P.120 Camera
The P.120 is the latest incarnation of the Pinoramic camera series begun in 1991. It is a medium format (film), lensless camera with a panoramic format covering 120 degrees across the horizontal view. A 0.009 inch pinhole creates an image across a 6 by 12 cm curved film plane. A hand held bulb operates a pneumatic shutter allowing for remote operation up to 30 feet away (with accessory bulb tubing). The curved back slides down and off the back of the camera and a pair of lift-up knobs provides for easy film loading. With the current rennaisance in analog photography, film for this camera is as easy to find as ever. There are numerous film labs still in operation and the more DIY types can easily process their own film at home. Negatives (or positives) can be scanned for printing or publishing online. Or you can find good quality used enlarging equipment and set up the total analog photography experience. These cameras are made to order, but I presently have one example partially complete. You can find postings about this camera and others at parrotcam on Instagram.
Shape
- curved
Size
- medium
Meet the Maker
Kurt Mottweiler
Mottweiler Studio
My training in art, architecture and engineering informs the range of interests reflected in my work. I've worked with renowned woodworker Roger Deathrage and served as luthier Bill Collings first employee in the highly regarded Collings Guitars studio. I spent time in an architectural millwork studio and shared a studio with three other designers building furniture and commercial fixture. I'm constantly learning and applying that new knowledge to creative challenges and have operated my own studio since 1991.
Mottweiler Studio is a design studio working across a range of disciplines in wood, metal and a variety of additional materials to create beautiful, functional objects. These include furniture, household objects, analog cameras and lighting - all with an emphasis on simple, modern design. You can find examples of my work online with the moniker parrotcam.
After initially joining the CustomMade community some years ago, things got busy and I put my account on hold. Now I'm interested in exploring some new ideas and look forward to working with the community to help bring interesting ideas to life.