The teak wood 4 x 5" Pinhole Camera from Lensless features a 9" focal length. 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 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 teak wood, 4 x 5" Pinhole Camera, with a focal length of 225mm, which is a telephoto perspective for this format. Average exposure in bright, noon-day sun is 4 seconds, using 400 ISO film.

Focal Length: 225mm / 9"    Aperture: f/577    Telephoto

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. From what material is the pinhole made?Is the pinhole drilled in wood, metal, or plastic?Is the pinhole drilled by laser or machine drill?Is there a measure of how round the pinhole is?Thanks!

A: I believe it is a laser drilled hole. It is in metal, and the images are super sharp. My camera is about f225 if you want to know.

Q: 2. 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: 3. From what material is the pinhole made?Is the pinhole drilled in wood or metal or plastic?How much precision is there to the pinhole?Is it drilled by laser?

A: Unfortunately, the manufacturer does not share their manufacturing process with us regarding this item. However, the pinhole is quite precise based on the positive reviews.

Q: 4. 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: 5. What is the pinhole diameter?

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

Q: 6. 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.

Q: 7. Would this pinhole camera accommodate the LomoGraflok 45 Instant Back?

A: The Lensless 4 x 5" Pinhole Camera (Baltic Birch) is not designed to accommodate an instant film back, which may be too thick to fit--the length and height is compatible, however, so you may be able to fix the camera to fit the instant film back in some way.

Q: 8. required accessories?

A: It needs a fairly sturdy tripod, and you will need some 4x5 film holders as you would any 4x5 camera. You don't need a Black Cat Exposure Guide, but I find mine handy in the field, and easy to use. The only other requirement is lots of patience!!!Hope this helps! Buy one and have tons O' fun!!!Mark

Q: 9. 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: 10. 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.