How to make A DIY Pinhole cap for a DSLR camera

Firstly, the equipment you will need is very basic but make sure you have all the components.

You’ll need a drill with a small drill bit, (such as an Auger drill bit) or an electric screwdriver. You’ll also need a spare camera cap (Not a lens cap), an empty aluminium can, Sellotape or duct tape, scissors and finally, a pin.

 

1. Make a hole in the centre of your lens cap using your drill/electric screwdriver

 

2. Cut a square of your aluminium can big enough to cover the hole

 

3. Sellotape or duct tape the square over the top of the hole you made

 

4. Carefully push the pin through the centre of the square to make your pinhole. Be careful not to make this too big; it really should only be pin sized!

 

5. Remove any lens from your camera and place the new DIY pinhole cap on the front.
6. Place your camera on fully Manual, and forget about focusing; it will never be in perfect focus like this!
7. Enjoy the new process with your camera!