The camera can take 6x6cm square images with an f/stop of 133

Nov 4, 2013 11:03 GMT  ·  By

The pinhole cameras have been around for ages in one form or another, but with the latest 21st century technology, one can easily print his / her own pinhole camera using a 3D printer, or even easier by backing up this awesome Kickstarter project.

How does a pinhole camera work, you might ask. Well, a pinhole camera is a simple camera that doesn't make use of lenses and can be crafted out of any type of box with a single condition: it has to be light-proof. A small hole on one side of this box will allow light to pass through, projecting an inverted image on the analog film.

Due to the lengthy exposure required to take a picture, the shutter system is very simple. It has to be made out of a light-proof material that will cover the pinhole once the exposure is done. In order to capture low-lit scenes, an exposure of several hours might be required.

As more photographers nowadays switch to digital cameras, many forget or haven't even heard about this old photography technique that offers a unique perspective over the world, unachievable with digital cameras.

Designer Clint O'Connor is a passionate pinhole photographer and inventor, holding 29 U.S. patents for various projects, that thought to use the latest 3D printing technology to create an easy-to-use pinhole camera.

Flyer 6x6 is the name of his 3D-printed camera project and it's made entirely out of ABS. Designed to be robust and light, this small pinhole camera can take 6x6cm square images with 12 exposures to a roll of 120 film.

The camera is very easy to use and features a 70 degrees field of view with an f/stop of 133. After reaching its initial funding goal in a little over 13 hours, Clint also added four stretch goals that will provide backers with an ND filter, laminated exposure cards, imprinted rubber bands and 6x18 panoramic pinhole files.

With over $13,000 / €9624 raised, the project is ready to go as soon as the campaign ends. If you want to get your own 3D-printed pinhole camera or just the SLT files along with the printing instructions, you can head over to Kickstater and back up this project.