The World's Simplest Camera

Ready to experience the world’s simplest camera? The Solarcan is a ready-to-use pinhole camera that allows you to capture stunning long-exposure photographs of the sun, with no chemical developing needed. Perfect for curious minds of all ages, the Solarcan makes a great Christmas or Birthday gift and can be used to capture special occasions or memorable places. It’s also ideal for STEM experiments and educational purposes!

What Can You Do With The Solarcan?

• Capture the Passage of Time: Photograph the sun’s journey over days, weeks, or months.
• Explore Long Exposure Techniques: Dive into the art of long-exposure photography.
• Engage in Science Experiments: Conduct fun and educational camera science experiments.
• Experience Solargraphy: Discover the wonders of capturing solar images over time.
• Create Beautiful Images: Produce stunning, one-of-a-kind photographs.
• Celebrate World Solarcan Day: Twice a year on the Summer and Winter solstice.
• Join our community: Upload your image to the Solarcan World Map or #solarcan on social media. 

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Are you part of a school, club or society that loves to learn and create? Immerse yourself in the world of solargraphy through our engaging workshops.

Aimed at schools, clubs, and science fairs, the Solarcan Workshop is an educational experience that combines fun and learning, astronomy, photography, art and science. Curated by the creator of Solarcan, Sam Cornwell.

Book Your Solarcan Workshop Experience

• Hands-on learning about long exposure photography
• Creating your own solargraphy works of art
• Understanding the path of the sun through a camera's eye