Speed Links for 07-10-2009

In this edition of DIYP speedlinks: scanner cameras, setting up and tearing down, food photography and bedsheets.

We also have some classic DOF tutorial. Just to keep it linked with some good ol' photography.

Oh yea, and a flower pot.

Studio @ Home - 1st Assignment
Right Here
The first assignment of our Studio @ Home series is up! looking forward to your submissions
how to make the scanner camera
Oversaturated
Scanner camera are cool. A combination of good DIY and gazillion megapixel camera. Check out spyuge's photostream for some great images taken with this technique.
Bedsheet Thief Strikes Yet Again, This Time In Venice….
Joe McNally
never leave your bedsheets unattended lest they become lighting accessories. Talk to Joe, he knows a guy who knows a guy that will get 'em back
How to Make a Remote Shutter Release from a Doorbell
Digital Photography School
The simplicity of shutter releases (1, 2) makes almost any still object a candidate for a small project. This time, DPS transforms a door bell
Depth of Field Hell—The Sequel
The Online Photographer
A great DOF review by TOP. taking on the aspect of focal length and its relations to DOF
Food Photography Made Easy: The Lunch Box
Strobist
A great extrapolation to the all familiar light tent by David Hobby
The dirty work. Packing up after the shoot....
The Visual Science Lab
Nobody likes to fold once a shoot is done. Kirk Tuck folds all by himself
Make a DIY Macro Lens from Old Binoculars
Lifehacker
Don't throw them old Binoculars, with some magic touch they will become your new macro lens
Resurrect a Broken Camera as a Flowerpot
Photojojo
DIY and photography is not over when gear is broken. Resurrect a Broken Camera as a Flowerpot
8 Great Tips to Get More Out of Your Camera Batteries
Photography Bay
trying to save those last few shots when your battery indicator starts blinking? here is how