Pinhole Camera Pin #0

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This image of a bromeliad (a botanical group which includes pineapples) was sent to us by Dan Pickard, a high school teacher in Seattle. He used a #0 stainless steel insect pin which makes a small enough hole for enhanced image resolution. This image is of a building, also by Dan Pickard, was done with a #1 size stainless steel insect pin.

This thinner pin size will flex when pressed against a thick sheet of paper, cardboard, etc. You may need to hold the pin near the tip with a pair of tweezers or a hemostat.

We've offered Czech made stainless steel pins since 2005. Entosphinx stainless steel pins are made from 316 grade stainless steel; protect your valuable collections whether they're insects or textiles. Buy just a few & our delivered cost beats "free" shipping!

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Alison B.: ...ordered a sample pack of insect pins for making pinhole cameras....wonderful selection and super-fast shipment...…
Mary C. B. ...Indigo Instruments entomology pins...in my artwork for almost ten years now, and a big part of my studio practice!
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Some blogs that may be of interest:

Insect Pins for Art, Nozzles, Puppetry...Even Insects. Our pins ensured Sponge Bob's pants didn't fall down!

Pinhole Photography & Eye Evolution. See also pinhole camera examples with a #0 insect pin & a #1 insect pin.

See our blog Bioquip Inc. Products Catalog-Indigo Instruments Equivalents may be a useful reference for some.

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Stainless Steel Insect Pin #0

Stainless Steel Insect Pin #0
Specifications

Length & Thickness of Stainless Steel Insect Pin #0

Pin # Dimensions Pin Head Wire Gauge(s)
0 38x0.35mm (1.5x0.014") 1.1-1.3mm 43, 44

 

Pinhole Camera Focal Length with this Pin

Focal Length (cm) Focal Length (in.) Pin Size Pin Diameter (mm)
6.9 2 1/2 0 0.35
 
Focal Length as defined here is the distance from the pinhole at the front of the camera to rear where the photographic film or paper is placed. This is the distance of best theoretical focus of the pinhole camera's image with a pinhole of particular diameter.

The actual pinhole size/aperture made with a particular pin will likely be slightly larger than the diameter of the pin shaft.A small diameter pinhole has a shorter effective focal length; however smaller diameter pinholes will also require longer exposure times than larger pinholes. Depending on your photographic/artistic goals (ultra-sharp focus may not be required, or even desired) you may wish to choose a larger pinhole and give up some sharpness for faster more practical exposure times.
 

Information provided courtesy of Dan Pickard, Seattle WA

 

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Certificate of Analysis

Entosphinx stainless steel pins are made from 316 grade stainless steel which has a minimum of 0.36% molybdenum (Mo) for superior corrosion resistance. This Certificate of Analysis is our guarantee of truly rust resistant insect collection pins.

Reviews (2)
2021-07-27

I use these pins for my insect collection. They work great!

— Wendy
2019-10-31
Using pins to simulate bolts for my On30 scale model railroad.
— Grant
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