The Zen Pinhole Camera

With the notion of simplicity in mind I have had a camera hand crafted by Eric Smith who specialises in making beautiful boxes out of wood. The design is simple and elegant in form ensuring it lives up to its name of the Zen Pinhole Camera.
This little box functions as a pinhole camera with complete simplicity in design and function. There are only two moving parts:


•The box itself; when opened allows light sensitive material to be placed at the bottom of the inner box, either photographic paper or film cut to size. When this is closed over by the outer box (made from oak), it will hold the material in place, together with the two boxes in a closed position.


•The second moving part is the shutter, which can be moved away from the pinhole to a stable position. After exposure this can be repositioned in a stable location back over the pinhole.

It produces images of approximately 5cm X 8.5cm. Because the camera only allows one shot after each loading, it ensures the user takes a more discerning approach to the subject.
Price £35 + P&P (Free P&P for UK)

Also available, a de luxe version made to order, in selected woods such as American Cherry, Sapele Mahogany and French Walnut. Price £50 + P & P (Free UK P & P). Please leave a message to specify.




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