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.
This New Gadget Makes your 35 mm Film Feel Like it Wandered into the 21st Century
Mar 3, 2026
David Prochnow
If analog film had a social life, it might call the Valoi Easy35 v2 the life of the (developing) party. Gone are the days of…
PSA: A New Film will be Coming to Lunch (Launch?) on 5 March
Mar 3, 2026
David Prochnow
In a coy announcement about a new film stock from the Harman Technology brand, Harman Photo, comes word that you have a lunch date on…
This is Absolutely Bonkers; Build an EVF from a Retro Gaming Handheld
Feb 28, 2026
David Prochnow
Before we begin this awesome project, let’s try to “un-ruffle” some feathers that might be hackled by calling the subject of this article an electronic…
Rumors, Guesses, and Sure Things: A New Camera, A Replacement Battery, and an Update
Feb 27, 2026
David Prochnow
Dedicated to our beloved readers, we kindly offer you the following selection from our rumors, guesses, and sure things department. We begin with a sketchy…
Kodak’s One-Two Punch of DIY Products for Giving Your Spring Some Fling
Feb 27, 2026
David Prochnow
If gadgets could talk, the Kodak Step Slim Mobile Instant Photo Printer would whisper “smile, print, repeat” in a librarian’s hushed tone, while the Kodak…
It’s Shockingly Simple: The New Flash Adapter for TYCH Film Cameras
Feb 23, 2026
David Prochnow
Imagine you’re happily snapping dreamy half-frame film shots with your vintage-cool TYCH 35 mm half-frame camera and then BAM! You realize there’s no way to…
Reload, Reuse, Recycle, Repeat: Make a “Disposable” Camera into a Reusable Camera
Feb 19, 2026
David Prochnow
Yes, of course, low-cost reloadable film cameras are readily available, but an even LESS expensive film camera solution is just as commonplace. And it’s hiding…
This New Lens Equates Specs with Glamorous Writing
Feb 17, 2026
David Prochnow
Viltrox has officially announced the grand unveiling of the Viltrox AF 50mm F1.4 Pro Z-mount for Nikon. This lens is a masterpiece that sounds like…
Get Free, Open Source, Full Frame Focus Stacking for Everyone
Feb 17, 2026
David Prochnow
When it comes to focus stacking or focus bracketing, forget about using proprietary software and subscription-fee based programs. Right? You want a nice, simple, and…
A Candid Look at the New Candido Collection of Color Film
Feb 16, 2026
David Prochnow
Greetings to the online shrine for three magical rolls of film. Imagine, if you will, a place where digital fatigue goes to die and analogue…