DIY
This guy designed and 3D printed a mount to use Canon EF lenses on his Gameboy Camera and the results are awesome
Dec 10, 2021
John Aldred
Well, we’ve seen a few experiments with the Gameboy camera over the years, but this one is pretty wild. YouTuber, car nut and 3D printing…
Cloning lens elements using silicone and epoxy resin
Dec 8, 2021
John Aldred
I’ve been following the YouTube channel Breaking Taps for quite a long time. It’s a fun mix of science, engineering and technology covering physics and…
This DIY night vision motion-activated camera films garden wildlife while you’re not around
Nov 25, 2021
John Aldred
It’s funny. Sometimes, you have an idea for something you want to make and right as it’s all coming together and you’re starting to get…
This 3D printed adapter for microscope objectives produces amazing macro shots for less than $25
Nov 17, 2021
John Aldred
Macro is one of those subjects that kind of has two extremes. Either you can go way over the top expensive, with decent macro lenses…
Two simple ways to make a DIY dreamy Deakinizer lens
Nov 11, 2021
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
If you’re a fan of cinematographer Roger Deakins’s work, you’re most likely familiar with Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford. Deakins modified…
Here’s how to make your own high quality DIY USB microphone for voiceovers and streaming
Nov 4, 2021
John Aldred
There are a lot of microphone options out there these days. Since stills cameras started being able to shoot video, and particularly so since the whole…
Save some money by 3D printing your own camera gear
Oct 26, 2021
Olivia Hooper
Individuals often find it annoying to pay for extra gear after already spending a huge amount on the camera itself. Thankfully, 3D printing can help…
This 3D printed adapter lets you scan slides with your DSLR or mirrorless camera
Oct 15, 2021
John Aldred
Ever since Nikon released its overpriced ES-2 slide mount holder in 2017 (for which you also need to buy separate film holders) that lets you…
Add a remote to any tablet teleprompter for $23
Oct 10, 2021
Udi Tirosh
Here at DIYP HQ, we are using a teleprompter to cut down on takes and have a more streamlined “talking head”. Using a prompter has…
This DIY 3D printed “Micro Jib” is the world’s smallest camera crane and lives on your desktop
Oct 9, 2021
John Aldred
We’ve covered a lot of ways to mount a camera overhead over the last few years, but this is probably the fanciest and most elegant….