Instructables: exploring - technology - Camera - featured http://www.instructables.com Sat, 25 May 2013 15:06:38 PDT BLOX v1.01 330 volt "Shocking" Electric Deck of Cards! - (Electric Shock Kissing Prank) http://www.instructables.com/id/330-volt-Shocking-Electric-Deck-of-Cards-El/
330 volt "Shocking" Electric Deck of Cards! - (Electric Shock Kissing Prank) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOD/FUKI/HH2VIWQN/FODFUKIHH2VIWQN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOD/FUKI/HH2VIWQN/FODFUKIHH2VIWQN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOD/FUKI/HH2VIWQN/FODFUKIHH2VIWQN.SMALL.jpg The King of Random Here's how to make a deck of cards that will pump out a shocking 330 volts of electricity.  Stuart Edge used it in his "Electric Shock Kissing Prank" to show the ladies how a man can really put the sparks in a kiss. http://www.thekingofrandom.com See the "Stuart Edge - Electric Shock Kissing ...
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Fri, 24 May 2013 16:34:01 PDT
Automatic Multi-Photo Taker (Photobooth Style) http://www.instructables.com/id/Automatic-Multi-Photo-Taker-Photobooth-Style/
Automatic Multi-Photo Taker (Photobooth Style) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE5/L996/HGH6PQ08/FE5L996HGH6PQ08.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE5/L996/HGH6PQ08/FE5L996HGH6PQ08.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE5/L996/HGH6PQ08/FE5L996HGH6PQ08.SMALL.jpg nichloe This is a tutorial on how to program your DSLR camera to take photos photobooth-style. It's a simple Arduino setup that allows you to take continuous photos with 3-second delay intervals. This was built for a college electronics project. A motion sensor detects motion in front of the camera, lights ...
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Fri, 10 May 2013 11:56:06 PDT
DIY Infrared Night Vision Device http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Infrared-Night-Vision-Device/
DIY Infrared Night Vision Device - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1L/8SOI/HGH6Y72S/F1L8SOIHGH6Y72S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1L/8SOI/HGH6Y72S/F1L8SOIHGH6Y72S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1L/8SOI/HGH6Y72S/F1L8SOIHGH6Y72S.SMALL.jpg eyebot117 I've been involved with airsoft for about two years being affiliated with a large local group of people in our community who meet regularly and have scheduled games, ops, and events. Airsoft is a great sport and hobby that encourages teamwork, honor, respect, communication, and discipline (as well a...
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Thu, 16 May 2013 21:45:26 PDT
Cheap and easy iPhone microscope http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-and-easy-iPhone-microscope/
Cheap and easy iPhone microscope - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYR/AA3E/HFPTHSNE/FYRAA3EHFPTHSNE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYR/AA3E/HFPTHSNE/FYRAA3EHFPTHSNE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYR/AA3E/HFPTHSNE/FYRAA3EHFPTHSNE.SMALL.jpg fungus amungus Turn your iPhone into a portable microscope. Should also work for any other smartphone. All I'm doing here is placing a small lens right in front of the iPhone camera. Keep it place with some foam tape and start looking at everything! Really big! I read about this technique here where it was used t...
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Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:24:32 PDT
simple compact slit camera 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...
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Mon, 15 Apr 2013 13:31:53 PDT
35mm in a 120 camera. Budget of nothing. 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...
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Fri, 5 Apr 2013 22:18:31 PDT
Bounce Flash Means Better Instructables 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...
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Thu, 4 Apr 2013 09:25:05 PDT
Binocular Mobile Phone Mount. 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...
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Sun, 31 Mar 2013 15:09:17 PDT
DIY Camera Crane - The Wooster Sherlock 2.0 with Manual Tilt 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...
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Thu, 28 Mar 2013 11:38:18 PDT
camera jacket http://www.instructables.com/id/camera-jacket/
camera jacket - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3L/TJ85/HEBMZ8QA/F3LTJ85HEBMZ8QA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3L/TJ85/HEBMZ8QA/F3LTJ85HEBMZ8QA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3L/TJ85/HEBMZ8QA/F3LTJ85HEBMZ8QA.SMALL.jpg mikeasaurus Camera jacket is a concept exploring the idea of discreetly capturing image media in public locations.  This design has a small digital camera installed in the lining of a jacket with the lens recording through a small opening in the jacket breast. The camera is operated with buttons wired into the ...
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Tue, 26 Mar 2013 14:22:08 PDT
Photo Tips http://www.instructables.com/id/Photo-Tips/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC9/HW0F/GTQVP38D/FC9HW0FGTQVP38D.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC9/HW0F/GTQVP38D/FC9HW0FGTQVP38D.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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...
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Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:39:37 PDT
Infrared night vision digital camera/camcorder 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...
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Sat, 9 Jan 2010 08:59:35 PST
camera stand 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 ...
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Sun, 24 Feb 2013 18:08:21 PST
How to Make a Cell Phone / iPhone Camera Boom and Tripod 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...
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Mon, 25 Feb 2013 21:14:32 PST
Photo Hacks http://www.instructables.com/id/Photo-Hacks/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXY/X58J/GTV9UBLJ/FXYX58JGTV9UBLJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXY/X58J/GTV9UBLJ/FXYX58JGTV9UBLJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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...
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Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:51:37 PDT
3D Printed GoPro Mount http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-GoPro-Mount/
3D Printed GoPro Mount - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4T/VL0Z/HD4VLX6L/F4TVL0ZHD4VLX6L.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4T/VL0Z/HD4VLX6L/F4TVL0ZHD4VLX6L.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4T/VL0Z/HD4VLX6L/F4TVL0ZHD4VLX6L.SMALL.jpg freeza36 For the "Up" Challenge I decided to make something that I have wanted to make for a while now; a 3D printed GoPro mount. They are expensive to buy at stores, and I now have access to not only Solidworks designing program, but 3D printers. It does cost money of course, but at least I have access to t...
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Fri, 15 Feb 2013 19:46:58 PST
Levitation photography 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 ...
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Mon, 11 Feb 2013 20:26:41 PST
Soft-Box Photography Light 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...
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Tue, 12 Feb 2013 08:10:12 PST
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
GoPro Vehicle Mounts: The Magnet Mount 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...
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Tue, 7 Aug 2012 08:47:08 PDT
Photo Hack http://www.instructables.com/id/Photo-Hack/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLF/YVGR/GTUYA55Z/FLFYVGRGTUYA55Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLF/YVGR/GTUYA55Z/FLFYVGRGTUYA55Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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...
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Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:10:55 PDT
pin uv cam with meter http://www.instructables.com/id/pin-uv-cam-with-meter/
pin uv cam with meter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCL/FY5H/HCJOGDLP/FCLFY5HHCJOGDLP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCL/FY5H/HCJOGDLP/FCLFY5HHCJOGDLP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCL/FY5H/HCJOGDLP/FCLFY5HHCJOGDLP.SMALL.jpg crazyg mechanical cannibal shoots invisible uv onto film, bases on a compactified slr .this puppy will tell you how long to stay on that shutter.never need anew battery . it can also turn ice cubes into gold. a list of stuff uv filter screwdrivers hacksaw spraypaint (ford miami blue met) vice brush hammer...
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Sun, 3 Feb 2013 15:01:06 PST
Blackberry Battery Canon Camera Ring Light Hack http://www.instructables.com/id/Blackberry-Battery-Canon-Camera-Ring-Light-Hack/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3P/MV6N/HC3PT1CI/F3PMV6NHC3PT1CI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3P/MV6N/HC3PT1CI/F3PMV6NHC3PT1CI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3P/MV6N/HC3PT1CI/F3PMV6NHC3PT1CI.SMALL.jpg edy This is my first Instructables post. I apologize for the formatting issues. I wanted to put text in between the images but this only allows me to make boxes with captions on the images. I hopefully will learn how to layout better in the future. The images show 3 camera hacks as follows: 1. R...
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Sun, 20 Jan 2013 18:49:52 PST
How to Properly Cut, Drill and Bend Plexiglas to make a multi-use gopro tripod. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Properly-Cut-Drill-and-Bend-Plexiglas-to-m/
How to Properly Cut, Drill and Bend Plexiglas to make a multi-use gopro tripod. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F96/ATRT/HC3PQYAE/F96ATRTHC3PQYAE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F96/ATRT/HC3PQYAE/F96ATRTHC3PQYAE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F96/ATRT/HC3PQYAE/F96ATRTHC3PQYAE.SMALL.jpg Ben The Builder This instructable is in the "UP!" contest and I would love it if you could take the time to vote if you feel I deserve the vote, thanks! Enjoy!    I had been doing some work with plexiglas lately and found some good ways to score and cut, drill holes in, and bend plexiglas. I wanted to create an...
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Sat, 19 Jan 2013 23:58:55 PST
LED macro light - DIY http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-macro-light-DIY/
LED macro light - DIY - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F26/8Y7X/HBHGJ43Y/F268Y7XHBHGJ43Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F26/8Y7X/HBHGJ43Y/F268Y7XHBHGJ43Y.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F26/8Y7X/HBHGJ43Y/F268Y7XHBHGJ43Y.SMALL.jpg zorwick  I am not big macro freak I don't buy a macro lens to not use it. Sometimes it's handy but that's all for me. Instead of a macro lens I bought three close-up+ filters for my 85mm lens with the filter thread 67mm diameter. First I took some macro shoots using my super bright LED torch, but later of c...
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Mon, 7 Jan 2013 11:58:19 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
GoPro underwater hand held monopod http://www.instructables.com/id/GoPro-underwater-hand-held-monopod/
GoPro underwater hand held monopod - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCY/XGJO/HAQ3AN31/FCYXGJOHAQ3AN31.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCY/XGJO/HAQ3AN31/FCYXGJOHAQ3AN31.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCY/XGJO/HAQ3AN31/FCYXGJOHAQ3AN31.SMALL.jpg marple200 I made this for a friend who was going snorkeling. We tossed around some ideas of how to make an underwater hand held monopod for his GoPro dive housing. However, it can be used for any application where a hand held GoPro camera is required. Materials I wanted to limit the materials to as much pl...
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Thu, 3 Jan 2013 18:34:24 PST
PC Interfacing a GameBoy Camera http://www.instructables.com/id/PC-Interfacing-a-GameBoy-Camera/
PC Interfacing a GameBoy Camera - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPO/THHZ/HAWBWGRI/FPOTHHZHAWBWGRI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPO/THHZ/HAWBWGRI/FPOTHHZHAWBWGRI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPO/THHZ/HAWBWGRI/FPOTHHZHAWBWGRI.SMALL.jpg Technoshaman Here's another past project of mine from a couple of years ago. At that time I was looking for a low-res camera for simple robotics image processing, and all I had experience with was PIC (12, 16, and 18) microcontrollers. So I didn't really get to work on the images real time (not enough RAM or spe...
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Thu, 27 Dec 2012 11:37:02 PST
Online Live Photo Streaming From Any SD Card Enabled Camera http://www.instructables.com/id/Online-Live-Photo-Streaming-From-Any-SD-Card-Enabl/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0M/DVGT/HAQ39LDQ/F0MDVGTHAQ39LDQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0M/DVGT/HAQ39LDQ/F0MDVGTHAQ39LDQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0M/DVGT/HAQ39LDQ/F0MDVGTHAQ39LDQ.SMALL.jpg johnnyman727 Intro I'm a software engineering student who's also passionate about photography so I wanted to combine the two interests in a fun project. What I ended up with is a web server that will automatically display photos to any connected browser as soon as a photo is taken with a digital camera. Now I...
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Wed, 26 Dec 2012 19:41:37 PST
Lens Tissue Dispenser, Easy to Use, Easy to Make http://www.instructables.com/id/Lens-Tissue-Dispenser-Easy-to-Use-Easy-to-Make/
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Mon, 24 Dec 2012 03:59:15 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
Interval Long Exposure Camera http://www.instructables.com/id/Interval-Long-Exposure-Camera/
Interval Long Exposure Camera - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F31/HWQ0/HAOPKF0P/F31HWQ0HAOPKF0P.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F31/HWQ0/HAOPKF0P/F31HWQ0HAOPKF0P.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F31/HWQ0/HAOPKF0P/F31HWQ0HAOPKF0P.SMALL.jpg petermarcille There's a real beauty in long exposure photography.  Hours and days and weeks and months and even years can be condensed onto a single frame, and that frame will catalog the constants in our fast paced and forever changing lives.  However, the issue is that these photos can be difficult to capture u...
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Mon, 17 Dec 2012 07:45:30 PST
DIY Follow Focus for DSLRs http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Follow-Focus-for-DSLRs/
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Sat, 15 Dec 2012 11:33:47 PST
3D Printed Webcam Controller http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Webcam-Controller/
3D Printed Webcam Controller - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLD/03RT/HANABW57/FLD03RTHANABW57.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLD/03RT/HANABW57/FLD03RTHANABW57.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLD/03RT/HANABW57/FLD03RTHANABW57.SMALL.jpg tlevis The camera controller box is an easy way to rotate a webcam from a PC or remotely through the internet. Materials and 3D files In this project I used a Teensy 2.0 micro-controller since it was available, but you can use any other MCU like an ATtiny85 or an atmega328. The servo model nu...
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Thu, 13 Dec 2012 13:51:34 PST
How to make a long term time-lapse http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-long-term-time-lapse/
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Mon, 10 Dec 2012 13:22:16 PST
slit camera, zenit, low tek http://www.instructables.com/id/slit-camera-zenit-low-tek/
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Sat, 8 Dec 2012 18:07:00 PST
DIY Flash Diffuser in 5 Minutes http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Flash-Diffuser-in-5-Minutes/
DIY Flash Diffuser in 5 Minutes - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2W/HOJ6/H9G12NPB/F2WHOJ6H9G12NPB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2W/HOJ6/H9G12NPB/F2WHOJ6H9G12NPB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2W/HOJ6/H9G12NPB/F2WHOJ6H9G12NPB.SMALL.jpg bhvm The market is Flooded with Various Flash diffusers. Big and small, Costly and Cheap. Why make one? Because I can! And for almost nothing, your 5 minutes Self made Diffuser surely sharpens your Boast-Boat. Onto the next page. Materials Things Required- Chart paper or other Thick Stiff paper (Like...
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Sun, 25 Nov 2012 07:10:29 PST
GoPro Tripod Stand Plate http://www.instructables.com/id/GoPro-Tripod-Stand-Plate/
GoPro Tripod Stand Plate - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFL/774R/H9T4QAJT/FFL774RH9T4QAJT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFL/774R/H9T4QAJT/FFL774RH9T4QAJT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFL/774R/H9T4QAJT/FFL774RH9T4QAJT.SMALL.jpg antibromide I recently purchased a GoPro video camera.  These cameras come with cases and mounts designed for action sports and have no built-in tripod connection point on the camera.  I'm not much of a participant in action sports these days (my sports car is getting a bit old to pull much these days) and my i...
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Mon, 26 Nov 2012 20:39:34 PST
Fisheye lens for a rangefinder or mirrorless camera http://www.instructables.com/id/Fisheye-lens-for-a-rangefinder-camera/
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Wed, 21 Nov 2012 18:44:08 PST
Creating Successful Photographs - Fashion http://www.instructables.com/id/Creating-Successful-Photographs-Fashion-1/
Creating Successful Photographs - Fashion - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF9/D77R/H9SZMDKB/FF9D77RH9SZMDKB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF9/D77R/H9SZMDKB/FF9D77RH9SZMDKB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF9/D77R/H9SZMDKB/FF9D77RH9SZMDKB.SMALL.jpg KathyTackettPhoto Fashion photography is on a whole other level from other types of photography. It's extremely competitive and you have to have the ability to capture the product looking its best while being creative at the same time. Not as easy as it sounds, trust me. The best way to go about it is to start findi...
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Wed, 21 Nov 2012 15:19:02 PST
Very Cool Mini Disposable Razor Tri-pod for your camera! http://www.instructables.com/id/Very-Cool-Mini-Disposable-Razor-Tri-pod-for-your-c/
Very Cool Mini Disposable Razor Tri-pod for your camera! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEB/IQIO/H9G12R1Y/FEBIQIOH9G12R1Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEB/IQIO/H9G12R1Y/FEBIQIOH9G12R1Y.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEB/IQIO/H9G12R1Y/FEBIQIOH9G12R1Y.SMALL.jpg jawasan  Here is a quick and easy project you can make in about an hour or two...maybe less! Best of all, most of these materials are easily found around the house or garage waiting to be reused!   I made this tri-pod for our digital camera and I'll show you how to make your own in several easy steps...and...
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Mon, 19 Nov 2012 18:44:21 PST
Light bouncer for SLRs internal flash: Simple and effective http://www.instructables.com/id/Light-bouncer-for-SLRs-internal-flash-Simple-and-/
Light bouncer for SLRs internal flash: Simple and effective - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJW/OTWB/H9947AIA/FJWOTWBH9947AIA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJW/OTWB/H9947AIA/FJWOTWBH9947AIA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJW/OTWB/H9947AIA/FJWOTWBH9947AIA.SMALL.jpg kotoezh This bouncer differs from others, because it reflects some of the light to the ceiling and some - on the object you are shooting, giving you outstanding result,  just like firing up with external flash indoors. +  It is very easy and quick to make. It takes less than 5 minutes to make it. +  The mo...
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Fri, 9 Nov 2012 11:02:13 PST
5 minute fish eye mount for compact cameras http://www.instructables.com/id/5-minute-fish-eye-mount-for-compact-cameras/
5 minute fish eye mount for compact cameras - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ3/DN2B/H97JR5BC/FQ3DN2BH97JR5BC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ3/DN2B/H97JR5BC/FQ3DN2BH97JR5BC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ3/DN2B/H97JR5BC/FQ3DN2BH97JR5BC.SMALL.jpg Phipumate Take sweet wide angle pictures with your camera for under 10 €! You will need: A stanley knife A door viewer from the hardware store (mine was 9 €) A 8cm piece of squishy insulation tube with a hole diameter of around 1.5cm (This does not need to be a 100% accurate..) And your camera of course...
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Wed, 7 Nov 2012 08:35:48 PST
How to make homemade 35mm Redscale film!! http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-homemade-35mm-Redscale-film/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8J/ABYQ/H8CVFPRD/F8JABYQH8CVFPRD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8J/ABYQ/H8CVFPRD/F8JABYQH8CVFPRD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8J/ABYQ/H8CVFPRD/F8JABYQH8CVFPRD.SMALL.jpg ofrayray This is my first instructable, so go easy on me. This is a DIY way to make your own Redscale 35mm film at home and with just a few items. It takes around 15 minutes total to make a roll, and can be even shorter once you get the hang of it. For those who do not know what Redscale film is, well..., it...
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Fri, 19 Oct 2012 20:29:25 PDT
wind up camera pan http://www.instructables.com/id/wind-up-camera-pan/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9F/PCP7/H8CVKJOS/F9FPCP7H8CVKJOS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9F/PCP7/H8CVKJOS/F9FPCP7H8CVKJOS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9F/PCP7/H8CVKJOS/F9FPCP7H8CVKJOS.SMALL.jpg mikeasaurus Camera panning is a technique where the camera rotates on an axis, usually horizontal or vertical (sometimes diagonal). Camera panning can be combined with lapse to produce some interesting cinematic results. This technique can be used to capture changes over time that are difficult to notice in rea...
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Fri, 19 Oct 2012 14:11:43 PDT
Design and Build your own Pinhole Camera http://www.instructables.com/id/Design-and-Build-your-own-Pinhole-Camera/
Design and Build your own Pinhole Camera - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQM/D830/H82U2XIO/FQMD830H82U2XIO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQM/D830/H82U2XIO/FQMD830H82U2XIO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQM/D830/H82U2XIO/FQMD830H82U2XIO.SMALL.jpg mattthegamer463 Please vote for me in the Hands-On Learning Contest, thanks! If you're somebody who likes to take film photographs, you know the satisfaction you get from a film photo that you just don't feel when you use digital.  Just imagine seeing the first photo you get out of a camera you designed and built ...
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Thu, 11 Oct 2012 19:02:33 PDT
Camera Tube Dolly: Step by Step http://www.instructables.com/id/Camera-Tube-Dolly-Step-by-Step/
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Sun, 30 Sep 2012 10:44:02 PDT
fisheye digital contact print film camera ,steampunk flavour http://www.instructables.com/id/fisheye-digital-contact-print-film-camera-steampu/
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Sat, 29 Sep 2012 19:12:17 PDT
digital camera recase into film slr http://www.instructables.com/id/digital-camera-recase-into-film-slr/
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Sat, 29 Sep 2012 17:03:49 PDT
iPhone Camera Remote http://www.instructables.com/id/iPhone-Camera-Remote/
iPhone Camera Remote - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FFI/U28L/H4VQDHPD/FFIU28LH4VQDHPD.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FFI/U28L/H4VQDHPD/FFIU28LH4VQDHPD.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FFI/U28L/H4VQDHPD/FFIU28LH4VQDHPD.SMALL.jpg audreyobscura As a an avid photographer, I carry two things on me constantly - my phone and my camera. Once I discovered there was a way for me to use my iPhone as a camera remote with the DSLRbot app, I knew I could easily build my own remote trigger for my DSLR with Radio Shack parts. Materials File D...
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Tue, 18 Sep 2012 11:06:10 PDT