Re: [pinhole-discussion] Relacement for Quaker Oats Box
Here's a great item for making pinhole cameras... Stores that sell carpet throw out the long tubes that the carpet comes rolled on. These are super heavy duty paper tubes and can be 12+ feet long... you can cut them to any length for pinhole cameras. It's easy to make ends for these cameras with paper & black tape. Jim K "...just make a new top for the cardboard box. Use thin cardboard and black masking tape to make a nice slide on top. > >> > "That's what I do. or I use a salt box for 5" x 7" paper." > leezy > > ___ > Pinhole-Discussion mailing list > Pinhole-Discussion@p at ??? > unsubscribe or change your account at > http://www.???/discussion/ >
Re: [pinhole-discussion] Relacement for Quaker Oats Box
I use the new Quaker Oats box with the addition of a square piece of black plastic, like the kind photo paper is packaged in. Place this on top of the oats box and then snap down the lid. The Quaker Oats Brand has that lid that pushes in like a stopper. The black plastic then fills the gap and makes it light tight. This doesn't work too well on other brand oat boxes because their lids tend to pop off with the extra material at the edges. Christian Harkness wrote: > Hi - about ten years ago I used Quaker Oats containers in my Photo class for > pinhole cameras. Since then, the box has been redesigned and is not suitable > anymore. Does anybody know of a cheap, cardboard container/package that I > could tell students to buy, that would make a good pinhole camera without of > modifications or tools, other than an Xacto knife and needle? -- Chris Peregoy | http://www.gl.umbc.edu/~peregoy | http://imda.umbc.edu/
Re: [pinhole-discussion] Relacement for Quaker Oats Box
In a message dated 8/13/01 7:58:23 AM, kool...@bbn.com writes: << If you are talking about the white plastic top, then just make a new top for the cardboard box. Use thin cardboard and black masking tape to make a nice slide on top. >> That's what I do. or I use a salt box for 5" x 7" paper. leezy
RE: [pinhole-discussion] Relacement for Quaker Oats Box
You could use shoeboxes, like we used to do way back when when I was in highschool. Of course, your focal length is going to vary- Students with little feet will be able to take wide angle pictures! On Mon, 13 Aug 2001, Chuck Flagg wrote: > > I have my students use "chip" cans like Fritos, Doritos[holds 5x7]. We > wipe out the oils, spray the inside with flat black paint. We use old photo > paper bags to cut a circle to fit inside the clear lid. We attach it with > spray contact cement. The outer edge is covered with a strip of black > electrical tape to discourage light transfer. > They are very durable and handy. I also make a lot of use of snack[holds > 3.5x5] & regular[holds 2.5x7+] "Pringle" chip cans. > Happy Shooting! > > Chuck Flagg >
RE: [pinhole-discussion] Relacement for Quaker Oats Box
I have my students use "chip" cans like Fritos, Doritos[holds 5x7]. We wipe out the oils, spray the inside with flat black paint. We use old photo paper bags to cut a circle to fit inside the clear lid. We attach it with spray contact cement. The outer edge is covered with a strip of black electrical tape to discourage light transfer. They are very durable and handy. I also make a lot of use of snack[holds 3.5x5] & regular[holds 2.5x7+] "Pringle" chip cans. Happy Shooting! Chuck Flagg
Re: [pinhole-discussion] Relacement for Quaker Oats Box
Another possibility is to paint the lid with the flat black paint you painted the inside with and then use aluminum foil over the lid, secured with a rubber band. Not too elegant, but it works! John McAdam
Re: [pinhole-discussion] Relacement for Quaker Oats Box
> Hi - about ten years ago I used Quaker Oats containers in my Photo class for > pinhole cameras. Since then, the box has been redesigned and is not suitable > anymore. Does anybody know of a cheap, cardboard container/package that I > could tell students to buy, that would make a good pinhole camera without of > modifications or tools, other than an Xacto knife and needle? If you are talking about the white plastic top, then just make a new top for the cardboard box. Use thin cardboard and black masking tape to make a nice slide on top.
