Pinhole DSLR (quick and dirty edition)

Step 3 Step 2 ~ Make Your Pinhole

In this step we'll make a tape frame with aluminum foil in the middle with our pinhole and attach it to the cap.

Note: I know that electrical tape and aluminum foil are not the strongest or most durable of materials. However, I selected these for use in this project for a few reasons. First, they block light completely. Also the aluminum foil is thin (thinner is better for pinhole photography) and easy to pierce. And finally, this makes it easy to make and attach new pin holes should yours get damaged or for experimentation.

Make a Tape Frame
Using strips about 1in long make a square frame out of electrical tape. Be sure to lay it out and construct it sticky side up.

Place Aluminum Foil
Use your scissors to cut out a small square of aluminum foil. This square should be large enough to completely cover up the middle of the electrical tape frame, but still leave enough tape adhesive exposed to securely stick to the cap.

Prick
Center the foil over the hole in the center of the cap and press the two together. Now use a pin to prick a tiny hold in the center of the foil.

Note: The smaller the hole the better the detail of the image. It took me three tries to get a nice small pinhole, so no worries if you don't get it on the first try.