DIY
How to build your own laser-powered DIY shutter speed tester
Jun 4, 2024
Don Goodman-Wilson
My collection of analog cameras is in a state. Specifically, in the state of “I have no idea whether the shutter speeds on these things…
Right to Repair: Nikon opens up Self Service Repair section on website
May 23, 2024
John Aldred
At one time, repairing your own camera wasn’t just an option. It was usually the only way. Service manuals to find or make replacement parts…
Stuck for inspiration? Try this 3D printed “Dice for Filmmakers”
May 20, 2024
John Aldred
It’s difficult when you’re a small creator just trying to tell a story. It’s even more difficult when you’re still in the early learning stages,…
I bought a broken $550 Sigma lens for $43.99 and fixed it myself
May 12, 2024
Anthony Kouttron
I have a camera gear collection problem, and as part of my personal 12-step plan, I restrict myself from purchasing functioning lenses. This sounds illogical,…
Here’s how you can build your own pinhole camera
May 8, 2024
Sagiv Gilburd
If you want to build your own camera, Martin Henson is here to show you how. Admittedly, Martin can’t show you a secret of how…
Photographer makes world’s first cannabis-based film developer
Apr 29, 2024
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
You can develop film at home with different homemade concoctions, but Dmitri Tcherbadji really intrigued me. He made a cannabis-based film developer and processed over…
Gear hack: Simple floor-stand backdrop holders
Apr 25, 2024
Jake Hicks
I am assuming you all know about this and just haven’t told me about it, as this seems so incredibly obvious as to be intentional….
Build your own smartphone-controlled DIY RGB LED fill light
Apr 19, 2024
John Aldred
LED technology has come a long way in the past couple of decades. One of the biggest LED achievements that came along was the invention…
How to make a DIY light support system on a budget
Mar 27, 2024
Mike Piontek
I came up with this DIY light stand system a few years ago when I needed more light stands. Like most DIY types, I didn’t…
Photographer uses dichroic cube and a simple 3D-printed adapter for these trippy photos
Mar 19, 2024
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
If you’ve followed the light painting scene, I’m sure the name Hugo Baptista popped up. This creative photographer has shared some of his amazing work…