Ilford Obscura

[Harlequin565]

Hi all,

I am thinking about toying around with film again, and fancied something different to traditional 35mm. I got my AG Photographic email through this morning highlighting this new pinhole camera from Ilford.

I have a couple of questions regarding this. My experience is purely limited to 35mm roll film (I have shot 120) and I'm used to home developing in a Patterson tank with a reel. Prints are basically scanned in then sent to DSCL for regular printing.

This camera is basically a box with space for a piece of 4x5 film. I get that bit. What I don't understand is how you dev it? Do you need different developing equipment or is there something I can do with my Patterson tank?

I'm guessing once you've taken your "1 shot" you're a bit stuffed for taking another image as there's no way to store that neg until you can develop it. Am I missing something here? Do I need to buy anything else? (trying to get an idea for overall cost)

Thanks in advance!

Ian.

 

[Andysnap]

Theres a bit more info here Ian, never used a pinhole but I have to say I like the look of this one...mmmm

http://www.ephotozine.com/article/ilford-obscura-5x4-pinhole-camera-review-21705

Andy

 

[Harlequin565]

That's a really useful review. Thanks Andy.

 

[Andysnap]

Not quite in the same league but these looked quite interesting

http://www.sherwoods-photo.com/flights_of_fancy/flights.htm

about 2/3rds of the way down the page, pinhole camera kit for £20 including chems and trays etc. Might be fun.

 

[Andysnap]

And at the other end of the scale.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Karlos-6X...Film_Cameras&hash=item1c33920c2e#ht_112wt_962

 

[Terrywoodenpic]

Any old 120 folder or box camera is easily converted to a pin hole. Remove Unscrew the lens and make your on with a fine hot needle in tinfoil to take its place.

 

[Morinaka]

You can also buy pinholes from places like Pinhole Solutions, i used one of those to make my 6x6 folder into a pinhole.

 

[Harlequin565]

Thanks for the replies everyone. I was hoping for something that would be less of a schlep and/or wouldn't require any more cash outlay than the camera (and film). I have a Patterson tank, reels, and changing bag and it looks like you'd need more specialised stuff for doing something with the neg once you've taken your photo.

I'm happy with my toy 35s and rolls of Ilford HP5+ at the moment I think.