If you’ve ever wanted to build a 4×5 pinhole camera from scratch, here’s a set of online videos showing how to make one. I have not worked my way through the process yet, but this is another project that I want to do. It looks like a nice way to have fun with some simple woodworking and photography.
This looks pretty easy. You’ll need a film holder or two or three:
Film Holders on Ebay
For the holder, you’ll need some appropriate sheet film.
Sheet Film on Ebay
There are pinholes and pinhole cameras available:
How to Build a 4×5 Pinhole Camera – Part 1
Part 1. Sorry, I couldn’t embed this one.
How to Build a 4×5 Pinhole Camera – Part 2
How to Build a 4×5 Pinhole Camera – Part 3
How to Build a 4×5 Pinhole Camera – Part 4
How to Build a 4×5 Pinhole Camera – Part 5
How to Build a 4×5 Pinhole Camera – Part 6
How to Build a 4×5 Pinhole Camera – Part 7
How to Build a 4×5 Pinhole Camera – Part 8
How to Build a 4×5 Pinhole Camera – Part 9
How to Build a 4×5 Pinhole Camera – Part 10
How to Build a 4×5 Pinhole Camera – Part 11
How to Build a 4×5 Pinhole Camera – Part 12
How to Build a 4×5 Pinhole Camera – Part 13