RE: [pinhole-discussion] Flashing

2001-12-11 Thread Michael Keller
First, you need to know the Guide Number of the flash you're using, so you can calculate how much light you're putting on the subject. As for light sources, if you're working in total darkness, you can paint with light to illuminate the subject, it's background, whatever, moving the light to simula

[pinhole-discussion] Blackboard/chalboard paint...

2001-12-11 Thread Michael Young
I know this is not a great help for pinholing - but you can also get blackboard paint in dark green. (this was my big opportunity to send my first message to the group!) Michael

[pinhole-discussion] blackening inside of cans

2001-12-11 Thread claudia smith
if you don't want to paint the inside of cans for pinhole cameras you can use black contact paper or just any old black paper with rubber cement. -

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Republic Tea Containers

2001-12-11 Thread RObrien630
Hi Tom, I've been using paper negatives without any real problems so far...Renee

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Home made 4x5 pinhole camera ?

2001-12-11 Thread Ray Esposito
> I never heard of that kind of paint. Blackboard paint...what is that? > Can it be found in a car supply shop? > leezy Leezy - in can be found in any paint or building supply store. It comes in a spray can. Funny thing but it is hard to find this time of year as it is very popular. Parents b

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Home made 4x5 pinhole camera ?

2001-12-11 Thread Richard M. Koolish
A suggestion on designing your own 4x5 camera: If you want to use film holders, take a look at a commercial press or view camera and look at the way the film holders are held in place. There is a flat plate, which has the 4x5 hole in the center to expose the film. There is a lip around three edg

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Home made 4x5 pinhole camera ?

2001-12-11 Thread ragowaring
That's it, chalkboard paint. You've got it. The very same. Alexis >> >> ___ >> Pinhole-Discussion mailing list >> Pinhole-Discussion@p at ??? >> unsubscribe or change your account at >> http://www.???/discussion/ > > ___

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Home made 4x5 pinhole camera ?

2001-12-11 Thread ragowaring
Blackboard paint is used to paint blackboards. It is some sort of acrylic paint; you wash out the brushes in water. Over here in the UK it is easily bought in 'DIY' (Do it yourself) stores. It is wonderful because it is quick drying, matt, non reflective, black (of course) and sticks to most thi

[pinhole-discussion] Re: Home made 4x5 pinhole camera

2001-12-11 Thread David Ocampo
Try this It has a six page pdf file. http://www.stargal.net/pinhole_photo/ Dave O

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Home made 4x5 pinhole camera ?

2001-12-11 Thread George L Smyth
--- b2myo...@aol.com wrote: > > In a message dated 12/11/01 1:52:01 PM, glsm...@yahoo.com writes: > > << my favorite remains a coffee can. >> > > at the risk of beating a dead horse, how do you keep the black paint inside > from flaking? > Thanks, > leezy Just sand it with gritty sand paper.

RE: [pinhole-discussion] Home made 4x5 pinhole camera ?

2001-12-11 Thread Andy Schmitt
no but you'll find it in a hardware store or art supply place... never used it though. I just brush on flat black paint & shoot... andy -Original Message- From: pinhole-discussion-admin@p at ??? [mailto:pinhole-discussion-admin@p at ???]On Behalf Of b2myo...@aol.com Sent: Tuesday,

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Home made 4x5 pinhole camera ?

2001-12-11 Thread GarfinkelDesign
Hello Leezy: I have seen the black board paint (it is a spray paint) at Home Depot. But I am sure a smaller hardware shop would have it too. Wendy

[pinhole-discussion] Flashing with Bulbs

2001-12-11 Thread Michael Georgoff (SAL-US)
Mark Power (mpo...@coventry.ac.uk) asked about flashbulbs... 1. See http://www.flashbulbs.com/index.shtml (Cress Photo, "THE WORLD'S LARGEST FLASHBULB DEALER" and "The Preeminent EXPERTS", according to them, located in New Jersey. 2. Mark said (of bulbs) "Unfortunately, at least here in the UK,

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Home made 4x5 pinhole camera ?

2001-12-11 Thread Tom Miller
- Original Message - From: To: Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2001 3:34 PM Subject: Re: [pinhole-discussion] Home made 4x5 pinhole camera ? > > In a message dated 12/11/01 5:16:25 PM, twmil...@mr.net writes: > > << Zernike mentioned using paint that can be > > brushed on rather than painte

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Home made 4x5 pinhole camera ?

2001-12-11 Thread Tom Miller
- Original Message - From: To: Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2001 3:34 PM Subject: Re: [pinhole-discussion] Home made 4x5 pinhole camera ? > > In a message dated 12/11/01 5:16:25 PM, twmil...@mr.net writes: > > << Zernike mentioned using paint that can be > > brushed on rather than painte

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Home made 4x5 pinhole camera ?

2001-12-11 Thread Tom Miller
- Original Message - From: To: Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2001 3:34 PM Subject: Re: [pinhole-discussion] Home made 4x5 pinhole camera ? > > In a message dated 12/11/01 5:16:25 PM, twmil...@mr.net writes: > > << Zernike mentioned using paint that can be > > brushed on rather than painte

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Home made 4x5 pinhole camera ?

2001-12-11 Thread Howard Wells
The point being that some spray paints actually seem to dry before they hit the surface to be painted, causing dust and a delicate surface. Brushing on paint removes that problem. Blackboard paint I assume is paint intended to turn a surface into a chalkboard. I've seen it in hardware stores and t

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Home made 4x5 pinhole camera ?

2001-12-11 Thread Tom Miller
Yes. My fingers do not respond well to my brain, which often has trouble keeping track of its own workings. My proof-reading skills are similarly jumbled. I meant to say "rather than spray painted". Alternatively: "Zernike mentioned using paint that can be brushed on rather than sprayed on as a

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Home made 4x5 pinhole camera ?

2001-12-11 Thread B2MYOUNG
In a message dated 12/11/01 5:16:25 PM, twmil...@mr.net writes: << Zernike mentioned using paint that can be brushed on rather than painted as a possible solution. >> Isn't painting, brushing on? I'm so confused here. Thank you all for your responses. That's what's so great about this board. Tr

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Home made 4x5 pinhole camera ?

2001-12-11 Thread B2MYOUNG
In a message dated 12/11/01 4:59:09 PM, ragowar...@btinternet.com writes: << If you use blackboard paint you should find that it covers well and does not flake, otherwise you can use black car cellulose paint or black cellulose primer; >> I never heard of that kind of paint. Blackboard paint...w

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Home made 4x5 pinhole camera ?

2001-12-11 Thread Tom Miller
Hi Leezy, I've had pretty good luck by sanding the inside of metal cans to roughen the surface and give the paint something to adhere to. Then spraying Krylon metal primer then two coats of Krylon ultra-flat black. I've had a little problem with dust from spray paint that dries before it hits th

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Republic Tea Containers

2001-12-11 Thread Tom Miller
Hi Renee, Have you had problems with banding in the middle of the negative? I made a few Republic of Tea containers and got bad light streaking in the middle of 4x5 color negatives. I haven't tried matt paper for negs yet. Tom - Original Message - From: To: Sent: Tuesday, December 11

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Home made 4x5 pinhole camera ?

2001-12-11 Thread ragowaring
Dear Leezy If you use blackboard paint you should find that it covers well and does not flake, otherwise you can use black car cellulose paint or black cellulose primer; or primer and then paint it or. :-)) Alexis > > In a message dated 12/11/01 1:52:01 PM, glsm...@yahoo.com writes: >

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Home made 4x5 pinhole camera ?

2001-12-11 Thread B2MYOUNG
In a message dated 12/11/01 1:52:01 PM, glsm...@yahoo.com writes: << my favorite remains a coffee can. >> at the risk of beating a dead horse, how do you keep the black paint inside from flaking? Thanks, leezy

[pinhole-discussion] Flashing

2001-12-11 Thread MARK POWER
Dear Pinholers, I found the discussion on using flash interesting. There's an article in Pinhole Journal Volume 6, issue 2 recommending use of flash bulbs/cubes on the basis that they were more powerful than most flash guns. Unfortunately, at least here in the UK, they're no longer available. I'

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Home made 4x5 pinhole camera ?

2001-12-11 Thread George L Smyth
--- Jean Luc COULON wrote: > Hi, > > I would like to build a wooden 4x5 pinhole camera. > Is there any plan / description in the Eric Brenner book ? > Any other pointer / url ? Although I have built a zillion cameras over the years, my favorite remains a coffee can. The smaller size can works p

[pinhole-discussion] Republic Tea Containers

2001-12-11 Thread RObrien630
FYI the Republic Tea Containers are nice and light tight and sturdy...good for pinhole cameras and fun for a class as wellhave a try...Renee

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Home made 4x5 pinhole camera ?

2001-12-11 Thread Guy Glorieux
Hi Jean Luc, Why don't you try the following links. They should provide you with all you need to build a great 4x5 camera. Photography Without Lenses, Pinhole & Beyond http://www.stanford.edu/~cpatton/pinhole.html Welcome to my Pinhole Camera Page by Doug Bardell http://www.cyberbeach.net/~dbar

[pinhole-discussion] Home made 4x5 pinhole camera ?

2001-12-11 Thread Jean Luc COULON
Hi, I would like to build a wooden 4x5 pinhole camera. Is there any plan / description in the Eric Brenner book ? Any other pointer / url ? It is not easy (and quite expensive) to get a kit in France. Thanks in advance --- Regards Jean-Luc