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.
100 Years Later, Embrace the Cult of the Red Dot in a New Book
Aug 20, 2025
David Prochnow
How does an optical instrument company celebrate the 100th anniversary of one of the most iconic cameras in the history of photography? Well, Leica Camera…
Today is World Photography Day 2025, 19 August 2025
Aug 19, 2025
David Prochnow
It happens only once a year, the day when “clicks, snaps, and pix” are heard ’round the world. It’s World Photography Day 2025! So, exactly…
Zoom, Zoom: Is This the Closest Focusing Consumer Camera in the World?
Aug 17, 2025
David Prochnow
Remarkably, the Kodak PIXPRO AZ425 “Astro Zoom” is able to focus so close to an object that the subject nearly touches the front of the…
Now You Can Enlarge Negatives with Your LomoMod No.1: Build the LomoMod No.1e Enlarger
Aug 16, 2025
David Prochnow
Modifying the Lomography LomoMod No.1 is a source of nonstop fun. Whether you’re striving for a medium format camera with some personal pizzazz or attempting…
An Astonishing Photograph of 110 Million Year Old Footprint Tiptoes into the 21st Century
Aug 12, 2025
David Prochnow
According to ABC News, the recent tragic July 5 flooding that deluged parts of Travis County, Texas inadvertently exposed an incredible wealth of paleontological specimens….
Reign in Rain: Grab the Reins of Inclement Weather Photography
Aug 9, 2025
David Prochnow
Capturing rain in a photograph is an exciting challenge, and mastering rain photography is all about balancing technical precision with creative intuition. Alfred Stieglitz was…
Flower Power: A DIY Instax Camera
Aug 9, 2025
David Prochnow
Imagine an Instax printer with neither batteries nor a WiFi connection. Huh? How’s that even possible? That’s exactly the purpose behind the Printoss from Takara…
It’s a Printer; No; It’s a Camera; No; It’s a Memo Maker; No…It’s All Three!
Aug 8, 2025
David Prochnow
A Swiss Army Knife is an amazing collection of various blades, tools, and a magnifying glass all housed inside a single pocketable case. It’s the…
007 Vacay Away; Leave the Walther PPK Behind; Licensed to Film
Aug 4, 2025
David Prochnow
Imagine your fave MI6 operative taking his beloved family away on a summer vacation. Certainly, Mrs. 007 would insist on Bond, James Bond leaving all…
STOP! Don’t Buy the Nikon FTZ II Adapter, Buy This Camera Instead
Jul 28, 2025
David Prochnow
If you’re a Nikon Z-mount camera owner with a cache of vintage Nikon F-mount lenses, then you’ve probably thought about buying the Nikon FTZ II…