An affordable starter lens that harkens back to the origins of photography, the Intrepid 8x10 Pinhole Lens was designed for the Intrepid 8x10 view camera and creates ethereal long exposures with remarkably sharp results. The pinhole sports a 0.6mm diameter and a 200mm focal length for a f/330 constant aperture.

Starter Lens for Intrepid 8x10 Camera    0.6mm Pinhole, f/330, 200mm Focal Length

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What is the ISO for Ilford 4x5 RC paper in this camera?

A: The ISO is about 5.

Q: 2. Does it take 4 x 5 Film Holders?

A: No it does not take 4X5 holders. So far I have used it to make paper negatives by cutting RC paper into 4X5 sheets. The camera separates into two halves with the paper layed into the bottom halve. When closed the paper is held securely in place. Now that Ilford is again making direct positive papers I plan to try them soon.

Q: 3. Is this the type of paper you can put directly into the camera, or is it strictly for enlarger/contact sheet?

A: You can choose to expose either film or paper, or use the paper for enlarging/printing/contact sheets. It's totally up to you! With the Ilford Obscura Pinhole camera, you can use the provided 20 sheets 4x5" Ilford Multigrade IV RC Paper to make paper negatives. The pros of shooting with paper is that you can load it in a darkroom with a safelight (easier loading), but the cons are pretty significant, such as lower ASA, limited tonal reproduction, and a more difficult reprinting workflow.

Q: 4. Does the camera come with the exposure calculator and the black box to hold exposed film , or it's just the camera ? I saw the kit here on B&H but I wouldn't use the film anyway , just the photo paper .

A: the Iford Obscura Pinhole Camera does not include an exposure calculator, or a black box to hold exposed media.

Q: 5. I am looking into the Lensless 4x5 pinole to photograph Civil War reenactors. Currently shoot digital & post process to make them look authentic-ish. I know I will need film holders to preload before going out. My questions is with using the "direct positive paper" instead of film. Does it need any type of processing or is it ready to go like "instant film camers"? Trying to find a way to deliver images on site. Thanks.

A: Direct positive paper still needs chemical processing in a darkroom with traditional type paper developers.

Q: 6. Hey do you know how wide is slide holder slot? i want to see if it will fit a regular graflok back sliding roll film holder(like Cambo C-243 - 6x12)

A: No, the following unit will only accommodate the two following film holders CatLABS 4x5" Film Holder Toyo-View 4x5 Sheet Film Holders

Q: 7. where can I buy more of the same paper or (Multigrade V) without paying for 500+ sheets?

A: The closest paper you can get the Ilford Multigrade IV RC Portfolio Paper (Glossy, 4 x 6", 25 Sheets), BH # ILP1K4625S. https://bhpho.to/3m70iDf

Q: 8. interchangeable with optional 110mm and 150mm cones ? please explain where can we get them ?

A: We no longer sell the cones on their own.

Q: 9. 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: 10. Will the Lomograflok back fit this camera?

A: Unfortunately, the Lomograflok Back is not compatible with the TiTAN 4 x 5 Pinhole Camera.