The baltic birch 8 x 10" Pinhole Camera from Lensless features a 4" lens. Lensless Cameras are constructed of different woods. Each model has a tiny hole (1/64" or smaller) precisely drilled in the front panel. The shutter is simply a small hinged metal plate that the photographer swings up and down to begin and end the exposure. The imitated focal length is determined by the length of the camera. The format is determined by the size of the back of the camera, which accepts the film holder. Since it is designed to accept a sheet film holder, there is no need to load the camera in the dark.

This is a baltic birch, 8x10" Pinhole Camera, with a focal length equivalent of 100mm, which is a super wide angle lens for this format. Average exposure in bright, noon-day sun is 4 seconds, using 400 ISO film.

100mm/4" Lens    Super Wide Angle

Simplify photography to its basics: Composition and Exposure.

Depth of field is of no concern; everything in front of the camera is equally in focus.

Uses cut film and Polaroid holders. No need to load the camera in the dark.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What is the closest focus distance for macro photography?

A: The focus distance is not specified but it has an f/420 aperture. With such as small aperture, nearly every non moving subject will be in focus.

Q: 2. I purchased this camera but misplaced the exposure guide. Can somebody please provide this information? I purchased the super wide angle version, if that makes a difference. Thank you!

A: This is a Baltic Birch, 4 x 5" Pinhole Camera, with a focal length equivalent of 50mm, which is a super wide angle lens for this format. Average exposure in bright, noon-day sun is 4 seconds, using 400 ISO film.

Q: 3. Which Polaroid back is used for this?

A: You can use the polaroid 545i, 405 or Fuji quickload holder, none of which are made any longer. You will have to source them from our used department or possibly Ebay.

Q: 4. DO I have to carry a dark bag to load and unload 1 sheet of film for every picture?

A: You do not need a a light tight changing bag. You can load these holders in your darkroom: https://bhpho.to/2bHTGqE

Q: 5. What is the pinhole diameter?

A: The pinhole is 1/64" for the Lensless 4 x 5" Pinhole Camera (Baltic Birch).

Q: 6. What's the closest it will focus for the advertised 'macro' use?

A: Unfortunately, the manufacturer does not list a minimum focus distance for the Lensless 4 x 5" Pinhole Camera (Baltic Birch). According to the manufacturer, a unique feature of pinhole cameras is that depth of field is of no concern sample photos; everything in front of the camera is equally in focus.

Q: 7. What's the approximate aperture size for the wide angle 4x5? Thanks :)

A: This 4 x 5" Pinhole Camera, with a focal length equivalent of 75mm, which is a wide angle lens for this format. It has a 3" lens. Average exposure in bright, noon-day sun is 4 seconds, using 400 ISO film. f-stop = focal length / pinhole diameter; f-stop = 76.2mm / 0.4mm; f-stop = 190.5.

Q: 8. Will this hold most common film holders? I see someone posted a link to a 2 pack for $100. I would like to try and limit the price if possible. Thank you.

A: Yes, any of the standard 4x5 cut film holders will work quite nicely. I have 15 or 20 of them that I load at one time, so there is no need to do so in the field.

Q: 9. This should work with paper?

A: The Lensless 4 x 5" Pinhole Camera can be used with photographic darkroom paper.

Q: 10. does this have any kind of hole so you can attach it to a tripod?

A: Yes, the Santa Barbara 4x5 pinhole camera has 2 threaded 1/4"-20 mounting points for either portrait or landscape shots.