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    Pinhole Camera Instructions v5 0 PDF

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    To make a pinhole camera, cut out shapes from black card to assemble a light-tight box with a small hole poked through aluminum can taped to one side as the pinhole. Load light-sensitive paper in the dark, then take photos by opening the shutter for long exposures. Photos can be developed with store-bought chemicals or homemade solutions like mint tea with vitamin C to reveal the negative image.

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    To make a pinhole camera, cut out shapes from black card to assemble a light-tight box with a small hole poked through aluminum can taped to one side as the pinhole. Load light-sensitive paper in the dark, then take photos by opening the shutter for long exposures. Photos can be developed with store-bought chemicals or homemade solutions like mint tea with vitamin C to reveal the negative image.

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    To make a pinhole camera, cut out shapes from black card to assemble a light-tight box with a small hole poked through aluminum can taped to one side as the pinhole. Load light-sensitive paper in the dark, then take photos by opening the shutter for long exposures. Photos can be developed with store-bought chemicals or homemade solutions like mint tea with vitamin C to reveal the negative image.

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    To make a pinhole camera, cut out shapes from black card to assemble a light-tight box with a small hole poked through aluminum can taped to one side as the pinhole. Load light-sensitive paper in the dark, then take photos by opening the shutter for long exposures. Photos can be developed with store-bought chemicals or homemade solutions like mint tea with vitamin C to reveal the negative image.

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    How to make and use a pinhole camera

    Make the camera


    • Download the template here: http://bit.ly/RiCameraBox
    • Cut the shapes out of black card, and tightly assemble with dark
    tape, making sure there are no gaps for light to sneak in.
    • For the pinhole, cut a 3-4cm square from the side of an aluminium
    can and smooth the edges with sandpaper. Rub it to remove any
    paint or coatings, and thing down the section. Poke a very small
    hole with a needle.
    • Mount the pinhole on the box so it lines up with the middle of the
    cardboard box, and stick the shutter mechanism on top, so the hole
    can be covered and uncovered.

    Load the film


    • Do this in a totally dark room. You can use a red bicycle light to work
    by, as this won’t affect the paper.
    • Cut the paper to fit in the box, touching only the edges so you don’t
    leave fingerprints. Insert into the camera with light-sensitive side
    facing the pinhole.
    • Close the lid and make sure the pinhole shutter is closed.

    Take a picture
    • Put the camera on a stable surface, pointing at your subject (ideally
    something that won’t move).
    • Slide the shutter open and start timing. In bright sunlight you’dd
    need 20-30 seconds; indoors up to 5 minutes.
    • Shut the shutter, again without shaking the box, and don’t let any
    more light hit the paper.
    Develop your film
    • Developing solutions can be bought from any photographic suppliers
    and online (eg: www.calphoto.co.uk).
    • We recommend:
    Ilford Multigrade Developer
    Ilford Ilfostop
    Ilford Hypam Rapid Fixer
    • Visit http://bit.ly/LYSCPinhole for details on how to use these
    solutions.
    Develop with homemade solution
    • You can make developer solution from mint, coffee or basil – anything
    with caffic acid. If using dried mint:
    • Stir 10g of dried mint leaves into 200ml hot water. Brew for 15
    minutes, then strain through a coffee filter into a new container.
    • In a separate glass, add two 1000mg vitamin C tablets to 200ml
    cold water, then gradually add 10g of bicarbonate of soda while
    stirring.
    • Mix the two solutions together, and leave for 10 minutes so all
    the bubbles settle. Pour into a shallow container that will fit
    your paper.
    • Make an acidic ‘stop solution’ to halt the chemical reaction. Mix 5ml of
    lemon juice with 200ml of water in a second container.
    • In darkness, take the paper out of the camera and put it in the mint
    developing solution. After 2 minutes, use a red bicycle light to check
    for an image appearing.
    • When it looks ready, take the photo out with kitchen tongs, and put
    it in the stop solution for 30 seconds. Then rinse in plain water and
    leave to dry.
    • You now have your negative! The paper will be still be a little sensitive
    to light so may darken over the next few weeks. Save a scan or digital
    photo on your computer, and try using photo-editing software or and
    app to invert the colours and get a normal black and white image.

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