DIY
How I made a 3D-printed wigglegram lens from three disposable cameras
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
Make yourself this DIY camera stabiliser rig for under $5
This is an old one, but a good one. In the days where we’ve got so many camera stabilisation options it’ll make your head spin,…
How to make your own lenses with a cake mold and epoxy
Ursula Ferrara has shown us some of her unusual and creative DIY projects before. And this time, this talented lady has raised DIY to a…
This 3D printed film canister turns any old camera into a Raspberry PI digital camera
If you have a bunch of old analog cameras that you want to use, you may be interested in this Raspberry PI project from befinitiv….





































