DSLR Pinhole Camera

[BadBadRobot]

Hi,

My Nikon D5000 appears to need a lens attached in order to take a photograph. The cameras has a sensor which allows it to be turned on, only when it connects with the metal plates built-in to the lens. How does his work?

Cheers

[cp1714]

@BadBadRobot try putting it in manual

[divedan]

use a sewing needle> the thinest one, and use the end. Poke it through onto a cutting board, so you get a clean hole

[divedan]

use a drill!

[assa123assa123]

would be much nicer with sample photos made with this setup

[brianluck84]

a drill would have made that task so much easier.

[ToddTondera]

How long do you usually expose for? My exposures are pretty quick. Did I do it correctly?

[philgazza123]

my exposure was about 10secs on a cloudy day. However my images were slightly out of focus. This can be fixed if you make a smaller hole.

[8bennugent]

@philgazza123 i think the thicker the material that pinhole is in the more in focus.

[shouldyray]

That is pretty cool.

Just wondering, what kind of camera is that you have?

Because I currently have a DSLR a300 (It is a sony) and I want to upgrade it sometime.

IDK if I ought to get a Cannon or a Nikkon or another Sony. :/

[philgazza123]

Mine is a Nikon D60 I love it :)

I would personally go for a nikon camera

[shouldyray]

Yeah? Do you recommend any certain Nikkon's to go for right away? Thank you!

I am currently trying to get a grip for my camera :]

Oh, I like a lot of your videos and your Wiccan videos as well.

Very interesting. ( :

[philgazza123]

It depends how much your willing to pay..

If you want a camera to last then they I would get a D60 or higher.

Thanks, I try :)

[bennyl08]

The Nikon D90 is what i have recently purchased. I think it gives the best bang for the buck right now.

[21Kobe12]

I got a D60 too, such a great camera!

[sam77785]

the photographer makes tha camera no the camera the photographers i have a eos 400d and i love my pics not a expensive body is needed just the composition facts

[fullmoonwiccan]

was that your alter in the background

[philgazza123]

It is indeed..

I will do a video on it soon but first:

I need to get a new altar cloth and some better candle holders.