tripod

How To Build A Super Sturdy Tripod for 30 Pounds

Nov 8, 2015 Pat Casey

Many years ago as a newly qualified civil engineer I went to my first proper site knowing everything!! My new boss was much cleverer. I…



This Tripod Can Be Opened, Closed And Locked With A Single Hand

Aug 14, 2015 Udi Tirosh

For some reason, we do not see a lot of innovation with tripods, I mean, it’s three legs connected with a base, what is there…



A Pocket Sized DIY Camera Stabilizer That Costs About $1 To Make

Oct 22, 2014 Tiffany Mueller

A monopod made from string and a bolt is an old photographers trick that can help to eliminate vertical movement and greatly reduce horizontal movement…



Creative Sports Photography: How To Show Motion For A Creative Effect

Oct 20, 2014 Tiffany Mueller

As Joe McNally explains in the video tutorial below, it can be really hard to get an original shot when shooting sporting events. Most of…



An XXL sized, motorized DIY pan-tilt-head for large-sized lenses

Apr 15, 2014 Stefan Kohler

There are a lot of panning heads out there, ranging from cheap and light all the way to uber-expensive and heavy duty. None did a…



The Cleverest DIYP iPhone Tripod* Ever!

Feb 28, 2014 Guest Author

This tripod, designed by Benny Johansson, can be placed on top of bottles or stand for it self. Flexible enough to fit most of the common…



How To Shoot Ethereal 360 Camera Moves With a GoPro (DIY / Commercial)

Oct 30, 2013 Udi Tirosh

You know those GoPro movies where the camera seems to rotate in space around a cyclist or a skier? Ever wondered how there were made?…



3D Printed Brackets For Panoramic Photography

Aug 25, 2013 Udi Tirosh

Here is an interesting piece of gear. A 3d Printed lens collar that is designed for panoramic photography (this one is for Samyang 8mm, but…



A Hand Made Motorized Panoramic Head (Made With An Old CD, And Handmade Gears)

Apr 22, 2013 Udi Tirosh

Andrea Biffi is a photographer who happens to be an engineer. Good for everybody as he shares a smart totally made-at-home motorized panoramic head. (Kinda…



Spoil Your Mamiya With A Wooden Shutter Grip

Apr 4, 2013 Udi Tirosh

Spoiling your camera is fun. It also shows her you love here. We’ve shown how to spoil your camera with a DIY Carbon Fiber lens…