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.
A collectable in the making…maybe…and a lawsuit like no other
Aug 6, 2024
David Prochnow
Do you have room for a couple more cameras? Hey, is the Pope a catholic? Yes, of course, you have some free shelf space just…
Pentax 17 vs. Alfie Cameras TYCH: a frame half full or a frame half empty?
Jul 25, 2024
David Prochnow
Film photography devotees, rejoice. There’s not one, but two brand new film cameras on the market. And they’re both unlike anything you’ve ever seen before;…
An Instax hack that anyone can do in an Instax
Jul 22, 2024
David Prochnow
Do those fun filters and frames featured on the Fujifilm Instax mini LiPlay have you thirsting for applying that same wacky visual goodness to your…
Welcome to the littlest slideshow on Earth
Jul 17, 2024
David Prochnow
Lay-dees and gent-tell-men, please direct your attention towards the 10x eye loupe, through which, you will cast your eyes on the most amazing sights ever…
Own your very own (LEGO) B&H store
Jul 16, 2024
David Prochnow
If you can’t travel to B&H, this may be your shot at actually owning the store. You can now save $50 on the custom-made LEGO…
Remain in light (meter) – rediscover the joy of analog light meters
Jul 16, 2024
David Prochnow
New light meters are becoming more and more commonplace on the shelves of photographic equipment stores. What was once believed to be an “end-of-life” camera…
How to turn a $10 camera from the dawn of instant photography into a modern 4×5 workhorse
Jul 13, 2024
David Prochnow
It’s ironic that the first instant camera invented by Polaroid Corporation over 70 years ago could, today, become a 4×5 large format camera powered by…
A Pen e for your thoughts: Get fisheye sight for cheap
Jul 10, 2024
David Prochnow
What do you call a fish with no eyes? Fsh! That little joke was probably making the rounds throughout Olympus Corporation during the development of…
Can this $30 Minolta camera rival an iPhone 15 Pro Max?
Jul 4, 2024
David Prochnow
How could such a sweet, svelte shooter be at the center of a firestorm of hate? So goes the story with the Minolta MND20 camera…
Got Nikon 1 lenses? This $13 gizmo gives you more lenses for less
Jun 25, 2024
David Prochnow
You’ve got to respect Nikon Corporation’s attempts at trying to appease both new, cutting edge buyers and OG Nikon F users. Each time they release…