You might need to know a little about lenses and how they work, as you will need to set the focal plane yourself. You can use a ring adapter for a ‘Diana’ lens and attach it to a DLSR to create quite impressive results.
The ‘Diana’ is a cheap, plastic film camera from the early 80s that create dreamy photos. I believe it is because the pinhole creates a very intense light directed at the center of your sensor, rather than being spread out using conventional lenses. I have yet to find information about this, but beware. You can learn everything about it here.ĭISCLAIMER : Some people argue that capturing pinhole images with your DSLR can burn your sensor after prolonged use. It all happens with, you guessed it, a pinhole.įor this project, you will need a way to determine your exposure. Anything from coffee tins to matchboxes can capture light. You only need a way to capture the light. It’s one of the oldest methods of photography, and it doesn’t even use a lens! Pinhole photography is a great way to experiment with capturing images.
DIY Tips for the Camera Convert Your DSLR into a Pinhole Camera Start with the simpler things and those that interest and move you. Learn, create, experiment, and grow your passion. Read everything you can about what environment you need to conduct your DIY project. Please be safe, as this is paramount to any photographs you feel you might get. The colored powder listed under the ‘fun’ heading is combustible. Especially if it is your livelihood, and you really can’t live without it. If in doubt, please do not risk damage to your equipment. Read up to know precisely what a project involves before you start any of the more challenging projects.ĭon’t try to modify something you will miss or can’t afford to fix or replace. Some might also take a few tries.ĭISCLAIMER: Some of these projects have the potential to damage your camera gear. But others will need a lot of research and planning. Some of these projects are so easy you can do them within 30 mins, some even less.
Do It Yourself (DIY) anything can be fun and exciting.
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