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Nov 7, 2011 © Colin J Clarke

4x5 Box Pinhole


I made this as a trial, and it works perfectly. But I need to make another one,
about half the focal length, because (using a factor of .299), I calculate this
"lens" is like a 35mm focal length when used on a regular 35mm camera. I think if I
reduce the box focal length to around 75mm, I'll have a 22mm equivalent
- nice and wide for a 4x5. That will also reduce the weight of this 'puppy'.


other sizes: small medium large original auto
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Jean-Luc Elias17-Nov-2011 13:00
Very well done in plain wood! I did mine in plywood...looks cheaper....
4x5" is realy a nice size for pinhole!
I suppose that you use a regular film holder...how do you fasten it? I once used elastic bands but it doesn't look very pretty...
Paco López12-Nov-2011 15:37
Fabulous work!!! Big vote for the pinhole master!!
Dave Hein09-Nov-2011 08:10
Is it 3G or 4G? :)
12308-Nov-2011 01:55
Looks awesome. V
Stephanie08-Nov-2011 00:06
You know and understand so much more about photography than I ever will! Amazing "lens"!!!! :)
J. Scott Coile07-Nov-2011 21:54
Now lets see your home made tripod ;-)
Guest 07-Nov-2011 21:41
When do we get to see images? Looks nice though.
Ann...07-Nov-2011 20:41
Well done you! This looks very smart.
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