RE: Big Cameras - construction techniques

Andy -

Thanks for the brilliant idea. I just got back from Home Depot after
purchasing a 10" tube for a little under $9. This should allow me to stick an
11X14" piece of paper in there. It's long enough to make several cameras, but
I'm thinking of other uses for this thick curved stock. FWIW, while I was
there I came across a 1" round brush that I'm going to cut for use with
Bromoil. I need to stay away from that place as long as I've still got some
money. <g>

Cheers -

george

--- andy schmitt <aschmitt@aandy.org> wrote:

> There are 2 reasons I like them...
> a. they're already round so I don't have to glue up sides
> b. They're round so they lose a little bit of wind resistance.
>
> It is possible to make them crease but that much force would crush foam core
> all to heck...
>
> I'm looking forward to your thoughts George. You always come up with pretty
> cool ideas.
> warmly
> andy
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> Subject: Re: [pinhole-discussion] Big Cameras - construction techniques
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>
> Gord -
>
> I have made cameras from the size of a 35mm cannister to 16X20" and can tell
> you that the large size is about as unwieldy as it gets. I made the large
> one out of foam core and wind became a real problem (especially with the
> longer exposure times). I considered making one out of wood, but decided
> not to because of the weight.
>
> I do like Andy's idea of using sono-tubes. I've never heard of these before
> and will see if my local Home Depot carries them. If the cardboard is
> heavier than the foam core (almost certainly the case) and lighter than wood
> then this could be an excellent compromise.
>
> Cheers -
>
> george
>
>
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