DIY
Use USB power banks to get hours more shooting time out of your camera
Feb 9, 2017
John Aldred
The more features that get packed into each new generation of cameras, the less time batteries seem to last. Things like liveview, gps, WiFi, NFC,…
Make your own light tent out of a cardboard box and household items
Feb 7, 2017
John Aldred
Light tents can be a wonderful thing. They’re certainly not going to get your best product photos, but they’re a great way to photograph a…
Don’t wait for the Razer’s Project Valerie – build your own DIY 3 screen laptop
Feb 7, 2017
John Aldred
This might be one of the most nutty DIY projects I’ve seen. But that could be because it’s based on one of the craziest concepts…
Build your own matchbox sized DIY timelapse spy camera for only $30
Feb 2, 2017
John Aldred
I’ve been a huge fan of the Arduino for quite a few years now. It allows me control cameras and lights in ways that would…
Build your own DIY ceiling mounted lighting rail system for under $100
Jan 31, 2017
Barry Mountford
What started off as a quick lighting test in my garage has turned into a full research and installation of my own DIY photography ceiling…
How to convert a floor dolly into a DIY tripod track dolly
Jan 30, 2017
John Aldred
Floor dollies are fantastic tools for giving your camera some motion when shooting video. The problem with them, though, is that you need a perfectly…
How to remove fungus from lenses using soap, water and vinegar
Jan 30, 2017
John Aldred
Fungus isn’t an issue most of us have to deal with when using modern glass. It comes pretty well sealed, and it’s usually not old…
How you can make a “canvas style” backdrop for £20!
Jan 30, 2017
Joseph Parry
Guys! Check this out! I own a fair few Gravity Backdrops and absolutely love them to pieces, but the problem I have is time. Sometimes…
Make This Unordinary DIY Light Box with Only Three Items and for Less Than $10
Jan 26, 2017
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
DIYP team has seen and made some pretty awesome DIY light boxes using all sorts of materials: PVC pipes, coroplast and a cardboard box, to name…
How to quickly upgrade your 160 LED panel softbox for less than $3
Jan 24, 2017
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
Cheap light panels and cheap softboxes to go along are a lifesaver when you’re on a tight budget. But softbox with a spongy strap can’t…