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Publication Date: 2019-Mar
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Accurate Pinhole Camera Apertures Using Insect Pins
Morales, Gerson; Perkins, James; Pomfrey, Herb; Ruiz, Michael J.
Physics Education, v54 n2 Article 025002 Mar 2019
Pinhole camera photography is explored using a set of entomology pins due to their known pin diameters and availability in a variety of sizes. A procedure to prepare removable-lens digital cameras for pinhole photography is described. A video is included showing a set of ten insect pins and how to fit the camera with pinhole apertures. Formulas are given that estimate optimum sizes for pinholes based on camera sizes. Finally, a sample pinhole photo is included.
Descriptors: Accuracy, Photography, Video Technology, Science Instruction, Light, Physics, Entomology, Teaching Methods
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