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A UNIQUE 3D PRINTED PINHOLE CAMERA WITH A CURVED BACK DESIGN FOR THE BEST POSSIBLE IMAGE QUALITY

A unique 3D printed pinhole camera with a curved back design, the SCURA makes the experience of creating pinhole images fun and easy to do. The charm of pinhole photography is found in the combination of the simplicity of techniques and the dreamy, ethereal qualities of the end results. By stripping away all the bells and whistles, the modest pinhole camera allows the photographer to focus on the process and pleasure of shooting, just as the pictorial masters did a century ago.

With uncomplicated, but precisely constructed features the SCURA is sure to delight all photographers, from those just starting out to the seasoned professionals. Available in two formats, a 35mm panoramic version that gives 60x25mm negatives and a 120 option with traditional 6×6 negatives, the SCURA can be ordered through our online shop either as a DIY kit or pre-assembled for your convenience. Experience the magic of lensless photography at its best.

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LIGHT AND POWERFUL

Using 3D printing technology has given us the ability to design a camera that is not only lightweight, but also a very effective photography tool. While maintaining the minimalist approach of pinhole photography, the combination of a laser-drilled pinhole plate and a magnet-powered shutter allows for optimal precision and ease-of-use. A curved film plane results in distortion-free images as the film is approximately always the same distance from the pinhole, likewise resulting in very little to no vignetting in the corners.

The SCURA was designed to eliminate the frustration of guesswork, and offer an overall sophisticated experience, affording you the peace-of-mind needed to unleash your full creative potential. For those who are more hands-on and enjoy tinkering, the fully-equipped DIY kit offered through our online store is a great option that gives you the satisfaction of building your own camera while preserving image quality.

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FUN AND EASY

The sense of wonder that we all experienced as children from sitting down and getting our hands dirty, building anything that our imaginations could dream up, is still alive deep within each of us. Designed to take you on an interesting journey, assembling the SCURA is straightforward and easy to do using the available online instruction guides and videos, found on both our website and YouTube channel. Every DIY kit comes complete with all the tools you need to reduce the hassle of sourcing your own materials, allowing you to sit back and enjoy the ride.

If you have access to a 3D printer, our files are accessible for free through the GoodLab, should you wish to build your own camera from scratch. And for those who might feel intimidated at the thought of building a camera, or who simply don’t have the time, we also offer conveniently pre-assembled versions available in our shop.

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PERSONALIZE YOUR CAMERA

Not only can you experience the pleasure of building your own camera, the SCURA can be completely personalized to your own tastes. With every pre-made kit we supply a self-adhesive skin that is easy to apply and you can choose between a faux leather or carbon finish, but it doesn’t have to stop here. We also encourage you to think of your SCURA as a blank canvas and let your imagination run wild. Our ready-cut patterns and tutorial videos make it even easier to create your own uniquely designed skins, using a wide variety of materials and colours to allow your individuality to shine through. Anything you want to make your SCURA truly your own, the sky’s the limit. We want you to enjoy customizing your own camera and hope that you will share your results with the analog community to inspire others to do the same.

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WHAT MAKES THE SCURA SPECIAL

LASER DRILLED PINHOLE

The cornerstone of a pinhole camera is a precisely drilled perforation; it must be perfectly round and exactly the right size in order to achieve the best image quality possible. Functioning on a high frequency and low energy beam, the laser-drilling technology we use results in a flawlessly even and smooth cut.

CURVED DESIGN

Separating the SCURA from most other pinhole cameras is its specially designed curved back, allowing light to reach the film evenly which results in beautiful distortion-free images from edge to edge. Additionally, the framing in the 35mm model has been widened for a panoramic field of view.

MAGNET POWERED SHUTTER

Pinhole cameras are often quite simple with very few moving parts. Our biggest challenge was to create a shutter that had smooth movements for precise control over the exposure and after testing several prototypes, we determined that by using magnetic force we could achieve just that.