RE: Big Cameras - construction techniques

Chris -

Yes, I saw it when I was there (I have a couple of rolls of the same film you
used, though I have yet to actually do anything with it) and you're right, it
certainly is too big (and heavy) to carry around.

I've still got the receipt and haven't cut the brush yet, so I'll check your
suggestion out. I am seeing where having an arsenal of brushes will be helpful
for Bromoil.

Cheers -

george

--- Pinhole Blender <chris@pinholeblender.com> wrote:

> George,
>
> Look in Home Depots designer paint section. I bought a one inch round
> fitch hair brush by Ralph Lauren that was already cut in the stags foot
> shape for $10.
>
> Years ago I used one of those 12" sono tubes to make the center core for
> a 6 hole camera like the ones I make. I only made one shot with it as it
> was too big to carry around. It used 10" wide aerial l film in it making
> a negative 39" long. I have it in my studio if you ever want to borrow
> it.
>
> Chris
> --
> Pinhole Blender
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>
> > -------- Original Message --------
> > Subject: RE: [pinhole-discussion] Big Cameras - construction techniques
> > From: George L Smyth <glsmyth@yahoo.com>
> > Date: Thu, August 30, 2007 3:58 pm
> > To: pinhole-discussion@spitbite.org
> >
> > 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
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: owner-pinhole-discussion@spitbite.org
> > > [mailto:owner-pinhole-discussion@spitbite.org] On Behalf Of George L
> Smyth
> > > Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2007 1:19 PM
> > > To: pinhole-discussion@spitbite.org
> > > Subject: Re: [pinhole-discussion] Big Cameras - construction techniques
> > >
> > >
> > > 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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