First used in both ancient Greece and ancient China, pinhole cameras are a form of camera that takes images without using a conventional optical lens. Originally called a "camera obscura" they were large boxes or rooms which had a hole in one wall.

Mar 14, 2024 · There are almost endless ways in which you can build your pinhole camera, though the principles never change. Whether you’re looking to build an instant pinhole camera, a shoebox camera, or even a foldable pinhole camera, we have the plans for you. 20 DIY Pinhole Camera Plans 1. Instant Pinhole Camera by Lomography Photo Credit: Lomography

How to Make a Pinhole Camera: Make your own camera out of materials around the house and take black and white photos with it.

Make a "camera," and learn how a real one works! A ghostly upside-down image of a light bulb appears inside a cardboard box used to make a pinhole camera. PHOTOGRAPH BY ABELARDO MORELL

Apr 21, 2022 · Here's how to make your own pinhole camera in the comfort of your home, using low-cost and basic materials.

Oct 11, 2024 · Learn how to make your very own pinhole camera to safely see a solar eclipse in action.