Camera

A Dream Come True: Build a REAL, LIVE-View EVF for Less Than $120

Mar 9, 2026 David Prochnow

At first glance, to sharp-eyed DIYP readers, this project might look like a similar article that built an electronic viewfinder (EVF) which mimicked an optical…



Yashica’s New Compact Camera Is Made for Street Walks and Everyday Photos

Mar 9, 2026 Alysa Gavilan

Yashica unveils a new 12MP compact camera with a flip LCD and 4K video, designed for street, travel, and everyday shooting in a pocket‑friendly body.



Build a High-Res Camera Monitor from a Discarded Chromebook

Mar 4, 2026 David Prochnow

Bigger, brighter, better color;  these hyperbolic-sounding capabilities serve to define the primary benefits that can be derived from adding an external on-camera monitor to your…



This New Gadget Makes your 35 mm Film Feel Like it Wandered into the 21st Century

Mar 3, 2026 David Prochnow

If analog film had a social life, it might call the Valoi Easy35 v2 the life of the (developing) party. Gone are the days of…



This is Absolutely Bonkers; Build an EVF from a Retro Gaming Handheld

Feb 28, 2026 David Prochnow

Before we begin this awesome project, let’s try to “un-ruffle” some feathers that might be hackled by calling the subject of this article an electronic…



Why More Women Are Choosing Real Cameras Over Smartphones in 2026

Feb 18, 2026 Anzalna Siddiqui

Are we reaching a limit with the all-in-one smartphone? As phone sensors improve and AI gets more advanced, everyone will abandon their bulky devices. However,…



Get Free, Open Source, Full Frame Focus Stacking for Everyone

Feb 17, 2026 David Prochnow

When it comes to focus stacking or focus bracketing, forget about using proprietary software and subscription-fee based programs. Right? You want a nice, simple, and…



Survey Finds Young Women Are Ditching Smartphones for Cameras

Feb 17, 2026 Alysa Gavilan

A recent survey shows more young women are exploring digital, film, and instant cameras to capture creative, standout photos beyond smartphones.



Insta360 CEO Hints at Luna, a New Pocket Gimbal Camera

Feb 16, 2026 Alysa Gavilan

Insta360 CEO Liu Jingkang has hinted at a new pocket gimbal camera called Luna, suggesting a potential competitor to the DJI Osmo Pocket.



Haru Mini Retro Camera Promises What Kodak Charmera Cannot

Feb 16, 2026 Alysa Gavilan

Explore the Haru Mini Retro Camera, a pocketable 20MP digital camera with 2K video and nostalgic charm, offering features and creativity beyond the Kodak Charmera.