http://www.instructables.com Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:55:02 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/123D-P/
123D-4P - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5B/3C0P/H9G15KVE/F5B3C0PH9G15KVE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5B/3C0P/H9G15KVE/F5B3C0PH9G15KVE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5B/3C0P/H9G15KVE/F5B3C0PH9G15KVE.SMALL.jpg ckippen 123D-4P is a process and materials exploration of the 123D Catch app. The "4P" in 123D-4P stands for photography, ponder, process and prototyping. This Instructable is not quite a set of instructions, but more a documentation of my experiment. I plan on catching many items with hopes of generating s...
By: ckippen

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 15 Nov 2012 08:48:11 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/use-m42-lenses-on-medium-format-film/
build shiney brass camera to use standard m42 lenses on posh medium format film! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDM/I6KO/HHS9S09Y/FDMI6KOHHS9S09Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDM/I6KO/HHS9S09Y/FDMI6KOHHS9S09Y.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDM/I6KO/HHS9S09Y/FDMI6KOHHS9S09Y.SMALL.jpg crazyg so i wanted to use lenses for 35mm film on medium format film.not quite as straght forward as you might think, medium format film likes its lenses far away and 35mm film like to be close to its lens..i explored the possibility of making a panaramic shift and a blend, due to forces beyond my ability ...
By: crazyg

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:55:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-color-a-black-and-white-photo/
How to color a black and white photo - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBL/C4W4/HHS9M4K2/FBLC4W4HHS9M4K2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBL/C4W4/HHS9M4K2/FBLC4W4HHS9M4K2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBL/C4W4/HHS9M4K2/FBLC4W4HHS9M4K2.SMALL.jpg E These instructions will show you how to turn a boring black and white photo into a vibrant colored photo using Adobe Photoshop. In this instruction, I am going to color a photo of a little girl to show the basic steps and concepts of how to color a B/W photo. To color a different B/W photo, the con...
By: 际夏

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:47:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Polaroid-Swinger-Model-20-To-Canon-EF-DSLR-Len/
DIY Polaroid Swinger Model 20 To Canon EF DSLR Lens - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F88/DI1B/HGIEWBKL/F88DI1BHGIEWBKL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F88/DI1B/HGIEWBKL/F88DI1BHGIEWBKL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F88/DI1B/HGIEWBKL/F88DI1BHGIEWBKL.SMALL.jpg G. M. Hello fellow DSLR D.I.Y'ers. I will share with you how I made a Polaroid Land Camera Swinger Model 20 To Canon EF DSLR Lens. This lens will fit on any Canon EOS camera. So what do you get? Polaroid Land Camera Swinger Model 20 To Canon EF DSLR Lens Non-focusable meniscus lens, Polaroid f17 100mm....
By: G. M.

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 30 May 2013 12:29:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/High-Speed-Photography-1/
High Speed Photography - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN1/QAY3/GWF5TS5H/FN1QAY3GWF5TS5H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN1/QAY3/GWF5TS5H/FN1QAY3GWF5TS5H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN1/QAY3/GWF5TS5H/FN1QAY3GWF5TS5H.SMALL.jpg geo bruce With this device you’ll be able to: take pictures from anything you can sense or detect: - movement - sound - … You don’t need to modify your camera or flash for this. It’s compatible with the old High Voltage flashes and the new TTL ones. Why I did this project? A friend of me who's really passion...
By: geo bruce

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 29 May 2013 04:09:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Canon-Remote-Shutter-for-RC/
Canon Remote Shutter for R/C - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDG/PQXT/HH2VKQPJ/FDGPQXTHH2VKQPJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDG/PQXT/HH2VKQPJ/FDGPQXTHH2VKQPJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDG/PQXT/HH2VKQPJ/FDGPQXTHH2VKQPJ.SMALL.jpg squiggy2 This instructable details how to remotely take a photo/video with a Canon camera using an Arduino, a remote control transmitter and receiver. I have a quadcopter running arducopter 2.8.something. At the time of writing this instructable, remote shutter is not enabled. I read somewhere that they’re ...
By: squiggy2

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 07:28:38 PDT 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 ...
By: nichloe

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 11:56:06 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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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. Although 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/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...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:39:37 PDT 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-Take-Great-Pictures-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXP/KL2D/GP7IIC9R/FXPKL2DGP7IIC9R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXP/KL2D/GP7IIC9R/FXPKL2DGP7IIC9R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXP/KL2D/GP7IIC9R/FXPKL2DGP7IIC9R.SMALL.jpg randofo Learning how to take great pictures could take a lifetime. After all, photography is an art form and like all art forms, it takes time, patience and practice to master. There is not one clear path to taking great pictures and a lot of it comes down to the intuition of the photographer and how it res...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 19 Oct 2011 16:18:01 PDT 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/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...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:51:37 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/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/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/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/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/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/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...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:10:55 PDT 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/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...
By: crazyg

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 Feb 2013 15:01:06 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

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 26 Jan 2013 04:52:52 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Modify-a-Mini-B-USB-Cable-to-Power-an-Enclosed-GoP/
Modify a Mini-B USB Cable to Power an Enclosed GoPro Hero3 (With Skeleton Back Door) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAT/V6D2/HAQ3DQUC/FATV6D2HAQ3DQUC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAT/V6D2/HAQ3DQUC/FATV6D2HAQ3DQUC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAT/V6D2/HAQ3DQUC/FATV6D2HAQ3DQUC.SMALL.jpg zplus I got my GoPro Hero3 for Christmas, it is a fantastic camera.  However, the battery life leaves something to be desired.  Sure, you can buy a bunch of spare batteries and change them out periodically, but if you are taking a time lapse - you really do not want to move the camera. Enter: The Frame ...
By: zplus

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 22 Jan 2013 16:52:59 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/kiev-light-meterconsiderate-conversion-to-non-spe/
kiev light meter,considerate conversion to non special batterys - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXR/IA7N/HBXWS9BF/FXRIA7NHBXWS9BF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXR/IA7N/HBXWS9BF/FXRIA7NHBXWS9BF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXR/IA7N/HBXWS9BF/FXRIA7NHBXWS9BF.SMALL.jpg crazyg inspired by the zenit apk,which has a external power imput, (it rinses batterys). i thought id apply it to my shiney new kiev, however i dont want to do anything nasty to it because its loveley,apart from its battery requirements.   what i used spair battery compartment cover a screw 2 rubber washe...
By: crazyg

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 Jan 2013 16:55:46 PST 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...
By: edy

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 Jan 2013 18:49:52 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-an-Impromptu-Camera-Stabilizer/
How To Make an Impromptu Camera Stabilizer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPD/B54R/HAQ2UQQX/FPDB54RHAQ2UQQX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPD/B54R/HAQ2UQQX/FPDB54RHAQ2UQQX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPD/B54R/HAQ2UQQX/FPDB54RHAQ2UQQX.SMALL.jpg DIYHacksAndHowTos Nothing ruins a good video like too much camera shake. And the best way to prevent shaking in your moving shots is with some kind of camera stabilizer. Two of the most common types of camera stabilizers that are used in the film industry are the Steadicam and the Fig Rig. These systems are very...
By: DIYHacksAndHowTos

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