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Online video series of how to build a 4×5 wooden pinhole camera

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

Video of how to light shiny metal or reflective objects

Here is a video of how to light shiney metal or reflective objects. This is another video by Thomas Christopher Moore.

Video of how to do basic lighting and metering

Here is a very brief overview of basic lighting and metering technique by Thomas Christopher Moore. It is very short and basic, but if you’re getting your feet wet, it will prove helpful.