This is a simple DIY to explore the pinhole photography and better understand how a camera works. First we need a box – This will serve as our camera. Since traditional film won’t be used, a way to capture the final image is needed. For this, cutting a hole in the box for a lens …
Do you need the Canon 50mm f1.8 II lens? Yes. Why? It’s so [relatively] inexpensive that it could almost be considered disposable in the world of camera equipment. I bought mine in July 2011 for $119 off Amazon. The same lens, 3 years later, is still only $125 and can be found under $100 …