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I rediscovered my first ever camera recently. For your edification, here is a picture of it next to my newest point & shoot.

http://www.spectral3d.co.uk/yakyak/cameras.jpg

Note the advanced focal length setting (two options available) and the remenants of the tape based photographic paper mounting system. The shutter is not currently fitted, but sellotape and black paper are still readily available.

My dad made it for me when I was about 7.

Any idea if you can still get b/w photographic paper? One of my mates thinks I should mount a large CCD or CMOS sensor to the back board and fill it with electronics...

In reply to davidbeynon:

The Stills Gallery photography resource in Edinburgh, still run courses for folk wanting to try out Pinhole cameras.
B+W paper still available too!

In reply to dek:

Edinburgh is a bit of a trek for me, but I might see about getting some paper and chemicals.

In reply to davidbeynon:

http://www.ilfordphoto.com/products/product.asp?n=65

Lots of people out there doing it:
https://www.flickr.com/search?text=pinhole

Thanks for posting - I think I might investigate this myself.

Mark

In reply to davidbeynon:

Nice!

These are my current cameras:

https://achromaticity.files.wordpress.com/2015/01/mg_5215.jpg

In reply to SidharthaDongre:

That's a great photo, although I'm not at all sure what I'm looking at!

In reply to Fraser:

3 cameras on a light box. From left to right:

Rolleiflex T1 - a medium format/roll film Twin Lens Reflex - http://camerapedia.wikia.com/wiki/Rolleiflex_T
Pentacon Six TL - a medium format/roll film SLR - http://camerapedia.wikia.com/wiki/Praktisix_%26_Pentacon_six
Asahi Pentax SV - a 35mm SLR - http://www.pentaxforums.com/camerareviews/pentax-sv-h3v.html

In reply to SidharthaDongre:

Very nice. Are they all still in regular use?

In reply to davidbeynon:

Indeed, they are my main cameras on rotation. If you'd like to see some recent shots, head here:

https://achromaticity.wordpress.com/

In reply to SidharthaDongre:

Your front page is making me all nostalgic for Sheffield. I used to work just opposite the botanical gardens.

In reply to davidbeynon:

Oh really, whereabouts? I live almost next door!

In reply to SidharthaDongre:

I used to work on Clarkehouse Road. About 8 or 9 years ago now.

In reply to davidbeynon:

Cool, I'm on Clarke Drive for the time being. Great location.