Kickstarter project for pinhole cameras: "Nopo" from Spain

[TheToadMen]

There is a new Kickstarter project for beautiful wooden pinhole cameras from Spain: "Handcraft pinhole cameras, patiently made in Madrid". See:
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http://nopocameras.com/?lang=en

They have have five different models, of which I like the Nopo 24 (pocket size!) and Nopo 120 models best.
I also like the shutter mechanism they've designed (a twist shutter).

I don't know this guy personally, but I ordered the Nopo 24 model (I already have enough cameras for the other formats )

Bert from Holland

 

[OptiKen]

Thanks for the link.
Those look AWESOME

 

[zanxion72]

They look nice, especially the tinny ones!

 

[kraker]

It's not that I _need_ another camera, but... I _want_ one They look good!
I'm tempted to choose the NOPO24 as well, 24x24mm is at least a new format for me.
Thanks for spotting and sharing this project, Bert.

 

[SuzanneR]

Those look very cool! I don't need another camera, but kinda coveting one of those!!

 

[J_e_r_o_e_n]

Thanks for sharing! I am going for the smallest one. No more excuse to not bringing a camera

 

[winger]

I need another camera like I need a hole in my head (as my dad would say), but those are gorgeous.

 

[analoguey]

It's been a while since I have seen a camera and went 'wow!'. Those look fabulous!

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[baachitraka]

I like these better...

https://m.flickr.com/#/photos/g-a-p/sets/72157633923865939/

 

[Theo Sulphate]

How are frames spaced on the 35mm version? Maybe by counting sprocket hole clicks as you turn the knob?

These look very nice. I have a Zero Image 6x6 format pinhole camera, also wood and brass. Part of the appeal of a pinhole camera is that most people don't recognize it as a camera.

 

[winger]

I like these better...

https://m.flickr.com/#/photos/g-a-p/sets/72157633923865939/

Wow - those are beautiful, too!

 

[DWThomas]

Really cool stuff.

But unfortunately I need another camera like I need a pinhole in my head!


(O-o-o-oh the GAS ...)

 

[SuzanneR]

Really cool stuff.

But unfortunately I need another camera like I need a pinhole in my head!


(O-o-o-oh the GAS ...)

Bazinga!!

 

[Dr Croubie]

Oh I so very much want one of these, but then I saw the price.
Still very very tempting.

I gave up a long time ago on small-format pinhole, even MF. Most of what I've done in the past few years is paper negs up 16x20". I just couldn't deal with the grain/detail ratio which gets worse in the smaller formats. But then maybe I'm doing pinhole wrong and have to embrace the lower detail (I'm still impressed by the detail from a 16x20 paper neg though).

So I'd have liked the 120 model, but it's not much different in size/shape to my Kiev88 (which I've got a Skink pinhole for), and I'd rather something thin and pocketable. If they did a 6x9 in the shape of the 135pano then I'd be all over it. So instead I'm looking at the 135 pano, it's at least as wide as an MF frame (and I *do* have a load of expired 135 neg film to use up), but it's about the size of my Bessa L (bit shorter, but longer) which I've also got a Skink pinhole for but it isn't 65mm wide.

And that 24x24 cam is SO DAMN CUTE I WANT ONE.

Sigh.
GAS.
Stop making me choose!

 

[baachitraka]

I wonder how they will light seal the Nopo 24x24. Seems a very nice camera though.

 

[Dr Croubie]

dammit GAS.

...

sigh

...

in for the PAN135.

At least it's a panoramic format that I can actually enlarge (until I make myself a 4x10 or 617 enlarger back...)

 

[TheToadMen]

They almost reached their goal and still 15 days to go.
Nice!

Bert from Holland
http://thetoadmen.blogspot.nl

 

[Dr Croubie]

Wow - those are beautiful, too!

There's one of those on fleabay at the moment. I was going to keep it to myself and nab it cheap, but seeing as I've backed the NOPO I'll let anyone else have at the Karlos if they want...

 

[Allicio]

I've just pledged for the 120 camera and the new magnet plate. March can't come soon enough haha!!!

 

[Dr Croubie]

Well, it's all over now. Thanks to Toadman for sharing, this looks like it'll be a great little camera (that's a work of art in its own right).
$22k all up, a nice tidy sum for them.

 

[TheToadMen]

Well, it's all over now. Thanks to Toadman for sharing, this looks like it'll be a great little camera (that's a work of art in its own right).

You're welcome .
And now the big waiting starts ...

Bert from Holland
http://thetoadmen.blogspot.nl

 

[Dr Croubie]

You're welcome .
And now the big waiting starts ...

Bert from Holland
http://thetoadmen.blogspot.nl

We may not have to wait for long (at least, definitely not compared to the Travelwide).

Got my survey a few days ago, then a personalised message today checking that the other €20 I'd put in was for the Magnetic base (which it was).
I chose the 'Pan 135 with xmas shipping', so at this rate I may even get it before then...

 

[Dr Croubie]

Well, my 'xmas shipping' took a few weeks longer than that, but I'm willing to blame Aus Post for being slow, they are for everything lately.
But good news is, it's here!
First notes, give it a good going over with a rocket blower outside, it came rather dusty. Maybe a wet cloth too. Otherwise, looks great. Same size as a Bessa L, just a bit thicker. Loaded it already, see if I can shoot the roll on the weekend...

 

[Allicio]

That looks fantastic! Can't wait for my 120 in march!

 

[kraker]

Woohoo, received my NOPO24 today. Looks and feels good! Planned to go out and shoot with it, but was too busy with other things. Maybe tomorrow... Here's two photos of the NOPO24 and what else is in the box.