PINHOLE CAMERA CONSTRUCTION INSTRUCTIONS

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INTRODUCTION:

In your package you have:

1. Tape

2. Can Opener

3. Pin

4. Scissors

5. Sand paper

6. Film

You need to supply two cans and spray paint.

THE LID:

• First cut the inner part of the lid off the first can with the can opener supplied.
• Now cut the second can in half with a pair of scissers.

WARNING: be very careful not to cut your hand.

• Now cut to the lid.

WARNING: Again, be very careful not to cut your hand.

• Peel the tin away from the lid. Try not to bend the lid.

WARNING: Again, be very careful not to cut your hand

• I cut my hand.
• Tape the bottom of the lid so there is no shiny part showing.
• Tape the top of the lid.
• You should now have a lid and an empty can.
• They go together like peanut butter and jam.

THE CAN:

• Have to make it black in that can. Spray paint the inside and let dry or tape black construction paper to the inside. If you don't have spray paint you may tape black construction paper to the inside of the can so that no shiny metal is showing.

THE HOLE:

• The most important step. Drill a hole with the pin. make sure to keep the pin straight. While applying pressure, turn the pin back and forth until you puncute the can. You should drill near the center of the can.
• Sand down the rough edges of the hole and re-insert the pin and turn gentle until the hole is clean.

THE SHUTTER:

• The shutter. Cut a piece of tape about 10 cm (3 inches) long. fold 2 cm of the end onto itself.
• Cut a small piece of tape (1 cm, 1/2 inch).
• Tape it onto the middle of the first strip (sticky to sticky side). This will protect the pinhole from getting gummed-up.
• Tape the shutter over the hole so the non-sticky part is over the hole. You should be able to pull it off and on easily by grabbing the end that was taped over itself.

LOADING:

• DO THIS STEP IN TOTAL DARKNESS. Take a sheet of film out of the box in total darkness
• IMPORTANT: there are notches on one side of the film that you can feel. The emulsion side of the film (side that is sensitive to light) is facing you when the notches are on top, to the right. See film box for intstructtions.
• DO THIS STEP IN TOTAL DARKNESS. Slide the film into the can so it is on the opposite side of the hole. Make sure the emulsion side is facing the hole.
• DO THIS STEP IN TOTAL DARKNESS. Tape the lid to the top of the can. Make sure to tape all AROUND the lid. Make sure your shutter is on the can. You may turn the lights on now.

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Tape the pinhole CAMERA INSTRUCTIONS to the can with the clear tape provided. For protection, cover the entire instructions with the tape.
• Find a container that is big enough to put the can inside. It should be tought enough to last a while outside.
• Tape the GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS to the outside of the container. Cover the instructions with the clear tape to protect it.
• Fold the COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS so they will fit into the container.
• Put the COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS into the container with the can and seal the lid. You can use duct tape to seal it even more if you like. Remember, this container may have to sit outside for many seasons, so it should be well sealed.