DIY

    Using A Homemade Concave Macro Diffuser For Shooting Insects
    Jul 6, 2015 Udi Tirosh

    Macro photographer Mark Thorpe (A.K.A PixelHobo) just sent us this awesome macro photography tip. The idea is to create a concave macro diffuser that will illuminate your (itsy…

    The 5 Minutes, $1.50 Reflector And How To Use It
    Jul 4, 2015 Laya Gerlock

    I’ve already used those DIY reflectors in a couple of my articles but I’ve never actually did a full post explaining how they are built and used….

    DIY: How To Build A Portable V-Flat With Customized Catchlights
    Jul 3, 2015 Allen Mowery

    DIY is where we started, and we love to return to it whenever possible…especially for tutorials like this. Columbus, Ohio-based photographer Nick Fancher believes that you…

    Create the Famed Petzval Swirly Bokeh With Your Lens For Cheap
    Jun 15, 2015 Allen Mowery

    Last month we reported that Lomography is releasing a new 58mm Petzval lens with built-in bokeh control.  But, for those who don’t like to quickly…

    Create Cheap ND Filters For Your DJI Phantom 3
    Jun 15, 2015 Allen Mowery

    Photo hacker and drone pilot Rui M. Leal was a little disappointed “Jell-O effect” and dark corners on his new DJI Phantom 3. After reading…

    NEX-7 With a 140mm f1.8 Projector Lens Makes The Most Beautiful Photos
    Jun 15, 2015 Udi Tirosh

    With lenses getting more and more expensive, here is a nice trick for getting wonderful photos with an f/1.8 140mm lens for less than 100$….

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    DIY Hyperlapse Cable Cam Cart for Use With Syrp Genie
    Jun 10, 2015 JP Danko

    One of the most versatile and useful products on the market today for time lapse and live action video motion control is the Syrp Genie (Amazon…

    Become a camera maker on the super-cheap: DIY Pinhole Camera + Template
    Jun 3, 2015 Allen Mowery

    Have you suffered crushing disappointment from never realizing your dreams of becoming a camera maker? I haven’t, but, hey…it’s your story; write it any way…

    Turn your tablet into an external monitor for more on-the-go workspace
    Jun 2, 2015 Allen Mowery

    One problem that we photographers (and other creative pros) run into a lot is the need for additional screen real estate.  For those on the…

    Build a cheap, durable leather belt camera strap
    May 30, 2015 Allen Mowery

    I love cameras. I love leather (take that however you wish). And, while I don’t love camera straps, I kinda dig this DIY leather belt…