P-Sharan Pinhole Project
A couple weeks ago, I picked up one of the new pinhole camera kits at Dancing Bear Toys - The world's best battery free toy store. Which just happens to be located in downtown Frederick! I've been really excited about it, but haven't had time to assemble it until this weekend. When there's 30 inches of snow outside the door, the idea of staying inside and assembling a pinhole camera is very attractive.
First, I assembled all my materials. The instructions don't mention this, however, I think it's necessary to be fully caffeinated before beginning this project. 
This is what it looked like after assembling pinhole level & shutter lever (step 1) and back cover (step 2). 
Warning: Beware of mischievous cats who like to play with small camera parts.
After completing step 3, I was really making progress. "Constructing the film folder" had 20 sub-steps ... Yikes.
Finished! It took me 2 hours and 20 minutes, but I took some email and stretching breaks. I do not recommend setting this up on your coffee table and kneeling for 2 hours straight. Not that I was silly enough to do something like that. 
My only dilemma: All the stickers are so awesome! Which one should I use to cover my camera??? 
Also not included in the instructions, but highly recommended: When you finish assembling the camera, reward yourself with a whoopie pie. Assembling this was a little tedious, but the directions were very clear and the pieces are well-constructed. I think it's best to view this as a puzzle or a project, and it's pretty enjoyable if you set aside the appropriate amount of time. If you're in a hurry to use the camera, the assembly process will be frustrating and you're likely to make a mistake. Next step: Testing a roll of 35mm film! Stay tuned for results.Disclosure: Dancing Bear Toys provided a sample product for this review. I'm planning additional blog posts and hope to coordinate a pinhole workshop in the near future. Let me know if you're interested in participating!
