Ondu Pinhole Camera MkII Kickstarter

[Ruffmeister]

Hi All

Wasn't sure if this would be of interest to anyone. Ondu have just launched a kickstarter for their MkII Pinhole Camera. Looks to be some nice improvements.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ondu-/ondu-pinhole-cameras-mk-ii

This has just appeared as I have had a multi format mk1 turn up (typically) however I have backed the mk2 6x6 pocket as you can get them for a good price as an early bird offer. Plus the 6x6 pocket is that little bit more portable. The GAS struck me again!

Cheers

Dan

 

[steveo_mcg]

Looks pretty good, the 6x12 broadly the same as my Noon. The 6x17 looks interesting though, I'd love a massive 120 panorama back for the LF but they're too expensive.

 

[Ruffmeister]

Looks pretty good, the 6x12 broadly the same as my Noon. The 6x17 looks interesting though, I'd love a massive 120 panorama back for the LF but they're too expensive.

The Ondu I have is the 6x12 multi format.
Assuming your noon does other formats too? Have heard good stuff about them.

What film do you use out of interest? I downloaded the pinhole assist app to aid with times and reciprocity failure. Acros and Provia seem to be best for approx 2 mins.
It's all a bit new to me so any tips would be appreciated

 

[Andysnap]

Yeah that 6 x 17 is tickling my fancy.....

 

[steveo_mcg]

The Ondu I have is the 6x12 multi format.
Assuming your noon does other formats too? Have heard good stuff about them.

What film do you use out of interest? I downloaded the pinhole assist app to aid with times and reciprocity failure. Acros and Provia seem to be best for approx 2 mins.
It's all a bit new to me so any tips would be appreciated

It did, it had nice wooden doors which you could move to different formats. TBH though I only ever used 6x12. The only drawback with was the take up side didn't coil tightly so you couldn't change film with out a changing bag.

I generally used FP4 and embraced the long exposures, GP3 too for when I was being cheap. To keep the contrast down and the exposure even then acros and provia would be my choice, their reciprocity means they build up contrast in a more even manner. Fp4 can have a much brighter centre due to it receiving more exposure as it is less effected by the reciprocity failure than the corners which receive a fair bit less light.

 

[Ruffmeister]

It did, it had nice wooden doors which you could move to different formats. TBH though I only ever used 6x12. The only drawback with was the take up side didn't coil tightly so you couldn't change film with out a changing bag.

I generally used FP4 and embraced the long exposures, GP3 too for when I was being cheap. To keep the contrast down and the exposure even then acros and provia would be my choice, their reciprocity means they build up contrast in a more even manner. Fp4 can have a much brighter centre due to it receiving more exposure as it is less effected by the reciprocity failure than the corners which receive a fair bit less light.

Thanks for that, very handy to know. FP4 seems to give some crazy long exposure timings indoors according to the Pinhole Assist app.
I have some Acros to hand so this will be my first port of call. Maybe try some FP4 for longer exposures outside.
It will take a little while to get used to framing. Most people I have seen, seem to place the camera relatively low down due to the wide field of view. I do wanna try 6x12 out just for curiosity but will most likely use 6x6 or 6x9.

Dan

 

[steveo_mcg]

Oh yeah indoors and you'll be shooting all night with FP4.

I generally used it about knee height often tilted up a bit. Framing on the noon was just practice and cropping. Looks a little easier with your one. I must admit I loved the the 2:1 aspect ratio, only thing that would have been better would have been wider!

 

[Ruffmeister]

Oh yeah indoors and you'll be shooting all night with FP4.

I generally used it about knee height often tilted up a bit. Framing on the noon was just practice and cropping. Looks a little easier with your one. I must admit I loved the the 2:1 aspect ratio, only thing that would have been better would have been wider!

Some good tips. Thanks. Look forward to getting out with it. It's a nicely made piece of kit and with what they are doing on the MkIIs, it will be even better / more refined.