Pinhole Camera Collection

Discover the enchanting world of a pinhole camera, an intriguing photographic invention rooted in the Principle of the Camera Obscura

Pinhole Camera Collection: Principle of the camera obscura, wood engraving, published in 1877

Principle of the camera obscura, wood engraving, published in 1877
Principle of the camera obscura. Woodcut engraving, published in 1877

Pinhole Camera Collection: Scene in a Street in Pekin, c1891. Creator: James Grant

Scene in a Street in Pekin, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Scene in a Street in Pekin, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Frontispiece: The Dregs of Society (Les bas-fonds de la societe), 1864

Frontispiece: The Dregs of Society (Las bas-fonds de la societe), 1864

Pinhole Camera Collection: Old Camera plate

Old Camera plate
Illustration of an Old Camera plate

Pinhole Camera Collection: Moment Hand Camera

Moment Hand Camera
Illustration of a Hand Camera

Pinhole Camera Collection: Hartls camera

Hartls camera
Antique illustration of a Hartls camera

Pinhole Camera Collection: Moessard Cylindroscope camera of 1889

Moessard Cylindroscope camera of 1889
Antique illustration of a Moessard Cylindroscope camera of 1889

Illustration showing how a pinhole camera works

Digital illustration of black cat and how the image appears upside down in pinhole camera

Pinhole Camera Collection: Abandoned Barn, Montana

Abandoned Barn, Montana
Abandoned wooden barn and fence under blue sky with clouds, Montana. Pinhole image

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Discover the enchanting world of a pinhole camera, an intriguing photographic invention rooted in the Principle of the Camera Obscura. This simple yet profound device, pre-dating even the earliest Moment Hand Cameras, was first illustrated in a wood engraving published in 1877. James Grant's Scene in a Street in Pekin (c1891) offers a captivating glimpse into the past, captured through the lens of a pinhole camera. The image, reminiscent of the Frontispiece of "The Dregs of Society" (1864), showcases the raw beauty and unfiltered reality that this camera so uniquely captures. An Old Camera plate reveals the essence of the pinhole camera, with its single hole substituting the complex lens system found in modern cameras. The Hartls camera and Moessard Cylindroscope camera of 1889 further demonstrate the versatility and enduring appeal of this innovative photographic tool. An illustration elucidates the working mechanism of a pinhole camera, where light passes through the tiny hole and projects an upside-down image onto a surface. Even a digital illustration of a black cat can't hide its intriguing transformation within the confines of this captivating device. Amidst the rustic charm of an Abandoned Barn in Montana, the pinhole camera continues to capture the essence of its surroundings, offering a glimpse into a world where the beauty of imperfection reigns supreme.