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    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…

    Turn an old, silk scarf into a stylish camera strap
    May 30, 2015 Allen Mowery

    I’m always looking to accessorize to compliment my beard, from the hats I wear to…well, that’s pretty much the extent of it. While this DIY…

    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…

    Capture Every Lightning Strike with This Clever GoPro Hack
    May 27, 2015 Allen Mowery

    In the past, we’ve featured some great posts about making sure you capture those epic lightning strikes that frolic through the sky like hyperactive children…

    Capture and Transmit Photos Remotely with a Solar-Powered Camera and Radio
    May 27, 2015 Allen Mowery

    There are few things that get me more excited than radio technology (…at least for the time being; I will probably find another obsession in…