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"[O]ne of the greatest photography reference books I have seen in a very long time. [T]his book is absolutely bursting with information. Even just taking a quick flip through the pages and seeing the over 300 images by more than 100 artists, it is almost daunting to think that the entire book is written solely on the topic of pinhole photography. But Renner does skimp on anything. If you are looking for an in-depth explanation of pinhole photography, a detailed show-and-tell of how to create your own pinhole camera, or would like to advance your pinhole photography to the next level, this book is an incredible resource and certainly one every photographer should have."---HolgaBlog.com
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A respected guide for creatives, artists and photographers alike, "Pinhole Photography" is packed with all the information you need to understand and get underway with this wonderfully quirky, creative technique. Covering pinhole photography from its historical roots, pinhole expert Eric Renner, founder of pinholeresource.com, fully explores the theory and practical application of pinhole in this beautiful resource. Packed with inspiring images, instructional tips and information on a variety of pinhole cameras for beginner and advanced photographers, this classic text now offers a new chapter on digital imaging and more in-depth how-to coverage for beginners, as well as revised exposure guides and optimal pinhole charts.With an expanded gallery of full-color photographs displaying the creative results of pinhole cameras, along with listings of workshops, pinhole photographer's websites, pinhole books and suppliers of pinhole equipment, this is the one guide you need to learn the craft and navigate the industry. Discover the history, theory and practical application of pinhole photography in this unique guide by worldwide pinhole expert, Eric Renner. This guide is packed with large, full-color photographs showcasing the most original and imaginative ways to use pinhole photography, including digital application of pinhole techniques. It includes an extensive resource section with reliable information on pinhole suppliers, websites, books and workshops that no pinhole photographer can do without.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The book was a very pleasant surprise!
It is a useful source of bibliography, both for the demanding photographer and also for the past researcher, updated with a lot of relevant Internet sites.
An essay full of widely new elements on the History of the Camera Obscura (PinHole Camera), useful tips on techniques of the essential prinsiple of "Writing with Light" and a serious work that 'confirms' -once more- the close relation between Painting and Photography inside the wider field of ART, in 19th, 20th and 21st centuries...
The book contains also examples of Pinhole photos, shot in an 'abstractive way of Seeing', a parameter that was watched earlier, even fron the Bauhaus era, where the study of Applied Arts was extended to other forms of expression...
Closing, a remarkable quality of printed work, next to a 'different' Graphic Design.
S.J.A./Greece
(architect/photographer-collector)
It is a useful source of bibliography, both for the demanding photographer and also for the past researcher, updated with a lot of relevant Internet sites.
An essay full of widely new elements on the History of the Camera Obscura (PinHole Camera), useful tips on techniques of the essential prinsiple of "Writing with Light" and a serious work that 'confirms' -once more- the close relation between Painting and Photography inside the wider field of ART, in 19th, 20th and 21st centuries...
The book contains also examples of Pinhole photos, shot in an 'abstractive way of Seeing', a parameter that was watched earlier, even fron the Bauhaus era, where the study of Applied Arts was extended to other forms of expression...
Closing, a remarkable quality of printed work, next to a 'different' Graphic Design.
S.J.A./Greece
(architect/photographer-collector)
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Not a bad book, but not for pinhole novice
4 Jan 2010
Format:Paperback
If you're a complete novice in PINHOLE photography looking for instructions to start a little project (making a simple pinhole camera), then this book is not for you. However if you've started pinhole photography for a while and want to enter the next level and seek some more inspirations, this book is a pretty good one. It starts from the history of the camera obscura, and the origins of the perspectives devices...
Why I rated 3 is because I think the overall text is a bit boring and theoretical......
The last section which contains examples from other pinhole photographers are worth looking though. You'll be inspired to read some other books and construct your camera. As I said, this book is too technical for a novice.
Why I rated 3 is because I think the overall text is a bit boring and theoretical......
The last section which contains examples from other pinhole photographers are worth looking though. You'll be inspired to read some other books and construct your camera. As I said, this book is too technical for a novice.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
The 4th edition really moves fully into the modern, rather than the historical, technique
12 Oct 2009
Format:Paperback
"Rediscovering a historical technique" was the old subtitle for the earlier editions. Now it's "From historical technique to digital application." And that change of subtitle is revealing. There's a lot more here on pinholes and zone plates for digital cameras, and a lot less on early camera obscura experiments. There's still a good emphasis on the do-it-yourself aspects which is a good thing with pinholes as you really can make and modify good quality instruments. No matter how hard you work if you make wine it's not likely to be better than the $7 bottle at the corner store, but your twenty minute camera construction can work as well as a Holga. And your modifications to an old box camera can produce brilliant images.
The essential pinhole camera reference, and exhortation to action, has been updated, expanded, edited, and made higher-tech. And it's all a good thing.
The essential pinhole camera reference, and exhortation to action, has been updated, expanded, edited, and made higher-tech. And it's all a good thing.
very historic
19 Jan 2012
Format:Paperback
Not a book if you want a step by step guide. informative and full of inspiration. Very interesting history on how / were pinhole developed. if you like pinhole, this is a must. It will give you loads of ideas. Its a big book full of photos.
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