[pinhole-discussion] PS4
hello, count me in for the holiday and PS4 swaps, thanks! Gina Bellando NJ USA
[pinhole-discussion] Re: pinholes from polaroid one step camera
what do you do with the shutter mechanism to get it to stay open for the longer exposures? I cant figure it out. help meee!!! thanks in advance, Gina http://home.ix.netcom.com/~ginabell/index.html
[pinhole-discussion] saloon photo
I love this photo too. For me, it triggers not only a visual memory, but a real sense of place--I can practically smell the smoky, boozy aroma and hear the jukebox. There's a tv on too, but with the sound turned way down low. And here comes the bartender to refill my small glass with another 50-cent beer! btw-hey Andy-I'm a native Trentonian so perhaps I know of the place you speak of where you did lens photos-is it near the train station? Gina NJ USA http://home.ix.netcom.com/~ginabell/index.html
[pinhole-discussion] saloon photo
LOVE IT!! http://home.ix.netcom.com/~ginabell/index.html
[pinhole-discussion] Re:optimum focal length
Hi, I purchased a set of micro-drilled pinholes from pinhole resource. There was a list of apertures optimum focal lengths included and according to that, the optimum focal lenght for your .0039 aperture is 7.02mm and the approximate f-stop is f71. Gina http://home.ix.netcom.com/~ginabell/index.html
[pinhole-discussion] Re:help converting brownie to pinhole
The brownie you have is great for converting to pinhole cause it has a tripod socket and a B or (T-depends on the exact model) ) setting for the shutter. Setting the lever at the B or T allows you to hold the shutter open manually. So you wouldnt want to remove the shutter mechanism just the lens. You might have to just crack it out with a small hammer since there doesnt seem to be any way of prying the lens housing out of the metal box without taking off the levers for the shutter control. Gina http://home.ix.netcom.com/~ginabell/index.html
[pinhole-discussion] re:pinhole phots of kittycats
My kittys cant wait to sniff and explore the camera as soon as I try to photograph: even when they are staring silent and still at some other interesting kitty landscape-they get more interested in the zero 2000 even though I am sure it doesnt smell like snacks.its very challegning to take pinhole photos of kittys!! or any uncontollable moving object-baby's? birds? even if you sneak up on them it just isnt the same. just being silly, Gina http://home.ix.netcom.com/~ginabell/index.html
[pinhole-discussion] re: the new debate
Those who have responded so far to the debate have all been so eloquent. Its hard for me to verbalize about my art but here goes: Initially , what attracted me to pinhole was that the images I made with pinhole photographs captured the essence of the scenes in the way that I remembered them-a littlefuzzy, a little distorted. The pinhole images I had seen in books and exhibits were close to the pictorialist photography of the early 20th century. I had to try it Initially, I loved the accidental or surprise aspect of pinhole (and I still do). Later with practice and much trial and error (more error) with different cameras and films, I was able to previsualize and get more predictable results. then I began to seek out subject matter that seemed more suited for the kind of imagery I wanted to produce and the kind of emotions I hoped it would convey. So in my case, I suppose style led to content , but then again the content is dependent on the style-OH NEVERMIND! Basically I have a lot of fun with pinhole and it has expanded my creative horizons immensely. With every shot I take, while counting out the seconds and sometimes minutes, I am also excited about how the days peculiarities of light and atmosphere will be recorded in my pinhole camera. Most of all I love sharing with everyone on this wonderful list though I am usually either a lurker or one seeking advice rather than giving it. :0) Gina ps ---more fabulous new year's pinhole images still arriving in my mailbox , thank you to all !! http://home.ix.netcom.com/~ginabell/index.html
[pinhole-discussion] Diana vs pinhole
A friend was generous enough to give me his Diana, saying that every picture he took with it he had wishd he had taken with a real camera- ;o) . The images resemble some pinhole stuff from my beloved zero 2000 and I to have had success with the Diana work getting into juried shows. Note that the prices for these and other collectibles on ebay are usually higher during the holiday seasons cause some lucky photographer's pal wants to give that special gift. If you want one, wait for garage sale season! -Gina http://home.ix.netcom.com/~ginabell/index.html
[pinhole-discussion] cheap press for relief printing
Dick Blick Art Supplies sells an old fashioned wringer type press for less than $200. Actually, I think it really is just a clothes wringer that they sell as a press. I bought mine about 10 years ago and it works great for relief printing, drypoint, monoprints, or anything else you would use an etching press for. Its only limitation is the size-the wringers will only accomodate up to 11 width but the length is not limited. I clamped it to an old table and use scraps of matboard to support everything as it goes through the wringer. Also used it to make polaroid transfers when I was too lazy to hand rub them. :0) www.dickblick.com Gina Bellando http://home.ix.netcom.com/~ginabell/index.html
[pinhole-discussion] Re: new to the list
Hello , I'm 42 , live in New Jersey USA , run a picture framing shop in the NYC Metro area and in my free time indulge in pinhole and toy camera photography. This forum has been so very helpful in many ways , technically and artistically, and I enjoy reading the posts from pin-heads all over the world. Some examples of the kind of stuff i do are on my website, see link below. Godspeed to all in these difficult times. Gina http://home.ix.netcom.com/~ginabell/index.html
[pinhole-discussion] color copies
Color copies look especially good if you make the copies on nicer paper than the standard stuff already loaded into the machines-I've made some repros on Crane 100% rag vellum stationery for copiers, available at any of the office supply megastores. Its semi-translucent but there are other kinds as well that will work well in color copiers. I even enlarged some 3 x 3 inch color pinhole photos 100% and they look wonderful. Gina Bellando NJ USA
[pinhole-discussion] best paint to use for tins
I've tried making a couple of pinhole cameras out of different types of tins and have a chronic problem-the black paint flakes off and doesnt adhere well to the inside of the metal tins. Can anyone recommend a better paint? Currently using Krylon matte black. Gina http://home.ix.netcom.com/~ginabell/index.html
[pinhole-discussion] recommendations for paper used for paper negatives
Thanks to Ed for the Oriental paper tip-big problem for me when shooting using paper negatives on a sunny day is that they are always so contrasty-almost no mid tones at all. The paper I was using was Ilford MGRC in matte finish. Looking forward to trying the Oriental graded paper for negativesas it seems easier to control the development of the image too. Gina Bellando New Jersey USA
[pinhole-discussion] Re: new to the group New Jerseyan
Hi Andy and other fellow NJ-ans, Have any of the Jersey pinholers met? Might be fun to get together if we arent too spread out. My serious pinhole experiments began about 5 years ago, but in second grade (mid 60's) our class made pinhole cameras out of our little milk cartons from the lunch room. Does that count? :0) It was so long ago but I remember being intrigued and mystified. Still get the same feelings today about pinhole photography. I use some homemade oatmeal box cameras, a zero 2000 the beseler cardboard kit camera for 120 film, a pinhole body cap for my canon ae1. There are some examples of my pinhole and other photography-based art on my website http://home.ix.netcom.com/~ginabell/index.html Pinhole visions is a new disovery for me and a fantastic resource for information and support! Gina Bellando New Jersey USA
[pinhole-discussion] New to the list
Hi to all fellow pinholers, I'm new to the group and want to say hello, and especially high fives to the organizers and contributors of Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day! Such incredibly cool and diverse images have been posted already. I love them all! Gina Bellando New Jersey USA
