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Dubblefilm has launched their new 35mm CINEMA film, repurposed from actual movie film

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Dubblefilm has announced its newest film stock. Called dubblefilm CINEMA iso800, this colour negative film comes in standard 36-exposure rolls. It’s priced at $19, €18 or £16 depending on where you are in the world and uses the C-41 development process. The company says that while dubblefilm CINEMA is available for sale, it is still a work in process.

It’s essentially repurposed movie film with the protective remjet layer removed to make it more useful for 35mm stills photographers. It has “epic colours, “insane tones at night, halo effect around bright red lights and a bluish tone in daylight”. It sure seems pretty wild.

How to repurpose a monitor stand to make a portable overhead camera rig

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There are so many ways to set up an overhead camera rig, but many of them involve building some sort of structure, lugging around heavy C-Stands or drilling holes into walls.

When photographer Daniel Shiffer was looking at overhead rigs, none of these solutions worked for him. He needed something portable that he could just throw in the back of the car and set up or break down at a moment’s notice. So, he turned to a desktop computer monitor stand.

Repurpose a glass dish as a DIY waterproof housing for your smartphone

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Ok, so it doesn’t really need to be said, but I’m going to say it anyway. You do this at your own risk. Smartphones come with varying degrees of water resistance, so if you fry your phone, it’s your own fault.

With that said, the guys from COOPH show a quick tip in this video to make a waterproof housing for your phone using items you probably already own. All you need is a glass dish with an airtight lid and some gaffer tape!

Repurpose a stroller as the ultimate mobile location lighting assistant

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For those of us that work solo and generally have no assistant, it’s always difficult to move around town with a lot of gear. I’ve tried pull carts, backpacks, roller bags… all work fine but still somewhat limited in my opinion and heavy.

I went on Craig’s List and found this Jogging Stroller for $40. It’s actually in great condition. I did have to replace one inner tube on one of the back tires (~$6), but other than that, it’s in fine shape.

Quick tip: repurpose an old LCD screen as a polarizer filter

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Polarizing filters are great, they enhance skies, remove reflections and reduce glare from photos. On the other hand they are usually big and not something you’d haul around for a smartphone. Here is a quick little hack courtesy of the Koldunov Brothers that builds a small and portable polarizer filter for your smart phone.

Hack a 50 year old Russian film camera and repurpose its lens for modern DSLRs

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When it comes to ridiculously cheap but very useful lenses, you’d be hard pushed to beat 40+ year old Russian technology, and this suggestion from Mathieu Stern is no exception.

We’ve shown you a few repurposed lenses in the past, but this one’s a little more readily available and quite a bit less expensive.

Repurpose A Key-Cord Into a Hand Strap [For Almost Free]

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Here it is, the key cord handstrap. Probably the cheapest handstrap ever built. You only need a key cord (free at events, make sure you get the one with a clip), your quick-release-plate, a needle and some strong wire (I used nylon).

Why you even need a hand strap you ask? because it will help you carry a heavy camera and remove the strain from your hands. Cool, right?

You won’t believe what Mylar can do for your photography

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Mylar paper is also known as metalized polyester film. You may have seen it used on balloons, packaging, and insulation and, lately, taking over the photography scene. Its unique reflective properties and versatility offer countless possibilities for photographers looking to add a touch of creativity and magic to their images. In this article, I’ll give you some ideas and examples of using Mylar, hoping you’ll try this interesting material yourself.

Thousands of AI-generated child porn images flooding the internet, says report

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A recent report reveals that a disturbing rise of AI-Generated child exploitation images online is creating new challenges for investigators. The surge in AI technology has unleashed an “avalanche” of life-like images and videos that depict child sexual exploitation, sparking concerns among experts dedicated to child protection.

The report was published by The Washington Post earlier this week, bringing attention to the discovery of numerous AI-generated images featuring child exploitation, mostly found on various dark web forums.

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