We love our Reality So Subtle pinhole cameras, especially the curved-plane panoramic models like this 6x17.  These cameras are built by James Guerin, an Irish engineer living in France.  The curved plane allows for even exposure from edge to edge, with virtually no fall-off of light across the negative.  The curved plane does mean that some funky things may happen though if you don't have the camera perfectly level at time of exposure, but we like quirky things.⠀ ⠀

We carry nearly the full line up of Reality So Subtle cameras at our shop, though they frequently sell out, so if you find yourself intrigued, let us know.   It is also worth mentioning, the 6x17 pictured here is one of the early wood versions, the cameras are now made from a more resilient and durable black plastic.

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We interrupt our regularly scheduled broadcast to bring you a chilly blast of winter inspiration.  It's the weekend and it's icy out there.  What adventures will your cameras take you on today?

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The Reality so Subtle 141 is a 6x17 curved plane pinhole camera built by James Guerin in France.  The curved film plane can be used, either to achieve even exposure edge to edge (no fall-off,) or to introduce some fun distortion by tilting the camera up or down.  While the camera has many preferred habitats, the Oregon variety is often found in areas like this beauty, pictured here.

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Worried about the weather at the Oregon coast?  Simple solution: leave the lenses at home.  Go pinhole.

This image was made during a panoramic film workshop at Cape Kiwanda, taught by Zeb Andrews when he worked for Newspace Center for Photography.  The lensless cameras had no problem at all with the rain and the storms.

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Cameras are like their photographers. On mornings like this, they will look longingly out the window, pining to be out in the world, seeing the sights and making their photos. This is an early version Reality So Subtle 141. It is a curved plane 6x17 pinhole camera made by James Guerin in France. The dual pinholes are offset, one above center and the other below, so that you can shift your horizon without tilting the camera, introducing very prominent distortion.

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We thought you might enjoy seeing one of the earlier prototypes of the Reality So Subtle pinhole camera, originally made from wood.  Unfortunately, the wood had a tendency to warp when wet.  This camera's faceplate and top separated just enough to let light leak in, hence the use of tape.  But then again, every photographer should be carrying a roll of gaffer tape with them, so the solution to those light leaks was both fast and cheap.  This camera still gets out on constant adventures.⠀ ⠀

P.S. At the time that this photo was taken, a rockslide had closed the highway beyond Rowena Crest.  If you were to zoom in, in fact, you would see it just over the camera's right shoulder in the distance. 

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Cameras are like people and most plant life: they need exposure to light to really thrive.  Give a good camera a light source, let it soak up the rays and watch it work its magic for you.

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