DIY
Use welding glass as a 10 stops ND filter
Aug 20, 2017
Udi Tirosh
Neutral density filter reduces the amount of light going into the lens, so you can take long exposures even when the light is bright.
Long exposures blur anything moving, like water, clouds, or people. This can be very useful for making choppy water look smooth, making clouds streak, or getting rid of people at a tourist attraction.
These types of filters usually cost up to $200 (especially on big diameter lenses), but with this simple hack, you can make it for only $5.
Use this simple trick to instantly improve your smartphone vlogs and selfie videos
Aug 17, 2017
John Aldred
Phones are great for recording video of yourself. The big advantage is that big LCD letting you see what you’re doing while you’re filming. But…
How 3D printed camera equipment can make your life easier
Aug 16, 2017
John Aldred
I think it’s a pretty safe bet that 3D printing is now well and truly here to stay. They’re no longer just the DIY custom…
Nikon D850 presentation slides leaked, showing new pictures and new specs
Aug 11, 2017
Dunja Đuđić
According to a report on Nikon Rumors, the presentation slides of the recently announced Nikon D850 have leaked in China earlier today. They show photos…
How to make a DIY triangle LED “ring” light for less than $100
Aug 11, 2017
Dunja Đuđić
The ring lights are useful when you need even light on the subject’s face and the circular catchlights. We’ve featured several DIY ring lights so…
DIY solar filters for the great American eclipse
Aug 11, 2017
Matthew Kuhns
With the Great American Eclipse on Aug 21 only a few weeks away, I decided to put together some solar filters. With the high travel…
How to make a cheap, but stylish DIY shoulder rig out of wood
Aug 10, 2017
Dunja Đuđić
If you need a shoulder rig, but your budget is super-low, young filmmaker Mike Fink has a cheap, yet totally stylish DIY solution. He made…
This DIY Ikea slider costs less than $20 to make yourself
Aug 7, 2017
John Aldred
Good sliders aren’t cheap. Most cheap sliders are rarely good. But when your budget’s ultra low, what are you going to do? Either you buy…
How to make your own DIY leather camera strap for less than $10
Aug 3, 2017
John Aldred
Camera straps have always been a personal thing for me. I find one I like and I stick with it for as long as possible….
Make your own DIY Camera Case Dividers for less than $15
Jul 19, 2017
Jake Hicks
I’m as interested in an ‘easy life’ as much as the next person, so if somebody else has already done the hard work of making…