DIY

How to shoot macro with the tiny Insta360 GO 3S camera

Aug 21, 2024 John Aldred

The Insta360 GO 3S ($239-429) has very quickly become one of my favourite cameras. With the ability to discretely go just about anywhere and shoot…



Give your Fujifilm X-T30II an X-T5-like viewfinder with this 3D-printed mod

Aug 19, 2024 John Aldred

One of the big benefits of the Fuji X-T5 ($1,699) and bodies of a similar position in Fuji’s lineup is the large viewfinder. A large…



Modernising a 1984 video camera for use in the present day

Aug 16, 2024 John Aldred

There are a lot of old great cameras out there, whether it be for photography or video. Many older photography cameras are still in use…



This is what happens when a fine woodworker builds a camera

Aug 15, 2024 John Aldred

I’m a guy. As such, I like to make stuff. This means I also like to watch videos of other people making stuff on YouTube….



Build your own digital Bolex D16 Replica using today’s camera tech

Aug 13, 2024 John Aldred

This is one of those cameras that seemed all the rage during its hype days but then disappeared into oblivion and nobody ever talks about…



These 3D printed photography gadgets solve an array of problems

Aug 8, 2024 John Aldred

There was a time when making camera equipment yourself at home required an engineering degree and a workshop full of tools. Thankfully, technology has progressed…



This guy made his own DIY speedbooster lens adapter from scraps

Aug 7, 2024 John Aldred

There was a time when it felt like the term “DIY” was a bit of a dirty word in photography. Everyone just wanted to buy…



This 3D-printed low-profile tripod gets your camera inches from the ground

Jul 30, 2024 John Aldred

Sometimes, you really need to get a camera low down to the ground. Maybe you want something to ride over your camera, or you just…



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…



How to make a Leica-style focusing tab for the Helios 44-2 and other lenses

Jul 18, 2024 Vlad Moldovean

I never had a lens with a focusing tab and I wanted to give it a try. Today, out of curiosity, I designed and 3D-printed…