Grear video! But could you make a video with the step by step of what to do when you are outdoors taking the pinhole pictures, the exposure time reasons and so on? Thank you
Martin, I stumbled upon your channel several days ago and have been binge-watching it ever since. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. It has helped me immensely. You certainly have a knack for teaching as well!
Thank you for this excellent video. I made my first pinhole camera on Sunday as part of World Pinhole Camera Day 2021 and feel that I have entered a new universe of photography. So interesting.
Despite having many cameras from half-frame 35mm to 10x8, I probably enjoy pinhole photography the most and probably best known for my lensless images over ones done with lenses. I appreciate your shared enthusiasm. One addendum, however, to your statement about not being able to get around the vignetting issue with pinholes. In fact, you can make the distance traveled by the light equal from center to edge with a properly curved film plane. The trade-off is enhanced distortion at short distances (which can be interesting), but in typical landscapes, for example, such distortion is virtually nonexistent and without vignetting.
Glad to have found your channel Martin. The higher the quality and resolution of today's digital cameras go, the more I want to do the exact opposite. And so, I am excited to go back to shooting pinhole photographs. Can't get much simpler (technically) than that. And through your channel (and Will Gudgeon's, who I am sure you have heard about), I am learning a lot about how to proceed. Thanks, and keep those pinhole videos coming. Cheers!
Hi, are you sure the vignetting is due to the distance's difference? I’d rather think it’s due to the light incidence’s angle, making the light spread across a wider surface on the edge compared to the center. Basicaly just like what makes summer hot and winter cold in the northern hemisphere (while we are closer to the Sun in winter).
Well, light weakens as it travels longer distances, the edge of the frame is further away to the centre , inverse square law would suggest that’s why it vignettes, however, I see what your saying and you could well-be correct , thanks
This is a great explanation about pinhole photography. The moment of the day is a key element on the shoot and I never had this idea 100% clear in mind...thanks!!!
Thank you for sharing this video with us, it was just what I needed to see. I am about to but a Zero Image 2000 Deluxe Plus Camera but I was a little concerned about how to work out the correct angle of view of the Camera. But by watching this most instructive and informative video the problem was solved. So thank you once again. I look forward to watching your other videos on Pinhole Photography.
Really fantastic explanations! I already knew a fair bit about pinhole photography, but I still learned a lot from you in a short space of time - thank you. I love pinhole photography and really need to focus on it more (except I won't be focussing, of course).
great images, Martin! I have the Zero 612 and the Zero45 and I love both. And I have the RealitySoSubtle 6x17. This camera uses a round film plane and therefor has no vignetting - but of course the typical distortions of a round film plane. And on this camera you find exactly the lines engraved into the camera body, as you described, for a good composition of the image. It work almost perfect for me! Due to the severe vignetting of the 612 I use it only for 6x9 now. I have the model with the filter thread and use even it with infrared filter and Rollei Superpan 200 for IR pictures. The Zero45 has no filter holder, so I glued a normal filter adapter ring into the camera and can use filters (red or even IR 720nm) inside the camera. For the exposure calculation I use the great universal App Photopills, it is ideal for all kinds of calculation for photography including planing the position of the sun for a specific location and time! Regards Dierk the second last image of a church looks like Canary Islands :)
very good sir, indeed an extremely direct and informative video. Yes I need to add the guiding marks onto my cameras. now I must perfect my exposure technique... great - have a good day --- Bo
...Hello, a very helpful video, like all your others....Is it necessary to sharpen the pinhole-pictures a bit, and give them a little bit more contrast after scanning?
How about your views and experience of choosing or making a pinhole camera of just the right focal length for your main area of photographic interest, perhaps touching on exposure calculation , you have made some nice moody images, thank you
Thanks, I have touched about exposure in other videos, however, I do agree a more in-depth video would be helpful, also making you own pinhole camera is another area that needs explanation, so they are in my to do list, thanks for taking your time to comment.
Great video, and you’re example pictures are stunning! I’ve never done pinhole photography but would like to try it, do you have any recommendations on film that is best suited for it? Also this might be a stupid question, but how do you load the film into the pinhole camera and unload it again without exposing it to any light, would it require having a darkroom of your own?
I would say that you can use any type of film, however, if you want to keep your exposures times to a minimum then use a fast film with increased grain size or for the shortest times Kodak T-max films are very good, I load all the film in a light tight changing bag or a darkroom , thanks
Very interesting Martin. I just found your channel recently, and I like your videos very much. What would you recommend when purchasing a pinhole camera, for a pinhole newbie. I shoot both medium format and 4x5.
I like to use my 4x5 pinhole camera, mine is the Zero45 made by Zeroimage, the main reason and its nothing to do with the negative size its more aimed at its convenience. I can go out and instead of trying to use a full roll of 120 film, or having to wait till the roll is used up , I can go out with the 4x5 and shoot as many or as little as needed and get them developed the same day. Thanks
learned so much in these several minutes. thanks for the lesson 😊
your welcome, thanks
Grear video! But could you make a video with the step by step of what to do when you are outdoors taking the pinhole pictures, the exposure time reasons and so on? Thank you
Martin, I stumbled upon your channel several days ago and have been binge-watching it ever since. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. It has helped me immensely. You certainly have a knack for teaching as well!
Such beautiful images. I'm honestly inspired.
Thank you for this excellent video. I made my first pinhole camera on Sunday as part of World Pinhole Camera Day 2021 and feel that I have entered a new universe of photography. So interesting.
Well done Andrew, even better that you made your own pinhole camera, thank you
You explained that wonderfully, thank you very much:
Thank you
Despite having many cameras from half-frame 35mm to 10x8, I probably enjoy pinhole photography the most and probably best known for my lensless images over ones done with lenses. I appreciate your shared enthusiasm. One addendum, however, to your statement about not being able to get around the vignetting issue with pinholes. In fact, you can make the distance traveled by the light equal from center to edge with a properly curved film plane. The trade-off is enhanced distortion at short distances (which can be interesting), but in typical landscapes, for example, such distortion is virtually nonexistent and without vignetting.
thanks for the tips on the field of view! I subbed
An incredible amount of useful information in a very few minutes. Thank you so much!
Thanks a lot!!! Very didactic and clear way of explaining the composition lines
I agree with your point about slowing down the process of image making.
Great video!
Glad to have found your channel Martin. The higher the quality and resolution of today's digital cameras go, the more I want to do the exact opposite. And so, I am excited to go back to shooting pinhole photographs. Can't get much simpler (technically) than that. And through your channel (and Will Gudgeon's, who I am sure you have heard about), I am learning a lot about how to proceed. Thanks, and keep those pinhole videos coming. Cheers!
Hi, are you sure the vignetting is due to the distance's difference? I’d rather think it’s due to the light incidence’s angle, making the light spread across a wider surface on the edge compared to the center. Basicaly just like what makes summer hot and winter cold in the northern hemisphere (while we are closer to the Sun in winter).
Well, light weakens as it travels longer distances, the edge of the frame is further away to the centre , inverse square law would suggest that’s why it vignettes, however, I see what your saying and you could well-be correct , thanks
Great video! I am more and more finding into pinhole. Love the simplicity and beauty of it!
This is a great explanation about pinhole photography. The moment of the day is a key element on the shoot and I never had this idea 100% clear in mind...thanks!!!
You solved my angle problem in a rather simple way. ...
a very helpful video Mr Henson for a beginner in pinhole photography 👍
Thanks for the video, very informative.
Drawing the angle of view in the camera is a great tip. I will give it a try!
Beautiful images by the way.
Thank you for watching and taking time to comment, appreciated
Thank you so much Martin for sharing you knowledge!
Very good video, explained a lot, thanks Martin. The music had a Pink Floyd feel to it, are you an old fan like me?
You solved ny angle problem in a rather simole way. I put Pins into the marks. Thus I easily can framing. Thank you so much
Thank you for this great explanation of pinhole photography.
Best pinhole u tube tutorial very well explained and very informative great photos keep up the great work John
Thank you for sharing this video with us, it was just what I needed to see. I am about to but a Zero Image 2000 Deluxe Plus Camera but I was a little concerned about how to work out the correct angle of view of the Camera. But by watching this most instructive and informative video the problem was solved. So thank you once again. I look forward to watching your other videos on Pinhole Photography.
Thanks so much for the excellent information!
Really interesting and informative video for a total pinhole newcomer, thank you
You’re welcome , thanks
Really fantastic explanations! I already knew a fair bit about pinhole photography, but I still learned a lot from you in a short space of time - thank you. I love pinhole photography and really need to focus on it more (except I won't be focussing, of course).
Thanks, I just love the look of pinhole images, they have a timeless quality, at least I think so :-)
Very helpful, thank you Martin.
great images, Martin!
I have the Zero 612 and the Zero45 and I love both.
And I have the RealitySoSubtle 6x17. This camera uses a round film plane and therefor has no vignetting - but of course the typical distortions of a round film plane.
And on this camera you find exactly the lines engraved into the camera body, as you described, for a good composition of the image. It work almost perfect for me!
Due to the severe vignetting of the 612 I use it only for 6x9 now. I have the model with the filter thread and use even it with infrared filter and Rollei Superpan 200 for IR pictures.
The Zero45 has no filter holder, so I glued a normal filter adapter ring into the camera and can use filters (red or even IR 720nm) inside the camera.
For the exposure calculation I use the great universal App Photopills, it is ideal for all kinds of calculation for photography including planing the position of the sun for a specific location and time!
Regards Dierk
the second last image of a church looks like Canary Islands :)
This is very useful information that is clearly explained. Thank you !
Your welcome
Thank you Martin Great video
very good sir, indeed an extremely direct and informative video.
Yes I need to add the guiding marks onto my cameras.
now I must perfect my exposure technique...
great - have a good day --- Bo
Outstanding photos.
Hi Sir, Thank you very much for posting this video. Thank you for the pinhole designer appli. Have a nice day.
Very informative 👍
Thanks, very interesting video!
...Hello, a very helpful video, like all your others....Is it necessary to sharpen the pinhole-pictures a bit, and give them a little bit more contrast after scanning?
You can do that, not to much as to loose the characteristic look of the pinhole image
Nice video Martin 👍👍
Thank you
Very helpful! Could you do a video about reciprocity failure if you haven't?
Thank you, I will add that to my list of “vids to do”
How about your views and experience of choosing or making a pinhole camera of just the right focal length for your main area of photographic interest, perhaps touching on exposure calculation , you have made some nice moody images, thank you
Thanks, I have touched about exposure in other videos, however, I do agree a more in-depth video would be helpful, also making you own pinhole camera is another area that needs explanation, so they are in my to do list, thanks for taking your time to comment.
Great video, and you’re example pictures are stunning! I’ve never done pinhole photography but would like to try it, do you have any recommendations on film that is best suited for it? Also this might be a stupid question, but how do you load the film into the pinhole camera and unload it again without exposing it to any light, would it require having a darkroom of your own?
I would say that you can use any type of film, however, if you want to keep your exposures times to a minimum then use a fast film with increased grain size or for the shortest times Kodak T-max films are very good,
I load all the film in a light tight changing bag or a darkroom , thanks
like it thanks
Please tell me wich formula you use to detrminate pinhole size to get sharp image???Thank you
www.mrpinhole.com/calcpinh.php
Very interesting Martin. I just found your channel recently, and I like your videos very much. What would you recommend when purchasing a pinhole camera, for a pinhole newbie. I shoot both medium format and 4x5.
I like to use my 4x5 pinhole camera, mine is the Zero45 made by Zeroimage, the main reason and its nothing to do with the negative size its more aimed at its convenience. I can go out and instead of trying to use a full roll of 120 film, or having to wait till the roll is used up , I can go out with the 4x5 and shoot as many or as little as needed and get them developed the same day. Thanks
@@martinhensonphotography Thanks Martin.
Hello, Martin! What pinhole diameter do you use with a 75 mm camera?
Hi, the pinhole size for the 75mm is 0.35mm, hope that helps, thanks