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Lensless 4 x 5" Pinhole Camera (Baltic Birch)

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Lensless 4 x 5" Pinhole Camera (Baltic Birch)
Key Features
  • 75mm/3"
  • Wide Angle
The baltic birch 4 x 5" Pinhole Camera from Lensless features a 3" lens. Lensless Cameras are constructed of different woods. Each model has a tiny hole (1/64" or smaller) precisely drilled in the front panel. The shutter is simply a small hinged metal plate that the photographer swings up and down to begin and end the exposure. The imitated focal length is determined by the length of the camera. The format is determined by the size of the back of the camera, which accepts the film holder. Since it is designed to accept a sheet film holder, there is no need to load the camera in the dark.

This is a baltic birch, 4 x 5" Pinhole Camera, with a focal length equivalent of 75mm, which is a wide angle lens for this format. Average exposure in bright, noon-day sun is 4 seconds, using 400 ISO film.

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Lensless WA3B Overview

The baltic birch 4 x 5" Pinhole Camera from Lensless features a 3" lens. Lensless Cameras are constructed of different woods. Each model has a tiny hole (1/64" or smaller) precisely drilled in the front panel. The shutter is simply a small hinged metal plate that the photographer swings up and down to begin and end the exposure. The imitated focal length is determined by the length of the camera. The format is determined by the size of the back of the camera, which accepts the film holder. Since it is designed to accept a sheet film holder, there is no need to load the camera in the dark.

This is a baltic birch, 4 x 5" Pinhole Camera, with a focal length equivalent of 75mm, which is a wide angle lens for this format. Average exposure in bright, noon-day sun is 4 seconds, using 400 ISO film.

No Bells or Whistles
Simplify photography to its basics: Composition and Exposure.
Focus-Free
Depth of field is of no concern; everything in front of the camera is equally in focus.
Easy to Load
Uses cut film and Polaroid holders. No need to load the camera in the dark.
UPC: 603281732495

Lensless WA3B Specs

Film Format
4 x 5"
Focal Length
75mm
Working F-Stop
f/230
Bubble Level
No
Material
Baltic Birch Laminate
Weight
1.9 lb / 0.8 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
2.15 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
6.693 x 6.457 x 6.457"

Lensless WA3B Reviews

This thing is a riot!!

By Bill
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2026-04-10

I decided to play with pinhole photography and this camera seemed like an inexpensive way to take the plunge. First outing produced some respectable images and I look forward to using it more. I need to learn to keep my hand out of the view when "tripping the shutter" as you can see in the Picacho Peak image, the very first I took with the camera. I added a hand strap and a pair of levels.

Why build your own?  This works great.

By Kurt
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2020-09-15

Well-executed, simple, clever design, fun to use, works well. I was thinking about building my own, but came upon this and for the price it can not be beat. I opted for the 75mm model which is about equivalent to a 21mm lens on 35mm full-frame. I made and laminated an Ilford Pinhole Exposure calculator, available free online, and mounted it to the side of the camera.

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question

Do you have any instructions on how to load the film in this camera. There was not any instructions with it. I know it must be simple, but how, with not exposing the film.
Asked by: Anonymous
On the back end of the camera there is a rectangular piece of wood secured by 2 dowels. If one isn't using a cut film holder with the camera you simply mount the film to that rectangular piece of wood (needs to be loaded in the dark you may wish to practice using a spent sheet of film in the light first before going into the dark to load). If you are using a cut film holder or other back you just leave out the rectangular piece of wood and secure whatever film back you're using with the 2 dowels (film backs should also be loaded in the dark). Below is a link to recommended/optional cut film holder on our site for you to regard:http://bhpho.to/JAO6Ss
Answered by: Joe P
Date published: 2020-12-22

This should work with paper?

This should work with paper?
Asked by: amy
The Lensless 4 x 5" Pinhole Camera can be used with photographic darkroom paper.
Answered by: Dan W
Date published: 2023-12-15

What's the approximate aperture size for the wide ...

What's the approximate aperture size for the wide angle 4x5? Thanks :)
Asked by: robin
According to the Lensless Camera Mfg. Co., this camera has an f-stop of 230.
Answered by: Kenneth
Date published: 2024-05-23

question

How do I determine my exposure using 400 speed film?
Asked by: Anonymous
There is some very good information also about the use of a lightmeter on http://www.mrpinhole.com/
Answered by: Martin
Date published: 2020-02-12
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