http://www.instructables.com Sun, 19 May 2013 14:05:28 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-Night-Vision-Webcam/
Making a Night-Vision Webcam - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FC3/HW7E/K8EEP27YY3W/FC3HW7EK8EEP27YY3W.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FC3/HW7E/K8EEP27YY3W/FC3HW7EK8EEP27YY3W.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FC3/HW7E/K8EEP27YY3W/FC3HW7EK8EEP27YY3W.SMALL.jpg leevonk how to change your webcam so it can see in the dark. The CCDs of all digital cameras are responsive to infrared light (IR) as well as visible light. However, most webcams come with a filter installed to block out IR light. This makes the image less washed out but it keeps you from being able to see ...
By: leevonk

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 17 May 2006 17:51:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Apple-Airport-Photo-Flashgun-Diffuser/
Apple Airport Photo Flashgun Diffuser - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJX/SVN8/HGH7149Z/FJXSVN8HGH7149Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJX/SVN8/HGH7149Z/FJXSVN8HGH7149Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJX/SVN8/HGH7149Z/FJXSVN8HGH7149Z.SMALL.jpg gmjhowe Apple went through this phase where they would use a white lined acrylic for all there products. It was great for letting light through, which they even used to that effect with the status lights in the iMacs of the time. I have made a lot of flash diffusers in the past, using anything I could get ...
By: gmjhowe

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 May 2013 14:35:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Photography-Backdrop/
DIY Photography Backdrop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF9/UWWC/GP7IH561/FF9UWWCGP7IH561.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF9/UWWC/GP7IH561/FF9UWWCGP7IH561.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF9/UWWC/GP7IH561/FF9UWWCGP7IH561.SMALL.jpg randofo This is an easy removable table-mounted photography backdrop that can be built in roughly five minutes. This came about when it was suggested that my previous ceiling mounted backdrop rig was an eyesore and an impediment to office productivity. To comply with new office-wide zoning standards, I had ...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 6 Jul 2011 13:30:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/EXPOSURE-BRACKETING-FOR-SPECTACULAR-PANORAMAS/
exposure bracketing for spectacular panoramas - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5H/OI6Y/HFSH579E/F5HOI6YHFSH579E.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5H/OI6Y/HFSH579E/F5HOI6YHFSH579E.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5H/OI6Y/HFSH579E/F5HOI6YHFSH579E.SMALL.jpg andrea biffi After thousands of panoramas taken in all these years coming from the old manual Exacta film camera, then the Canon A-1, passing throught the full automatic EOS1, arriving to digital stuff and still improving myself, I think I came at a moment at which it should be a great satisfaction to share my t...
By: andrea biffi

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 May 2013 11:02:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Developing-Black-and-White-Film-at-Home/
Developing Black and White Film at Home - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW0/XXOC/FIOQH0Q4/FW0XXOCFIOQH0Q4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW0/XXOC/FIOQH0Q4/FW0XXOCFIOQH0Q4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW0/XXOC/FIOQH0Q4/FW0XXOCFIOQH0Q4.SMALL.jpg greyhathacker45 Manual film processing was once a common practice among photographers and hobbyists. Now, with the advent of digital camera technology, the process of manual developing has become a lost art. While the hobby is not as popular as it once was, the equipment and chemicals are still available, and are...
By: greyhathacker45

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 16 Jul 2008 08:15:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Phone-Marco-Photography-HQ-using-LED-lens/
Phone Macro Photography (HQ - using LED lens) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCK/Z9TX/HFSHT1WY/FCKZ9TXHFSHT1WY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCK/Z9TX/HFSHT1WY/FCKZ9TXHFSHT1WY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCK/Z9TX/HFSHT1WY/FCKZ9TXHFSHT1WY.SMALL.jpg ASCAS Here's a quick and easy tutorial on taking macro photography pictures using your smartphone. The lenses work best with cameras having at least 5MP, with autofocus of course. So whats so special about this mobile macro photography guide? - I found an ingenious solution. The lenses that I'm using are...
By: ASCAS

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 28 Apr 2013 03:52:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3-homemade-GoPro-Mounts-Wrist-strap-extension-p/
3 homemade GoPro Mounts - Wrist strap, extension pole and dog toy - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY5/P665/HAOPV3Q4/FY5P665HAOPV3Q4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY5/P665/HAOPV3Q4/FY5P665HAOPV3Q4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY5/P665/HAOPV3Q4/FY5P665HAOPV3Q4.SMALL.jpg UncleTiki This is a step by step instructable to create your own wrist mount for use with the standard or the underwater GoPro housings. Also at the end I will include 2 additional mounts.  Items needed:  Ankle Strap or some sort of strap. This was purchased at Sports Authority for $11 Curved GoPro mount...
By: UncleTiki

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 14 Dec 2012 16:24:22 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-DIY-Photography-Backdrop/
Mini DIY Photography Backdrop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F99/8J7T/HFSH4WVS/F998J7THFSH4WVS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F99/8J7T/HFSH4WVS/F998J7THFSH4WVS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F99/8J7T/HFSH4WVS/F998J7THFSH4WVS.SMALL.jpg PropPrintables I've been looking for a solution to my backdrop issue for a while now. The need for which is revisited every time a new craft is produced for my little Etsy shop, and I finally decided it was time to do something about this. Some time ago I was greatly inspired by the larger version which is mounte...
By: PropPrintables

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:14:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/improved-motorized-gigapan-gear/
improved motorized gigapan gear [UPDATED!] - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU8/YLI7/HFPTGCZT/FU8YLI7HFPTGCZT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU8/YLI7/HFPTGCZT/FU8YLI7HFPTGCZT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU8/YLI7/HFPTGCZT/FU8YLI7HFPTGCZT.SMALL.jpg andrea biffi To make impressive gigapixel images with much more resolution I needed to increase the number of photos per line, i.e. the number of teeth of my DIY gigapan motorized gear. There were two ways: to enlarge the diameter of the gear (but so I'd have also to build a longer brace between tripod and motor...
By: andrea biffi

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 20 Apr 2013 04:01:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Change-your-shirt-color-in-30-seconds-with-Photosh/
Change your shirt color in 30 seconds with Photoshop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FUR/M5KO/JNNEV2ZIY15/FURM5KOJNNEV2ZIY15.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FUR/M5KO/JNNEV2ZIY15/FURM5KOJNNEV2ZIY15.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FUR/M5KO/JNNEV2ZIY15/FURM5KOJNNEV2ZIY15.SMALL.jpg rhett This is how you can change the color of someone's shirt with Photoshop CS2 in 30 seconds. No complex selections are required. You only need to use the Hue/Saturation dialog. A friend asked me how he could use Photoshop to pick colors for a new paint job for his house, and I believe that this tech...
By: rhett

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 15 Dec 2006 12:51:04 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/1-Camera-Image-Stabilizer/
$1 Camera Image Stabilizer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKT/DI2I/FF4B5REC/FKTDI2IFF4B5REC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKT/DI2I/FF4B5REC/FKTDI2IFF4B5REC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKT/DI2I/FF4B5REC/FKTDI2IFF4B5REC.SMALL.jpg shoemaker Add image stabilization to any camera. Works with video and still cameras and costs less than $1.I have demonstrated the building process and use of the stabilizer in this video. Here's a cool little gadget that you can use to seriously reduce camera shake. With this stabilizer, I find that I can...
By: shoemaker

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2008 21:46:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/simple-compact-slit-camera/
simple compact slit camera - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSH/ER6H/HFPTGIBJ/FSHER6HHFPTGIBJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSH/ER6H/HFPTGIBJ/FSHER6HHFPTGIBJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSH/ER6H/HFPTGIBJ/FSHER6HHFPTGIBJ.SMALL.jpg crazyg here is my cut and shut camera,it has a slit shutter,and will accept any m42 mount lens,uses 35mm film ,as its wound on, something has to move to get a picture either the subject or the camera.this took a little over a day to make.and wieghs just under 12oz without lens or film.this is a cross betwe...
By: crazyg

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 15 Apr 2013 13:31:53 PDT 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...
By: jonathan.elwell

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 15 Apr 2013 20:14:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-Light-Painting-Spirographs/
Making Light Painting Spirographs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTK/I366/H5IRWA4O/FTKI366H5IRWA4O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTK/I366/H5IRWA4O/FTKI366H5IRWA4O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTK/I366/H5IRWA4O/FTKI366H5IRWA4O.SMALL.jpg nkraus1 In this instructable I will show you how to make light painting spirographs, which are one of my favorite techniques in light painting. First of all I do not take credit for this idea, I know it has been done long before my time, but I feel the necessity to spread it further. You will also need to ...
By: nkraus1

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 13 Apr 2013 23:26:16 PDT 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...
By: Timothy Wooi

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 8 Jun 2011 23:32:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Light-Scoop-Template/
DIY Light Scoop Template - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG4/CD2I/HFD15PWG/FG4CD2IHFD15PWG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG4/CD2I/HFD15PWG/FG4CD2IHFD15PWG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG4/CD2I/HFD15PWG/FG4CD2IHFD15PWG.SMALL.jpg spooledup7 Light scoops work wonders for indoor flash photography by shifting your camera's built in flash from direct to indirect lighting.  The reflector mirror blocks the direct flash and illuminates the ceiling and walls to give a more ambient light fill. It's not dramatic, but it may be that little extra ...
By: spooledup7

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 12 Apr 2013 13:28:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Fiber-snoot-for-underwater-photography/
Fiber snoot for underwater photography - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Q/3N5V/HFD10QAF/F1Q3N5VHFD10QAF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Q/3N5V/HFD10QAF/F1Q3N5VHFD10QAF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Q/3N5V/HFD10QAF/F1Q3N5VHFD10QAF.SMALL.jpg OrenLederman I originally published these instructions a while ago on my blog, but I figured that I will be more useful here :)  Following a friend’s request I decided to explain how to build a fiber snoot for underwater use. On this post I will explain how to make a snoot that fits an Ikelite DS-50 substrobe. ...
By: OrenLederman

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 11 Apr 2013 17:36:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/35mm-in-a-120-camera-Budget-of-nothing/
35mm in a 120 camera. Budget of nothing. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWT/2VT2/HF23QKES/FWT2VT2HF23QKES.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWT/2VT2/HF23QKES/FWT2VT2HF23QKES.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWT/2VT2/HF23QKES/FWT2VT2HF23QKES.SMALL.jpg nseabright Where I am, It is hard to develop 120 film, and it would be much more simpler to use 35mm in my 120mm Diana. This is a simple and free method of using 35mm film in a 120 camera. What you need All you need for this is: ~ One used roll of film. ~ A 120mm film spool ~ Some buttons or something that...
By: nseabright

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 5 Apr 2013 22:18:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bounce-Flash-Means-Better-Instructables/
Bounce Flash Means Better Instructables - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNQ/ZAJA/HF23WGRJ/FNQZAJAHF23WGRJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNQ/ZAJA/HF23WGRJ/FNQZAJAHF23WGRJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNQ/ZAJA/HF23WGRJ/FNQZAJAHF23WGRJ.SMALL.jpg Phil B Photography means writing with light. It is not about a great camera, but about understanding and manipulating light. Bounce flash is a good way to produce pleasing lighting for Instructables photos and for other purposes. It can also be easy to do. The photo shows my old Pentax digital camera. The...
By: Phil B

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 4 Apr 2013 09:25:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cigarette-Packet-Flash-Diffuser/
Cigarette Packet Flash Diffuser - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FL2/ZBAP/Y20EV2Z6BZB/FL2ZBAPY20EV2Z6BZB.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FL2/ZBAP/Y20EV2Z6BZB/FL2ZBAPY20EV2Z6BZB.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FL2/ZBAP/Y20EV2Z6BZB/FL2ZBAPY20EV2Z6BZB.SMALL.jpg monkeywithagun Ever wanted to take indoor photos at night, but hate the washed out look which your built in flash creates? I've often been at a pub and found the regular flash to be a bit of a pain. Thanks to a little drunken curiosity and an attention span problem, I created a flash diffuser using only an empty c...
By: monkeywithagun

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 7 Dec 2006 08:13:23 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Binocular-Mobile-Phone-Mount-1/
Binocular Mobile Phone Mount. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRP/MGMJ/HEXSAXB2/FRPMGMJHEXSAXB2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRP/MGMJ/HEXSAXB2/FRPMGMJHEXSAXB2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRP/MGMJ/HEXSAXB2/FRPMGMJHEXSAXB2.SMALL.jpg rkupan UPDATE: High Resolution Images available This tutorial will include the construction of a sled mount capable of merging a vintage Fuji Variomatic Binocular with a Mobile Phone Camera. Using a binocular lens has many advantages including tack sharp optics, increased brightness, Depth of Field and of...
By: rkupan

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 31 Mar 2013 15:09:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Shutter-Grip-for-Your-Medium-Format-Camera/
Shutter Grip for Your Medium Format Camera - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK6/KSBG/HET1B7JB/FK6KSBGHET1B7JB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK6/KSBG/HET1B7JB/FK6KSBGHET1B7JB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK6/KSBG/HET1B7JB/FK6KSBGHET1B7JB.SMALL.jpg mattthegamer463 If you've ever used a Mamiya or a Hasselblad medium format SLR, you notice quickly that the camera isn't particularly ergonomic.  Due to the nature of the film transport mechanism, having a 35mm-style grip would add unnecessary size to the camera.  SLRs with a waste-level finder are easier to use wi...
By: mattthegamer463

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 30 Mar 2013 21:25:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/PEZ-Attachment-for-Camera-with-%22Hot-Shoe%22/
PEZ Attachment for Camera with "Hot Shoe" - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FBJ/1GVV/FYWEZR7AVX0/FBJ1GVVFYWEZR7AVX0.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FBJ/1GVV/FYWEZR7AVX0/FBJ1GVVFYWEZR7AVX0.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FBJ/1GVV/FYWEZR7AVX0/FBJ1GVVFYWEZR7AVX0.SMALL.jpg HarryHomm You want people not to look unhappy on your photos? Build this necessary enhancement for your camera, which you can slip on the Cameras "Hot Shoe".*It is also useful when taking photos of children. They can earn some sweets if they smile.I discovered this idea of camera tuning at this website.*Moun...
By: HarryHomm

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 1 Apr 2007 08:31:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Camera-Crane-The-Wooster-Sherlock-20-with-M/
DIY Camera Crane - The Wooster Sherlock 2.0 with Manual Tilt - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNP/C0TN/HERLZSXO/FNPC0TNHERLZSXO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNP/C0TN/HERLZSXO/FNPC0TNHERLZSXO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNP/C0TN/HERLZSXO/FNPC0TNHERLZSXO.SMALL.jpg Mr. Noack The second Wooster Sherlock camera crane was built on the cheap for sure. Using only one pole cuts down the cost. Instead of having one crane that does it all, I decided to build this model specifically for manual tilt shots. The other great feature of this version is the ability to set up the camer...
By: Mr. Noack

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 28 Mar 2013 11:38:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Optical-fiber-flashgun/
Optical fiber flashgun - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAM/8JVR/HDOW6RB4/FAM8JVRHDOW6RB4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAM/8JVR/HDOW6RB4/FAM8JVRHDOW6RB4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAM/8JVR/HDOW6RB4/FAM8JVRHDOW6RB4.SMALL.jpg glazur In this experiment I tried to find possible ways of guiding and shaping flashlight with the help of Plastic Optical Fiber. Ingredients • 9 optical fiber light, I tried to buy only the plastic optical fiber on spool (POF), but I found only very expensive ones. These ones you could buy in these 2 e...
By: glazur

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 24 Mar 2013 14:31:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Life-Under-The-Bridge/
Life Under The Bridge - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY0/8LV4/HEI3Z7XO/FY08LV4HEI3Z7XO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY0/8LV4/HEI3Z7XO/FY08LV4HEI3Z7XO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY0/8LV4/HEI3Z7XO/FY08LV4HEI3Z7XO.SMALL.jpg GreenChief85                                                     A photo walk through Guadalupe River Park, San Jose                                                                         By: Jefferey Alan Wilson Sr.                                                                            "I made it at TechSh...
By: GreenChief85

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 22 Mar 2013 18:05:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-C3N3-remote-control-plug-for-Canon-DSLR/
DIY C3/N3 remote control plug for Canon DSLR - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTJ/SF3M/HEI4FC8S/FTJSF3MHEI4FC8S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTJ/SF3M/HEI4FC8S/FTJSF3MHEI4FC8S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTJ/SF3M/HEI4FC8S/FTJSF3MHEI4FC8S.SMALL.jpg andrea biffi As most of you already know, some Canon DSLR have a dedicated plug for the remote. This is pretty annoying, especially when we want to make a special diy shot controller. The easy way is to buy a cheap remote and cut the plug from it, and there is also the chance to find a remote which has a socket ...
By: andrea biffi

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 20 Mar 2013 10:39:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Steady-Cam/
3D Printed Steady Cam - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFR/5P07/HDOVWKX8/FFR5P07HDOVWKX8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFR/5P07/HDOVWKX8/FFR5P07HDOVWKX8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFR/5P07/HDOVWKX8/FFR5P07HDOVWKX8.SMALL.jpg haqnmaq This instructable will show you how to create a "steady cam" using only a couple of 3d printed parts, and other easy to find materials.  Parts and Materials Parts Ball Bearings: (5)  - 1/2" outside diameter, 1/4" inside diameter (I bought a few of mine from a local hobby store, but I had to ge...
By: haqnmaq

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 14 Mar 2013 18:46:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Digital-Camera-Cable-Release/
Digital Camera Cable Release - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJW/HWJE/HE7DAZPD/FJWHWJEHE7DAZPD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJW/HWJE/HE7DAZPD/FJWHWJEHE7DAZPD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJW/HWJE/HE7DAZPD/FJWHWJEHE7DAZPD.SMALL.jpg rode Very few digital cameras have provision for a cable release for the shutter.  This is especially true for so-called 'compact' cameras.  Yes, you can buy a cable release that uses a cloth band secured with Velcro (hook and loop), but you can guarantee that the fastening strap will either obscure the ...
By: rode

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 15 Mar 2013 21:26:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/the-simplest-DIY-motorized-gigapan-gear/
the simplest DIY motorized gigapan gear - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAO/74B6/HE7D9QXR/FAO74B6HE7D9QXR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAO/74B6/HE7D9QXR/FAO74B6HE7D9QXR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAO/74B6/HE7D9QXR/FAO74B6HE7D9QXR.SMALL.jpg andrea biffi As many of you have already discovered with a peek into my website, I love photography and especially 360° panoramas. Lately I've dived into the fascinating world of Gigapixel photography. So I bought a motorized tripod head and I've made some Gigapixel tests. Althought they're not huge (if you want...
By: andrea biffi

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 14 Mar 2013 15:39:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Creepy-Double-Face-Illusion/
Creepy Double Face Illusion - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQZ/12EU/GTMP7UJ6/FQZ12EUGTMP7UJ6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQZ/12EU/GTMP7UJ6/FQZ12EUGTMP7UJ6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQZ/12EU/GTMP7UJ6/FQZ12EUGTMP7UJ6.SMALL.jpg coaleu Here is a relatively easy way to to take a photo of yourself or someone else and make it look like two faces in one. I always loved the candlestick illusion. This is my version of it. Link to candlestick if you haven't seen it before. http://www.blogcdn.com/www.switched.com/media/2008/09/facevase.jp...
By: coaleu

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 11 Oct 2011 16:13:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Weekly-Project%3a-Build-Your-Own-X-Ray-Vision-Camera/
Weekly Project: Build Your Own X-Ray Vision Camera - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FO7/DNNO/LOSEZR7BX1V/FO7DNNOLOSEZR7BX1V.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FO7/DNNO/LOSEZR7BX1V/FO7DNNOLOSEZR7BX1V.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FO7/DNNO/LOSEZR7BX1V/FO7DNNOLOSEZR7BX1V.SMALL.jpg PopSci You've seen them in the back of magazines--heck, probably Popular Science--all your life: the crazy swirling paper X-ray specs, with the campy '50s pervert looking at the bloomers of a shocked gal. While we don't support such nefarious uses, you can make your own working X-ray camera, just by modify...
By: PopSci

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 31 Mar 2007 18:16:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-IR-Infrared-Illuminator-Night-Viewing-With/
DIY IR (Infrared) Illuminator - Night Viewing With Your Camera - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFH/M5ML/G2ZXWPMO/FFHM5MLG2ZXWPMO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFH/M5ML/G2ZXWPMO/FFHM5MLG2ZXWPMO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFH/M5ML/G2ZXWPMO/FFHM5MLG2ZXWPMO.SMALL.jpg john.kerr One question we get asked a lot is about building an IR Illuminator. An IR Illuminator allows a camera to see in total darkness. This can be useful for security applications or maybe you want to watch the night activities of the local wildlife. The IR Illuminator is based around our LED SpotLight P...
By: john.kerr

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 9 Dec 2009 13:53:17 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Photo-Light-Studio-for-small-reflective-objects-su/
Photo Light Studio for small reflective objects such as Jewelry :) Cheap, Portable, Recycled Materials, and best of all, it REALLY works!!! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKM/WMDC/HDYZ64SL/FKMWMDCHDYZ64SL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKM/WMDC/HDYZ64SL/FKMWMDCHDYZ64SL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKM/WMDC/HDYZ64SL/FKMWMDCHDYZ64SL.SMALL.jpg picturesofsilver Five years after learning how to make fine silver and bronze jewelry, opening my own etsy shop, purchasing a Paragon jewelry kiln, all the tools, an OTT light, and  a Canon Rebel, I was finally getting ready to invest in a light box to properly photograph the reflective little beauties. I googled 'm...
By: picturesofsilver

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 6 Mar 2013 18:53:38 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Wine-Cork-Tripod/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ5/M4VB/HDOVW214/FJ5M4VBHDOVW214.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ5/M4VB/HDOVW214/FJ5M4VBHDOVW214.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ5/M4VB/HDOVW214/FJ5M4VBHDOVW214.SMALL.jpg chris.mccoy This is a quick and easy Instructable for making a fun little tripod out of your wine bottle and cork!  Big thanks to my buddy John for the inspiration!! Here are the supplies you'll need: * A wine bottle * A cork * 1x 1/4-20 x 1.25" socket head cap screw or any other suitable 1/4-20 thread screw (...
By: chris.mccoy

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 Mar 2013 23:55:33 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-GoPro-Backpack-mount/
DIY GoPro Backpack mount w/GoPole detachment - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH1/2D1M/HDRS686P/FH12D1MHDRS686P.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH1/2D1M/HDRS686P/FH12D1MHDRS686P.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH1/2D1M/HDRS686P/FH12D1MHDRS686P.SMALL.jpg Stick4444 After acquiring my first ever GoPro camera, I knew I wanted to get as many unique camera angles as I could shoot. This led me to experiment with a couple of lame prototype rigs that didn't pan out too well, and I had to re-think my strategy. I eventually took my trusty camelbak, and combined it with...
By: Stick4444

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 Mar 2013 18:04:08 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Infrared-night-vision-digital-cameracamcorder/
Infrared night vision digital camera/camcorder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH4/4D7M/GJ7MQAYV/FH44D7MGJ7MQAYV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH4/4D7M/GJ7MQAYV/FH44D7MGJ7MQAYV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH4/4D7M/GJ7MQAYV/FH44D7MGJ7MQAYV.SMALL.jpg electric_piano_5k This instructable explains how to convert the Discovery Kids Night Vision Camcorder (which is falsely advertised to use "real infrared night vision technology") into a REAL infrared night vision camcorder.  This is similar to IR webcam conversions published here and elsewhere, but the advantage of t...
By: electric_piano_5k

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 9 Jan 2010 08:59:35 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/35mm-camera-half-frame-conversion/
35mm camera half frame conversion. Updated with photos. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHL/5R5T/GNXWYUBW/FHL5R5TGNXWYUBW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHL/5R5T/GNXWYUBW/FHL5R5TGNXWYUBW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHL/5R5T/GNXWYUBW/FHL5R5TGNXWYUBW.SMALL.jpg RoboRay I recently picked up a Vivitar IC 400 Focus free camera at a thrift store for $2. I was planning to use its huge viewfinder for another project but as I was taking it apart, I noticed I can easily convert this camera into a half-frame camera! I’m a big fan of half-frame cameras so I ended up keeping...
By: RoboRay

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 22 May 2011 15:11:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/camera-stand/
camera stand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7X/Z1IE/HD4VG4JK/F7XZ1IEHD4VG4JK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7X/Z1IE/HD4VG4JK/F7XZ1IEHD4VG4JK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7X/Z1IE/HD4VG4JK/F7XZ1IEHD4VG4JK.SMALL.jpg marc.cryan A camera stand that is like furniture.  Specifically for taking pictures of what you are doing for  instructables, or whatever reason you have for doing something like that. Used to shoot this: Learning Arduino, button. Parts 2 adjustable friction hinges -  http://www.mcmaster.com/#1791A44 ...
By: marc.cryan

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 24 Feb 2013 18:08:21 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Cell-Phone-iPhone-Camera-Boom-and-/
How to Make a Cell Phone / iPhone Camera Boom and Tripod - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F56/D440/HD4VG73L/F56D440HD4VG73L.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F56/D440/HD4VG73L/F56D440HD4VG73L.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F56/D440/HD4VG73L/F56D440HD4VG73L.SMALL.jpg hyperfocused72 Building projects is fun, but it is even more fun when you can share them with other people.  I was looking for a way to use my iPhone camera to videotape some of my craft projects but couldn’t find what I needed, so I just decided to build it and document the process as my first Instructable.  I wa...
By: hyperfocused72

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 25 Feb 2013 21:14:32 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/infrared-digital-camera---the-real-way/
infrared digital camera - the real way - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FS2/C99F/F7PCS2FM/FS2C99FF7PCS2FM.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FS2/C99F/F7PCS2FM/FS2C99FF7PCS2FM.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FS2/C99F/F7PCS2FM/FS2C99FF7PCS2FM.SMALL.jpg talbotron22 Are you tired of at looking at the world in boring, ordinary colors? Upset about the limitations of your eyeballs to perceive light between 400 - 700 nm? Odds are you have a perfectly good infrared imaging device sitting around and you don't even know it. Here's how to modify your average digital ca...
By: talbotron22

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 26 Oct 2007 10:12:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Take-Kirlian-Photos/
How to Take Kirlian Photos - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA5/6PJB/FS8O1LD6/FA56PJBFS8O1LD6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA5/6PJB/FS8O1LD6/FA56PJBFS8O1LD6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA5/6PJB/FS8O1LD6/FA56PJBFS8O1LD6.SMALL.jpg Slick36 You have seen those amazing photos with the lightning bolts shooting out of everyday objects. Now it is your turn to learn how to make these pictures READ THE WOLE INSTRUCTABLE BEFORE BUILDING!!! Danger!!!! Warning this project involves extremely high voltages. I am not...
By: Slick36

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 15 Mar 2009 17:23:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-an-Anamorphic-Pinhole-Camera/
Build an Anamorphic Pinhole Camera - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYG/LARV/HD8Z1BWR/FYGLARVHD8Z1BWR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYG/LARV/HD8Z1BWR/FYGLARVHD8Z1BWR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYG/LARV/HD8Z1BWR/FYGLARVHD8Z1BWR.SMALL.jpg mattthegamer463 As digital photography slowly takes over, there will always be some things that digital cameras just can't do.  One of those things is making anamorphic images! An anamorphic camera (or lens) is any device which creates a picture where the image is distorted in some manner.  It is commonly used for...
By: mattthegamer463

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2013 22:13:11 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Soft-Box-Photography-Light/
Soft-Box Photography Light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXA/AY9Y/HD2RMHGV/FXAAY9YHD2RMHGV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXA/AY9Y/HD2RMHGV/FXAAY9YHD2RMHGV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXA/AY9Y/HD2RMHGV/FXAAY9YHD2RMHGV.SMALL.jpg BareConductive I decided to make some soft-box lights for our photography setup in our studio.  The aim of a soft-box light is to create an even and diffuse light source, is is simply an enclosure around a bulb comprising of reflective side and back walls and a diffusing material at the front of the light. For m...
By: BareConductive

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 12 Feb 2013 08:10:12 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Levitation-photography/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8A/Z2JA/HCV9CR7S/F8AZ2JAHCV9CR7S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8A/Z2JA/HCV9CR7S/F8AZ2JAHCV9CR7S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8A/Z2JA/HCV9CR7S/F8AZ2JAHCV9CR7S.SMALL.jpg Dustint66 Hello everyone! Here is my tutorial on a fairly quick and simple way to make it look like you are levitating in your photos! Enjoy! Feel free to send your questions/comments to my page https://www.facebook.com/DustinThompsonPhotography?bookmark_t=page and subscribe to my youtube channel for more ...
By: Dustint66

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 11 Feb 2013 20:26:41 PST 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...
By: matthieutje65

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 7 Feb 2013 12:31:12 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/GoPro-Vehicle-Mounts-The-Magnet-Mount/
GoPro Vehicle Mounts: The Magnet Mount - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT2/7D52/H67NS9DJ/FT27D52H67NS9DJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT2/7D52/H67NS9DJ/FT27D52H67NS9DJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT2/7D52/H67NS9DJ/FT27D52H67NS9DJ.SMALL.jpg gjchandler The Bonneville Salt Flats have held an appeal to gearheads for nearly a century, the highlight of which is the annual "Speedweek" held in the month of August.  For the past 3 years two good friends of mine have made the journey from Minnesota to Utah in a unique vehicle they built by hand, with each...
By: gjchandler

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 Aug 2012 08:47:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/20-Portable-Lightbox-for-Photography/
~$20 Portable Lightbox for Photography - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTD/D3CV/HCRVRD4F/FTDD3CVHCRVRD4F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTD/D3CV/HCRVRD4F/FTDD3CVHCRVRD4F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTD/D3CV/HCRVRD4F/FTDD3CVHCRVRD4F.SMALL.jpg The Insomniac Hi there! This project came about from my hobby of collecting and trading vintage film cameras online. I needed a more professional-looking method of taking photos for my ads. I saw a couple of different 'ibles here doing roughly the same thing, but I had a particular requirement: I wanted mine to p...
By: The Insomniac

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 5 Feb 2013 19:44:32 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/cheap-and-easy-PSU-for-Canon-EOS/
cheap and easy PSU for Canon EOS - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWN/LXSC/HCJO55ZQ/FWNLXSCHCJO55ZQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWN/LXSC/HCJO55ZQ/FWNLXSCHCJO55ZQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWN/LXSC/HCJO55ZQ/FWNLXSCHCJO55ZQ.SMALL.jpg andrea biffi I think lot of guys here on Instructables know how much satisfaction is obtained building a gadget entirely by ourselves, but... sometimes it could be a clever solution opting for some nice and ready accessory. I think this is one of these cases. I recently had the need to have a power supply for my...
By: andrea biffi

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Feb 2013 09:57:24 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/still-life-studio-lighting/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWX/HLMU/HCB8KLP7/FWXHLMUHCB8KLP7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWX/HLMU/HCB8KLP7/FWXHLMUHCB8KLP7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWX/HLMU/HCB8KLP7/FWXHLMUHCB8KLP7.SMALL.jpg xordi I made these lights to photograph small objects, books and some of my designs. It only takes - two cans of Pringles, - a cutter, - two bulb holder, - two brackets - cardboard to make a light concentrator - And a mounting arm (available in photographer's stores) Bulbs at your own: in my case, cold l...
By: xordi

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