First Pinhole Image

klaus3428 · Jun 6, 2017

Managed to create my first ever pinhole image, on 5x4 film (another first), developing negative was far from ideal (Yankee tank....). Used the Noon 5x4 camera, FP4+ at 125 ISO, 20 seconds exposure, 15 minutes in Rodinal 1+50. Didn't realise how wide-angled the camera is so lots of empty road space but you can just about make out the traffic, especially to the left. Uneven development, mainly at the top of the negative (cropped away).
I think it's a reasonable start.

RalphLambrecht · Jun 6, 2017

klaus3428 said:
Managed to create my first ever pinhole image, on 5x4 film (another first), developing negative was far from ideal (Yankee tank....). Used the Noon 5x4 camera, FP4+ at 125 ISO, 20 seconds exposure, 15 minutes in Rodinal 1+50. Didn't realise how wide-angled the camera is so lots of empty road space but you can just about make out the traffic, especially to the left. Uneven development, mainly at the top of the negative (cropped away).
I think it's a reasonable start.View attachment 180634

great job for a first. I was always surprised how detailed pinholes are.

Leigh B · Jun 6, 2017

Excellent job, Klaus. Equal or better than other pinhole images I've seen.

- Leigh

dasBlute · Jun 6, 2017

ah, a grand new world awaits... soon you'll find yourself near water...

DWThomas · Jun 6, 2017

And you are off and running, that's a fine first effort -- a fine effort period!

Jim Jones · Jun 6, 2017

That's a fine start to pinhole photography.

Sirius Glass · Jun 7, 2017

Great start! Enjoy!

klaus3428 · Jun 7, 2017

Thanks for all your kind comments.
The DDS is loaded (just got the one), and need some time to look for a suitable object.
And maybe opt for stand development using the Yankee tank to avoid spillages and too much uneveness.

klaus3428 · Jun 25, 2017

Second and third image on the way!
Couple of pinholes done over the weekend, using Noon with FP4+ at ISO125 for 40 seconds, in Ilfosol3 for 8 minutes. Bit of scratching and other damage to emulsion which is down to my rough handling rather than anything else. Planning to do "scanning" with DSLR, have a copy stand coming in a few weeks so the picture is just freehand from the light table, not processed so far. Bit overexposed.

First Pinhole Image

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