Posts by Author: David Prochnow

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.

    Real Photographers Don’t Wear Sunglasses
    Nov 13, 2025 David Prochnow

    [Please note: all of the pictures used in this article are fake AI-generated images.] You’ve seen them out there…everywhere. The smartphone photographer holding a glass…

    Zoom Lenses vs. Fixed Lenses: The Showdown That’s Now Out of Focus
    Nov 12, 2025 David Prochnow

    Ah, yes — the great photographic cage match: zoom lenses versus fixed lenses. A rivalry as old as photography itself; it has been fought in…

    You Won’t Believe What This Leica Can Endure: Meet the Rugged Leica SL3 Reporter
    Nov 6, 2025 David Prochnow

    Here’s the scoop—imagine one of Leica’s most prestigious full-frame mirrorless beasts, then wrap it in aramid fibre (yep, the same family as Kevlar), paint it…

    Bordering on Crazy; Add Frames to Your Negatives Inside a Film Camera
    Nov 6, 2025 David Prochnow

    Why do digital cameras get to have all of the fun? Take the Fujifilm X half, for example. Just a quick menu selection and you…

    Kodak Keeps the New/Old Film Hits Rolling Along in Time for the Holidays
    Nov 5, 2025 David Prochnow

    Fresh on the heels of the newly (re)named KODACOLOR 100 and KODACOLOR 200 films that we recently highlighted, comes word that Kodak is at it…

    Fujifilm’s Film Camera Mode vs. 35mm Film: One Lies Beautifully, the Other Costs More
    Nov 3, 2025 David Prochnow

    If you’ve ever wanted the vibe of a 35mm film camera without the wallet-draining heartbreak of buying film, developing it, scanning it, crying, and repeating—it’s…

    You’ll Never Believe What Happens When You Hit ‘2-in-1’ on the Fujifilm X half
    Nov 2, 2025 David Prochnow

    So you own the retro-chic dynamo that is the Fujifilm X half, equipped it with accessories, and now you’re ready to make it do more…

    Little Fujifilm X-T30 III Packs So Much Tech You’ll Forget Your Smartphone Exists!
    Oct 31, 2025 David Prochnow

    Fujifilm has just dropped the X-T30 III. Priced at $999, this is a mirrorless wonder that wants to prove you don’t need a huge body…

    Why the New Leica M EV1 Could Make Your Wallet Cry, but will also Make Your Photos Cry…with Joy
    Oct 30, 2025 David Prochnow

    Disclaimer: This device has not been authorized in the United States of America as required by the rules of the Federal Communications Commission.  This device is…

    How to Become a Point-and-Shoot Photography Legend Without Really Trying
    Oct 30, 2025 David Prochnow

    Let’s be honest—no one expects greatness from a pocket-sized point-and-shoot camera. For example, the Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS looks like it was designed to…