Instructables: exploring - technology - photography - dslr - popular http://www.instructables.com Sat, 18 May 2013 22:43:51 PDT BLOX v1.01 Build a Flexible DSLR LED Video Light http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Flexible-DSLR-LED-Video-Light/
Build a Flexible DSLR LED Video Light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4J/VZIP/HFD1KDOY/F4JVZIPHFD1KDOY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4J/VZIP/HFD1KDOY/F4JVZIPHFD1KDOY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4J/VZIP/HFD1KDOY/F4JVZIPHFD1KDOY.SMALL.jpg jonathan.elwell LED lighting panels for your DSLR are great, but they can be expensive. So why not build your own? I decided to, with a twist - literally, as my panel is flexible and can conform to various shapes for mounting or to broadcast light in various directions.  The basic materials and tools I used are: M...
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Mon, 15 Apr 2013 20:14:57 PDT
How to fix 'Press Shutter Release Button Again' error on a Nikon DSLR. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-fix-Press-Shutter-Release-Button-Again-er/
How to fix 'Press Shutter Release Button Again' error on a Nikon DSLR. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F4Y/2QLU/GOO36MS3/F4Y2QLUGOO36MS3.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F4Y/2QLU/GOO36MS3/F4Y2QLUGOO36MS3.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F4Y/2QLU/GOO36MS3/F4Y2QLUGOO36MS3.SMALL.jpg Timothy Wooi If you own a Nikon DSLR and suddently an error of 'Press Shutter Release Again' pops up and it wont take any pictures although you press the Shutter repeately,what would you do? I had this problem a week ago on a vacation using my 1st beginner's DSLR ,a Nikon D40. If its under Nikon Warantee,you can...
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Wed, 8 Jun 2011 23:32:18 PDT
DIY Light Scoop Template http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Light-Scoop-Template/
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Fri, 12 Apr 2013 13:28:29 PDT
Camera-rig/Stabilizer for less than 10Euro - Small or big camera http://www.instructables.com/id/Camera-rigStabilizer-for-less-than-10Euro-Small/
Camera-rig/Stabilizer for less than 10Euro - Small or big camera - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOA/E7M0/HCV99I58/FOAE7M0HCV99I58.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOA/E7M0/HCV99I58/FOAE7M0HCV99I58.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOA/E7M0/HCV99I58/FOAE7M0HCV99I58.SMALL.jpg matthieutje65 This is a quick tutorial I wanted to share with you guys. This is a very easy and cheap tutorial that can be done with some basic tools. You can use it as in the first part and get a more professional look by finishing it with a carbonfiber Di-Noc foil and some black paint if you want to... If you'r...
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Thu, 7 Feb 2013 12:31:12 PST
How To Photograph Food without a Fancy Camera http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Photograph-Food-without-a-Fancy-Camera/
How To Photograph Food without a Fancy Camera - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU5/20DB/HBHGLRNM/FU520DBHBHGLRNM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU5/20DB/HBHGLRNM/FU520DBHBHGLRNM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU5/20DB/HBHGLRNM/FU520DBHBHGLRNM.SMALL.jpg bcahalan As a contributing writer for a top food blog, it's no surprise I have to take quality photos of my food to go along with my blog entries. My friends often ask me what kind of camera I have when I post my food photos. You must use an expensive DSLR, right? No, not at all. In fact, I use a simple poin...
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Sun, 6 Jan 2013 15:50:46 PST
DSLR Wrist Strap (on the cheap) http://www.instructables.com/id/DSLR-Wrist-Strap-on-the-cheap/
DSLR Wrist Strap (on the cheap) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7R/EV1N/HAQ39Z5B/F7REV1NHAQ39Z5B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7R/EV1N/HAQ39Z5B/F7REV1NHAQ39Z5B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7R/EV1N/HAQ39Z5B/F7REV1NHAQ39Z5B.SMALL.jpg fado1986       Since I acquired a DSLR camera, I have found myself wrapping the neck strap around my wrist (like in the 2nd photo) almost always. I do this because let’s face it, the neck strap is useful to carry your camera, but when you are taking pictures is kind of uncomfortable.       So I decided that ...
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Sat, 29 Dec 2012 17:15:46 PST
Dirt Cheap Canon DSLR remote http://www.instructables.com/id/Dirt-Cheap-Canon-DSLR-remote/
Dirt Cheap Canon DSLR remote - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEU/BKD3/HAWSH5SC/FEUBKD3HAWSH5SC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEU/BKD3/HAWSH5SC/FEUBKD3HAWSH5SC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEU/BKD3/HAWSH5SC/FEUBKD3HAWSH5SC.SMALL.jpg nk dtk So essentially this instructable covers how to make a DSLR wired remote from a soda can tab and a 2.5mm male to male cable. This remote is just a very simple switch made from recycled trash and common items i already owned. I first made this switch as an emergency when i broke my actual remote, and ...
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Sat, 22 Dec 2012 07:55:51 PST
FocusShifter - Lens Mounted Follow Focus for DSLR and Video Cameras http://www.instructables.com/id/FocusShifter-Lens-Mounted-Follow-Focus-for-DSLR-/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0L/OXR1/H1YOHA38/F0LOXR1H1YOHA38.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0L/OXR1/H1YOHA38/F0LOXR1H1YOHA38.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0L/OXR1/H1YOHA38/F0LOXR1H1YOHA38.SMALL.jpg engineerable The Lens/Focus Shifter is a stand-alone follow focus and focus marker board that can be used on any camera lens. No extra equipment is required. This started out as a DIY project, but I discovered that a lot of film makers didn't have the time or resource to make this themselves, so I have put a lot...
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Tue, 8 May 2012 08:48:30 PDT
DIY Follow Focus for DSLRs http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Follow-Focus-for-DSLRs/
DIY Follow Focus for DSLRs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWO/ETQO/HAQ2YRLX/FWOETQOHAQ2YRLX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWO/ETQO/HAQ2YRLX/FWOETQOHAQ2YRLX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWO/ETQO/HAQ2YRLX/FWOETQOHAQ2YRLX.SMALL.jpg tenzijth With HD video being all the rage, I thought I'd share how I made a simple follow focus for my DSLR. There are several different ways to do this, I know I've seen a couple of other DIYs for the same thing on youtube (e.g. using rubber bands, jar openers), but I made mine with the materials I had lyin...
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Sat, 15 Dec 2012 11:33:47 PST
Light Weight Tripod Camera Slider for DSLR http://www.instructables.com/id/Light-Weight-Tripod-Camera-Slider-for-DSLR/
Light Weight Tripod Camera Slider for DSLR - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKT/5551/H3KOVICE/FKT5551H3KOVICE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKT/5551/H3KOVICE/FKT5551H3KOVICE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKT/5551/H3KOVICE/FKT5551H3KOVICE.SMALL.jpg MacGyver9 This tutorial will show how I made this tripod mounted camera slider for under $50. The design uses hardware available in most hardware/home improvement stores. I wanted a design that I could use with any of my tripods & cameras. This design utilizes the removal head aspect of tripods as shown in th...
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Sun, 17 Jun 2012 21:46:33 PDT
Scanning Film Negatives with a DSLR http://www.instructables.com/id/Introduction-30/
Scanning Film Negatives with a DSLR - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU8/UBLA/H2MYIPUB/FU8UBLAH2MYIPUB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU8/UBLA/H2MYIPUB/FU8UBLAH2MYIPUB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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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Sun, 27 May 2012 18:04:35 PDT
DSLR Shoulder Rig http://www.instructables.com/id/DSLR-Shoulder-Rig/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV1/363X/H1JUI7C6/FV1363XH1JUI7C6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV1/363X/H1JUI7C6/FV1363XH1JUI7C6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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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Sat, 28 Apr 2012 11:49:47 PDT
Remote shutter trigger for Digital Cameras http://www.instructables.com/id/Remote-shutter-trigger-for-Canon-Cameras/
Remote shutter trigger for Digital Cameras - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FXA/TTOD/FCTI5M0E/FXATTODFCTI5M0E.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FXA/TTOD/FCTI5M0E/FXATTODFCTI5M0E.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FXA/TTOD/FCTI5M0E/FXATTODFCTI5M0E.SMALL.jpg deth2all Make a remote shutter release for your canon digital camera (and some other brands such as Pentax, sony, and some nikons) for about 3 bucks in under 5 minutes, even a 1st grader can do this. This is great for getting the perfect exposure, and enables you to go past the 30 second exposure offered wi...
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Tue, 19 Feb 2008 20:07:07 PST
PVC Camera Shoulder Rig - Filmmaking http://www.instructables.com/id/PVC-Camera-Shoulder-Rig-Filmmaking/
PVC Camera Shoulder Rig - Filmmaking - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7X/T1VR/GKKESD5J/F7XT1VRGKKESD5J.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7X/T1VR/GKKESD5J/F7XT1VRGKKESD5J.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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...
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Thu, 24 Feb 2011 22:22:50 PST
DIY $10 10-Stop Neutral Density (ND) Filter 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://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE0/OBS7/GXMS623Q/FE0OBS7GXMS623Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE0/OBS7/GXMS623Q/FE0OBS7GXMS623Q.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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...
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Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:47:55 PST
FREE Camera QuickStrap (BLACKRAPID) http://www.instructables.com/id/FREE-Camera-QuickStrap/
FREE Camera QuickStrap (BLACKRAPID) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFZ/PD5R/GRTHY2L3/FFZPD5RGRTHY2L3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFZ/PD5R/GRTHY2L3/FFZPD5RGRTHY2L3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFZ/PD5R/GRTHY2L3/FFZPD5RGRTHY2L3.SMALL.jpg ARCHellas As you read this article, if you find it interesting, useful, and like it, please rate it for me! I had seen the Blackrapid straps for a while, and been to the web site, watched the amazing videos on usage, and decided I wanted one!  Check it out here . I highly recommend it, and if you are serious...
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Tue, 30 Aug 2011 02:35:57 PDT
How to digitize 35mm negatives http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-digitize-35mm-negatives/
How to digitize 35mm negatives - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS6/DIME/GPVEVZEM/FS6DIMEGPVEVZEM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS6/DIME/GPVEVZEM/FS6DIMEGPVEVZEM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS6/DIME/GPVEVZEM/FS6DIMEGPVEVZEM.SMALL.jpg tholopotami One of the best ways to preserve old photos is to copy the  negatives with a digital camera and then use  image processing software to "develop" the photo.   I built a setup for digitiziation with a  DSLR to process my old negatives some of which have a  sentimental value.  Since I do not have a m...
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Sun, 10 Jul 2011 13:40:55 PDT
DSLR macro on the cheap! http://www.instructables.com/id/DSLR-macro-on-the-cheap/
DSLR macro on the cheap! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGC/3LYD/GJC42RQ3/FGC3LYDGJC42RQ3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGC/3LYD/GJC42RQ3/FGC3LYDGJC42RQ3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGC/3LYD/GJC42RQ3/FGC3LYDGJC42RQ3.SMALL.jpg snelpiller There are already a few of these but I wanted to post my own version as im rather happy with my results! :) The great thing about this project is that you can make it as long/short as you yourself require (longer tube=closer macro) AND it will fit with any lens made for the canon EOS series! :) on...
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Thu, 27 Jan 2011 12:29:06 PST
HOMEMADE DSLR VIEWFINDER - DIY LCD Z-Finder http://www.instructables.com/id/HOMEMADE-DSLR-VIEWFINDER-DIY-LCD-Z-Finder/
HOMEMADE DSLR VIEWFINDER - DIY LCD Z-Finder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKE/DG02/GJHV9EU0/FKEDG02GJHV9EU0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKE/DG02/GJHV9EU0/FKEDG02GJHV9EU0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKE/DG02/GJHV9EU0/FKEDG02GJHV9EU0.SMALL.jpg knoptop DSLR Camera's can shoot amazing video, but being photo camera's first, they typically need some accessories to help shoot video.  LCD Viewfinders are one of the first accessories needed, but they can be VERY expensive! Here's a simple way to make an LCD viewfinder for your DSLR camera (or any other...
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Thu, 3 Feb 2011 16:32:20 PST
5-Minute Camera Foot Switch http://www.instructables.com/id/5-Minute-Camera-Foot-Switch/
5-Minute Camera Foot Switch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9R/H3FG/GJ27Z7QX/F9RH3FGGJ27Z7QX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9R/H3FG/GJ27Z7QX/F9RH3FGGJ27Z7QX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9R/H3FG/GJ27Z7QX/F9RH3FGGJ27Z7QX.SMALL.jpg randofo I needed a foot switch for my DSLR camera so that I could take hands-free pictures. On a long-shot, I went down to the local Radioshack to see if they had one. As expected, they didn't have any camera foot switches, but I did luck out that they had all the parts necessary to build my own. Here is h...
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Wed, 19 Jan 2011 08:54:18 PST
Intervalometer http://www.instructables.com/id/Intervalometer/
Intervalometer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKN/YIJF/GICYBB2A/FKNYIJFGICYBB2A.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKN/YIJF/GICYBB2A/FKNYIJFGICYBB2A.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKN/YIJF/GICYBB2A/FKNYIJFGICYBB2A.SMALL.jpg randofo I decided to make a quality DIY intervalometer for my DSLR Pentax camera so that I could do time-lapse photography. This intervalometer should work with most major brands of DSLR cameras such as Nikons and Canons. It works by triggering the shutter using the camera's remote trigger port. It can als...
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Mon, 3 Jan 2011 14:18:42 PST
How to repair a zoom telephoto lens and mount it on your DSLR camera http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-repair-a-zoom-telephoto-lens-and-mount-it-o/
How to repair a zoom telephoto lens and mount it on your DSLR camera - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4A/CRKK/GFA455HC/F4ACRKKGFA455HC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4A/CRKK/GFA455HC/F4ACRKKGFA455HC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4A/CRKK/GFA455HC/F4ACRKKGFA455HC.SMALL.jpg tholopotami Telephoto lenses are expensive  and if you have  one intended for an older SLR camera, you may consider  using it with with your DSLR. My experience is that this is doable but there are a few critical issues that you have to deal with. Contemporary DSLR cameras are rather unfriendly  to older lens...
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Wed, 20 Oct 2010 03:13:31 PDT
Shoulder rig for DSLR & Camcorders http://www.instructables.com/id/Shoulder-rig-for-DSLR-Camcorders/
Shoulder rig for DSLR & Camcorders - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH4/PXTP/GE7LBJGC/FH4PXTPGE7LBJGC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH4/PXTP/GE7LBJGC/FH4PXTPGE7LBJGC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH4/PXTP/GE7LBJGC/FH4PXTPGE7LBJGC.SMALL.jpg chefmichel Does your hand shake ? Are your friends seasick while watching your home video's ? Here a cheap,  very easy to build handheld shoulder rig for DSLR and camcorders. Today's camcorders are very light, and many people shake after 2 minutes of filming. This DIY rig helps to steady a DSLR or camcorder, s...
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Thu, 16 Sep 2010 00:14:44 PDT
Photography for Dummies! http://www.instructables.com/id/Photography-for-Dummies/
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Thu, 1 Jul 2010 09:05:22 PDT
Take photographs with just your left hand (dSLR camera). http://www.instructables.com/id/Take-photographs-with-just-your-left-hand-SLR-cam/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNV/BAOP/G6MPBZ19/FNVBAOPG6MPBZ19.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNV/BAOP/G6MPBZ19/FNVBAOPG6MPBZ19.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNV/BAOP/G6MPBZ19/FNVBAOPG6MPBZ19.SMALL.jpg bertus52x11 For Instructables you sometimes need your right hand in the picture to demonstrate a point. Photographing with your left hand is impossible: the grip of a SLR camera is on the right handside and so is the shutter button. Turning your camera upside down will place the grip on the left side and now y...
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Fri, 23 Apr 2010 05:20:35 PDT
Camera Chest Rest http://www.instructables.com/id/Supporting-a-dSLR-camera-on-your-chest/
Camera Chest Rest - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEK/TXAD/G80NV5HA/FEKTXADG80NV5HA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEK/TXAD/G80NV5HA/FEKTXADG80NV5HA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEK/TXAD/G80NV5HA/FEKTXADG80NV5HA.SMALL.jpg bertus52x11 When I fractured my right arm, I realised that handling a SLR camera with a plastered arm wouldn't be possible: the grip is on the right handside and so is the shutter release button. After 6 weeks, when the plaster came off, my hand and arm were now to weak to handle the camera. Luckily for me, t...
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Thu, 15 Apr 2010 06:29:32 PDT
How to make a fish eye lens for a Nikon D-90 Digital SLR for $16 http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-fish-eye-lens-for-a-Nikon-D-90-Digit/
How to make a fish eye lens for a Nikon D-90 Digital SLR for $16 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0B/GC38/FWS6LNIA/F0BGC38FWS6LNIA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0B/GC38/FWS6LNIA/F0BGC38FWS6LNIA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0B/GC38/FWS6LNIA/F0BGC38FWS6LNIA.SMALL.jpg Banjomaster I got the inspiration to do this Instructable while reading another Instructable that accomplished the same "fish-eye" effect using a PVC reduction pipe and an entry door viewer. There was concern in the prior Instructable about around scratching the lens so I wanted to solve that problem in my ...
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Wed, 8 Jul 2009 23:04:00 PDT
$6 Macro Tilt Lens without glue or duct tape http://www.instructables.com/id/6-Macro-Tilt-Lens-without-glue-or-duct-tape/
$6 Macro Tilt Lens without glue or duct tape - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAF/MBAS/G1ZGGWK0/FAFMBASG1ZGGWK0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAF/MBAS/G1ZGGWK0/FAFMBASG1ZGGWK0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAF/MBAS/G1ZGGWK0/FAFMBASG1ZGGWK0.SMALL.jpg tewharau I just came back from the Christchurch SuperShed (our city council recycling centre) where I bought a discarded slide projector for $6.  In less than an hour, I turned the projector lens into a tilt macro lens for my dSLR.  I know there have been lots of these sorts of projects but I tried to do thi...
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Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:34:41 PST
DIY Flash Diffuser with Hundreds of FREE Color Filters http://www.instructables.com/id/Free-Flash-Diffuser-with-hundreds-of-free-colored-/
DIY Flash Diffuser with Hundreds of FREE Color Filters - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F39/CDH1/FEG406N9/F39CDH1FEG406N9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F39/CDH1/FEG406N9/F39CDH1FEG406N9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F39/CDH1/FEG406N9/F39CDH1FEG406N9.SMALL.jpg deth2all Want to diffuse the flash and add some color to your photos at the same time? This quick and dirt-cheap trick will get you there.Take pictures in hundreds of different colors using free filtersFlash diffuser that holds colored filters, and showing you how to get HUNDREDS of free gel inserts!!!! to t...
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Tue, 1 Apr 2008 20:44:57 PDT
iSteadii 2.0 - Image Stabilizing Unit http://www.instructables.com/id/iSteadii-20-Image-Stabilizing-Unit/
iSteadii 2.0 - Image Stabilizing Unit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMQ/HVD0/G0SD2Z18/FMQHVD0G0SD2Z18.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMQ/HVD0/G0SD2Z18/FMQHVD0G0SD2Z18.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMQ/HVD0/G0SD2Z18/FMQHVD0G0SD2Z18.SMALL.jpg Lftndbt I would like to introduce to you, the iSteadii .Its task is to act as an adequate stabilisation unit, for a Compact point and shoot or a DSLR camera.The principal is based on a floating buoy. The mass of the camera is equalised by the counter-weight,  which is self locating. Therefore deadening fluc...
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Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:24:35 PDT