Re: using paintcans for cameras

From: lva <lva_at_domain.name.suppressed>
Date: Mon 28 Aug 2000 - 18:59:54 PDT

Hi Jim,

>There are 2 types of paintcans: uncoated and coated with a dark grey
>plastic on the inside. I use the coated ones, which hold down the
>internal reflection for curved films & papers. The uncoated ones are
>too bouncy. They are absolutely light tight, even after a few months of
>use!

Great! I struggled with cookie tins 'cause they're never light tight.
I'm going to get paintcans tomorrow!

>I'm
>thinking about donating one camera a week to schools, so if you are a
>teacher let me know.

I sometimes teach yoga, but that would hardly qualify, I guess. Nice
you're doing some pinhole welfare work.

Greetings from Sweden

Brahma
Received on Mon Aug 28 22:04:59 2000

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