DIY Archives

Make your own DIY diffusion filter with this simple trick

Apr 7, 2022 Jake Hicks

I’ve been using diffusion filters on my lenses for many years, but recently LEE Filters, the brand that makes the one that I use, ceased…

Apr 7, 2022 John Aldred

We’ve seen – and featured – a lot of film cameras here on DIYP. Everything from 35mm, through medium format and even up to large…

Apr 6, 2022 David Windestål

This is a Gameboy Camera. A device that turns any Gameboy into a camera. Released in 1998 and retailing for $50 (equivalent to $85 in…

Mar 23, 2022 Don Simmons

Shooting multi-frame panorama photographs can be fun, and the resulting images can be striking. But once you get past a panorama that is, say, four…

Feb 17, 2022 Luigi Barbano

I was always told: if you have to do something, do it with your own style! So here is my Italian style UV box to…

Feb 7, 2022 John Aldred

The popularity of classic photography lenses for video has seen a massive increase in the last few years. And it’s no surprise. Some of those…

Feb 1, 2022 John Aldred

Power is always an issue for photographers and filmmakers when you’re away from plug sockets for extended periods of time. And I’m a big fan…

Jan 16, 2022 John Aldred

If you regularly work and shoot in the same location, like a studio or a set place in your home, keeping things both organised and…

Jan 15, 2022 Chung Dha

I recently built this DIY 180 orbit rig from available camera accessories. To make shots like this. You might think why not just use a…

Jan 14, 2022 Cheng

If you have been reading my blog or watching my YouTube channel, you would know that I do mainly large format photography. I often take…