DIY

    Three tips to never lose your lens caps again
    Sep 29, 2016 John Aldred

    Lens caps are probably the thing I used to lose the most often, until I quit bothering replacing them. If I have none to lose,…

    Spoil your camera: pimped wooden grip for Fuji
    Sep 29, 2016 Udi Tirosh

    Nothing says “I love my camera” more than a handmade wooden grip, and this grip by Stefano Borghi  says it perfectly. Stefano build this wooden grip…

    How to get a 50mm f/1.2 lens for only $20
    Sep 13, 2016 John Aldred

    Super fast primes are a handy thing to have. But they’re not cheap. Their price puts them out of reach for many photographers. Even if…

    How to save your GoPro from drowning for $1
    Sep 12, 2016 Udi Tirosh

    A while back I was on a family trip and used a GoPro to capture some memories. I put the gopro on the end of…

    SLO: The 3D printed 35mm film camera
    Sep 9, 2016 Amos Dudley

    I’ve always assumed a camera should be impartial. Sharp and bright, lacking consideration or mystery, randomness or error. Lately we’re asked to apply a filter…

    How to build a large DIY Track Dolly under $50
    Sep 7, 2016 John Aldred

    DIY dollies come in all sorts of shapes and sizes using a variety of tricks and technology. Sometimes, though, you just have to go back to…

    DIY large format scrap camera
    Sep 6, 2016 Gvido Mūrnieks

    The idea of this camera started with vintage Profile Spotlight, that I wanted to restore, but found out, that some of internal lens elements were shattered. The…

    How to Make a DSLR Camera Trap Housing
    Sep 3, 2016 Will Nicholls

    Looking to make your own DSLR camera trap housing? You’ve come to the right place. Camera trapping is an increasingly popular technique, and it’s rather…

    A simple trick to help you adapt any lens to your camera
    Aug 24, 2016 John Aldred

    Photographer Mathieu Stern tests out a lot of weird lenses. From modern CCTV to 135 year old large format lenses, nothing is too large a challenge. Many modern lenses have…

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    Protect your gear from rain and snow for less than $1
    Aug 23, 2016 John Aldred

    These days, most cameras and lens build quality is pretty high. Even if not completely weather sealed they can still take quite a lot of abuse from…