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The Pinhole Principle
The Pinhole Principle
Pinhole photography takes us back to the very origins of photography. A pinhole camera is a very basic tool, but when used in the right way it can yield extraordinary results. Essentially, a pinhole camera is a light-sealed object with a small ‘pinhole’ opening which, when the shutter is opened, light shines through to imprint an image. Pinhole photography opens up a world of creative possibilities – from making your own camera to creating unique photographs.
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Do More with Diana
Do More with Diana
For effortless pinhole photography with the iconic Diana effect of punchy colors, retro vignetting and strong contrasts on 120 film, the Diana Multi Pinhole Operator is your ultimate creative companion. Shoot through one, two or three separate pinholes for crazy effects and add colored gel filters for some terrifically trippy results!
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Our Top Tips For a Successful Shot
Our Top Tips For a Successful Shot
1 Pinhole photographs need long exposures as you’re using a very small aperture.
1 Use a film with a low ISO for the most detail – try our ISO 100 films Lomography Color Negative or Earl Grey B&W for starters!
1 For shake-free shots, use a tripod and cable release. If you don’t have those, simply place your camera on a stable surface like on a wall, table or the ground.
Here’s One I Made Earlier…
Here’s One I Made Earlier…
Were you a fan of science experiments at school? If you can remember so far back…then maybe you tried this once upon a time. A pinhole camera is so basic that you can make one from just about anything! Take a look at the following tipster for a step-by-step guide to making your own pinhole camera from something we know you’ve all got lying around…an old film box!
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The Pinhole Principle
The Pinhole Principle
The Pinhole Principle
The Pinhole Principle
We’d like to thank the following people for their photos: sushi_9009, kylewis, dakadev_pui, lostlittlekid, scorpie, jlovett, srmarcus & agrimony
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