--- Chris Harris cpharrisph...@hotmail.com wrote:
I'll be teaching a pinhole class, constructing cameras from Quaker oatmeal
canisters. I'd like to avoid using knives to cut the opening for the
pinhole.
I've seen suggestions for using a Dremel drill, which I don't own. A trip to
my local
Is it possible that the cover's leaking? I've had to put black tape around
the cap everytime I load my metal can cameras or I sometimes get a fogged
negative. If you're worried about the paint, you can steel wool the metal
so the paint sticks better then paint it with Krylon Ultra-Flat. I've
If you're worried about safety, I'd just cut the holes before the students
get there. A Dremel might work, maybe a drill with a forstener bit in it,
but I'd be more worried about safety with all these powertools - especially
since you're drilling something cylindrical.
Rob learned my lesson
I use it all the time. The Polapan 4x5 pack films are lots of fun (instant
gratification all that). You get stunning negatives from the P/N. The
color film is a bit trickier but some wonderful pictures are available
within it. Loonngg exposures due require a bit of filtration but the shift
is
