Photography has come a long way since film. Changing your ISO on the fly, autofocus lenses that look for faces, EXIF data, GPS tagging, the list goes on. For photo geek purists, however, there is just something about film. Photo geeks have been making their own pinhole cameras for ages. Without a lens, the tiny hole let’s in just enough light for an exposure, while actually focusing the image. Problems with home brew pinhole cameras have included light leaks, poor durability, and varied issues with precision hole size. In their Kickstarter Campaign, the Slovian designers from Ondu are launching a slew of pinhole cameras hand crafted and stained in beautifully finished wood cases. This isn’t their first rodeo. Ondu had a successful campaign last year and they have greatly refined their already high quality work since then and are launching version 2 of their camera in sizes from pocket camera all the way to an 8×10 view camera (you supply the film holder, of course on the view cameras). The finish on these cases is unlike anything you’ve ever seen or likely ever will see on a pinhole camera. No Faraday cage is needed for these puppies – no EMP will ever take out a pinhole camera. It’s built to last – and this beautifully crafted pieces can be heirlooms that you can pass on for generations. With two weeks left on the campaign, Ondu has already quadrupled their funding goal, so this project will definitely be funded. Follow Ondu on Facebook, Twitter and their homepage.
