First, you need to know the Guide Number of the flash you're using, so you
can calculate how much light you're putting on the subject. As for light
sources, if you're working in total darkness, you can paint with light to
illuminate the subject, it's background, whatever, moving the light to
I know this is not a great help for pinholing - but you can also get
blackboard paint in dark green.
(this was my big opportunity to send my first message to the group!)
Michael
if you don't want to paint the inside of cans for pinhole cameras you
can use black contact paper or just any old black paper with rubber
cement.
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Hi Tom, I've been using paper negatives without any real problems so far...Renee
I never heard of that kind of paint. Blackboard paint...what is that?
Can it be found in a car supply shop?
leezy
Leezy - in can be found in any paint or building supply store. It comes in a
spray can. Funny thing but it is hard to find this time of year as it is very
popular. Parents buy
A suggestion on designing your own 4x5 camera: If you want to use film
holders, take a look at a commercial press or view camera and look at the way
the film holders are held in place. There is a flat plate, which has the 4x5
hole in the center to expose the film. There is a lip around three
That's it, chalkboard paint. You've got it. The very same.
Alexis
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Blackboard paint is used to paint blackboards. It is some sort of acrylic
paint; you wash out the brushes in water. Over here in the UK it is easily
bought in 'DIY' (Do it yourself) stores. It is wonderful because it is
quick drying, matt, non reflective, black (of course) and sticks to most
Try this It has a six page pdf file.
http://www.stargal.net/pinhole_photo/
Dave O
--- b2myo...@aol.com wrote:
In a message dated 12/11/01 1:52:01 PM, glsm...@yahoo.com writes:
my favorite remains a coffee can.
at the risk of beating a dead horse, how do you keep the black paint inside
from flaking?
Thanks,
leezy
Just sand it with gritty sand paper. Then spray
no but you'll find it in a hardware store or art supply place...
never used it though. I just brush on flat black paint shoot...
andy
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Hello Leezy:
I have seen the black board paint (it is a spray paint) at Home Depot. But I am
sure a smaller hardware shop would have it too.
Wendy
Mark Power (mpo...@coventry.ac.uk) asked about flashbulbs...
1. See http://www.flashbulbs.com/index.shtml
(Cress Photo, THE WORLD'S LARGEST FLASHBULB DEALER
and The Preeminent EXPERTS, according to them, located in New Jersey.
2. Mark said (of bulbs) Unfortunately, at least here in the UK,
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In a message dated 12/11/01 5:16:25 PM, twmil...@mr.net writes:
Zernike mentioned using paint
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In a message dated 12/11/01 5:16:25 PM, twmil...@mr.net writes:
Zernike mentioned using paint
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In a message dated 12/11/01 5:16:25 PM, twmil...@mr.net writes:
Zernike mentioned using paint
The point being that some spray paints actually seem to dry before they
hit the surface to be painted, causing dust and a delicate surface.
Brushing on paint removes that problem.
Blackboard paint I assume is paint intended to turn a surface into a
chalkboard. I've seen it in hardware stores and
Yes. My fingers do not respond well to my brain, which often has
trouble keeping track of its own workings. My proof-reading skills
are similarly jumbled. I meant to say rather than spray painted.
Alternatively: Zernike mentioned using paint that can be brushed on
rather than sprayed on as a
In a message dated 12/11/01 4:59:09 PM, ragowar...@btinternet.com writes:
If you use blackboard paint you should find that it covers well and does
not
flake, otherwise you can use black car cellulose paint or black cellulose
primer;
I never heard of that kind of paint. Blackboard paint...what
Hi Leezy,
I've had pretty good luck by sanding the inside of metal cans to
roughen the surface and give the paint something to adhere to. Then
spraying Krylon metal primer then two coats of Krylon ultra-flat
black. I've had a little problem with dust from spray paint that
dries before it hits
Hi Renee,
Have you had problems with banding in the middle of the negative? I
made a few Republic of Tea containers and got bad light streaking in
the middle of 4x5 color negatives. I haven't tried matt paper for
negs yet.
Tom
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Dear Leezy
If you use blackboard paint you should find that it covers well and does not
flake, otherwise you can use black car cellulose paint or black cellulose
primer; or primer and then paint it or. :-))
Alexis
In a message dated 12/11/01 1:52:01 PM, glsm...@yahoo.com writes:
In a message dated 12/11/01 1:52:01 PM, glsm...@yahoo.com writes:
my favorite remains a
coffee can.
at the risk of beating a dead horse, how do you keep the black paint inside
from flaking?
Thanks,
leezy
Dear Pinholers,
I found the discussion on using flash interesting. There's an article
in Pinhole Journal Volume 6, issue 2 recommending use of flash
bulbs/cubes on the basis that they were more powerful than most flash
guns. Unfortunately, at least here in the UK, they're no longer
available.
--- Jean Luc COULON jean-luc.cou...@wanadoo.fr wrote:
Hi,
I would like to build a wooden 4x5 pinhole camera.
Is there any plan / description in the Eric Brenner book ?
Any other pointer / url ?
Although I have built a zillion cameras over the years, my favorite remains a
coffee can. The
FYI the Republic Tea Containers are nice and light tight and sturdy...good
for pinhole cameras and fun for a class as wellhave a try...Renee
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