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Ilford Obscura 4x5 Pinhole Camera Kit

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$125.34 $179.06 In stock

Category: Film Camera

Ilford Obscura 4x5 Pinhole Camera Kit

The Ilford Obscura 4x5 Pinhole Camera Kit is the perfect way to experience the unique and timeless photographic process of pinhole photography. This kit includes everything you need to get started, from a camera body made from durable expanded PVC, to a supply of high-quality film. This camera is easy to use and produces stunning results that are sure to impress.

It's amazing what you can do with a simple box. With just some basic optics, the pinhole camera is capable of creating breathtakingly detailed images. This kit contains everything you need to get started in this classic form of photography, including the camera, a simple exposure calculator for use without a light meter, a set of stickers, a user instruction booklet and a 3-tray light-tight sheet film box for storing exposed materials. This kit also includes 10 sheets of 4x5” ILFORD DELTA 100 Professional film and 20 sheets of 4x5” ILFORD MULTIGRADE IV RC DELUXE paper.

Designed for 4x5 inch film or darkroom paper, the Obscura’s 87mm focal length gives a wide-angle field of view. The exposures are controlled by a magnetic locking shutter on the front section of the camera which can be positioned in either orientation making it suitable for right or left-handed use. There is a tripod-mounting socket on the base.

Create stunning works of art with this easy-to-use kit!

Key Features:

  • This camera kit comes with everything you need to get started.
  • The pinhole lens on this camera provides a unique look and feel that is impossible to replicate with a digital camera.
  • This camera is perfect for travelling, as it is lightweight and easy to pack.
  • The Ilford Obscura 4x5 Pinhole Camera Kit is the perfect way to experience the joys of analogue photography.

MPN: 1174029

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Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Claire U. ★★★★★

My first 4x5 shot came out sharper than I expected, and adjusting the exposure time is surprisingly intuitive once you get the hang of it. The wooden build feels solid and purposeful, like a real tool for slow, deliberate photography.

John ★★★★★

Assembling the kit was a satisfying little project, and the first test shots came out with that beautiful soft focus I was hoping for. The wooden construction feels solid and the included instructions made the build straightforward.

Isabella ★★★★★

Finally got my 4x5 pinhole kit assembled, and the included focusing aid made aligning the frame so much easier than I expected. The exposures take some patience, but the dreamy softness in the first test shot was well worth the wait.