DIY

    Unusual improvised camera stabilisers – including a few you might not have thought of
    Sep 1, 2021 Alex Baker

    Picture the scene: You’re up at dawn to photograph the local wildlife. Your car is miles away, and you’ve hiked in the dark. A stag…

    Converting a Super 8 movie camera to digital using a Raspberry Pi
    Aug 28, 2021 John Aldred

    When old tech basically becomes completely practically obsolete, I love seeing it get a new lease of life and this is no exception. In this…

    Check out this 3D Printed seamless background stand for photographing small products
    Aug 24, 2021 John Aldred

    Shooting small products can be a lot of fun. It can also be quite challenging, too. In the case of Clayton Parker of 3D printing…

    How I made a 3D-printed wigglegram lens from three disposable cameras
    Aug 23, 2021 Joshua Bird

    I gotta admit that half of the reason I bought a film camera was to post cool-looking pictures on Instagram, so when I saw these…

    This extreme Raspberry Pi camera mod uses a laser to removes the Bayer filter array
    Aug 20, 2021 John Aldred

    There are a lot of reasons why one might want to have the sensor in their camera modified. We see it all the time for…

    Make this simple DIY food photography background for under $50
    Aug 18, 2021 Dunja Đuđić

    If you shoot food photography, a good backdrop is a must. And if you enjoy making your own props and backdrops, you’re going to love…

    Loose rubber rings on your lens? Here’s how to easily fix it with leather
    Aug 18, 2021 Dunja Đuđić

    The trouble with rubber is that it gets loose and crackled over time. If you are a fan of vintage lenses, I’m sure you’ve learned…

    This simple DIY rig is a cheap alternative to a probe lens
    Aug 17, 2021 Dunja Đuđić

    A probe lens like the Laowa 24mm f/14 open up a whole new world of creative possibilities. But this world costs around $1,600 and you…

    How I made a DIY compact flash from a disposable camera’s flash module
    Aug 14, 2021 Joshua Bird

    A bit of background Recently I bought a film camera from the 1970’s – the Canon A-1. Considering that the camera is almost 3x older…

    This wooden DIY camera takes Rolleiflex-style photos with your phone
    Aug 12, 2021 Dunja Đuđić

    If you like retro-style cameras and photos, but you’re not confident with shooting film, you’ll love this DIY project. Photographer and cinematographer Ryan Ao brought…