The Camera that changed my photography FOREVER
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- Опубліковано 6 вер 2024
- In this video, I share my story of how a technical mishap with my computer led me to rediscover the joy and creativity and photography using a pinhole camera. Ten years ago, I was obsessed with chasing the sharpest images and the latest technology. But one fateful day, when modern technology failed me, I turned to a pinhole camera kit that had been a forgotten gift. Little did I know, this simple tool would transform my approach to photography.
Watch as I explore and reflect on how the limitations of a pinhole camera can actually boost creativity. This experience taught me that photography isn't just about the final result - it's about the process, the journey, and the inspiration we find along the way.
Whether you're a seasoned photographer or just curious about pinhole cameras, I hope this video inspires you to embrace the imperfections and enjoy the artistic process of pinhole photography.
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Levi Cyr-Redcross - / lbcrphotography
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I really enjoyed this video as well as your other videos on pinhole photography. I wanted to leave this comment and let you know that you are the main reason I started shooting pinhole pictures. I was interested in the idea of simplistic photography for years but didn't want to fool with film again. After watching several of your UA-cam videos I wanted to try it for myself. I built several cameras.... one too difficult to work with and one disappointment. I finally purchased a Zero Image 2000. Now with several rolls of 120 film developed, I am having a lot of fun and learning again. I am also quite pleased with the results. Thank you for the push to get started.
Thank you for your lovely comment, always nice to hear my videos have inspired people to give it ago 😁👍
I purchased an ONDU :35mm pinhole. camera some years ago, and never used it. Your video got me thinking about getting it out and using it. It also matches my 35mm Canon camera and 6 lenses, that sit forlorn in my camera case. Thanks for promoting me to get active again, Will!
Very inspiring. Not long started using Pinhole cameras and loving it. Agree with all you said about Digital. Still has a place for me though along with film. Always excited to see the negatives after I develop them, never sure what turns out. Cheers
Second time of watching this. You really do speak from the heart don't you 🙂
Love this, Will! You actually described my own outlook and love for pinhole to a T! 👏🏻👏🏻
Thank you Jo :)
There’s so much scope for experimenting, and being creative with pinhole photography. A much more rewarding process than the instant hit you get with digital cameras.
what a great story there will really like the photos also.
Thank you :)
Great video Will, I’ve got that kit camera too. I’ve not used it for 20 years, but you’ve inspired me to get some paper and chemicals!
And so you should Rob, was nice using and developing paper negatives again
I did my first pinhole with a homemade cardboard box 51 years ago. Pinhole is still the same magic that it was over 160 years ago. Back from my first international trip with my new ONDU Rise to Edinburgh. I learned much even at my old age. But also I will make many good new friends who were drawn to the camera and have so many questions. The one thing I need to do more often is to carry some examples with me to share with these new converts. 😀
Interesting how you started. Im always impressed by my own pinhole photographs, how better they are than I expected.
Amazing, so simple yet brilliant shots. ❤
Like you, I was an “eye lash” counter with my digital images.
loved the introspection Will, it's all in the doing part.
Thank you 😊
Nice! :)
The magic of seeing prints appear after sitting in a developer!
To me the reason for photography is to be outside and to look closely at things that I might have just passed by. That minute of slowing down and really looking is the point more than the pictures.
And to REALLY slow down use a large format film camera, or a pinhole camera, or both at the same time.
One of my pinhole cameras is super high-tech :). I have the RSS 4x5 Z. It has laser drilled pinholes, multiple focal lengths by adding sections, and it allows sheet film holders. It sort of has large format rise/fall/shift by using multiple pinholes. A crazy combination of imaginative fun stuff!
I am often surprised and delighted by the “quality” of pictures taken by a dark box with no lens. Perhaps “quality” is not the right word-it is the particular “look and feel” of a pinhole photo that often, for some reason, lightens my mood and brings thoughtful fun to the day.
Maybe I should get busy with my changing bag now…
Exceente video, exelente los resultados con la cámara pinhole, solo me llamó la atención de que no se invirtiera la imagen horizontalmente minuto 11:58 del video. Saludos desde chile y y gracias por compartir.
Thank you.
I probably just forgot, but the others were inverted.
Gracias.
Probablemente lo olvidé, pero los demás estaban al revés.
I SO love this story m8 🙂 Thank you
I remember back in college making pinhole cameras out of some cardboard and using a bit of gaffer tape to light seal and cover the pinhole. Direct to paper, not really knowing the ISO of the paper or focal lengths to then work out F stop numbers. Just set it up for a shot and have a guess at how long it should be exposed for. It was brilliant fun.
It's great fun experimenting with DIY Pinhole cameras
Paper negatives, sounds like fun.
Paper negs for the win! Really nice results!
Thank you 😊
I've used pinhole cameras before I made a one based around an old speed graphic 4x5 back that used 120 roll film. I processed the film in a Paterson tank in the normal way. Getting positive images from the 120 negs was easy I just used an enlarger and made paper prints in the normal way. I'd be interested to know how you get positive prints from a paper negative.
Contact prints, lay the paper negative onto another piece of light sensitive paper and light up for a few seconds then develop. not done it in years. but hopefully will have a play around again soon
What do you think of the Pinsta Pinhole Camera?
I have not used one, the idea looks good and I'm sure it will be enjoyable to use, but loading every shot in a film change bag and developing as you go, would be time consuming/frustrating in some cases. It's nice just to be out taking photos sometimes, but can definitely see the appeal to it, would definitely give one ago
No one wants to watch you drive. Watch other videos with people talking about cameras. See? They show the camera not themselves.
Yet strangely, it my most popular video 😱😱🤣