The mahogany wood 4 x 5" Pinhole Camera from Lensless features a 2" 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 mahogany wood, 4 x 5" Pinhole Camera, with a focal length of 50mm, which is a super wide angle perspective for this format. Average exposure in bright, noon-day sun is 4 seconds, using 400 ISO film.

Focal Length: 50mm / 2"    Aperture: f/154    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. 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: 2. Can this camera be mounted on a tripod?

A: Yes, has a 1/4'' mount on the bottom for a tripod.

Q: 3. Do you have any instructions on how to load the film in this camera. There was not any instructions with it. I know it must be simple, but how, with not exposing the film.

A: On the back end of the camera there is a rectangular piece of wood secured by 2 dowels. If one isn't using a cut film holder with the camera you simply mount the film to that rectangular piece of wood (needs to be loaded in the dark you may wish to practice using a spent sheet of film in the light first before going into the dark to load). If you are using a cut film holder or other back you just leave out the rectangular piece of wood and secure whatever film back you're using with the 2 dowels (film backs should also be loaded in the dark). Below is a link to recommended/optional cut film holder on our site for you to regard:http://bhpho.to/JAO6Ss

Q: 4. What is the pinhole diameter?

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

Q: 5. 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: 6. How to you compose with this? Also, what is the thickness of the pinhole plate?

A: Trial and error! Take detailed notes.

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. 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: 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. 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.