Episode 39: Camera Obscura, How Cameras Work, Make A Pinhole Camera!

from PHOTOGRAPHY 101 · host Scott Wittenburg

In this lesson: learn what camera obscura is, how cameras work and how to build your own pinhole camera. The host presents the history and features of several types of cameras including a large format view camera, a medium format TLR, SLR and Holga plus a small format 35 mm SLR. A step-by-step demo on how to construct a functional pinhole camera using common household items is included. View more pinhole cameras and images Purchase black and white sheet film Purchase color sheet film  

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