Regulus (α Leonis)

Regulus is a camera exposing quarter size vintage glass plates inside a hardcover book whose pages have been carved out to form a hollow.

Gallery

“First light” – the first exposure made with the camera, showing degradation to the glass plate in the bottom half, as well as significant light leaks at the bottom. 4 minute exposure time, estimated ISO 1 sensitivity.

 

“St Dunstan In The East” – derelict church from the blitz in WWII, improved slight shielding over glass plate reduced the light leas to just affect the corners. 6 minute exposure, estimated ISO 1 sensitivity.