Posts by Author: David Prochnow
Our resident “how-to” project editor, David Prochnow, lives on the Gulf Coast of the United States in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. He brings his expertise at making our photography projects accessible to everyone, from a lengthy stint acting as the Contributing How-To Editor with Popular Science magazine. While you don’t have to actually build each of his projects, reading about these adventures will contribute to your continued overall appreciation of do-it-yourself photography. A collection of David’s best Popular Science projects can be found in the book, “The Big Book of Hacks,” Edited by Doug Cantor.
Add an Electronic Flash to the Panasonic Lumix S9…YES, Really!
Feb 1, 2026
David Prochnow
When I was writing for Popular Science magazine, one of my most popular articles was “Set Up a High-Speed Audio-Triggered Flash“. Why? Because everybody loves…
Upcoming Lomography Lens Series Makes Your Photos Swirl Like a Witch’s Brew!
Jan 30, 2026
David Prochnow
Welcome to the world of Lomography optical wizardry, where science meets sorcery and lenses don’t just capture images they make your photos look possessed, but…
Five Viewfinders for the Panasonic Lumix S9
Jan 30, 2026
David Prochnow
Maybe you’re one of those Panasonic Lumix S9 owners who laments the absence of a viewfinder on your camera? That is, after all, one of…
Add 300+ Lenses to Your Panasonic Lumix S9
Jan 26, 2026
David Prochnow
One of the most highly anticipated camera releases in 2024 was the Panasonic Lumix S9. A petite, full-frame camera housing a 24.2-megapixel (MP) sensor with…
Kodak Continues its Film Clawback: Kodak’s EKTAR 100 and TRI-X 400 Leave Kodak Alaris
Jan 23, 2026
David Prochnow
Following last year’s shift from Kodak Alaris to Eastman Kodak Company direct factory distribution of KODACOLOR 100, KODACOLOR 200, GOLD 200, and ULTRAMAX 400 films,…
When is a Square not a Square…When it’s Fujifilm X half’s Frame Combiner
Jan 19, 2026
David Prochnow
Spoiler Alert: These results are not true 1:1 aspect ratio photographs. Rather, the results are two borders added to half frame photographs. Confused? Now, you’ve…
Build a Poor (Financially-Challenged) Photographer’s Leica Q3 43 Equivalent (Sorta)
Jan 17, 2026
David Prochnow
You know the scenario; you’ve just returned from the supermarket and you checked the change in your trouser’s pocket and you’re just a little short…
New Year, New Hobby: Bird Photography
Jan 12, 2026
David Prochnow
At CES 2026, Birdbuddy, that plucky company that turned “just another bird feeder” into something your family might start accusing of stealing attention from your…
You Won’t Believe What this Picture Frame does: It Actually LISTENS!
Jan 12, 2026
David Prochnow
Imagine if your wall art suddenly developed ears, that’s Fraimic’s Smart Canvas in a nutshell. This gizmo is not your standard static painting; it’s a…
Believe it or Not, M42 Screw Mount is Still Alive and Well with 3 NEW Lenses
Jan 12, 2026
David Prochnow
If you travel back along the photography timeline to the late 1960s, you’ll discover a very strange lens mounting technique. Well, “strange” by today’s standards….