MIA 693 20mm

Specifications

A small panoramic troublemaker.

This experimental pinhole camera is designed to shoot 3×6 or 3×9 images on standard 120 film. The 6×6 frame is divided horizontally, producing two panoramic images on a normal 6×6 or 6×9 frame.

Depending on the insert used, you can choose between a 3×6 frame or a wider 3×9 frame. The 3×9 format, combined with the very short 20 mm focal length, creates a strong and very present vignette — perfect if you like your images a little less polite and a lot more experimental.

The camera has two standard 1/4″ tripod threads, allowing it to be flipped horizontally while keeping the horizon centred. The angles of view are embossed on the sides of the body, helping with vertical composition too.

It also features double knobs for managing double exposures, magnetic knobs, shutter and film holder, a rear film reminder window, a filter holder, and two bubble levels to help keep things straight — unless you decide not to.

This is not a camera for perfect images.
It is a camera for experiments, odd frames, strong vignettes and happy accidents.

Specifications

• Focal length: 20 mm
• Pinhole diameter: 0.15 mm
• Aperture: f/137
• Weight: 256 g
• Angles of view: 3×6 – 109°
  3×9 – 129°
  sides – 68°
• Format: 3×6 or 3×9 on 120 film
• 2× standard 1/4″ tripod threads
• Filter holder
• Film window reminder on the back
• Double knobs for double exposures
• Magnetic knobs, shutter and film holder
• 2× bubble levels
• Embossed angle-of-view guides on the sides

Colours shown in the images are just some possible options. Please get in touch if you would like to discuss colours for your MIA camera.

Creative filter not included.

Build time: 1–2 weeks.