First Steps in a New Direction
p.1 #1First Steps in a New Direction
My vision has never been great and aging has added new challenges. The simple way would be to move to a digital camera and an autofocus lens but what fun would that be? The best answer is to skip focusing altogether!
Since it's technically my birthday present, my SO is stashing it away until then.
Zero Image 2000 Deluxe 6X6
Since it's technically my birthday present, my SO is stashing it away until then.
Zero Image 2000 Deluxe 6X6
Jun 09, 2026 at 12:05 PM
p.1 #2First Steps in a New Direction
That looks like great fun. Good luck waiting for your birthday.
Jun 09, 2026 at 01:34 PM
p.1 #3First Steps in a New Direction
Dood, just use your Reto. Fixed focus…..
Have fun, that looks super cool!
Have fun, that looks super cool!
Jun 09, 2026 at 07:55 PM
p.1 #4First Steps in a New Direction
Desmolicious wrote:
Dood, just use your Reto. Fixed focus…..
Have fun, that looks super cool!
I have my low vision trio, the Holga, the Reto and now the Zero!
Dood, just use your Reto. Fixed focus…..
Have fun, that looks super cool!
I have my low vision trio, the Holga, the Reto and now the Zero!
Jun 09, 2026 at 08:09 PM
p.1 #5First Steps in a New Direction
Enjoy!
If you haven't already read it, this four-part series by Zeb Andrews of Blue Moon Camera and Machine is the best introduction to pinhole photography I've ever seen. Here's a link to the first article; each article has a link at the end to the next article in the series.
https://bluemooncameracodex.com/inspiration/on-pinhole-part-1
If you haven't already read it, this four-part series by Zeb Andrews of Blue Moon Camera and Machine is the best introduction to pinhole photography I've ever seen. Here's a link to the first article; each article has a link at the end to the next article in the series.
https://bluemooncameracodex.com/inspiration/on-pinhole-part-1
Jun 10, 2026 at 05:15 AM
p.1 #6First Steps in a New Direction
Desmolicious wrote:
Dood, just use your Reto. Fixed focus…
Or F8 and be there, with a big ass flash - and exposure is a worry of the past as well 😀
Jokes aside though - sweet pinhole camera @madNbad - would love to play around with one of these myself 🙂
Dood, just use your Reto. Fixed focus…
Or F8 and be there, with a big ass flash - and exposure is a worry of the past as well 😀
Jokes aside though - sweet pinhole camera @madNbad - would love to play around with one of these myself 🙂
Jun 13, 2026 at 12:38 AM
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p.1 #7First Steps in a New Direction
I never heard of Zero Image. Tempting. I like the idea of wood craftmanship and 2 inch negs. That said, I have too many mistresses. A couple German 120s, one that speaks Swedish. Still, kudos for the new direction.
Jun 20, 2026 at 07:47 PM
p.1 #8First Steps in a New Direction
madNbad wrote:
My vision has never been great and aging has added new challenges. The simple way would be to move to a digital camera and an autofocus lens but what fun would that be? The best answer is to skip focusing altogether!
Since it's technically my birthday present, my SO is stashing it away until then.
Zero Image 2000 Deluxe 6X6
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55324986578_227cd458d4_c.jpg
Getting old sucks. Lenses are usually over rated anyway - so crack your bday present out and take few. Out of curiosity - what does the "deluxe" have that the standard doesn't?
My vision has never been great and aging has added new challenges. The simple way would be to move to a digital camera and an autofocus lens but what fun would that be? The best answer is to skip focusing altogether!
Since it's technically my birthday present, my SO is stashing it away until then.
Zero Image 2000 Deluxe 6X6
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55324986578_227cd458d4_c.jpg
Getting old sucks. Lenses are usually over rated anyway - so crack your bday present out and take few. Out of curiosity - what does the "deluxe" have that the standard doesn't?
Jun 23, 2026 at 09:43 PM
p.1 #9First Steps in a New Direction
James Markus wrote:
Since it's technically my birthday present, my SO is stashing it away until then.
Zero Image 2000 Deluxe 6X6
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55324986578_227cd458d4_c.jpgGetting old sucks. Lenses are usually over rated anyway - so crack your bday present out and take few. Out of curiosity - what does the "deluxe" have that the standard doesn't?
The Deluxe includes a cable ready shutter, a 52mm filter adapter and a bubble level. I'll be patient but I did have a few ton the last roll where my vision was a bit off.
madNbad wrote
My vision has never been great and aging has added new challenges. The simple way would be to move to a digital camera and an autofocus lens but what fun would that be? The best answer is to skip focusing altogether!Since it's technically my birthday present, my SO is stashing it away until then.
Zero Image 2000 Deluxe 6X6
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55324986578_227cd458d4_c.jpg
The Deluxe includes a cable ready shutter, a 52mm filter adapter and a bubble level. I'll be patient but I did have a few ton the last roll where my vision was a bit off.
Jun 23, 2026 at 10:10 PM
p.1 #10First Steps in a New Direction
A couple of years ago I restarted my film roots by buying a 6x6 pinhole camera here that was dirt cheap. I quickly moved up to a pinhole camera that would do 6x6, 6x9, and 6x12. After a while I wanted a camera which I could control more and that gave me a better image quality. So after some research and thought of what was out there I went the 3D printed camera route. Now I have the quality of image I want and the satisfaction of working with a completely manual camera and the time required to make an image.
A satisfaction that digital images cannot give.
A satisfaction that digital images cannot give.
Jun 30, 2026 at 01:07 PM
p.1 #11First Steps in a New Direction
Norm Shapiro wrote:
A couple of years ago I restarted my film roots by buying a 6x6 pinhole camera here that was dirt cheap. I quickly moved up to a pinhole camera that would do 6x6, 6x9, and 6x12. After a while I wanted a camera which I could control more and that gave me a better image quality. So after some research and thought of what was out there I went the 3D printed camera route. Now I have the quality of image I want and the satisfaction of working with a completely manual camera and the time required to make...Show more →
What camera are you using?
A couple of years ago I restarted my film roots by buying a 6x6 pinhole camera here that was dirt cheap. I quickly moved up to a pinhole camera that would do 6x6, 6x9, and 6x12. After a while I wanted a camera which I could control more and that gave me a better image quality. So after some research and thought of what was out there I went the 3D printed camera route. Now I have the quality of image I want and the satisfaction of working with a completely manual camera and the time required to make...Show more →
What camera are you using?
Jun 30, 2026 at 03:13 PM