The Hole-On Ex is a make-and-shoot 35mm pinhole camera kit. This well-designed kit comes complete with all the camera parts printed on heavy cardstock, die-cut and scored for easy assembly. A metal pinhole aperture is included. Assembly requires only glue, a ruler, and pencil. Recommended for ages 12 and up, younger with adult help. Step-by-step instructions mean the camera can be ready for shooting in less than two hours. It uses standard 35mm film (not included). When assembled, the Hole-On Ex is about the size of a disposable camera (2 3/4” H x 4” W x 2 3/4” D). Each kit is stylishly packaged in a LP album-size (12” SQ x 1/2” D) corrugated cardboard sleeve. Pinhole cameras have no optical lens – a pinhole lets light in when the shutter is opened to expose the film. The user is required to experiment with exposure times relative to available light. (Hole-On Ex provides instructions.) Given a pinhole camera’s infinite depth of field, the resulting photos are instantly artful with a softer appearance than regular photographs. And that’s half the fun! The Hole-On Ex camera is a great way to inspire learning about the fundamentals of light, optics, and photography. Recommended for ages 12 and up, younger with adult help. |