use most of the shutters off of the older folding cameras, like the Kodak 3A, as long as it has a T(ime) or B(ulb) setting. I like to use the type that accepts a shutter release, rather than just the release arm. Some of the older pnuematic shutters, like the Unicum, also work well- but they are also trickier to repair if they're in bad shape. I've had no compunction about taking apart some of the old folders, especially when the bellows are shot & the lenses look like a moss field. John Moore --- Tim Midkiff wrote: > Morning all, > >While sitting with my oldest child who is sick > today, I've been trying > to recall post from a few weeks ago about some > suggestions regarding > inexpensive shutter options. Unfortunately I can not > recall the > information in the post or find where I saved it. If > someone has any > opinions about the fitness of a particular shutter I > would really like > to hear from you. many thanks, Tim > > > > > ___ > Post to the list as PLAIN TEXT only - no HTML > Pinhole-Discussion mailing list > Pinhole-Discussion@p at ??? > unsubscribe or change your account at > http://www.???/discussion/ __ Do you Yahoo!? HotJobs - Search new jobs daily now http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/
[pinhole-discussion] Was 1: Is This Nuts? Now: Triboluminescence!
Okay, time to look this up! http://www.towson.edu/~sweeting/wg/candywww.htm Fascinating study on triboluminescence... includes photos (somehow stays on topic?). John Moore Ramona, CA --- erick...@hickorytech.net wrote: > I think I remember that the general technical term > for the phenomenon we're talking about is "piezoelectric". > - Original Message - > From: "Tom Miller" > Subject: Re: [pinhole-discussion] 1: Is This Nuts? > Dear All, > > Thank you for the reassuring psychiatric evaluation, for a > new word and the desire for a new experience with > wintergreen lifesavers. If the lifesavers came in little tins, > this email thread could come full circle. > Tom > > - Original Message - > From: "Achal Pashine" Tuesday, October 15, 2002 > Subject: Re: [pinhole-discussion] 1: Is This Nuts? > > Do you mean, triboluminescence of Lifesaver?? > achal. __ Do you Yahoo!? Faith Hill - Exclusive Performances, Videos & More http://faith.yahoo.com
Re: [pinhole-discussion] closeup pinhole camera
Gordon, I put up a quickie page that shows an idea I had for your close-up camera. Now I think I need to build one & see if it works! Take a look at this page: http://www.speakeasy.org/~jlmoore/pinhole.htm No fair criticizing the layout, I didn't take time to make it look nice (like any of the pages on that site). I don't take the time to make most of my pages look nice, I get enough of that when I'm supposed to be working. John Moore Ramona, CA --- "Gordon J. Holtslander" wrote: > Hi: > > I'm not sure yet. It all depends on what I decide > to be the smallest > field of view that I want. Depends on how small I > want to shoot. > > A short focal length /wide angle would give me a > wider field of > view, which would be convenient for just setting the > camera on top of > something and taking a picture. But it limits how > small I can shoot. > > The longer the focal length the smaller the field of > view and the smaller > the object I can photograph. > > Hmmm Maybe I should try making a variable focal > length camera, with a > viewing pihole and a taking pinhole, and a ground > glass. But thats > starting to look like a lens camera. > > I think a normal focal length ~ 12" as a compromise. > If I like what it > does I can make a short or long one as well. > > Gord __ Do you Yahoo!? New DSL Internet Access from SBC & Yahoo! http://sbc.yahoo.com
Re: [pinhole-discussion] Heading to England
Catherine, Try a quart- or gallon-size ziplock baggie, preferably the heavy-duty freezer bags. Add some wet paper towels, the finest weave you can find, in between each negative. This isn't as foolproof as the tupperware bin & paper towels, but it works if you want to keep the bulk & weight down. I've used the tupperware bin & wet paper towels without any scratching problems, so I imagine that if you're cafeful with the baggie you're negs should be okay. John Moore Ramona, CA --- Catherine Just wrote: > Thank you for that info. I'm not sure what type of > container I would want to have with me to keep the > negates wet, while we are walking all day, and all > my gear dry! Any ideas? I may just use the Polaroid > film to find the right exposures, and then shoot with > regular 4x5 film and develop it when I return. > Atleast that will lighten my load somewhat of > chemistry and of walking around with a tupperware of > some sort filled with wet negatives __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! News - Today's headlines http://news.yahoo.com
[pinhole-discussion] Kodak Fine Grain Positive Film
Hello all, I have a box of 8x10 Kodak Fine Grain Positive Film (7302) that I'd like to try out... I'm not necessarily looking for a positive image, although that might work for a lighted frame I have. My quesions: 1) Has anyone used this film for pinhole negatives? 2) What exposure index worked best? 3) If developed for a negative- what developer/ratio & developing time? 4) If developed for a positive- what developer/ratio & developing time? Thanks, in advance, John Moore Ramona, CA __ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Finance - Get real-time stock quotes http://finance.yahoo.com
[pinhole-discussion] Checking pinhole sizes (again?)
I hesitate to reopen an old discussion, but I'll do it anyway. I've found an inexpensive source for a pocket comparator & reticle inserts to check the sizes of pinholes: http://www.surplusshed.com/pages/Magnifiers.html. The pocket comparator (Item No.: L1873D) is $28.50 & the reticle insert (Item No.: M1599D) is $12. $50.50 seems like a good deal for an item that can be used for more than just checking pinhole sizes... of course, I can't seem to think of anything else to use it for- but, no matter. No relationship to Surplus Shed, just thought I'd pass on the info. This is one of my favorite browsing sites- lots of cool stuff that I haven't the faintest idea what they're for, but I know I NEED something they have. John Moore Ramona, CA __ Do You Yahoo!? HotJobs - Search Thousands of New Jobs http://www.hotjobs.com
[pinhole-discussion] Excellent shutters for Pinholes!
I thought I'd pass this on: I've built a pinhole shutter around the Graflex "Speed-I-O-Scope" shutter. I know that a lot of pinholes are just affixed to a box & then covered with black tape, which is removed for the exposure. I wanted to cheat a bit and use my 4x5 & not have to resort to the tape shutter, so I modified the Speed-I-O-Scope to work. Here is a page with my modifications: http://www.speakeasy.org/~jlmoore/speedioscope.htm. I mention this because I just noticed a couple of these shutters available on eBay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1368084495 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1368083720 The Speed-I-O-Scope is just an Ilex Universal #3 shutter without the f-stops on the face. I know that any shutter that has a "T" or "B" setting can be used for this, but this shutter seems to come up often enough & it is usually inexpensive. I don't have any relationship to the seller... I just think these things are usefull. John Moore Ramona, CA __ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Health - Feel better, live better http://health.yahoo.com
