[pinhole-discussion] Postal Art Show Update
CALL FOR ENTRY: REMINDER There is still time to send your entry for the photographic postal art show. Images can be shot with a toy camera, pinhole camera, or lens. All print processes welcome. Please Submit: Two cards with the same image. Art work is to be postcard size (approx. 4 x 6) and sent through the mail. Cards will be displayed together (front and back) on black foamcore. Please include a statement about your work or what attracted you to the process on one of the cards. If you don't wish to have your return address shown, please black it out. The idea is to have the image shown with the statement, the stamp, and the place of origin. Plan on having the work arrive on or before January 31st, 2003. Work will be displayed in the Linn-Benton Community College Art Gallery. If you have questions, please e-mail me at norl...@linnbenton.edu Send To: Kurt Norlin Art Department Linn-Benton Community College 6500 Pacific Blvd. SW Albany, Oregon 97321 USA Kurt Norlin
Re: [pinhole-discussion] thank you
Catherine There are a couple of ways to deal with black dust spots on prints. One is called Spot Off which is a bleach made by the Spot Tone people. The other is to use an Xacto knife to very carefully scrape away the silver untill it matches the surrounding area. This process will leave a slight mark, but should not be visable once the print is framed. The best is to, as was mentioned befor, to retouch the negative so you don't have to keep going through this process everytime a new print is made. Kurt
Re: [pinhole-discussion] more Sieve images
Hi Guillermo Very interesting. I think I prefer the pihole version to the photon. I find the effects on the highlights and color saturation to be pretty exciting. Kurt
Re: [pinhole-discussion] Re: Pinhole Origins
Hi Renee How can I access your dissertation? Sounds very intersting and I would like to read it. Thank you - Kurt Norlin
Re: [pinhole-discussion] polga
Slight error in my last post - Adorama has the Type 88 (a color print film ASA80) as does Calumet. BH has the T87 (a B/W film ASA3000). Normally I use ASA 100 or 400 in my Holgas. T87 does not seem to be an option short of using a lot of ND filtration, cutting the development time, or using it for night photography. So far I have not been able to find the T55P/N I was interested in the Polga at first, but think it is a lot of money for little or no gain. I would rather have film and then I can go darkroom or digital and make enlargements. Kurt Norlin
Re: [pinhole-discussion] polga
There have been three up for bid on eBay (150-170) in the last month. They take the 80 series film which seems hard to find. Adorama lists only one B/W film. I have not checked all the sources, so there may be more options out there. Kurt Norlin
Re: Re: [pinhole-discussion] Re: Snap Dragon?
Ray Thanks for the info on the camera. Kurt
[pinhole-discussion] Re: Snap Dragon?
So where's the camera? I thought the images were very fine, but would llke to also have seen the camera. Great name.
Re: [pinhole-discussion] Where is John Olson?
Great!! I am tired of getting all these messages. Kurt Norlin
Re: [pinhole-discussion] Upper Midwest Pinhole Get-together.
Hi Donna Not to worry. Many pinholers shoot Toy cameras as well. I can tell you the little I know - the 151 was the original and shoots a somewhat smaller image than the F. I am not sure about the 162. Prices have gone way up on mint condition Dianas, driven by competition between photographers and collectors for those few. The Diana was put out under many different names by the Great Wall Plastics, and these clones have been cheaper but also are increasing in price. Here are some links: A HREF=http://members.aol.com/hpargotohp/diana.html;Diana Camera Types/A A HREF=http://www.sirius.com/~alc/site_html/frameset.html;The Camera Museum (Toy)/A The Toy Camera Web Ring would also be a good source of information. A HREF=http://www.webring.org/cgi-bin/webring?ring=toycamringlist;Toy Camera Ring/A Happy Trails, Kurt Norlin
Re: [pinhole-discussion] Bodily orifices pinhole photography
Guillermo Thanks for the URL. It is just wild! His other work on the New Art Page I like even better. Less outrageous and more thought provoking. Also thank you for the reciprocity table for paper. K Happy Trails, Kurt Norlin
Re: [pinhole-discussion] thankyou
Lisa The film can camera has been used for both film and paper negatives. I use paper in my class as most of the students have never done film developing. Also because they can load/unload the cameras under safelight conditions. Coke cans and soda cans are basically the same thing. Pringles snack is a cardboard tube with a metal bottom(?) and a plastic cap. Virtually any container that is light tight, or that can be made light tight, can be used to make a camera. I think that starting with a film can camera and then moving on to a found container or self designed camera is the best approach. At least that is what I have found in my classes. A lot will depend upon the age, experience, and sophistication of the students. Happy Trails, Kurt Norlin
Re: [pinhole-discussion] New picture uploaded
Guy Thanks for the inspiring image. I would not have thought of handholding, but the movement and blurring of parts of the image adds a deeper level of meaning for me. I've become, over the years, more interested in the essence rather than pure descriptive fact of a place or object. Happy Trails, Kurt Norlin
Re: [pinhole-discussion] Multiple Pinholes
In a message dated 3/25/01 10:05:16 AM, t...@temioriginals.com writes: Would it be best to come up with a total opening and figure time from this or to figure time for one pinhole and then divide this by the number of pinholes used. I would run a test roll giving each hole it's indicated exposure, then adjust as needed. With my converted 6x9 camera this worked fine. As you say, placement and individual hole size (are they all equal f/stops?) and the degree of light falloff between adjacent holes will determine what correction is needed. Happy Trails, Kurt Norlin
Re: [pinhole-discussion] Hardware geeks
Sorry if I was a little hard on the hardware geeks. Least anyone think I am anti-tech, I work mostly in digital imaging, teach digital photography, and am currently plotting how to get my grubby hands on an Olympus E-10 camera. My only excuse is that it's almost the end of the quarter, and I am having to deal with students that don't seem to make a connection between output and grades. Gee Mr. Norlin I've been gone for two weeks -did I miss anything? No dear, we just put the class on pause waiting for your return. Some days I almost wish I was back in the infantry. :-) Happy Trails, Kurt Norlin
Re: [pinhole-discussion] New zone plate image
Colin Very nice work!! I thought the image was reminiscent of Jan Groover's work, but even more romantic due to the zone plate effects. I too would like to see some work in color. I believe that I am going to have to give zone plate photography a try. Thank you. Happy Trails, Kurt Norlin
Re: [pinhole-discussion] Pinholga pictures uploaded...
In a message dated 3/16/01 9:29:28 AM, ktha...@pacifier.com writes: except for the circle with a number in the middle of it that occupied the center of each image Katharine You may have started a hole new art movement ;-) I use a 3 inch length of black tape and fold it back on itself about a 1/2 inch to form a pull tab. When advancing the film, I uncover the window to see the numbers, then recover the window. Happy Trails, Kurt Norlin
[pinhole-discussion] Re: New Camera Design
There was a question about the value of having a ground glass on a PH/ZP camera I found this information on the Photo Technical Group site. There are PDF's for the camera and an exposure calculator. Ground Glass Back: Due to the small size of the pinhole and zone plate apertures, using the ground glass to compose or frame the image can be somewhat difficult. The view is REALLY dark! To use the ground glass back, a dark cloth with an elastic band that fits tightly around the camera body and your head is required. All light must be shielded from the rear of the ground glass! When using this method, use the zone plate instead of the pinhole for viewing, then orient the desired aperture when you are ready to make the shot. Happy Trails, Kurt Norlin
[pinhole-discussion] New Camera Design
I ran into this the other day, and thought list members might find it interesting. A HREF=http://www.qualitycamera.com/zone%20plate%20.htm;Untitled Document /A Kurt Norlin
Re: [pinhole-discussion] Could someone help me?
In a message dated 3/7/01 1:26:55 AM, pinh...@jameskellar.com writes: I came across a picture of a man, whose head was gone. My head has been gone for some time now, but should return any day now. K
