Here’s something to show people who don’t realize the power of 3D printing. This pinhole camera has one moving part which reveals the pinhole, letting in light to expose the 4×5 film inside.
It’s a near perfect roundup of all the qualities a 3D printer has to offer. The build centers around a 4×5 film holder which can be acquired used or as surplus. This drives home the concept of having the power to replace parts (in this case the entire camera) that fit with existing pieces (the film holder). The picture above is big enough that you can see the layers on the pyramid shape, but the structural pieces around the frame also let the uninitiated see that you can print more than just solid blocks. And finally, since it’s up for download on Thingiverse its a good example of how the printing community shares and builds on each others’ work.
Does it take quality photos? We have no idea. So far we didn’t see any example pictures. But really, if you’re looking for top quality you might want to build your own digital camera. Here’s one that uses a 14 megapixel sensor.
i have made a few pinhole cameras, great fun and if done correctly they take decent photos.
very cool to see a 3d printed version.
Pics or it didn’t happen
for those of you that were thinking of buying me a 3d printer, now would be a good time.
just sayin’…
Ha, my mom says old-timey.
a sheet of 4×5 film exposed with a good lens and scanned at 2400 dpi gives you close to 100 megapixels.
PIX:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/theschlem/sets/72157635640450384/