Re: "found" cameras

--- "Gordon J. Holtslander" <holtsg@duke.usask.ca> wrote:

> Hi:
>
> I'm teaching a workshop on pinhole cameras and alternative processes.
> We will be using large format 8x10 film.
>
> We will have participants build a simple camera(s). I want to supply a
> variety of "found" objects that can easily be turned into cameras.
>
> I am wondering if I could get suggestions or ideas for "found" objects
> with camera potential.
>
> I'm going to bring a selection of coffee tins, pringle cans, food tins,
> candy tins.
>
> Any other objects with camera potential?

Gord -

Coffee cans are the absolute best, though the size I buy are best for 4X5"
film. What kind of film will you have them use? Halftone? If you have a line
on inexpensive 8X10" film then I'd love to hear it (which is why I am assuming
halftone or ortho).

Cheers -

george

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