A stereo pinhole camera

[Ulf Axmacher]

Hello,

First, I'm very glad to have found this forum.
I've been experimenting with alternative photographic processes for many years, so it's nice to find like-minded folks.

I recently built a pinhole camera for making stereo pairs to view in a standard stereo viewer.
I'm using 5x7 Harman DP paper for in-camera prints.
Our friend Joe Van Cleave recommended I join this forum and make this post to put my project out there and get some feedback.

I documented the whole project on a website: https://stereopinhole.wixsite.com/photo
In the top menu of the website, you will find detailed sections on the camera, preflashing, exposure, processing, and viewing, plus a gallery at the end.
Here's a few photos to give you the general idea. The website has many more photos.

A print made with the camera. The original is 3.7" x 7"

Front view of the camera with pinhole caps in place.
Note there are three pinholes for making either stereo prints or regular mono prints.

Rear view of the camera, showing the 5x7 film holder.

The print mounted in the stereo viewer, ready for 3-D viewing.

I'm very satisfied with the results. The stereo views are captivating,
and of course, the pinhole gives the prints that special je ne sais quoi.
I'd be very happy to hear from you with comments or questions.
And if you know of anyone else doing similar work, please let me know.

 

[Nicholas Lindan]

Welcome to PhoTrio.

A very impressive web site. And great work.

 

[JensH]

Well done, enjoyed your portfolio.
Welcome here!

 

[koraks]

First, I'm very glad to have found this forum.

I'm equally glad you've found us! Welcome aboard, and congratulations on the beautiful project. The framing aides/guides are a great idea!

 

[DWThomas]

Well done and beautifully documented!
Welcome to Photrio.

 

[Ulf Axmacher]

Thank you all for your words of encouragement. Too bad I can't directly show you the 3-D effect, it's quite amazing.

 

[Ulf Axmacher]

Oh, one more thing... I put a fair amount of work into "taming" Harman DP paper with preflash, exposure, and processing to achieve a decent tonal range.
So even if you aren't interested in the stereo aspect, you might find those sections on my website useful if you are interested in using that paper in your pinhole cameras.
Preflash in particular makes a big difference in the quality of Harman DP prints.

 

[koraks]

I put a fair amount of work into "taming" Harman DP paper with preflash, exposure, and processing to achieve a decent tonal range.

I noticed this and I would certainly recommend anyone to read your page because of it.

 

[Daniela]

Welcome!
Beautiful work and very informative website!

 

[hubert13]

what a nice idea ! And thanks for the crossed-eyed gallery, it gives me an idea of the rendering

 

[Nick Dvoracek]

Here are few of my blog posts about stereo. They include links to posts about making the cameras.

https://pinholica.blogspot.com/2022/06/celebrating-stereoscopy-day.html

https://pinholica.blogspot.com/2023/06/world-stereoscopy-day-23-garden-of.html

 

[336v]

Hello Ulf, I just joined this forum and wanted to visit your stereoscopy pinhole camera design page, but the
original link https://stereopinhole.wixsite.com/photo you cited in your initial post does not appear to be working.
Does your website still exist? If so what's the current valid URL? Thanks!

 

[Arthurwg]

Great stuff. Love it.

 

[Sirius Glass]

Hello,

First, I'm very glad to have found this forum.
I've been experimenting with alternative photographic processes for many years, so it's nice to find like-minded folks.

I recently built a pinhole camera for making stereo pairs to view in a standard stereo viewer.
I'm using 5x7 Harman DP paper for in-camera prints.
Our friend Joe Van Cleave recommended I join this forum and make this post to put my project out there and get some feedback.

I documented the whole project on a website: https://stereopinhole.wixsite.com/photo
In the top menu of the website, you will find detailed sections on the camera, preflashing, exposure, processing, and viewing, plus a gallery at the end.
Here's a few photos to give you the general idea. The website has many more photos.


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A print made with the camera. The original is 3.7" x 7"


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Front view of the camera with pinhole caps in place.
Note there are three pinholes for making either stereo prints or regular mono prints.


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Rear view of the camera, showing the 5x7 film holder.


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The print mounted in the stereo viewer, ready for 3-D viewing.

I'm very satisfied with the results. The stereo views are captivating,
and of course, the pinhole gives the prints that special je ne sais quoi.
I'd be very happy to hear from you with comments or questions.
And if you know of anyone else doing similar work, please let me know.

You have an interesting camera the you built. Can you tell us more about what motivated to build a stereo pinhole camera?


Welcome to Photrio!