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12 Amazing Papercraft Cameras


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A pinhole camera is a very simple camera with no lens and a single very small aperture. These 12 amazing pinhole cameras use little more than paper to capture compelling photographs.

1.  Rubikon Paper Camera by Jaroslav Jurica

Rubikon paper pinhole camera designed by Czech designer Jaroslav Jurica. Rubikon is a paper cut-out, which becomes a functioning camera (camera obscura) after gluing together.  Link

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2.  Paper Camera Photo Frame

Paper Camera Photo Frame by flickr user sn00py78. The camera opens up to reveal a 4″x6″ photo.  Link

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3.  Dirkon Paper Camera

This functional pinhole camera - Dirkon was made of stiff paper, designed for 35 mm film, which resembles a real camera. It may not be the most practical of devices, but it works!  Link

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4.  Sharan STD35 Paper Camera

This paper construction camera is one you build yourself, and includes everything you need to put it together in about an hour, including the body pieces (paper and plastic), double sided tape and some rubber bands. A great gift for the DIY-er, or for a student photography art project.  Link

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5.  Readymech Cameras - Peyote

Readymech Cameras, the latest offering from stock photography giant Corbis, are downloadable pinhole cameras that you can build and use with only a few common household items.  Link1  Download 

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6.  Lomography 35mm Paper Pinhole Camera

This SLR-style paper camera can handle rolls of 35mm film and take rather stunning, low-fidelity photographs.  Link

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7.  CAP Pinhole Camera

CAP by Amos Woo and Sharon Ng. “CAP” is a pinhole camera which uses recycled paper to make its body and the skeleton.  Link 

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8.  Paper DIY Pinhole Camera

The DIY Paper Pinhole Camera made by Kraft paper is great for childern learn about the relationship between exposure time and light sources. The camera also features metal rolls in case you want to use 35mm film, which this baby can handle.  Link Link2

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9.  Pinhole Camera by Corbis Readymech

Download, print and build a paper pinhole camera at Readymech Cameras.  Link

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10.  Domokon Paper SLR

The new Domokon is an experimental paper SLR camera. You can change lenses, make aperture and DOF adjustments, and use standard 35mm film.  Link 

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11.  Polaroid Paper Camera  Link

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12.  Pentax Paper Camera

Pentax Paper Camera, this paper model camera looks more realistic than the previous paper pinhole cameras.  Link

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February 25th, 2010  Posted in Art & Design

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