Re: [pinhole-discussion] Zero 6x9 pinhole
I would second that advice. The formulas give you supposedly the most sharp picture for the given focal length and pinhole size... but, is that really what you want from a pinhole image- the most sharp picture you can get? You can be *way* off, and still get great pictures. On Sun, 2002-03-10 at 07:12, Bill Erickson wrote: There are at least two different formulas for the pinhole to film plane distance question. There are lots of different tables already calculated that have been referred to before. See Eric Renner's book for a long detailed description. Also, since you can be off from the right distance by a factor of 10 and still get usable images, just try something and see what you get. - Original Message - From: cfowler cfowl...@tampabay.rr.com To: pinhole-discussion@p at ??? Sent: Saturday, March 09, 2002 7:49 AM Subject: [pinhole-discussion] Zero 6x9 pinhole Hi all, How about different subject than photoflo ! I am getting ready to order the zero 6x9 multiformat pinhole camera, has anybody used this camera's ? is it worth 200 Bucks ? I have mostly used large format camera's, I have a big 5x7 view camera, I dont think it be hard to convert to pinhole but how do select the distance of the bellows ( pinhole to film plane ) ? is there certain rule ? C.H. Fowler ___ 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/ ___ 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/
Re: [pinhole-discussion] Zero 6x9 pinhole
There are at least two different formulas for the pinhole to film plane distance question. There are lots of different tables already calculated that have been referred to before. See Eric Renner's book for a long detailed description. Also, since you can be off from the right distance by a factor of 10 and still get usable images, just try something and see what you get. - Original Message - From: cfowler cfowl...@tampabay.rr.com To: pinhole-discussion@p at ??? Sent: Saturday, March 09, 2002 7:49 AM Subject: [pinhole-discussion] Zero 6x9 pinhole Hi all, How about different subject than photoflo ! I am getting ready to order the zero 6x9 multiformat pinhole camera, has anybody used this camera's ? is it worth 200 Bucks ? I have mostly used large format camera's, I have a big 5x7 view camera, I dont think it be hard to convert to pinhole but how do select the distance of the bellows ( pinhole to film plane ) ? is there certain rule ? C.H. Fowler ___ 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/
Re: [pinhole-discussion] Zero 6x9 pinhole
I can't say enough good things either the Zero 6x9. It's a beauty, it's easy to use, it does multiple formats (I use mine mostly on 6x9). You make friends from people who want to know what it is you are doing when you shoot a picture (you know, like walking a dog gets you to meet all sorts of new people). And when you're done you've got wonderful pinhole prints. What more can you ask. A jewel! Guy - Original Message - From: cfowler cfowl...@tampabay.rr.com To: pinhole-discussion@p at ??? Sent: Saturday, March 09, 2002 8:49 AM Subject: [pinhole-discussion] Zero 6x9 pinhole Hi all, How about different subject than photoflo ! I am getting ready to order the zero 6x9 multiformat pinhole camera, has anybody used this camera's ? is it worth 200 Bucks ? I have mostly used large format camera's, I have a big 5x7 view camera, I dont think it be hard to convert to pinhole but how do select the distance of the bellows ( pinhole to film plane ) ? is there certain rule ? C.H. Fowler ___ 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/
Re: [pinhole-discussion] Zero 6x9 pinhole
- Original Message - From: cfowler cfowl...@tampabay.rr.com I am getting ready to order the zero 6x9 multiformat pinhole camera, has anybody used this camera's ? is it worth 200 Bucks ? I don't own the camera, but I've seen it and -as I have said before, the darn thing is a beauty, no question about it. From the point of view of craftmanship I'd say it is worth the 200 american pesos and I'd bet its pinhole-photographic functionality is up there, too. I have mostly used large format camera's, I have a big 5x7 view camera, I dont think it be hard to convert to pinhole A view camera hardly needs any thing done to it to convert it to pinhole camera, you just basically need to use or dedicate a lens holder to mount a pinhole on it. but how do select the distance of the bellows ( pinhole to film plane ) ? is there certain rule ? You mention the distance pinhole to film plane, that is the focal length of your set up. The rule, (which is meant to be broken to suit your purposes, BTW) is given by the formula for the optimum pinhole diameter. You don't have to use that distance, but at least it gives you a reference point from which depart. If you don't care in measuring pinholes and calculating optimum diameters of focal lengths, then, you don't have to care in measuring the bellows extension, either, just find by trial and error a bellows extension point you like the results from and that would be the optimum focal length for that particular pinhole. Guillermo
Re: [pinhole-discussion] Zero 6x9 pinhole
In a message dated 3/9/02 3:44:25 PM Central Standard Time, cfowl...@tampabay.rr.com writes: I am getting ready to order the zero 6x9 multiformat pinhole camera, has anybody used this camera's ? is it worth 200 Bucks ? I have mostly used large format camera's, I have a big 5x7 view camera, I dont think it be hard to convert to pinhole but how do select the distance of the bellows ( pinhole to film plane ) ? is there certain rule ? C.H. Fowler C.H, I strongly advise you to go ahead and buy the Zero Image Multi Format pinhole camera for several reasons , all of which if you buy will come to agree is worth the money . I have one, and have used it quite a lot , and the quality is such that I am readying to buy Zero Image's 4X5 even though I have other 4X5 pinhole cameras. The camera itself is in my not so humble opinion is an objet d' art alone. its simplicity alone is amazing , but then arent all pinholes simple ? :-) The craftmanship shows , and I quite often show it off , like one would a new toy . Zernike Au who owns Zero Image sends the camera in a nice stuff sack, , but I also protect mine from scratches by inserting it in a thick wool sock, for added bump and scratch protection . (Sorry, Zernike , if you are reading this plug for your works)blush, but I cant say enough good things about this camera, and I am usually given to skepticism , and if others who own a Zero Image, be it the 6X6 , the Multi Format, or the newer 4x5 version , I suspect you will find few detractors from these cameras , Yes, seemingly the 200 dollar price might well seem high to you initially, but once you have the cameras in your hands , you will see it was well worth it. , but think of it this way, quality items well crafted always carry a price, Ask anyone who would be willing to sell theirs, and you would have few if any sellers I suspect , you can have my Zero Image Multi Format , when you rip it from my dead cold fingers !!
[pinhole-discussion] Zero 6x9 pinhole
Hi all, How about different subject than photoflo ! I am getting ready to order the zero 6x9 multiformat pinhole camera, has anybody used this camera's ? is it worth 200 Bucks ? I have mostly used large format camera's, I have a big 5x7 view camera, I dont think it be hard to convert to pinhole but how do select the distance of the bellows ( pinhole to film plane ) ? is there certain rule ? C.H. Fowler
