DIY
This Film Crop Trick Acts Like a Telephoto Lens That Fits EVERY 35mm Camera
Jun 24, 2026
David Prochnow
Borrowing a trick from the crop sensor digital camera playbook, this simple project enables you to “act” like you’ve got a telephoto lens installed on…
Shoot Leica Monopan 50 in Your Medium Format Camera without Adapters
Jun 19, 2026
David Prochnow
Using a medium format camera is a great way to expose yourself to working with bigger negatives. Well, “bigger,” relatively speaking, as when compared to…
Easily Recover a Damaged Camera’s Body Leather with this Unorthodox Material
Jun 16, 2026
David Prochnow
One of the biggest disappoints with some vintage 35mm cameras is the loss of finish. Whether it’s a wear mark around the strap lugs, a…
Turn a $7 Broken Lens into a Working Lens in Less Than 5 Minutes
Jun 10, 2026
David Prochnow
Nothing is more gratifying to a photographer than nabbing a piece of photographic equipment from a local thrift store. Walking out with a treasure that…
Been There, Done That: Make Your Own Travel Postcards and Be the Envy of Your Friends
Jun 4, 2026
David Prochnow
Nothing says “I did it,” like a travel postcard mailed from some exotic locale. The stamp, the postal cancellation mark, and the “touristy” photograph all…
This Guy Makes the “Ultimate Mosquito Killer” With Old DSLR, AI, and a Laser
Jun 2, 2026
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
A specialist in computer vision and robotics has built a system that merges AI and an old DSLR to kill mosquitoes. Yep, you read that…
Make Your Own Custom Digital Camera Filters
May 8, 2026
David Prochnow
OK, you’re convinced that the Camp Snap Pro is the ideal camera for entrusting to your young photographer for summer camp. You just wish that…
Make this Modern Take on a Locket Portrait
May 4, 2026
David Prochnow
Are you looking for that ideal/unique gift for an upcoming special occasion (e.g., birthday, Mother’s Day, etc.) that shows someone that you really love them?…
Today is Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day 2026; Here’s a Modern Way to Take Your Photograph
Apr 26, 2026
David Prochnow
Lensless lovers of the world rejoice, today is Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day 2026 (WPPD). Yes, this is the day where you leave your cameras and…
Get Ready for Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day: Convert a Panoramic Camera into a Pinhole Camera
Apr 22, 2026
David Prochnow
Are you ready? Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day 2026 (WPPD) is rapidly approaching (26 April 2026). Here’s how to easily convert a panoramic camera into a…