Re: [pinhole-discussion] film holder?

2001-12-03 Thread Figurefoto
In a message dated 12/3/2001 9:24:23 PM Eastern Standard Time, bwphoto4...@aol.com writes: Any suggestions on the best type of film holder to get? I've seen new ones on the vendor sites, and used ones of various makes and age on E-bay. There also appears to be a wide range of cost

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Electrical Tape

2001-09-20 Thread Figurefoto
thanks mark! Harry

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Electrical Tape

2001-09-19 Thread Figurefoto
Here is an idea that i used on my mini-altoids tin camera(which i believe was the first ever altoids camera,btw) anyways, a 3/4 flat magnet that can be purchased really cheap, is the very best possible shutter..imho for any of you out there who are interested in an interesting story..i asked

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Sheet Film Holders

2001-04-07 Thread Figurefoto
In a message dated 4/6/01 12:57:31 PM Pacific Daylight Time, bkl...@vax2.winona.msus.edu writes: I'm new to pinhole, mainly using a 35mm with a body cap. I've also built one of the simple cardboard box versions using 4x5 paper negs and love the results. To get more phototaking (and less

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Polaroid exposures

2001-04-04 Thread Figurefoto
In a message dated 4/4/01 10:40:37 AM Pacific Daylight Time, paintedho...@in-tch.com writes: The prints keep coming out real light. Dont forget,with polaroid film,too light is too long of an exposure..try to expose the next shot for 1/2 as long.. Just my 2 cents.. Harry A

Re: [pinhole-discussion] joycam

2001-04-03 Thread Figurefoto
In a message dated 4/3/01 12:14:43 PM Pacific Daylight Time, mjkos...@sci.fi writes: Matti, Cool shot..I am curious though,what is the price of the joycam in finland? Harry A HREF=http://www.figurefoto.com/;Figurefoto.com/A

Re: [pinhole-discussion] My first mailing

2001-03-31 Thread Figurefoto
In a message dated 3/31/01 11:24:04 AM Pacific Standard Time, johnarni...@whiteashhouse.freeserve.co.uk writes: I,am new to this Pinhole thing,although I had a Exhibition in London of my pinhole photos taken with a Bob Rigbey 5x4 camera. I would like to take some nude model photos using a

Re: [pinhole-discussion] lesson plan

2001-03-27 Thread Figurefoto
In a message dated 3/27/01 10:54:18 AM Pacific Standard Time, zin...@telenet.net writes: Hello I am a student teacher in Australia and I am trying to design a lesson plan on making and using pinhole cameras. I want the students to be able to make their cameras cheaply and quickly.

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Hardware geeks

2001-03-21 Thread Figurefoto
In a message dated 3/21/01 1:38:47 PM Pacific Standard Time, tima...@hotmail.com writes: Well,you know, a lot of people hide behind the equipment question and think that if only they had the right or a really good camera they could be great photographers. What is really missing is the

[pinhole-discussion] print swap group #3

2001-03-16 Thread Figurefoto
Hello all, I just wanted to tell those of you that are in group 3 of the print swap to start watching your mail.I finished my printing.I will begin mailing the prints out over the weekend. Wh-Ho!!!, Harry A HREF=http://www.figurefoto.com/;Figurefoto.com/A

Re: [pinhole-discussion] WPPD Logo

2001-02-17 Thread Figurefoto
In a message dated 2/17/01 7:48:15 PM Pacific Standard Time, m.w.kel...@verizon.net writes: Since everyone else has taken a turn, take a look at http://www.wvsbha.org/wwpd.jpg NICE! Harry A HREF=http://www.figurefoto.com/;Figurefoto.com/A

Re: [pinhole-discussion] WPPD Logo

2001-02-17 Thread Figurefoto
In a message dated 2/17/01 5:40:17 PM Pacific Standard Time, pinh...@jameskellar.com writes: I like this one better than the others.Also I agree that we should all kick in a buck or two to help pay the bills,afterall we are a FAMILY ,right? Harry A

Re: [pinhole-discussion] International pinhole day web site

2001-02-16 Thread Figurefoto
In a message dated 2/16/01 3:10:41 PM Pacific Standard Time, guy.glori...@sympatico.ca writes: Guillermo, Harry, Andy and all other website builders: Great start for the web site! A few thoughts crossed my mind: * How about calling it International or World pinhole day, rather than just

Re: [pinhole-discussion] RE: Pinhole-Discussion digest, Vol 1 #192 - 4 msgs

2001-02-16 Thread Figurefoto
In a message dated 2/16/01 8:52:49 AM Pacific Standard Time, glsm...@yahoo.com writes: If the server allows ASP, I could probably write the code that would allow folks to upload and dynamically have displayed their own images. From the URL shown at the bottom, the chances are that this is

Re: [pinhole-discussion] RE: Pinhole-Discussion digest, Vol 1 #192 - 4 msgs

2001-02-16 Thread Figurefoto
In a message dated 2/16/01 6:36:42 AM Pacific Standard Time, pen...@home.com writes: Check out this link: http://members.home.net/pinholeday Sounds good Guillermo! Harry A HREF=http://www.figurefoto.com/;Figurefoto.com/A

Re: [pinhole-discussion] an image after all :)

2001-02-15 Thread Figurefoto
In a message dated 2/15/01 8:13:23 AM Pacific Standard Time, aschm...@warwick.net writes: Thats neat.the Polaroid really responds well to the camera.. andy Andy, It sure does .now all i wish for is type 59 polaroid to be cheaper than 3.00 /sheet :) I use 59 because i can transfer the

Re: [pinhole-discussion] saw blades as pinhole :)

2001-02-15 Thread Figurefoto
In a message dated 2/15/01 5:32:33 AM Pacific Standard Time, mike.vandeb...@mixcom.com writes: I will guess that the opening in the washer exposes 7 teeth of the saw blades, resulting in 7 pinholes in a line. You have 7 images superimposed. It's a neat effect, I like the self-portrait

Re: [pinhole-discussion] an image after all :)

2001-02-15 Thread Figurefoto
In a message dated 2/14/01 11:54:05 PM Pacific Standard Time, jean.dau...@freesbee.fr writes: Harry, Very interesting picture, just a bit mysterious with this blue overall colour... How long did you stay staring at your saw-blades ? Strange people we are, we pinholers and that makes us

[pinhole-discussion] saw blades as pinhole :)

2001-02-14 Thread Figurefoto
Hello folks, I am testing right now on my lunch hour with a slit type pinhole made with two pieces of a hack saw blade.They are opposite one another and pulled tight.i added a washer with a small hole over top of the center of the slit. Black photo tape is serving as a shutter.I am on my 4

Re: [pinhole-discussion] joy camera

2001-02-07 Thread Figurefoto
In a message dated 2/7/01 3:52:32 PM Pacific Standard Time, che1...@hotmail.com writes: i just read the postings from the guy who didn't understand the mamiya/lenscap stuff. and now i sheepishly ask -how do you convert the joycam. i just don't understandwhat part of the camera you get rid

Re: [pinhole-discussion] (no subject)

2001-01-01 Thread Figurefoto
In a message dated 1/1/01 9:54:42 AM Pacific Standard Time, elenab...@aol.com writes: hey harry! Im so impressed with your work. Do you think you could guide me with my pinhole work. I have never done this sort of thing. I have a cannon camera and took off the lens. I put the cap on the

[pinhole-discussion] (no subject)

2000-12-31 Thread Figurefoto
Here is another new one from my pan cam,i just made this one today..damn it was cold out there, brrr!! http://www.p at ???/discussion/upload/images/panphcem.jpg comments? Harry A HREF=http://www.figurefoto.com/;Figurefoto.com/A

[pinhole-discussion] new image from my new pan cam

2000-12-31 Thread Figurefoto
Hello pinhole folks, Happy New Year :) I just wanted to stop in and say HI,i also wanted to share a photo that i made with my new panoramic pinhole camera.have a look at: A HREF=http://www.figurefoto.com/phona1.htm; pinhole panorama(ona)/A or type in: http://www.figurefoto.com/phona1.htm

Re: [pinhole-discussion] 6x6 Zero Pinhole camera

2000-12-30 Thread Figurefoto
In a message dated 12/29/00 1:54:18 PM Pacific Standard Time, joebe...@aol.com writes: Can anyone tell me something about the camera made in Hong Kong, 6x6 Zero Pinhole Camera. I am relatively new to pinhole photography and I am considering the purchase of this camera. Thanks for your

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Recommended Exposures onto Paper

2000-12-29 Thread Figurefoto
In a message dated 12/29/00 4:24:31 AM Pacific Standard Time, guy.glori...@sympatico.ca writes: Perhaps we could start a thread on the most crazy thing which pinhole Guy, I went out during a snow storm in a cleveland cemetary,made a long exposure,and caught a cold..I did'nt catch the image

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Recommended Exposures onto Paper

2000-12-27 Thread Figurefoto
I would use iso 6 for most papers.I would also recomend rc for the negative. Harry A HREF=http://www.figurefoto.com/;Figurefoto.com/A

Re: [pinhole-discussion] body cam: shutter

2000-12-21 Thread Figurefoto
Leezy, i love your idea of documenting this event.This (hole)experiment should be a winner :) Harry A HREF=http://www.figurefoto.com/;Figurefoto.com/A

Re: [pinhole-discussion] newbie

2000-12-21 Thread Figurefoto
Matti, Welcome aboard.If you are a pinhole nut ,like the rest of us,you should feel right at home here :) I look forward to seeing some of your photos. Harry A HREF=http://www.figurefoto.com/;Figurefoto.com/A

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Season Greetings

2000-12-21 Thread Figurefoto
I too want to wish everyone here,seasons greetings! Harry A HREF=http://www.figurefoto.com/;Figurefoto.com/A

Re: [pinhole-discussion] 2 new images

2000-12-11 Thread Figurefoto
Thanks to all of you for your nice comments on my new images.BTW,the 4x5 pinhole shot was a hard shot to get,since it was freezing that morning :)and i had to set my tripod on a snow covered river bank. Thanx again, Harry A HREF=http://www.figurefoto.com/;Figurefoto.com/A

[pinhole-discussion] 2 new images

2000-12-11 Thread Figurefoto
hello pinholers, Here are 2 new images that i wanted to share.the first one is a photo of a group of my newest pinhole cameras.The second is one that i made at euclid creek reservation in cleveland,oh,with one of my 4x5 pinhole cameras.Please feel free to comment.:) As always thanx for looking

Re: [pinhole-discussion] new polaroid pinhole image :)

2000-11-28 Thread Figurefoto
In a message dated 11/27/00 10:53:36 PM Pacific Standard Time, fot...@rz-online.de writes: Harry, I always feel kind of dumb when I ask for technical stats in the presence of a good photograph But I don't have much experience yet with people photography pinholing: Would like to

[pinhole-discussion] new polaroid pinhole image :)

2000-11-27 Thread Figurefoto
here is another new image from my polaroid pinhole..tell me what you all think :) Harry A HREF=http://www.p at ???/discussion/upload/images/wynn2000x.jpghttp://www.p at ???/discussion/upload/images/wynn2000x.jpg/A A HREF=http://www.figurefoto.com/;Figurefoto.com/A

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Polaroid pinhole

2000-11-27 Thread Figurefoto
I broke/cut the back off of a polaroid portrait land camera that i got for nothing,added a wooden front box and added a 58mm lens ring,i can screw on any filter that i want and i use the lense cap for the shutter :)i made the pinhole in brass shim stock,btw the aperture is f125. Harry A

[pinhole-discussion] oops,here is an image from my new polaroid :)

2000-11-27 Thread Figurefoto
A HREF=http://www.p at ???/discussion/upload/images/pinpol1.jpgClick here: http://www.p at ???/discussion/upload/images/pinpol1.jpg/A Harry A HREF=http://www.figurefoto.com/;Figurefoto.com/A

[pinhole-discussion] polaroid pinhole

2000-11-27 Thread Figurefoto
I just built a pinhole polaroid camera.If any one wants to know any details just ask.Btw,its a really simple idea :) Harry A HREF=http://www.figurefoto.com/;Figurefoto.com/A