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 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)

So far CK has created and shipped MintyCams to the following people in these cities, states and countries:
Seb in Hackney, London, United Kingdom Ellen in Washington D.C. USA Terry In Seattle Washington USA
Rachel In Chicago, Illinois USA
Robert in Galway, Ireland
Alba in Barcelona, Spain
Stitch in Mandaluyong, Manila, Philippines
Clea In Barcelona, Spain
Melanie in Bermuda
Antoine in Montreal Canada
April in Saint Cloud, Florida
Mr. E in Groton, Connecticut USA
Susan in Huntington Beach, California Dempsey in Brooklyn, New York Susan in Topeka, Kansas
Nathaniel in Chicago, Illinois Mary in Carrollton, Texas Anne in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Joel in Staten Island, New York Michael in Silverton, Oregon Omrip in Tel Aviv, Isreal
Rachel in Fayetteville, Arizona Aneela in Hamburg, Germany Angela in Apple Valley, California
Jennifer in Cambridge, Massachusetts RD Granados, Brooklyn, New York Bruce in Mankato, Minnesota
Philip in Santa Cruz, California Ted In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Amanda in San Ramon, California
Alice in Rochester, New York Glenn in Waldwick, New Jersey Jorg In Singapore
Brenda in Grand Rapids, Michigan Nastazja in Przeclaw, Poland Jeffrey in Grand Prairie, Texas
Chris in Madison, Mississippi Greg in London, United Kingdom Juliette in New York, NY
Angela in Auckland, New Zealand Naomi in Co. Cork, Ireland Allison in Lawrence, Massachusetts
Abby in Savannah, Georgia USA Eric in Brooklyn, New York Serena in Bedford, Texas
Kaylee in Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom Jerry in Knoxville, Tennessee, USA Bonnie in New York, New York
Deborah in Winston-Salem, North Carolina Maggie in San Francisco, USA Susan in Arlington, Virginia
Alan in New York, New York Meri in San Jose, California Marco in London, England
Patrick in Quinton, Virginia Jacob in Anaheim, California Ricardo in Mexico
Thomas in Tuscon, Arizona Yvonne in Houston, Texas Maurice in Einddhoven Netherlands
Paul in Himble, Texas Jesús in Tlalneoantla, Mexico Simon in West Yorkshire, UK
Renee in San Francisco, California Steven in Sequoia National Park, CA Rachelle in Valley View, Texas
Jessica in Albuquerque, New Mexico Jocelyn in Rosemead, California Pascal in  Dieburg Germany
Sierra in Bradenton, Florida Damien in Seattle, Washington Linda in Dublin, Ireland
Nathan in Manchester, United Kingdom Jucencio in El Paso, Texas Alexis in Houston, Texas
Willa in Monterey, California    

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!

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.

 

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Thank you for your purchases and support --- please feel free to post any questions or information (upgrades, etc.) about the making of your own Altoids pinhole camera.
Thanks -Chris

 Saturday, April 16, 2011