Adventures With Pinhole and Home-Made Cameras: From Tin Cans to Precision Engineering

Book Description
Photography is driven by technological innovation, but Adventures with Pinhole and Homemade Cameras strikes off in a radically different direction. Featuring the images of renowned artists and photographers, it describes a rich variety of imaginative approaches, using camera construction techniques which range in sophistication from precision engineering with state-of-the-art lenses to piecing a pinhole in a beer can! Visual aspects of the book are complemented by an extensive practical section, including guidelines on image formation and step-by-step procedures for exposure control, as well as diverse methods of building and adapting camera bodies.


About the Author
John Evans is a photographer and writer who has been making cameras and associated equipment since the 1960s.


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Adventures with Pinhole and Home-made Cameras is a unique book, designed to inspire and inform anyone with a passion for creative image-making. Detailed case history profiles, featuring renowned artists and photographers, describe and illustrate a rich variety of imaginative approaches, using camera construction techniques which range from the simplest adaptation of a tin can to precision engineering with state-of-the-art lenses. To complement and amplify the visual aspects of the book, an extensive practical section provides a comprehensive technical overview. It includes guidelines on image formation and methods of building camera bodies, as well as clear step-by-step procedures and tabulated data for easy reference. This book is the perfect choice for anyone who wants to explore beyond the boundaries of conventional photography.


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