DIY

    This photographer made a working “watch camera” from a broken vintage camera
    Sep 11, 2018 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

    Perhaps you remember Iranian photographer Alireza Rostami for his experiment with “magic bokeh.” This time, he has made something you may find even cooler. He…

    Can’t wait to get your hands on a Z7? Get one now with this paper cutout model
    Sep 9, 2018 John Aldred

    If you want a Nikon Z7, but are concerned about it only having one card slot, here’s another option for you. This one has zero…

    The Goodman Art Adapter is a DIY 35mm DOF adapter you can 3D print for your phone
    Sep 4, 2018 John Aldred

    Dora Goodman sure is doing some interesting things with 3D printing. First, there was the Goodman One, announced a few months ago, the 3D printable…

    How to turn your external hard drive’s packaging into a $0 DIY “protective case”
    Sep 3, 2018 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

    If Murphy’s Law has taught us anything, it’s that when you forget something, that’s when you will need it most. If you need to protect…

    These are some items you can use for filmmaking that you may already have at home
    Aug 23, 2018 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

    I know many people who keep a hold of all sorts of bits and pieces thinking “I’m gonna need this someday.” I admit, I can…

    How to build your own giant Roger Deakins style DIY ring light
    Aug 20, 2018 John Aldred

    Ring lights are a big love-hate thing in the world of photography. Some people are actually quite passionate about the catchlight it can present in a…

    How to create a fake recording studio background with pegboard & a cardboard box
    Aug 13, 2018 John Aldred

    Sometimes, you aren’t able to get access to the types of real locations you need in order to photograph somebody. Sometimes the location might have…

    Six DIY gear storage ideas in under two minutes
    Aug 10, 2018 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

    When you’ve been into photography for a long time, and especially if you have the so-called “gear acquisition syndrome,” keeping your gear organized can pose…

    How to create “magic bokeh” by modifying a vintage 50mm f/2 lens
    Aug 6, 2018 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

    Thanks to lens mount adapters, you can play with vintage lenses on modern cameras and get some of their bokeh goodness in digital photos. Iranian…

    How to create a classy portrait look with DIY lighting kit for under $100
    Jul 10, 2018 John Aldred

    When you start to break out of using only the available light and start looking towards adding your own lights, it can get quite expensive…