MintyCam 35mm Film Pinhole Camera (made from Altoids mint tin) I use to have direction on how-to-make a MintyCam, but now that I've written the book (Pinhole Cameras: A DIY Guide), I was hoping that people would buy my book which includes detailed step-by-step instructions and more.
Handmade CK MintyCams For Sale For those of you that are interested in the MintyCam, but aren't sure you want to go to all the trouble of painting, cutting, etc., you can now pay a small price for me to make one for you. Since this is a labor of love, I've decided to keep the cost low, while charging enough to cover my material costs and shipping and handling.
	A One of a Kind Custom Made Camera for $28.00 (US)  1. Altoids tin that is painted with primer and flat black paint. 2. A 1 mil (.001") copper foil .18-17 mm (.007") pinhole (F Stop between 100-112)  3. Loading and unloading instructions 4. CK tips & tricks for taking better MintyCam photos 5. Re-loadable take-up spool and silver metallic turn key 6. Domestic or International shipping and handling 7. And of course friendly customer service and technical support

	Shipping within the United States Total = $33.00 (That's $28.00 + $5.00 Shipping and handling)
	International Shipping Total = $40.00 (That's $28.00 + $12.00 Shipping and handling)

Here are a few sample images I've taken with my MintyCams over the years. I'll try and update this page with new photos in the future.

The picture above is a double exposure using the MintyCam first then shooting the same film through an underwater camera. Fujichrome Provia 100F film.

Color photograph of a historic church in Massachusetts created with a MintyCam pinhole camera by Chris Keeney

MintyCam pinhole portrait submitted by Bonnie who bought a camera from me and then kindly sent me this test photograph

Here's another test photograph created by Bonnie who recently purchased a MintyCam from me. Bonnie was going a trip with her friend and I suggested that she test out the camera before heading off on her vacation with it. The two photos above are some test shots she sent to me. I like the dog in the corner and the person holding the card with the No. 6 on it. Thanks Bonnie these are great!
The next photo was sent to me by Marco Van Welzen of Brighton, England.

Thanks Macro, it's good to see you're getting out and enjoying the camera. I also can see you're using some my favorite films for that camera. 

Misc. MintyCam Supplies and Accessories

If you're planning on making a MintyCam or purchasing one from me, you'll want to buy a roll of opaque black photographic tape (1" wide × 60 yd long) for attaching the film and take-up spool to the camera. I currently buy this tape online from Dick Blick art supplies.  You'll also need some film, so make sure you check out my film and photographic paper page for my recommendations on what works best in this camera.

	If you've purchased a MintyCam from me and have lost or misplaced your film take-up spool (cartridge) and need another, please send me an email with your name, email and address and I'll make sure you get any needed replacement parts.

Pinhole & Camera Maintenance

Since the pinhole size in the MintyCam is so small (.007") it's important to keep it clean. Every once and a while I blow the pinhole out with some canned air. If you're using tape as your shutter you'll also want to make sure the tape isn't leaving a sticky residue on the camera. Clean this off periodically by placing a small amount of mineral spirits (paint thinner) on a Q-tip and wipe clean.

Camera Updates and Improvements

For a while I've been using painters tape to secure the magnet shutter to the camera while it's not being used. This way when I travel with it in my backapack or pocket the magnet shutter doesn't get accidentally moved off the pinhole causing light to enter the camera. Lately I've been using small cut up pieces of bicycle inner tube to keep the magnet in place. When I'm ready to make an exposure, I move both rubber bands out of the way, turn the magnet vertically and make my exposure. Seems to work great and it's one less piece of tape on the camera :-) I just went to a local bike store that recycled bicycle inner tubes and asked them if I could have one. It's amazing what a nice attitude and smile on your face can get you these days.