This Clever, Customizable Pinhole Camera System Can Do Just About Anything

Photographer Ralph Man developed a highly versatile new pinhole camera system, the Mania MFZ, which stands for "Multiformat Zoom." [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-12-31 23:35

PolarPro announced a new series of pinhole lenses named LightLeak

PolarPro launched a new series of pinhole lenses named “LightLeak”. I am not big fan of expensive pinhole gear but you might like them :) There are three variations available: 16mm f/11 28mm f/11 50mm f/11 Overview Get that timeless, nostalgic look straight in-camera with the PolarPro LightLeak lens. This lens brings back the timeless… sonyalpharumors.com »

2024-8-22 10:23

Chroma Camera’s New CubeFF is an Affordable 35mm Pinhole Camera

Chroma Camera, makers of modular medium format cameras, lenses, and more, has released the CubeFF, a full-frame 35mm pinhole camera. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-5-31 22:22

The ‘Minimum Viable Camera’ is a Pocket-Sized 35mm Pinhole Cam

While cameras have gotten more complex over the years, there is something to be said for getting back to basics. To that end, the MVC, or Minimum Viable Camera, takes photography down to the studs in this pocket-sized 35mm pinhole affair. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-12-5 23:44

This Modular Pinhole Camera Is Colorful and Environmentally-Friendly

Scottish camera maker Finite Industries has announced the fi35, the company's first pinhole camera.

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2023-11-15 23:47

Just announced: new 7Artisans 18mm f/6.3 II pinhole lens

7Artisans announced the new 18mm f/6.3 II pinhole lens you can buy at Amazon US&EU (Click here). A few image samples and MFT graph can be seen at Stkb.co.jp. sonyalpharumors.com »

2023-6-17 13:33

Fun DIY Pinhole Lens Requires a Soda Can, Tape, and a Simple Lens Adapter

Pinhole lenses and cameras are fun, easy do-it-yourself (DIY) projects for photographers of all skill levels and ages. Pinhole lenses rarely require many materials, and as Fotodiox shows, photographers can make a pinhole lens with just a soda can. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-6-8 20:18

Citrus Turned Into a Pinhole Camera: ‘Oranges Can Take Photos’

A viral TikTok video claiming that "oranges can take photos" proves that pinhole cameras can be made out of literally anything, including citrus fruit. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-12-17 13:59

The Best Pinhole Photographers Making Black and Whites

I remember how mesmerized I was when my class teacher made a pinhole camera one day at junior school. A large cutout was made into the back of a shoebox, and tracing paper was then used to cover this gap. thephoblographer.com »

2022-11-6 07:00

Glass Plate Pinhole Camera Records Sun’s Path Over a Year

Astrophotographer Ian Griffin captured this unusual photo of a solar analemma that charts the Sun's path over a year using a pinhole camera with a 4x5 glass plate inside. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-9-23 21:36

Remarkably Beautiful Fundamentals: Jollylook Pinhole Review

Cameras can’t get much more classic than a pinhole — unless, of course that pinhole camera also has a set of bellows. The Jollylook Pinhole is a wooden camera that artists can build themselves. Once constructed, the Pinhole uses Instax Mini instant film and runs on human hands, not batteries. thephoblographer.com »

2022-9-16 13:00

The Jollylook Pinhole is a DIY Bellows Camera That Takes Instax Film

The latest vintage pinhole camera from Jollylook is an Instant Print Pinhole Camera crafted out of recyclable wooden materials. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-8-10 23:16

A New Pinhole Camera Is Bringing Unheard of Innovations

"The camera is about the size of an Olympus XA," says James Guerin in an email to the Phoblographer. There isn't usually a whole lot of uniqueness when it comes to pinhole cameras, but James has made something very special. thephoblographer.com »

2022-6-3 01:00

The Solarcan Puck is a Single-Day Time Exposure Pinhole Camera

The Solarcan Puck is a reusable time exposure pinhole camera that is designed to capture the path of the Sun as it moves across the sky over the course of a day. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-4-20 22:45

Kickstarter: Thingyfy Pinhole Pro Max lens offers 18-36mm zoom and 6 aperture settings

Thingyfy has announced the Pinhole Pro Max, the 'world's most advanced pinhole lens. ' The lens is the first of its kind to offer six different aperture settings and an 18-36mm variable focal length. dpreview.com »

2022-3-30 19:49

Pinhole Pro Max is an Advanced 6-Aperture 18-36mm Pinhole Lens

Thingyfy has announced the Pinhole Pro Max, what it claims is the most advanced pinhole lens in the world thanks to its variable 18-36mm focal length and six apertures. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-3-29 21:13

Can the New Thingify Pinhole Pro Max Modernize the Pinhole?

Pinhole photography is as old as photography itself — but the latest invention coming from Ontario-based incubator Thingify aims to bring modern features to a classic lens. The Thingify Pinhole Pro Max is the first pinhole lens that combines both a variable aperture and a variable zoom into a single optic. thephoblographer.com »

2022-3-30 20:29

Video: How to make a DIY telephoto pinhole camera with a Pringles can

Photography company Fotodiox makes a wide range of photography products and accessories, including lens adapters, lighting equipment, filter systems and more. The company also has a lively YouTube channel featuring product videos, tips and tricks and fun DIY projects. dpreview.com »

2021-12-21 00:18

These Pinhole Cameras are Great for the Experimental Photographer

The traditional photography world can totally be a bit boring. It's easy to get into a creative rut. When that happens, I typically go for long exposures or look at lo-fi imagery. And trying something new makes all the difference. thephoblographer.com »

2021-12-4 14:00

Solarcan Puck is a Limited-Time Palm-Sized Pinhole Solargraph Camera

Solarcan has announced Puck, a smaller limited-time version of its soda-can-shaped Sun-catching camera. The new model comes shaped like a circle and produces round instead of more traditional rectangle images. petapixel.com »

2021-11-27 00:33

Sharon Harris Makes Surreal Images with Simple Pinhole Cameras

“I find it seductive that a pinhole camera has no viewfinder,” says photographer Sharon Harris regarding what she finds appealing about pinhole photography. The minimalistic approach to this kind of art is something she embraces wholeheartedly, along with the visually distinct results it produces. thephoblographer.com »

2021-10-24 13:00

Photographer Launches DIY Large-Format Pinhole Camera Kits

A film photographer has launched a crowdfunding campaign for DIY pinhole camera kits with the aim of making large-format shooting affordable, accessible, and easy. Set up by David Hancock, a photographer and writer who also shares educational material on YouTube, the Kickstarter campaign features large-format pinhole cameras — 5119 Cameras — that are designed to […] petapixel.com »

2021-8-5 22:57

Lensbaby announces new Obscura system, a modern take on pinhole photography

Lensbaby is well known for its unusual lenses. However, as the company says, its latest product 'isn't a lens,' but rather is an 'extraordinary experience crafted in the origins of photography. dpreview.com »

2021-6-25 15:14

The Most Innovative Pinhole Yet. Lensbaby Obscura Review

It's an intriguing concept that Lensbaby deserves multitudes of praise for. A tilt-shift pinhole optic? Indeed, the Lensbaby Obscura is truly a first of a kind. When our team was first pitched about the idea of a pinhole, we were told that it would work with the Lensbaby Composer Pro II system. thephoblographer.com »

2021-6-21 12:00

4 Beautiful Pinhole Photography Projects to Stare at for a While

Pinhole photography is incredibly fun once you get the hang of it. It starts by throwing away all the ideas of absolute sharpness. Instead, you're capturing a longer passage of time in a single photo. thephoblographer.com »

2021-5-16 01:00

Makeshift beercan pinhole camera accidentally captures 'longest known exposure'

Leading image credit: Regina Valkenborgh In 2012, while studying for her MA Fine Art degree at the University of Hertfordshire in the U. K. , Regina Valkenborgh lined a beer can with photographic paper and built her own pinhole camera. dpreview.com »

2020-12-18 17:10

Cezary Bartczak’s Custom Pinhole Cameras Are Beautifully Unique

"When customers from all continents send me sample images or links with pictures taken with cameras made with my own hands, it's a great feeling, and I'm very proud of that. " A couple of weeks ago, we were introduced to a man by the name of Cezary Bartczak, a maker of pinhole cameras who hails from Poland. thephoblographer.com »

2020-10-27 13:00

Film Fridays: Making and using a cardboard camera – adventures in pinhole photography

Photo: Sroyon / 35mmc. com Pinhole photography is often associated with 'intro to photography' -type classes, because it simplifies the process of recording an image down to bare bones. dpreview.com »

2020-10-24 16:00

Going Old School: Introduction to Pinhole Photography

Looking back at the history of photography, pinhole photography is among one of the oldest techniques. The earliest mention of pinhole photography dates back to the mid-1800s and continues to be an accessible alternative photographic process today. thephoblographer.com »

2020-6-20 07:00

Video: Photographer Martin Henson shows the versatility of pinhole cameras from his backyard

UK-based photographer Martin Henson has recently published a video showcasing his pinhole photography process. An experienced film and digital photographer, Henson combined a 4x5-inch pinhole camera with Ilford FP4 film to capture a photo of flowers in his back garden. dpreview.com »

2020-6-12 20:17

How to Capture Creative, High-Quality Pinhole Photography in Your Backyard

Fine art photographer Martin Henson has published a wonderful behind-the-scenes look at his pinhole photography process that highlights the results you can get when you use a high-quality camera, you get creative, and you know what the heck you’re doing. petapixel.com »

2020-6-10 21:11

How to Make a Pinhole Film Camera at Home with Some Packaging

It’s nearly the end of April 2020, the coronavirus lockdown is in full swing here in the UK, you’ve already been out for your one hours allowable exercise, and you’re bored! This was me, and my predicament. petapixel.com »

2020-5-12 19:05

Taking Pinhole Portraits of ‘Lockdown Street Bingo’ for World Pinhole Day

Working as an analogue photographer at Little Vintage Photography, Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day (#WPPD) is something that I love taking part in every year. Sadly with lockdown happening, the workshops and photowalks I’d normally run were of course, put on hold. petapixel.com »

2020-5-1 22:19

Стартовали продажи Pinhole Pro X 40-58mm

После успеха зум-объективов Pinhole Pro, Pinhole Pro S, Pinhole Pro X - новый объектив линейки Pinhole Pro X 40-58mm вы можете купить на Indiegogo.

2020-1-5 06:55

Does Anyone Remember the P-Sharan Pinhole Camera?

Pinhole photography isn't really difficult to do, but the results can be hit or miss. Still, its appeal lies in the fact that you can make a pinhole camera out of anything, and that it's actually a fun, experimental way to learn about photography. thephoblographer.com »

2019-11-25 02:00

Pinhole Pro X Is the World’s First Pinhole Zoom Lens for Photo and Video

Want to get into pinhole photography with your digital camera? You might want to give this new Pinhole Pro lens a go. Thingyfy recently expanded their lineup of prime pinhole lenses with the Pinhole Pro X. thephoblographer.com »

2019-9-24 16:00

Check out the world’s first pinhole zoom lens

Pinhole photography is associated with the past, but now photographers can bring this technique into the digital world thanks to a new lens that has just been launched on Kickstarter. The Pinhole Pro X is the world's first zoom pinhole lens. digitalrev.com »

2019-8-15 03:00

Thingyfy Pinhole Pro – пинхол-объективы для цифровых камер

Китайская компания Thingyfy решила освоить узкую нишу для ценителей аналогового стиля, а именно изображений, получаемых с помощью пинхол-камер или, иначе, камер-обскура, и заняться выпуском пинхол-объективов к современным цифровым камерам. photowebexpo.ru »

2019-8-11 09:20

The Pinhole Pro X — a pinhole zoom lens — launches on Kickstarter

On the back of the Pinhole Pro and Pinhole S ‘innovation incubator’ Thingyfy has launched what it is describing as the world’s first pinhole zoom lens. The Pinhole Pro X offers full frame users a range of focal lengths covering 40-60mm, while the APS-C and MFT version has focal lengths of 18-36mm. dpreview.com »

2019-8-10 23:07

Стартовали продажи Pinhole Pro X 18-36mm

Амбициозный Kickstarter проект по сбору средств на новый Pinhole Pro X 18-36mm, выстрелил вполне удачно. Из запрошенных 5 000$ ребята на сегодняшний день собрали более 55 000$, и теперь все желающие могут заказать свою копию объектива за 41$, а отправка Pinhole Pro X 18-36mm начнется в ноябре 2019 года. photar.ru »

2019-8-10 18:50

Pinhole Cameras Are Taking 1,000-Year Exposures Around Lake Tahoe

So, how's your photography project going? You're probably doing a long-term documentary photography series, or maybe a collection of street portraits. Those will definitely take some time to complete, but surely not as long as the pinhole camera project of conceptual artist and experimental philosopher Jonathon Keats. thephoblographer.com »

2019-6-28 22:00

Thingify Unveils Pinhole Pro X, the World’s First Zoom Pinhole Lens

Thingify, the Toronto-based company that brought us a bunch of quirky professional pinhole lenses for mirrorless cameras and DSLRs, are at it again with a new creation. This time, it's touted as the world's first zoom pinhole lens, and now the third in the Thingify Pinhole Pro range of lenses. thephoblographer.com »

2019-3-19 10:00

Thingyfy has announced the world’s first Pinhole Zoom Lens for Sony E-mount!

Thingyfy announced the development of the world’s first Pinhole 18-36mm zoom lens. On top you can see it mounted on the Sony A5100. There is no info about price and shipment start. ePhotozine shared the images of this new lens displayed at the Photography Show 2019. sonyalpharumors.com »

2019-3-18 15:23

Kickstarter: ONDU Mark III pinhole cameras — all 19 — have magnetic shutter, filters

Pinhole photography might be one of the most primitive forms of photography, but that doesn't mean it can't be improved with the help of a little innovation. Pinhole camera company ONDU is back at it again with a new collection of third-generation pinhole cameras, including 135, 120, medium format, and large format options. dpreview.com »

2018-11-3 04:22

You Can Now Use Your Camera Filters with the New ONDU MK III Pinhole Cameras

The ONDU MK III is still in the early stages of its Kickstarter campaign as we speak, yet it already seems poised to become one of the, if not the, most advanced pinhole camera in the market. Now equipped with several new features, ONDU’s latest series of handcrafted pinhole cameras is geared towards those who wish to do more with pinhole photography. thephoblographer.com »

2018-11-2 01:00

1000-year long exposure due to reveal effects of climate change for exhibition in 3018

The view from Eagle Rock - a digital pinhole image by Ryland West, showing the view from one of Keat's camera sites A series of pinhole cameras have been positioned around Lake Tahoe to record in a single exposure the effects of climate change over the course of the next 1000 years. dpreview.com »

2018-10-25 19:00

David Cordero’s Hauntingly Serene Seaside Pinhole Photography

Stuck in a rut? You might need to take on something simple yet experimental to refill your creative juices. Heading somewhere nice with a pinhole camera in tow could be something to new to try for you. thephoblographer.com »

2018-8-21 22:00

Sergey Lebedev Handcrafts Unique Pinhole Cameras Using Driftwood

Pinhole photography is as simple and basic as it gets when it comes to creating images, but that doesn't mean you won't be able to make impressive work out of it. In fact, photographer and camera maker Sergey Lebedev proves us that you can make the camera itself jaw-dropping. thephoblographer.com »

2018-7-26 13:00

PinBox: A 66 Pinhole Camera That You Can Build and Re-Create

Pinhole cameras are essentially easy to make, especially when you're making them for 35mm films. But if you want to have an idea about how it's done for 120 film, Hamm Camera Company offers to let you in on the basics with a new camera called the PinBox. thephoblographer.com »

2018-7-6 22:00

Here’s How You Can Get a Zoom on Your Pinhole Camera

Did you shoot with a DIY pinhole camera for the recent Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day? If you were able to make a nice setup, we have something that will make sure you get to shoot with an even more epic one next year (or anytime you feel like some pinhole snaps are in order). thephoblographer.com »

2018-5-7 10:00