How to Make a pinhole camera

In the age of digital cameras and instant gratification, make the simplest camera ever invented using just a light proof box, a hole, and paper. Check out this Howcast video tutorial on how to make a pinhole camera.

You Will Need

* 1 clean, 7 inch tall oatmeal box

* Heavy foil

* Craft or utility knife

* Matte or flat black spray paint

* Black contact paper

* A No. 16 bead-threading needle

* Epoxy glue

* White glue

* Handful of cotton swabs

* Electrical tape

* Ruler

* Fine sandpaper

* Photo emulsion paper

* A completely dark room

* A place to develop your film

* 1 Aluminum soda can

Step 1. Clean the box

Step 2. Remove top and bottom

Step 3. Glue the bottom

Step 4. Paint it black

Step 5. Paint the top

Step 6. Cut a door

Step 7. Cut a square

Step 8. Poke a hole

Step 9. Poke it again

Step 10. Glue the plate

Step 11. Tape the plate

Step 12. Make a latch

Step 13. Load the camera

Step 14. Close the camera

Step 15. Take your shot

Step 16. Remove paper

Step 17. Develop your film

Step 18. Eat your oatmeal

Tip: For something sturdier, you can cut the square from the side of the soda can. But be careful, the edges will be extremely sharp.

Fact: The Chinese mentioned pinhole cameras as far back as 500 B.C.