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.
Everybody was All Wrong About this Film Camera. It’s a Gem!
Oct 8, 2025
David Prochnow
Every camera is quirky. From the bottom-loading Leica thread mount cameras to the slide-click light meter switch on the Honeywell Pentax Spotmatic, each camera comes…
This New App Shares Your Photographs without the Anxiety of Views/Likes/Comments/Ads
Oct 7, 2025
David Prochnow
Imagine an internet that is devoid of views, likes, followers, comments, and ads. Sounds like Nirvana, doesn’t it? Well, a new app for Google and…
Your Wardrobe Just Grew Six Times Larger – New Reebok x Kodak Apparel
Oct 6, 2025
David Prochnow
Reebok just made sure that you won’t have to do laundry for a week. A new line of clothing and footwear, dubbed Reebok x Kodak…
Color Me Excited – Two New Color Films for 35mm Cameras
Oct 6, 2025
David Prochnow
Two new color negative emulsions are here (or, soon to arrive) for photographers from Kodak. Each one is packaged in a 36-exposure, DX-coded cartridge with…
Tweak Instax Film for Better Prints
Oct 1, 2025
David Prochnow
Among all of the Fujifilm instax™ film multicolored frame packs there is a little used emulsion that can add impact to your imagery. The Monochrome…
Kodak Enters the Flip-Screen Age with the PIXPRO C1
Sep 30, 2025
David Prochnow
Kodak (via JK Imaging Ltd.) beats all of those newfangled screen-less cameras at their own game by releasing a low-cost digital camera with some potent…
Shred the Competition with the New Polaroid x Thrasher Edition Camera/Film
Sep 29, 2025
David Prochnow
Are you a mega-groom who spends the weekends tirelessly turning turnstile tricks on your skateboard? Then Polaroid now has a camera for that! Meet the…
Is One Leica LUX Grip in the Hand Worth Two Xiaomi Photography Kits in the Bush?
Sep 21, 2025
David Prochnow
After years of supporting the Xiaomi smartphone sect, Leica has finally heaped some love on the Apple iPhone cartel. Granted, the iPhone Leica LUX Grip…
This $6 Viewfinder will Enable You to Use a Camera LCD in Full Bright Sunlight
Sep 20, 2025
David Prochnow
That blasted Sun! How are you supposed to use the rear LCD of your Panasonic Lumix S9 when that bright sunlight is glaring off the…
Pick a Card, Any Card; Play Poker or Improve Your Photography Game
Sep 19, 2025
David Prochnow
It’s time to get flush with excitement. Leica Camera AG has released a deck of cards that benefits both Poker players, as well as photographers….