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.
Build a Cardboard Instant Camera: This is the LomoMod No.1i
Mar 22, 2026
David Prochnow
Sharp-eyed DIYP fans of the Lomography LomoMod No.1 will recall that this crafty cardboard camera has been modified into being a 35mm film camera, as…
Exposing Engineering Ponders the Question: “What if I Just Built My Own Camera from Scratch?”
Mar 21, 2026
David Prochnow
Exposing Engineering is on a quest. A quest to build a unique camera. And not just any camera. This one is 3D-printed, modular, and, most…
Do Photographers Really Need an App to Tell Clients that a Photograph is Real?
Mar 20, 2026
David Prochnow
Well, that’s the premise of the SkrewAI app (Android and iOS). In fact, it’s virtually bursting through the front door shouting, “I alone can prove…
In a Shocking “Development,” The Darkroom Now Sells a Camera
Mar 19, 2026
David Prochnow
World-renowned film processing laboratory, The Darkroom, has been a mainstay of the photographic community since 1976. In fact, it’s known by film photographers as the…
News…FLASH; the New Viltrox Vintage Z2 Flash Wishes it was the 1970s, but with USB-C Charging
Mar 19, 2026
David Prochnow
Viltrox is going vintage. At first glance, the new Viltrox Vintage Z2 Mini TTL On-Camera Flash seems determined to win a fashion contest rather than…
Should You Snap Up the Kodak Snapic A1? TLDR; YES!
Mar 18, 2026
David Prochnow
One quick glance at the Kodak Snapic A1 camera and you might think that it shares a casual resemblance to a RETO Ultra Wide &…
Get BOXXed In with Alfie Cameras VIP Club and a New Camera
Mar 18, 2026
David Prochnow
Psst, wanna get an invitation to an upcoming new camera from Alfie Cameras? Well, the notice about the upcoming BOXX camera VIP club from Alfie…
A Dream Come True: Build a REAL, LIVE-View EVF for Less Than $120
Mar 9, 2026
David Prochnow
At first glance, to sharp-eyed DIYP readers, this project might look like a similar article that built an electronic viewfinder (EVF) which mimicked an optical…
On Harman’s Menu for Lunch Today-Fresh Film for $12.99-All You Can Eat
Mar 9, 2026
David Prochnow
As avid DIYP readers will recall, we made the announcement earlier this week that Harman Photo would be releasing a new film stock at “midday”…
Build a High-Res Camera Monitor from a Discarded Chromebook
Mar 4, 2026
David Prochnow
Bigger, brighter, better color; these hyperbolic-sounding capabilities serve to define the primary benefits that can be derived from adding an external on-camera monitor to your…