Kratky camera

A Kratky camera is a simple, homemade camera design that captures images without requiring complex mechanisms or batteries. It typically consists of a light-tight box with a small opening or pinhole on one side, allowing light to enter and expose photographic film or paper placed inside. When you position film behind the pinhole, light passing through creates an image on the film, similar to a basic camera obscura. The simplicity and affordability make it a popular project for learning photography fundamentals, producing unique, soft-focus images, and experimenting with light and composition.