DIY
The Paparazzo is a DIY interchangeable lens digital camera based off the Raspberry Pi and PI HQ Camera module
Aug 5, 2022
John Aldred
I knew we’d eventually start to see some custom “portable” cameras being made based off the Raspberry Pi HQ camera after they announced it in…
How to modify the Plustek 8100 35mm film scanner to scan medium format roll film
Aug 4, 2022
John Aldred
Film’s resurgence in the last few years has left many analogue photographers with something of a problem, particularly if they want to shoot medium format…
This $20 DIY ring light isn’t the kind of ring light you think it is – it’s for light painting
Aug 1, 2022
John Aldred
When we hear the term “ring light” in photography, one thing immediately springs to mind and it offers a very distinctive look. But there is…
This crazy looking DIY camera gives the full frame FOV and DOF equivalent of a 35mm f/0.4
Jul 31, 2022
John Aldred
You can’t beat a good DIY crazy camera and they don’t get much crazier than this. Built by Matt at DIY Perks, this particular camera…
Five simple but effective camera moves you can make with a power drill
Jul 29, 2022
John Aldred
A power drill isn’t usually on the list when it comes to packing our camera bags to head out on a shoot, but as this…
This guy bought five broken ARRI Alexas to see if he could make one working camera
Jul 28, 2022
John Aldred
Almost everybody who’s into video dreams of one day shooting on an ARRI Alexa. But actually owning one is pure fantasy for most of us….
This $30 DIY Shure SM7B alternative sounds almost as good as the real thing
Jul 28, 2022
John Aldred
So, that title deserves some qualifiers. It doesn’t sound as good as the Shure SM7B, but almost as good? Yeah, sure, it’s pretty good, especially…
This 3D printed DIY teleprompter has a built-in screen and can be used anywhere
Jul 26, 2022
John Aldred
Anybody who’s ever had to sit (or stand) and do a spoken piece to camera will know the struggle of trying to learn and memorise…
Here’s how to build a complete portable podcasting setup into a single case for easy travel
Jul 25, 2022
John Aldred
Now that the world has spent the last couple of years stocking up on microphones, lights, new cameras and a mountain of other bits to…
Arducam announces new 108-megapixel USB camera module for IoT and Machine Vision application
Jul 21, 2022
John Aldred
For those developing their own DIY cameras, the various modules that pop up on the market can be a lot of fun to experiment with….