Diana Multi-Pinhole Operator
You’ve Never Seen a Pinhole Like This Before
The new Diana Multi-Pinhole Operator is here to introduce a colour-crazed, multi-format revolution to pinhole photography! This brand new Diana camera allows you to expose 1, 2 or 3 pinholes on one frame! When you combine this with the included colour gels you get a wild, psychedelic effect that practically jumps straight out of the photo! It’s guaranteed to blow your senses by introducing new and totally unique creative ideas to pinhole masters & newbies alike. What’s more, it’s easy to use and achieve great results!
In addition to multi-pinhole options you can also select from three photo formats using the frame masks included in the pack. Expand your Diana Multi-Pinhole Operator adventures further by using it with some Diana accessories* Use with your Diana Instant Back+ to produce multi-pinhole instants! Plus, try shooting multi-pinholes using the Diana+ Flash – it’s easy with the in-built flash plug! The time has come to leave your tripod in the closet and prepare for a shockingly colourful and delightfully dynamic multi-pinhole experience!
*See below the specific Diana accessories that can be used with it – these must be purchased separately.
The 1, 2, 3 Pinhole Effect…
See what crazy effects you can create when you combine different pinholes and colour gels together!
1 Pinhole
2 Pinholes
3 Pinholes
See more: Diana Multi-Pinhole galleries
The Diana Multi-Pinhole Operator gives you three format options to choose from:
Classic
12 large square shots:
- (5.2x5.2cm)
- no frame mask
- 12-shot setting
Small
16 large square shots:
- (4.2x4.2cm)
- small frame mask
- 16-shot setting
Endless Panorama
- (4.6x4.6cm)
- panoramic frame mask
- 16-shot setting
Highlights
- Uses all kinds of 120 film
- Can be used with 35mm film when paired with the Diana 35mm Back+
- Crazy-coloured pinhole pictures c/o the 6 multi-colour gels
- Has no lens or shutter
- Can be used with the Diana Instant Back+ for instant pinhole shots
- Compatible with Diana+ Flash
Read full technical spec
How To Use
The Diana Multi Pinhole Operator is a fully manual camera. So manual, in fact, that there is no lens or shutter.
- First you need to select how many pinholes you want by moving the switch [2] under the front barrel. Choose between one, two or three pinholes.
- To take a photo you need to open the pinholes and close them when enough light has gone onto the negative using the switch [1] on the left of the barrel.
- Position the switch down to let light in and up to stop light from coming in.
- Connect Diana Multi Pinhole Operator to a tripod using the screw mount [3] if you want to avoid a blurred image and have nothing solid to rest the camera on. For a list of exposure times, have a look on the manual cover.
Shooting Tips: also in manual
For maximum fun with the Diana Multi-Pinhole Operator, please refer to these tips!
- Use a tripod if you want a sharp image, or rest the camera on a solid still surface (a moving car is not a solid still surface).
- Get very close to your object! The pinhole is wide and it does not need to focus like a normal lens! You do, so keep listening!
- Use your finger to cover the pinhole instead of closing the shutter to avoid shakes. Unless you like shakes.
- Try Double exposures! These are two photos on the same part of the negative.
- Double expose yourself in the photo! Find a dark background, freeze and expose yourself twice or even more, you will get more than one “you”.
- When using two or three pinholes, adjust the exposure time, as more light is hitting the film. So expose for less time than with one pinhole.
- If you shoot at night, don’t forget to bring a cosy seat (you will have to expose longer than you think).
- If you fall asleep during night exposures wake up before sunrise and cover the pinhole!
- If you use the colour filters, add a little exposure time. Test your way to perfection.
- Enjoy your colour gels and the multi-pinhole! It creates awesome images! Don’t be afraid!
- Use the colour filters to be able to recognise your images when using three pinholes; or forget about this and enjoy the crazy chaos.
- You can still use the pinhole very fast! If you flash the object very closely (or use a powerful flash).
- The flash can be used during the whole exposing time in any direction and many times. Experiment!
- You can use the in-built flash plug as well as the Diana flash from your hand to create a slave flash effect – experiment!
- If you have a torch, point it towards the pinhole and try light painting! Don’t write rude words it’s immature ;)
- Set the Diana on a tripod outside at night. Then walk around the scene with a flash and light different parts with different colours.
- Use the Diana 35mm Back+. The angle will be tighter but diversity is the spice of life!
- Try the Diana Instant Back+! This is also compatible! Instant pinhole results to answer all your exposure time questions.
- Play with distortion; like a pen almost touching the pinhole it will look like a rocket!
- Place transparent objects (like a bottle or a glass object) in front of the pinhole, every single detail on and behind the object will be seen!
- If you want to have a longer exposure time, use slower film. 100 ISO or 50 ISO speed is good.
Technical Specification
- Focal Length: 29mm
- Pinhole diameter: 0.227mm
- View angle: 103 degrees (17mm equivalent on standard 135 format)
- F stop: f/128
- Shutter type: full manual T shutter
- Film Type:120 roll film
- Exposure area: 52 x 52mm, 12 photos. (frame insert for 46.5 x 46.5mm,16 photos endless panorama, or 42 x42mm, 16 photos)
- Multi-pinholes selection:1, 2 or 3
- Color filter: no, 2 colors, or 3 colors
- Flash Contact: via Diana flash plug
- View Finder: Built-in viewfinder
- Tripod Mount: standard 1/4" inch screw
