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Pinhole camera
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a simple type of camera that uses a small hole to project an inverted image of the outside world onto a surface located inside the camera, typically onto a piece of film or photosensitive paper
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
pinhole cameras
What is a "pinhole camera"?
A pinhole camera is a simple type of camera that uses a tiny hole instead of a lens to capture images. Light passes through the pinhole and projects an inverted image onto a photosensitive surface inside the camera, such as film or photographic paper. Pinhole cameras do not have lenses or focusing mechanisms, making them straightforward to build and use. They are valued for their unique image quality and ability to demonstrate basic photographic principles.
