DIY

How to clean and disinfect your camera the Olympus way – not a parody

Aug 18, 2020 John Aldred

It’s funny. Olympus seems to have actually become more prolific since they announced their sale to JIP. They’ve announced the new OM-D E-M10 Mark IV…



How to create a DIY macro flash diffuser using a Pringles tube

Aug 15, 2020 John Aldred

Macro is a challenging subject to photograph. Light, especially, can be a real struggle, so you often need to add extra light to overcome the…



Check out these seven 3D printed photo gadgets you can make yourself

Aug 10, 2020 Prusa Research

Apparently, you can find quite a lot of amateur and professional photographers in the 3D printing community. And a lot of them have already had…



How I built a DIY GOBO projector for under $30

Aug 8, 2020 Petri Damstén

I wanted a device that can throw light patterns onto a wall or a model. There are some commercially available but they are quite expensive…



This DIY Aputure MC is hands down the best light for transporting food

Jul 22, 2020 John Aldred

The Aputure MC has become a very popular little LED light since its launch in October last year. It’s tiny but pretty powerful, and it’s…



Convert any Android phone into an HDMI monitor

Jul 19, 2020 Udi Tirosh

Whatever your camera is, you probably have an App to turn your phone into a wireless monitor. Sony has Imaging Edge;  Canon has Camera Connect;…



This DIY charging station runs from a single USB charger and only costs $35 to make

Jul 6, 2020 John Aldred

Charging stations are nature’s way of telling us we have way too many different types of batteries for our gear. For some, our “charging station” is…



This photographer converted an old toy camera to digital using the new Raspberry Pi camera module

Jul 2, 2020 John Aldred

The newest camera module for the Raspberry Pi has caused quite the stir. It’s fairly respectable 12.3-megapixels, it offers access to interchangeable C Mount lenses…



This guy built a DIY cablecam using a cheap radio controlled car

Jun 22, 2020 John Aldred

Cablecams are a lot of fun, but they’re not inexpensive, even if you need just something small for your action camera. There are commercial solutions…



How to build your own seamless backdrop DIY storage racks on the cheap

Jun 15, 2020 John Aldred

I don’t shoot much in the studio anymore, but when I used to, I had quite a few different backdrops. They were a pain to…