FWIW my favorite zone plate/pinhole conversion is an old Kodak folding
brownie. Its nice because it was cheap, fits in your pocket, is 6x9 format,
has a longish focal length, has a shutter with three speeds plus B and T
settings and can take a cable release. Also the catch on the folding bit
I've been using a converted Lubitel camera for my studio based zone
plate work. I like the camera, but its layout is causing me some
trouble. It's great having a viewing lens, but the placement of the
viewfinder on top is inconvenient given my lighting set-ups. I often
find myself check to
Kate,
An easy and inexpensive camera to convert would be the Holga, it has the
rangefinder but you would be limited in shutter speed control. - one speed, no
time or bulb settings.
Another easy camera to convert would be an older Agfa Isolette or Jsolette.
It's a 6x6 120 camera with a
I've been using a converted Lubitel camera for my studio based zone
plate work. I like the camera, but its layout is causing me some
trouble. It's great having a viewing lens, but the placement of the
viewfinder on top is inconvenient given my lighting set-ups. I often
find myself check to jowl
