photograph above taken with sq-35, photo below with std-35

Sharan Pinhole Cameras

Sharan SQ-35
Pinhole Camera Kit.

The SQ-35 is the DIY pinhole camera with an innovative light-tight clamshell design, four pinhole settings and square picture formate. Made in Japan by Sharan, the SQ-35 pinhole camera is designed to be easy to build and use. The camera body is made of durable, lightweight black paperboard (1mm thick). The film is advanced and rewound with plastic spools. The shutter slides smoothly up and down – so taking pinhole photographs is simple! In addition, the SQ-35 features four picture settings – normal, star burst, soft focus and soft focus combined with star burst. The SQ-35 assembles in 1 to 2 hours without cutting or glue —just follow the step-by-step illustrated instructions! Once assembled, the SQ-35 can be customized with one of eight wrap-around stickers that are included. Endless pinhole possibilities, artsy square format plus eight stickers to customize the camera’s look. All packaged in a colorful 10 1/4” SQ box, it is cool to be square.

SQ-35: More Information and Images
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Technical specifications: Pinhole Diameter (aperture) is 0.16mm (standard pinhole setting), Focal Length 20mm and f/130. Finished size of the SQ-35 Pinhole Camera: 4” W x 2.75” H x 1.25” D. Uses all type of 35mm film and produces great results.

Sharan STD-35
Pinhole Camera Kit.

The STD-35 is the DIY pinhole camera with an innovative light-tight clamshell design. Made in Japan by Sharan, the STD-35 pinhole camera is designed to be easy to build and use. The camera body is made of durable, lightweight black paperboard (1mm thick). The film is advanced and rewound with plastic spools. The shutter slides smoothly up and down – so taking pinhole photographs is simple! The STD-35 assembles in 1 to 2 hours without cutting or glue. Step-by-step illustrated English language instructions included. It is easy to make a pinhole camera with the STD35!

STD-35: More Information and Images
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Technical specifications: Pinhole Diameter (aperture) is 0.16mm, Focal Length 20mm and f/130. Finished size of the STD35 Pinhole Camera: 4.25” W x 2.75” H x 1.25” D. Uses all type of 35mm film and produces great results.