10x8 pyramid pinhole camera

[DocNelson]

I've been thinking about this for a while now: a 10x8 format camera to take paper negatives and (with added prism) direct positives with mirror-image correction. It was the latter requirement that made me decide on a pyramid-shaped cone. Then, worrying about weight, I decided I'd make it out of papier mache.
The paper is actually the first draft of my first novel (shameless plug: "The Building" by John Nelson available for Kindle download at...http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Building.../dp/B00QMMXKP2)

The cone will be attached by hinge to the darkslide tray which will have a wide tripod base plate. I'll be using a 0.5mm pinhole and (when needed) a right-angle prism. I'll post progress as it occurs. Cheers.

[Ned.Lewis]

There is something particularly nice about making a camera out of paper mache! The right angle prism would be mounted external to the pinhole?

[DocNelson]

There is something particularly nice about making a camera out of paper mache! The right angle prism would be mounted external to the pinhole?

I reckon the prism will mount over the pinhole as shown in this early patent I came across...

[Ned.Lewis]

Yes that is what I imagined, it will be very interesting to see the results!

[Eric.Bergstrom]

your next one could be Sphinx -like.

[Ned.Lewis]

I've been trying to figure out how you might use a pyramid prism on top ( like the cover of Wish you were here! ) but so far don't see it....