Re: [pinhole-discussion] Home made 4x5 pinhole camera ?

2001-12-12 Thread B2MYOUNG
In a message dated 12/11/01 6:27:17 PM, garfinkeldes...@aol.com writes: 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. Thank you, Wendy. Thank you everyone. Happy Holiday! leezy

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Home made 4x5 pinhole camera ?

2001-12-11 Thread Ray Esposito
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

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Home made 4x5 pinhole camera ?

2001-12-11 Thread Richard M. Koolish
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

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Home made 4x5 pinhole camera ?

2001-12-11 Thread ragowaring
That's it, chalkboard paint. You've got it. The very same. Alexis ___ Pinhole-Discussion mailing list Pinhole-Discussion@p at ??? unsubscribe or change your account at http://www.???/discussion/

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Home made 4x5 pinhole camera ?

2001-12-11 Thread ragowaring
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

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Home made 4x5 pinhole camera ?

2001-12-11 Thread George L Smyth
--- 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

RE: [pinhole-discussion] Home made 4x5 pinhole camera ?

2001-12-11 Thread Andy Schmitt
, December 11, 2001 4:32 PM To: pinhole-discussion@p at ??? Subject: Re: [pinhole-discussion] Home made 4x5 pinhole camera ? 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

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Home made 4x5 pinhole camera ?

2001-12-11 Thread GarfinkelDesign
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

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Home made 4x5 pinhole camera ?

2001-12-11 Thread Tom Miller
- Original Message - From: b2myo...@aol.com To: pinhole-discussion@p at ??? Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2001 3:34 PM Subject: Re: [pinhole-discussion] Home made 4x5 pinhole camera ? In a message dated 12/11/01 5:16:25 PM, twmil...@mr.net writes: Zernike mentioned using paint

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Home made 4x5 pinhole camera ?

2001-12-11 Thread Tom Miller
- Original Message - From: b2myo...@aol.com To: pinhole-discussion@p at ??? Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2001 3:34 PM Subject: Re: [pinhole-discussion] Home made 4x5 pinhole camera ? In a message dated 12/11/01 5:16:25 PM, twmil...@mr.net writes: Zernike mentioned using paint

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Home made 4x5 pinhole camera ?

2001-12-11 Thread Tom Miller
- Original Message - From: b2myo...@aol.com To: pinhole-discussion@p at ??? Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2001 3:34 PM Subject: Re: [pinhole-discussion] Home made 4x5 pinhole camera ? In a message dated 12/11/01 5:16:25 PM, twmil...@mr.net writes: Zernike mentioned using paint

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Home made 4x5 pinhole camera ?

2001-12-11 Thread Howard Wells
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

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Home made 4x5 pinhole camera ?

2001-12-11 Thread Tom Miller
on as a possible solution. - Original Message - From: b2myo...@aol.com To: pinhole-discussion@p at ??? Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2001 3:34 PM Subject: Re: [pinhole-discussion] Home made 4x5 pinhole camera ? In a message dated 12/11/01 5:16:25 PM, twmil...@mr.net writes: Zernike

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Home made 4x5 pinhole camera ?

2001-12-11 Thread B2MYOUNG
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

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Home made 4x5 pinhole camera ?

2001-12-11 Thread Tom Miller
12:44 PM Subject: Re: [pinhole-discussion] Home made 4x5 pinhole camera ? 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

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Home made 4x5 pinhole camera ?

2001-12-11 Thread ragowaring
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:

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Home made 4x5 pinhole camera ?

2001-12-11 Thread B2MYOUNG
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

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Home made 4x5 pinhole camera ?

2001-12-11 Thread George L Smyth
--- 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