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.
New Camera “Neckwear” from My Fave Straps
Apr 13, 2026
David Prochnow
My Fave Straps offers a thoughtfully designed solution for photographers seeking comfort, functionality, and versatility in their gear. Unlike traditional neck straps that can cause…
Lights, Cameras, and Action: Kodak Releases a New Movie Film Stock
Apr 13, 2026
David Prochnow
Kodak’s introduction of its new motion-picture film stock, VERITA 200D Color Negative Film, marks a notable moment in contemporary cinematography. Designed as a medium-speed, daylight-balanced…
Good-Bye Pool Boy; Hello, iGarden Dual-Bionic Camera Vision Powered Cleaning System
Apr 13, 2026
David Prochnow
The newly unveiled iGarden M1 Pro Max represents a significant leap in robotic pool cleaning technology, largely due to its groundbreaking dual-camera vision system. Unlike…
The Lens that Fell to Earth: Viltrox 16mm f/1.8 L Lens
Apr 11, 2026
David Prochnow
Imagine a camera lens with a built-in liquid crystal display (LCD) screen that shows aperture settings, depth-of-field scales, and precise focus distance measurements. It sounds…
It Was a Red-Eyed, Twin Flashed, Filmin’ Picture Maker
Apr 8, 2026
David Prochnow
Feel free to hum the tune from the 1958 novelty song, “The Purple People Eater,” by Sheb Wooley while you are building this project. Just…
Healing Through Photography: Fotophase Expands the Field of Neuroarts
Apr 7, 2026
David Prochnow
Fotophase is a newly launched nonprofit organization working at the intersection of photography, neuroscience, and the emerging field of neuroarts. Announced in April 2026, this…
The Highly Anticipated TTArtisan 203T Folding Instant Camera is Now For Sale…Sorta
Apr 7, 2026
David Prochnow
Please Note: this is a beta product. The camera is priced at $9,999.00. A special beta program invitation from TTArtisan with a discount code will…
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Camera Unlocks New Perspectives in Sports Broadcasting
Apr 7, 2026
David Prochnow
Samsung is ushering in a new era of sports broadcasting with the Galaxy S26 Ultra, demonstrating how smartphone cameras can rival traditional professional equipment. In…
Filmmaker Yu Kano Leverages CAD/CNC for Camera Desktop Manufacturing
Apr 7, 2026
David Prochnow
Yu Kano, a Japan-based filmmaker, faced a common challenge in the film industry: creating custom camera equipment required outsourcing to manufacturers, which led to long…
Hoppy Easter: 10 Fun Things to Photograph for Easter
Apr 5, 2026
David Prochnow
Easter is the one time of year when it’s socially acceptable to photograph your food, your décor, and small children dressed like pastel marshmallows. If…