http://www.instructables.com Tue, 29 May 2012 17:26:56 UTC BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Introduction-30/
Scanning Film Negatives with a DSLR - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU8/UBLA/H2MYIPUB/FU8UBLAH2MYIPUB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU8/UBLA/H2MYIPUB/FU8UBLAH2MYIPUB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU8/UBLA/H2MYIPUB/FU8UBLAH2MYIPUB.SMALL.jpg pauloricca Well, lets just say I've gotten better at this over the last couple of years. The left image was one of the first I've "scanned" with my DSLR, and the one on the right I've just rescanned using the techniques described below (higher resolution available here). Right now I can get higher resolution a...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 28 May 2012 01:04:35 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Photographic-copy-stand-from-old-enlarger/
Photographic copy stand from old enlarger. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FER/AS0P/H2MYIPLN/FERAS0PH2MYIPLN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FER/AS0P/H2MYIPLN/FERAS0PH2MYIPLN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FER/AS0P/H2MYIPLN/FERAS0PH2MYIPLN.SMALL.jpg yellowcatt If you are an keen photographer, then the chances are that sooner-or-later you will want to copy artwork, old photos, small possessions such as jewellery etc. You can do this using a tripod but it is very fiddly to set up. To do it properly with ease you need a copy stand to keep the camera totally ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 27 May 2012 23:17:30 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-a-Macro-Lens/
How To Make a Macro Lens - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F43/360N/FYTD4UF4/F43360NFYTD4UF4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F43/360N/FYTD4UF4/F43360NFYTD4UF4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F43/360N/FYTD4UF4/F43360NFYTD4UF4.SMALL.jpg Emsaid In this instructable I'll show you how to make a Macro lens. Macro lens's are used to take close up pictures of stuff. Most cameras (like mine) can't take a clear picture if the object is to close, this lens will help when taking really close up pictures. This is great for taking pictures for an ins...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 8 Sep 2009 00:39:51 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/3-Camera-usable-Solar-Filter/
$3 Camera-usable Solar Filter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FES/8IIC/H29XSK8Z/FES8IICH29XSK8Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FES/8IIC/H29XSK8Z/FES8IICH29XSK8Z.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FES/8IIC/H29XSK8Z/FES8IICH29XSK8Z.SMALL.jpg Hornpipe2 There’s a solar eclipse coming up tomorrow night. But don’t think you can just grab your camera before the event and go: getting usable sun photos requires preparation, and most importantly a solar filter. Direct sunlight is way too bright for cameras to cope with – they simply can’t stop down far e...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 19 May 2012 17:09:01 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Disassemble-and-Reload-a-110-Film-Cartridge/
Disassemble and Reload a 110 Film Cartridge - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3R/KIJI/H21CGKTZ/F3RKIJIH21CGKTZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3R/KIJI/H21CGKTZ/F3RKIJIH21CGKTZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3R/KIJI/H21CGKTZ/F3RKIJIH21CGKTZ.SMALL.jpg Nano_Burger Pity the poor Pocket Instamatic photographer.  He/She has seen the film choices dwindle over the years....no more Kodachrome, no more black and white, no more slide film, etc, etc, etc. Well, some people can't be dragged into the 21st, so lets work around it! In this instructable, we'll disassembl...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 15:09:00 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Photo-Hack/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLF/YVGR/GTUYA55Z/FLFYVGRGTUYA55Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLF/YVGR/GTUYA55Z/FLFYVGRGTUYA55Z.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLF/YVGR/GTUYA55Z/FLFYVGRGTUYA55Z.SMALL.jpg randofo With the proliferation of digital photography, creating a photo hack has not only become much easier and more widespread. There are now many different ways that a photo can be easily manipulated or edited together with other photos. The limit of photo hacking is really up to your imagination. Here a...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 19 Oct 2011 22:10:55 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Stand-to-reproduce-35mm-film-and-slides-with-digit/
Stand to reproduce 35mm film and slides with digital camera - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAU/TI8B/H267LC27/FAUTI8BH267LC27.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAU/TI8B/H267LC27/FAUTI8BH267LC27.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAU/TI8B/H267LC27/FAUTI8BH267LC27.SMALL.jpg impcpro This stand is easy to make and use, allows a digital camera with macro capability to take pictures of slides and film. First I designed an acrylic ring with 4 holes for 1/4" acrylic rod avallable at any plastics supply store. Using Corel Draw or AutoCAD, the dimensions of the ring have to be customi...
By: impcpro

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 03:05:50 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-and-Easy-Time-Lapse-Video-Intervalometry/
Cheap and Easy Time Lapse Video (Intervalometry) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPD/SQAD/GVHH1A95/FPDSQADGVHH1A95.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPD/SQAD/GVHH1A95/FPDSQADGVHH1A95.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPD/SQAD/GVHH1A95/FPDSQADGVHH1A95.SMALL.jpg depotdevoid Time lapse, also known as intervalometry (as in measuring intervals between photographs), is a method of taking pictures slowly over time and then compiling them into a video of compressed time.  I've always been fascinated with time lapse videos.  I remember when I was very young, seeing a time la...
By: depotdevoid

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 05:35:11 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Dr-Lab-Experiment-One-Do-the-Dishwasher/
Dr. Lab Experiment One: Do the Dishwasher - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPW/QJDK/H1PITDD3/FPWQJDKH1PITDD3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPW/QJDK/H1PITDD3/FPWQJDKH1PITDD3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPW/QJDK/H1PITDD3/FPWQJDKH1PITDD3.SMALL.jpg lomography Meet Dr. Lab aka hti. Straight from the HQ Lomography Archive where he has been whipping up some weird and wonderful experiments just for you. Many thanks Dr. Lab for sharing your laboratory experience, secret techniques and analogue passion in the first of his special edition Film Freak Tipsters. N...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 May 2012 01:48:19 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/DSLR-Shoulder-Rig/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV1/363X/H1JUI7C6/FV1363XH1JUI7C6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV1/363X/H1JUI7C6/FV1363XH1JUI7C6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV1/363X/H1JUI7C6/FV1363XH1JUI7C6.SMALL.jpg benfloom After surfing the World Wide Web and coming up empty handed I figured I'd design one myself. "Design what?" you are probably asking yourself and the answer to that question is a DSLR Shoulder Rig. If you haven't noticed it costs upwards of $200 to buy a half decent shoulder stabilizer for a DSLR and...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 28 Apr 2012 18:49:47 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-your-own-Claude-Glass-or-Black-Mirror/
Make your own Claude Glass or Black Mirror - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4R/Q3M7/H1JUIIPI/F4RQ3M7H1JUIIPI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4R/Q3M7/H1JUIIPI/F4RQ3M7H1JUIIPI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4R/Q3M7/H1JUIIPI/F4RQ3M7H1JUIIPI.SMALL.jpg gmjhowe So earlier today I saw this post from PetaPixel. I am a long time reader of PetaPixel and both myself and Kiteman have been featured on there (no doubt many more). I liked the idea of the Claude Glass, having a large collection of film cameras myself, I thought it would be the ultimate hipster way ...
By: gmjhowe

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:32:49 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Converting-a-Foot-candle-Meter-for-Photography/
Converting a Foot-Candle Meter for Photography - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FET/SSJ9/H1EMHXZR/FETSSJ9H1EMHXZR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FET/SSJ9/H1EMHXZR/FETSSJ9H1EMHXZR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FET/SSJ9/H1EMHXZR/FETSSJ9H1EMHXZR.SMALL.jpg mattthegamer463 If you like my work, please vote for this Instructable in the Make It Real Challenge before June 4th, 2012.  Thanks! For those of you amateur photographers out there who like shooting film, sometimes old cameras don't have the right light meter for getting the correct exposure.  Sometimes they are ...
By: mattthegamer463

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 01:01:20 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Filter-Flash-Camera/
Filter Flash Camera - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV9/8WKK/G9BWGPXB/FV98WKKG9BWGPXB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV9/8WKK/G9BWGPXB/FV98WKKG9BWGPXB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV9/8WKK/G9BWGPXB/FV98WKKG9BWGPXB.SMALL.jpg gmjhowe There are a lot of add-on's, and special cameras on the market for adding extra colour to film and digital photography. The two main options are to buy a camera which has a spinner built inside, and you can change what colour you want the flash to be, or you can get ahold of a little 'pad' of gels,...
By: gmjhowe

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 29 Apr 2012 16:37:34 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Six-Camera-Face-Scan-Rig-using-123DCatch-Photof/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHK/TJAS/H15NE4O3/FHKTJASH15NE4O3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHK/TJAS/H15NE4O3/FHKTJASH15NE4O3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHK/TJAS/H15NE4O3/FHKTJASH15NE4O3.SMALL.jpg Tall-drinks I was recently asked to build "something fun" for a science museum event. Since I was already waist deep in the world of photogrammetry at work (the reconstruction of 3D data from photographs), I decided to build a camera rig for capturing the faces of the visitors (mostly kids). Now if you have ki...
By: Tall-drinks

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 28 Apr 2012 18:43:35 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Supersafe-waterproof-camera-pocket/
Supersafe waterproof camera pocket - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F79/4TIR/H18FTJS3/F794TIRH18FTJS3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F79/4TIR/H18FTJS3/F794TIRH18FTJS3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F79/4TIR/H18FTJS3/F794TIRH18FTJS3.SMALL.jpg bartolo Imagine. You want to go fishing at sea with your kayak and you still don't have a decent waterproof protection for your digital camera. You don't have time to search one, to spend time on the net or to spend money. So you decide to make one. This happened to me last week. I looked around and I fou...
By: bartolo

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 20 Apr 2012 21:44:09 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/DSLR-Camera-Mod-Plug-in-Power-for-Less-Than-10/
DSLR Camera Mod: Plug in Power for Less Than $10 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F38/3H40/H1EN6QDL/F383H40H1EN6QDL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F38/3H40/H1EN6QDL/F383H40H1EN6QDL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F38/3H40/H1EN6QDL/F383H40H1EN6QDL.SMALL.jpg nonoodlez I have been running into a problematic issue with a photobooth that I made (the booth is on Instructables here). After a period of several hours, the crappy old camera battery peters out and dies. I purchased some cheapy replacements online but even those do not seem to last very long. This is a hug...
By: nonoodlez

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 25 Apr 2012 04:45:14 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Photo-Tips/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC9/HW0F/GTQVP38D/FC9HW0FGTQVP38D.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC9/HW0F/GTQVP38D/FC9HW0FGTQVP38D.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC9/HW0F/GTQVP38D/FC9HW0FGTQVP38D.SMALL.jpg randofo Whether you are just getting started with photography or have been doing this professionally for years, here are some photo tips that are sure to come in handy. After all, no matter how long you have been doing this, there is always something new to learn or try. You can master your technique for s...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 19 Oct 2011 22:39:37 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Take-Great-Pictures-1/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXP/KL2D/GP7IIC9R/FXPKL2DGP7IIC9R.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXP/KL2D/GP7IIC9R/FXPKL2DGP7IIC9R.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXP/KL2D/GP7IIC9R/FXPKL2DGP7IIC9R.SMALL.jpg randofo Learning how to take great pictures could take a lifetime. After all, photography is an art form and like all art forms, it takes time, patience and practice to master. There is not one clear path to taking great pictures and a lot of it comes down to the intuition of the photographer and how it res...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 19 Oct 2011 23:18:01 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Photo-Hacks/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXY/X58J/GTV9UBLJ/FXYX58JGTV9UBLJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXY/X58J/GTV9UBLJ/FXYX58JGTV9UBLJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXY/X58J/GTV9UBLJ/FXYX58JGTV9UBLJ.SMALL.jpg randofo Listed here are 34 fun and engaging photo hacks to add some life to your next photo project. You can experiment with lighting setups, backgrounds, techniques, angles, and even camera mods. Ever wonder what would happen if you took a flash diffused shot from a forty foot pole? Or perhaps you have al...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 19 Oct 2011 22:51:37 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Film-Hacking-The-Microfilm-Files/
Film Hacking - The Microfilm Files - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFR/70LF/GZ38JTII/FFR70LFGZ38JTII.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFR/70LF/GZ38JTII/FFR70LFGZ38JTII.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFR/70LF/GZ38JTII/FFR70LFGZ38JTII.SMALL.jpg Nano_Burger Microfilm has always been the domain of Spies, War Fighters, and Reference Librarians.  Now you can co-opt the special properties of microfilm for your own personal photographic vision, but not after some work on your part. In this Instructable, we will use microfilm for the "off label" purpose of ...
By: Nano_Burger

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 21 Apr 2012 15:24:59 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Time-Reversal-Flip-Book-made-with-InDesign/
Time Reversal Flip Book made with InDesign - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH3/GNAP/H15NKT10/FH3GNAPH15NKT10.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH3/GNAP/H15NKT10/FH3GNAPH15NKT10.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH3/GNAP/H15NKT10/FH3GNAPH15NKT10.SMALL.jpg sm26 Have you ever wished you had a rewind button for your life? These instructions will help you create a rewind flip book so you can reverse the irreversible. Plan it out and take photos Decide what you want to portray the rewinding of. For me it was a time when I cut my own bangs. Decide how you a...
By: sm26

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 19 Apr 2012 01:09:58 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-a-shutter-release-cable-for-the-Canon/
How to build a shutter release cable for the Canon EOS Rebel T3i - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTU/E3WA/H15NFMWG/FTUE3WAH15NFMWG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTU/E3WA/H15NFMWG/FTUE3WAH15NFMWG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTU/E3WA/H15NFMWG/FTUE3WAH15NFMWG.SMALL.jpg mbainrot Introduction One of the things that plague photography, particularly long exposure photography is unintentional blurring of the image, often caused by knocking of the camera. The best defense against blurred pictures is to use a tripod and follow the rule "hands off the camera". But how do you ta...
By: mbainrot

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:43:43 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Tri-color-gum-bichromate-prints-from-digital-image/
Tri-color gum bichromate prints from digital images - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKV/4R0O/H0OJ74TP/FKV4R0OH0OJ74TP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKV/4R0O/H0OJ74TP/FKV4R0OH0OJ74TP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKV/4R0O/H0OJ74TP/FKV4R0OH0OJ74TP.SMALL.jpg cjarvis810 This instructable will demonstrate how to create a tri-color gum bichromate print from a digital image.  Gum bichromates have a history dating to 1858, when the first color images where printed.  Of course 150 years ago photographers working in large format black and white made their negatives indiv...
By: cjarvis810

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 15 Apr 2012 23:20:06 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/SLR-case-from-a-laundry-bottle/
SLR case from a laundry bottle @ TechShop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSR/3N8X/H0OJ5OAC/FSR3N8XH0OJ5OAC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSR/3N8X/H0OJ5OAC/FSR3N8XH0OJ5OAC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSR/3N8X/H0OJ5OAC/FSR3N8XH0OJ5OAC.SMALL.jpg Juankixote I made this case for my SLR at TechShop.  It's moderately water proof protective and best of all incognito. I always ask people to guess what's in it when they ask me what that laundry bottle is and so far no one's guessed easily and hardly anyone's gotten it. I really like someone's suggestion to h...
By: Juankixote

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 9 Apr 2012 21:57:45 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Workbench-Photo-Backdrop/
Easy Workbench Photo Backdrop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F64/02Q1/H0KR90OP/F6402Q1H0KR90OP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F64/02Q1/H0KR90OP/F6402Q1H0KR90OP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F64/02Q1/H0KR90OP/F6402Q1H0KR90OP.SMALL.jpg noahw Say you make all kinds of things at your workbench and you have a need for taking high quality photos of everything that you do, well then you're in need of an easy workbench photo backdrop!  This backdrop costs very little money (as photo backdrops go), is industrial strength due to it's heavy duty...
By: noahw

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 9 Apr 2012 18:46:23 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Pinhole-Camera/
Pinhole Camera - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEI/D8F3/H0FLIV19/FEID8F3H0FLIV19.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEI/D8F3/H0FLIV19/FEID8F3H0FLIV19.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEI/D8F3/H0FLIV19/FEID8F3H0FLIV19.SMALL.jpg madelinemcneil This is actually a really simple process and once you've done it, you can do it forever.  Pinhole cameras can be made out of any canister that is dark inside.  I used a little food tin, and because it is shiny and metallic, i had to paint it black.  I think I would suggest it of any canister used, t...
By: madelinemcneil

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 31 Mar 2012 22:50:41 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Camera-rig-for-123D-Catch/
Camera rig for 123D Catch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6S/W8VQ/H006AGOP/F6SW8VQH006AGOP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6S/W8VQ/H006AGOP/F6SW8VQH006AGOP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6S/W8VQ/H006AGOP/F6SW8VQH006AGOP.SMALL.jpg gpvillamil 123D Catch is a new application and service from Autodesk that turns a series of photographs into a 3D model of an object or space. The rig described here helps you structure the photos for best results. It lets you spin the camera around the object at a constant height and distance, while the obje...
By: gpvillamil

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 20 Mar 2012 17:47:33 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Camera-Battery-Adapter/
Camera Battery Adapter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZU/3GX3/GX51873L/FZU3GX3GX51873L.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZU/3GX3/GX51873L/FZU3GX3GX51873L.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZU/3GX3/GX51873L/FZU3GX3GX51873L.SMALL.jpg DerekMellott I built this adapter in order to add larger battery capacity for prolonged time lapse shooting, it will work for adding battery hours to your camera or anything at a fraction of the price of commercial options.  Be aware that messing around with electricity can be dangerous to you and your equipm...
By: DerekMellott

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 16 Mar 2012 15:12:15 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Overhead-Camera-Tripod/
Overhead Camera Tripod - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGM/Q2S0/GZUAFA60/FGMQ2S0GZUAFA60.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGM/Q2S0/GZUAFA60/FGMQ2S0GZUAFA60.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGM/Q2S0/GZUAFA60/FGMQ2S0GZUAFA60.SMALL.jpg vkoudymov If you ever need to take good quality photos of anything small, such as jewelry or surface mount components, you're likely to experience the pain of trying to use the "zoom" feature of your digital camera. If you're lucky, you've got a camera with a really good zoom that takes care of shaky hands. I...
By: vkoudymov

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 16 Mar 2012 05:59:14 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Time-Lapse-and-Meteor-Photography/
Time-Lapse and Meteor Photography - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW9/BO0V/GZKG2X4O/FW9BO0VGZKG2X4O.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW9/BO0V/GZKG2X4O/FW9BO0VGZKG2X4O.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW9/BO0V/GZKG2X4O/FW9BO0VGZKG2X4O.SMALL.jpg Analogue-Chick Have you ever wondered how they catch still photos of extremely fast meteorites falling down from the sky or how they make wonderful night sky time-lapse and star trails? Well, I have. I always thought about the cameras they used, the lenses, they must have been of sophistication and would definitel...
By: Analogue-Chick

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 9 Mar 2012 12:55:41 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/iPhone-tripod/
iPhone tripod - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM4/PO8T/GZAD1DC6/FM4PO8TGZAD1DC6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM4/PO8T/GZAD1DC6/FM4PO8TGZAD1DC6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM4/PO8T/GZAD1DC6/FM4PO8TGZAD1DC6.SMALL.jpg Felix_martin I have a lot of great photo apps on my iPhone, some can do long exposures or animated gifs, but I have no tripod... So I built one. This is not very complicaded but I really liked the idea of using the connector to attach the tripod insted of a suction or a protector sleeve. Submitted by DIN 2012, U...
By: Felix_martin

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Mar 2012 23:26:42 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Recreating-TRON-Legacy-Custom-digital-art-with-/
Recreating TRON: Legacy - Custom digital art with a bicycle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSF/F3L6/GVIYJRQG/FSFF3L6GVIYJRQG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSF/F3L6/GVIYJRQG/FSFF3L6GVIYJRQG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSF/F3L6/GVIYJRQG/FSFF3L6GVIYJRQG.SMALL.jpg simonhaydn Whether you liked it or not TRON: Legacy had some amazing special effects, but for me it was the light emitting designs that blew me away.  With a bit more time on my hands I would love to make a Tron lightsuit (or the snowboarding LED one), but for now I've gone for the light ribbons created by the...
By: simonhaydn

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 3 Mar 2012 18:15:10 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/PVC-Camera-Shoulder-Rig-Filmmaking/
PVC Camera Shoulder Rig - Filmmaking - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7X/T1VR/GKKESD5J/F7XT1VRGKKESD5J.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7X/T1VR/GKKESD5J/F7XT1VRGKKESD5J.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7X/T1VR/GKKESD5J/F7XT1VRGKKESD5J.SMALL.jpg knoptop There are all kinds of PVC shoulder rig tutorials on the web, but this design is created specifically for a DSLR camera! Made from 1/2 Inch PVC, here is a simple totally customizable 'spider-brace' style shoulder rig! Though this design was created for use with a DSLR camera, ANY camera will work a...
By: knoptop

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 25 Feb 2011 06:22:50 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-stop-motion-video-on-a-Nintendo-3DS/
How to make a stop motion video on a Nintendo 3DS - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXU/JID2/GYN8W97C/FXUJID2GYN8W97C.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXU/JID2/GYN8W97C/FXUJID2GYN8W97C.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXU/JID2/GYN8W97C/FXUJID2GYN8W97C.SMALL.jpg shiro kaze making a stop motion video on a Nintendo 3DS is simple and fun. idea think about what you want your stop motion video to be about build your scene set up your stage and actors Camera and options 1. select the Nintendo 3DS camera from the home menu 2. select the video camera option from the ...
By: shiro kaze

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:57:54 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Panoramic-Tripod-Bracket-Macro-Slider/
Panoramic Tripod Bracket & Macro Slider (Universal Mod Added) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTD/MJJ4/GYQFMZMW/FTDMJJ4GYQFMZMW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTD/MJJ4/GYQFMZMW/FTDMJJ4GYQFMZMW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTD/MJJ4/GYQFMZMW/FTDMJJ4GYQFMZMW.SMALL.jpg MacGyver9 This tutorial will show you how to make a high quality, durable panoramic tripod bracket. Most people realize the importance of avoiding parallax problems when shooting panorama photos. While there are a number of commercial products available for this purpose, most I wouldn’t trust with my DSLRs. S...
By: MacGyver9

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 17:54:28 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Binocular-Tune-Up-With-Collimation/
Binocular Tune Up With Collimation - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE8/B4WH/GYGESE0W/FE8B4WHGYGESE0W.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE8/B4WH/GYGESE0W/FE8B4WHGYGESE0W.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE8/B4WH/GYGESE0W/FE8B4WHGYGESE0W.SMALL.jpg georgeATM **This is my third instructabe. It was originally written for a magazine but was never published. Rather than rewriting the whole thing, I am posting it  as it was supposed to appear in the periodical** So I'm at the Heart of America Star Party. I'm at the swap meet.  I'm browsing along and here's ...
By: georgeATM

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 17 Feb 2012 03:39:55 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/SteadiCam/
steadycam - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT7/8X92/GX5XKRF2/FT78X92GX5XKRF2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT7/8X92/GX5XKRF2/FT78X92GX5XKRF2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT7/8X92/GX5XKRF2/FT78X92GX5XKRF2.SMALL.jpg spiderham I've been looking at steadycams for awhile now but haven't been very keen on the price of the brand name ones. There are a few that go for a fraction of the brand name rigs but they look simple enough to make, so here we are... Materials List MATERIALS: -1 - 36" L, 1" W, 1/8" T aluminum flat sto...
By: spiderham

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2012 01:59:34 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Curiously-Strong-Tripod-Mount-for-iPod-Touch-4/
Curiously Strong Tripod Mount for iPod Touch 4+ - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDT/2KRH/GYGGN7M0/FDT2KRHGYGGN7M0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDT/2KRH/GYGGN7M0/FDT2KRHGYGGN7M0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDT/2KRH/GYGGN7M0/FDT2KRHGYGGN7M0.SMALL.jpg Tomfhowe This is a quick tripod mount you can build that will attach an ipod touch to any standard tripod. As an added bonus, there's enough material left over after making the mount to make a little 4 legged stand for it as well! It should take around an hour to make! I made the one these pictures are of i...
By: Tomfhowe

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 Feb 2012 22:03:00 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Make-a-Scratch-Off-Photo-Valentine/
DIY: Make a Scratch-Off Photo Valentine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAI/68U9/GYGES5NO/FAI68U9GYGES5NO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAI/68U9/GYGES5NO/FAI68U9GYGES5NO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAI/68U9/GYGES5NO/FAI68U9GYGES5NO.SMALL.jpg hellobrit You may have only interacted with a scratch-off card while trying to win the lottery (it's okay, I’ve tried and failed, too). But, did you know that you can easily make your own scratch-offs using dish soap and acrylic paint? It's really that easy. To take your scratch-off cards to the next level, ...
By: hellobrit

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 11 Feb 2012 04:32:31 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Greenscreen-Setup/
Greenscreen Setup - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F98/TC56/GY3E1TQA/F98TC56GY3E1TQA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F98/TC56/GY3E1TQA/F98TC56GY3E1TQA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F98/TC56/GY3E1TQA/F98TC56GY3E1TQA.SMALL.jpg rgardne These instructions will help you with the proper setup of the chroma key effect, otherwise known as green screen effect. These instructions are especially helpful for setups at home with a low budget. You will need: 3 10x3 ft. pieces of lime green cloth lime green thread 10 ft. pole sewing machine ...
By: rgardne

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 Feb 2012 01:20:33 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Panning-The-Art-of-Motion-in-Photography/
Panning: The Art of Motion in Photography - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD1/2GSI/GY198085/FD12GSIGY198085.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD1/2GSI/GY198085/FD12GSIGY198085.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD1/2GSI/GY198085/FD12GSIGY198085.SMALL.jpg ChaseBirksFoto This is a step by step tutorial that teaches how to take panning shots with an SLR camera. Panning describes the action of following a moving subject with a camera to create motion. The end result is a picture with a blurred background and a crisp subject. What you will need 1. SLR Camera (or any c...
By: ChaseBirksFoto

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:31:05 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Turn-Your-GPS-Suction-Cup-Support-Into-A-Camera-Tr/
Turn Your GPS Suction Cup Support Into A Camera Tripod - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F89/B1J8/GXTKPCQZ/F89B1J8GXTKPCQZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F89/B1J8/GXTKPCQZ/F89B1J8GXTKPCQZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F89/B1J8/GXTKPCQZ/F89B1J8GXTKPCQZ.SMALL.jpg Nano_Burger Now that mobile GPS technology is into its 5th or 6th generation, you have probably gone through at least one or two of these techological wonders.  As new faster, sleeker and more feature rich ones come on the market, your clunky old Tom Tom or Garmin loses its appeal or simply breaks. You can rec...
By: Nano_Burger

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:56:29 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Altoids-Tin-Camera-Case-Desiccant-Pack/
DIY Altoids Tin Camera Case Desiccant Pack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY9/K92C/GXUYTKHN/FY9K92CGXUYTKHN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY9/K92C/GXUYTKHN/FY9K92CGXUYTKHN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY9/K92C/GXUYTKHN/FY9K92CGXUYTKHN.SMALL.jpg noahw This is a simple camera case desiccant pack from things I had lying around the house.  I keep my DSLR in a pelican case all the time so I don't have to worry about banging it into things, the weather, floods, running it over with my car etc...but I've noticed that sometimes when it's humid outside, ...
By: noahw

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 26 Jan 2012 02:05:26 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Fixing-a-Broken-Film-Transport-on-a-Bronica-SQ-A-F/
Fixing a Broken Film Transport on a Bronica SQ-A Film Back - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKE/FRLM/GXL5OZBW/FKEFRLMGXL5OZBW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKE/FRLM/GXL5OZBW/FKEFRLMGXL5OZBW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKE/FRLM/GXL5OZBW/FKEFRLMGXL5OZBW.SMALL.jpg zzpza I had a film jam in my Bronica SQ-A (6x6). This is the first time it's happened, so I didn't know what was happening before it was too late. :( The symptoms were: Prior to the jam the film advance was slightly stiffer than usual. Once jammed, the film advance crank would turn as freely as when the...
By: zzpza

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:22:00 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-10-10-Stop-Neutral-Density-ND-Filter/
DIY $10 10-Stop Neutral Density (ND) Filter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE0/OBS7/GXMS623Q/FE0OBS7GXMS623Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE0/OBS7/GXMS623Q/FE0OBS7GXMS623Q.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE0/OBS7/GXMS623Q/FE0OBS7GXMS623Q.SMALL.jpg imjasonc Most photographers at one point or another wished they had access to a ND or Neutral Density filter. But at $100 or more per filter, that might be hard for an amateur or enthusiast photographer to justify the cost. Fear no more, this guide will show you how to build your own reusable 10 stop ND filt...
By: imjasonc

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 22 Jan 2012 08:47:55 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/2FerCam-Video-Interview-Rig-Captures-Both-Subject/
Analog Picture-in-Picture Video Rig. Capture content, and person with good audio, at the same time with one camera. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3N/4BTE/F9N2E03Z/F3N4BTEF9N2E03Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3N/4BTE/F9N2E03Z/F3N4BTEF9N2E03Z.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3N/4BTE/F9N2E03Z/F3N4BTEF9N2E03Z.SMALL.jpg calebjc An interview camera rig designed to enable an interviewer with 1 small digital camera to capture picture in picture interviews with good audio on both subjects without a camera-person. Made with a harmonica holder, Canon SD1000 camera, small mirror, quick-ties, Shoe Goo and flex pipe. The rig captu...
By: calebjc

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 4 Dec 2007 19:00:56 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Load-Film-into-a-35mm-Camera/
How To Load Film into a 35mm Camera - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGW/MK3I/GXL5XOVM/FGWMK3IGXL5XOVM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGW/MK3I/GXL5XOVM/FGWMK3IGXL5XOVM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGW/MK3I/GXL5XOVM/FGWMK3IGXL5XOVM.SMALL.jpg EmileeBrought94 This provides information on loading film and adjusting the main settings on a 35mm camera.  Locate the Rewind Knob, on the left side of the camera, and pull up until the back of the camera opens.   Cut a Leader for your film to load into the Take-Up Spool. The leader must be approximately...
By: EmileeBrought94

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 20 Jan 2012 04:24:16 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Tripod-stabilizer-weight-hook/
Tripod stabilizer weight hook - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2E/0CED/GXL6624X/F2E0CEDGXL6624X.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2E/0CED/GXL6624X/F2E0CEDGXL6624X.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2E/0CED/GXL6624X/F2E0CEDGXL6624X.SMALL.jpg andrewaxley This Instructable is as much of a technique as a DIY project. The idea is straightforward; if you add weight to your tripod it will be more stable. By installing a hook from the center column of your tripod, you can hang whatever weight you happen to have with you, be it your camera bag, backpack or...
By: andrewaxley

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:40:46 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Polaroid-Land-Camera-Fujifilm-and-Battery-Mod/
Polaroid Land Camera Fujifilm and Battery Mod - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYZ/YMXI/GXFXOTJT/FYZYMXIGXFXOTJT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYZ/YMXI/GXFXOTJT/FYZYMXIGXFXOTJT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYZ/YMXI/GXFXOTJT/FYZYMXIGXFXOTJT.SMALL.jpg zzpza Getting hold of Polaroid 100 series film is pretty difficult and expensive since Polaroid stopped making it several years ago. Luckily Fujifilm still make 100 series instant film. However, the Fuji packfilm is slightly different from the Polaroid film as it is made from plastic and not metal. This ...
By: zzpza

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 16 Jan 2012 22:02:52 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-poster-sized-high-quality-tiled-im/
How to make a poster sized (high quality) tiled image for under $5! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA4/HN6F/GWXCYGMA/FA4HN6FGWXCYGMA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA4/HN6F/GWXCYGMA/FA4HN6FGWXCYGMA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA4/HN6F/GWXCYGMA/FA4HN6FGWXCYGMA.SMALL.jpg michaelbain Have you ever wanted to get a poster of your favorite photo printed? I have. But I'm broke. Then I realized that you can make a very good looking poster sized image using a bunch of 4 x 6 photos.   Materials -16  4 x 6 photos (from cvs, walgreens, etc...) - Foam poster board (I used 22 x 28) -Com...
By: michaelbain

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