http://www.instructables.com Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:52:40 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/LONG-TERM-TIME-LAPSE-PROJECT/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSP/XZ49/HHJOKIPR/FSPXZ49HHJOKIPR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSP/XZ49/HHJOKIPR/FSPXZ49HHJOKIPR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSP/XZ49/HHJOKIPR/FSPXZ49HHJOKIPR.SMALL.jpg carlp778 A client approached me a couple of months ago interested in a long term timelapse project. I've done time-lapses in the past for them but only ones that have lasted a few hours rather than weeks, months or even a year! They asked me if I could do one that could last 2-3 weeks while their product (a ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 5 Jun 2013 07:28:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Oily-paper-lithophane-like-picture-thing/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTW/2GF3/HH2VNFXI/FTW2GF3HH2VNFXI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTW/2GF3/HH2VNFXI/FTW2GF3HH2VNFXI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTW/2GF3/HH2VNFXI/FTW2GF3HH2VNFXI.SMALL.jpg nanoBorg88 Hey guys, this is my first instructable, and sorry its more of a "Hey, look what I made, why don't you make one too!" sorta thing. I spent some time yesterday making a little processing sketch yesterday that would split an image you gave it into 6 binary grey-scale images which it would neatly arra...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 29 May 2013 05:30:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Canon-EOS10-camera-in-florescent-pink-3-hour-make/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6V/CSZY/HFSHFS1P/F6VCSZYHFSHFS1P.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6V/CSZY/HFSHFS1P/F6VCSZYHFSHFS1P.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6V/CSZY/HFSHFS1P/F6VCSZYHFSHFS1P.SMALL.jpg crazyg i was going to harvest the shutter and transport system for something, as i thought the auto rewind nubbin inside the camera had broke off, after poking around inside i realize that it has a retractable nubbin ,which pokes out into the film when some gears are turned.unlike the 500n or elan which ha...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:12:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/97-cent-DIY-Pop-Up-Flash-Diffuser/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLO/G2WP/HFPTI825/FLOG2WPHFPTI825.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLO/G2WP/HFPTI825/FLOG2WPHFPTI825.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLO/G2WP/HFPTI825/FLOG2WPHFPTI825.SMALL.jpg Rebelmoon The pop-up flash found on many of the DSLRs is not that great. The light source is small and can be harsh to the subject, especially people, making them very stark and flat. Search on the web and you'll see many tutorials on ways to fix this, as well as links to retail solutions that are inexpensive...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 27 Apr 2013 10:10:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Reducing-the-File-Size-of-a-Photo-without-Loss-of-/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLK/5FYG/HFSHEYGR/FLK5FYGHFSHEYGR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLK/5FYG/HFSHEYGR/FLK5FYGHFSHEYGR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLK/5FYG/HFSHEYGR/FLK5FYGHFSHEYGR.SMALL.jpg Treknology This is something that I discovered by accident, but it can be logically explained. My car of nearly 19 years has finally been taken off the road. As I had no photos of it (or any previous vehicle I had owned--the sort of thing you take for granted), I took it up to a nice spot for several photos. ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:20:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/10-DIY-Box-Teleprompter-That-Works-Great/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5S/2OA2/HFSHSE9P/F5S2OA2HFSHSE9P.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5S/2OA2/HFSHSE9P/F5S2OA2HFSHSE9P.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5S/2OA2/HFSHSE9P/F5S2OA2HFSHSE9P.SMALL.jpg collaredkeeper If you have an ipad, iphone, or computer monitor, you can make a $10 teleprompter that rivals that of the pros! You don't need woodcrafting skills or an elaborate design, just a box knife and about 20 minutes of your time. Step 1 Purchase a glass square at home depot for ~$4 f...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2013 10:47:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/SetScene-Setup-Record-Sheet/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAB/XFAY/HFD11O4C/FABXFAYHFD11O4C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAB/XFAY/HFD11O4C/FABXFAYHFD11O4C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAB/XFAY/HFD11O4C/FABXFAYHFD11O4C.SMALL.jpg spooledup7 While preparing for my upcoming video bio I realized I needed to think beyond the shoot and factor in a safe guard for resetting my scene should I need to reshoot as well as documenting my settings for reference. I am not a professional videographer - purely an ambitious enthusiast at best - and so ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 17 Apr 2013 23:42:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Lens-Rain-sleeve/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVV/ZKLM/HFD16TM6/FVVZKLMHFD16TM6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVV/ZKLM/HFD16TM6/FVVZKLMHFD16TM6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVV/ZKLM/HFD16TM6/FVVZKLMHFD16TM6.SMALL.jpg Blechmen Waking up one morning I looked outside and I saw ice covering everything. What had happened was over the night it started to rain and get cold at the same time, resulting in freezing rain. Seeing this amazing sight my first thought was that I had to take some photos since I am a photographer. But un...
By: Blechmen

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 12 Apr 2013 11:11:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/String-Tripod-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU3/QRFL/HF23X6SB/FU3QRFLHF23X6SB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU3/QRFL/HF23X6SB/FU3QRFLHF23X6SB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU3/QRFL/HF23X6SB/FU3QRFLHF23X6SB.SMALL.jpg Blechmen Picture this....  You are about to do a big shoot and everyone is counting on you, you take your camera out. Next thing is the tripod but you can't find it so you must have forgotten it. What to do? This is the thing for you.  Make-To-Learn Youth Contest questions: What did you make? I made a mak...
By: Blechmen

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 11 Apr 2013 14:42:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wii-Handheld-Camera-Rig/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMI/2HI3/HFBK74EF/FMI2HI3HFBK74EF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMI/2HI3/HFBK74EF/FMI2HI3HFBK74EF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMI/2HI3/HFBK74EF/FMI2HI3HFBK74EF.SMALL.jpg billgeo This is an Instructable for a very simple and cheap handheld video rig for your P.A.S. (point and shoot) or micro four thirds camera (it would be too unbalanced for your big and heavy DSLR). It will help a lot while shooting handheld videos, and it even doubles for a tabletop stand for your camera....
By: billgeo

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2013 18:14:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/photographing-like-a-Pro/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWS/E1KQ/HF244I06/FWSE1KQHF244I06.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWS/E1KQ/HF244I06/FWSE1KQHF244I06.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWS/E1KQ/HF244I06/FWSE1KQHF244I06.SMALL.jpg k2iran hi there people! iran's guy here :D so im here to speak about taking pictures,both focus mode (macro&AF) i've bought a semi-pro camera   canon sx-500  which has nice goodies for taking awesome pictures. you can try any camera higher that 8 or 10MP to take pro like images. i like professional ph...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 9 Apr 2013 11:43:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Episode-3-Beginning-basics-Aperture-priority-mo/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF1/JOOW/HEXUHP6V/FF1JOOWHEXUHP6V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF1/JOOW/HEXUHP6V/FF1JOOWHEXUHP6V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF1/JOOW/HEXUHP6V/FF1JOOWHEXUHP6V.SMALL.jpg Dustint66 In this video i teach what aperture priority mode does to your camera and what it will do for your photos. 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 videos http://www.youtu...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 31 Mar 2013 22:29:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-Harry-Potter-wand-effect-with-light/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS9/PTRE/HELX6YQV/FS9PTREHELX6YQV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS9/PTRE/HELX6YQV/FS9PTREHELX6YQV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS9/PTRE/HELX6YQV/FS9PTREHELX6YQV.SMALL.jpg happybuilder What did I make? -In this instructable I will be showing you how to create a Harry Potter style wand beam. If you don't understand something or if I missed some details, please let me know. How did I make it? Materials needed: -2 flashlights or LEDs. Preferably a red or green on along with a bright...
By: happybuilder

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 24 Mar 2013 18:42:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Use-35mm-film-in-old-cameras/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5R/DYWZ/HEBN3SK9/F5RDYWZHEBN3SK9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5R/DYWZ/HEBN3SK9/F5RDYWZHEBN3SK9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5R/DYWZ/HEBN3SK9/F5RDYWZHEBN3SK9.SMALL.jpg arnoutdejans After almost two years following great projects on Instructables, it's time to make one myself! Because this project is very simple, and I'll give you the 3D-files you need, it's just a very short photo-instructable. If you like it, don't hesitate to vote for the contest I participate ;) Why I did...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 18 Mar 2013 11:13:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DSLR-remote-shutter-release/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSP/E1DB/HEBNHIZN/FSPE1DBHEBNHIZN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSP/E1DB/HEBNHIZN/FSPE1DBHEBNHIZN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSP/E1DB/HEBNHIZN/FSPE1DBHEBNHIZN.SMALL.jpg slashman48 Made a cheap & easy remote shutter release for my Canon Rebel T3 camera using just an old cassette recorder microphone that has a on/off remote switch & the smaller 2.5mm plug & a small nut. just super glue a small nut on the 2.5mm plug so that the plug inserts about 3/4's of the way into the camera...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 18 Mar 2013 10:29:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Nikon1-S1-J3-Bounce-Flash/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI1/IV29/HEBNNR5C/FI1IV29HEBNNR5C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI1/IV29/HEBNNR5C/FI1IV29HEBNNR5C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI1/IV29/HEBNNR5C/FI1IV29HEBNNR5C.SMALL.jpg wolfewithane This simple sleeve turns the built-in flash on the Nikon1 S1 or J3 into a soft light that's suitable for portraits or for super-smooth fill flash. You can bounce it off a wall or low ceiling, but I find it's easier to hold your hand up at a 45-degree angle above the camera and reflect off your hand....
By: wolfewithane

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 16 Mar 2013 07:50:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/custom-picture-style-in-full-effect-in-the-canon-k/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLJ/8ZC7/HD4VN14E/FLJ8ZC7HD4VN14E.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLJ/8ZC7/HD4VN14E/FLJ8ZC7HD4VN14E.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLJ/8ZC7/HD4VN14E/FLJ8ZC7HD4VN14E.SMALL.jpg crazyg with some playing around, you can use the picture style editor software to upload picture styles that are a bit more extravagant than the standard styles, monochrome standard faithfull portrait. iv added a saturizer, something resembeling posterise and an attempt at high gain, i mostly use the camer...
By: crazyg

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 22 Feb 2013 18:50:52 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/retro-lens-given-a-vintage-makover/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXP/0C7Z/HD4VPPMG/FXP0C7ZHD4VPPMG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXP/0C7Z/HD4VPPMG/FXP0C7ZHD4VPPMG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXP/0C7Z/HD4VPPMG/FXP0C7ZHD4VPPMG.SMALL.jpg crazyg it had been left in the workshop with no caps for several years during wielding and spraying, needless to say it was bit of a mess, nothing moved and the rear element had a layer of pearlesent gold overspray on it. after a day of wiggling with petrol and cotton swabing the iris to get the gunk out, ...
By: crazyg

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2013 17:35:38 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Simplest-Arduino-Based-Sound-Lightning-Thunder/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFK/FN8I/HD4VOAC0/FFKFN8IHD4VOAC0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFK/FN8I/HD4VOAC0/FFKFN8IHD4VOAC0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFK/FN8I/HD4VOAC0/FFKFN8IHD4VOAC0.SMALL.jpg MJKZZ This is the simplest sound/lightning trigger based on Arduino. Parts needed: 1 2N3904 1 1K resistor 1 Piezo buzzer as sound sensor 1 Photodiode BPW21R for lightning trigger 1 Arduino Instructions: Step 1: Connect the black wire of Piezo to Gnd pin of Arduino Step 2: Connect the red wire of Piezo...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 14 Feb 2013 06:30:46 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Camera-Tri-Pod-from-left-over-materials/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Z/ZXTO/HD2RMGV5/F5ZZXTOHD2RMGV5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Z/ZXTO/HD2RMGV5/F5ZZXTOHD2RMGV5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Z/ZXTO/HD2RMGV5/F5ZZXTOHD2RMGV5.SMALL.jpg WWC My pictures taking is not that great so i decided i needed some kind of stand. A cheep stand. One i could make without buying materials, so it had to be from materials i had laying around or could find easily. I cut and welded this up in an hour or so with my trusty welder i bought from a retired m...
By: WWC

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 12 Feb 2013 01:14:12 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Duct-Tape-and-Cardboard-Projector/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBB/UEV7/HCV99IW9/FBBUEV7HCV99IW9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBB/UEV7/HCV99IW9/FBBUEV7HCV99IW9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBB/UEV7/HCV99IW9/FBBUEV7HCV99IW9.SMALL.jpg yankee2442 First, you will need - A rectangular cardboard box Cut a hole big enough tofit the magnifying glass(Sorry I already made this so I couldn't use progress pics). Also, cut a hole about two inches off the back of the box so you can put a device in it. Lastly, put the duct tape covering the box, make s...
By: yankee2442

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 7 Feb 2013 13:53:08 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Mobile-Picture-Post-for-Picture-Post-Proje/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPJ/GU3J/HCJOGQOF/FPJGU3JHCJOGQOF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPJ/GU3J/HCJOGQOF/FPJGU3JHCJOGQOF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPJ/GU3J/HCJOGQOF/FPJGU3JHCJOGQOF.SMALL.jpg vlad-sf Instructions of making your own picture post attachment to fit on the pole of a roadsign anywhere you want to carry it! This is to take pictures for the Picture Post Project (http://picturepost.unh.edu/), a project that asks people to document the changes in the environment around them. The idea is...
By: vlad-sf

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 5 Feb 2013 14:00:13 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/12-Go-Pole-GoPro-Pole-Telescopic/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOQ/5MS4/HCJOD3NW/FOQ5MS4HCJOD3NW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOQ/5MS4/HCJOD3NW/FOQ5MS4HCJOD3NW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOQ/5MS4/HCJOD3NW/FOQ5MS4HCJOD3NW.SMALL.jpg jabootee 1. Buy an RV Broom from Wal-Mart  http://www.walmart.com/ip/Camco-RV-Broom-with-Dust-Pan/14504356 2. Cut the broom end to size 3. Cut off the bristles 4. Grind or sand the surface smooth 5. Paint the blue part black( I used Plasti-dip) 6. Attach the GoPro mount to the clean surface (I used a clamp b...
By: jabootee

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 1 Feb 2013 22:03:06 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/Homemade-DIY-mobile-projector/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBM/NIAX/HCB8IDAS/FBMNIAXHCB8IDAS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBM/NIAX/HCB8IDAS/FBMNIAXHCB8IDAS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBM/NIAX/HCB8IDAS/FBMNIAXHCB8IDAS.SMALL.jpg faizans97737 Hey guyzzz i m back again with a new instructable on making a DIY mobile projector.. Things required-     1) A rectangular box     2) A medium size magnifying glass     3) A mobile phone     4) A mirror (equal to or bigger than the size of screen of mobile)     5) Mobile stand     6) Glue, scissor,...
By: faizans97737

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 25 Jan 2013 11:30:10 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Pocketsized-GoPro-Handle/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTG/M69C/HC9M9ESI/FTGM69CHC9M9ESI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTG/M69C/HC9M9ESI/FTGM69CHC9M9ESI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTG/M69C/HC9M9ESI/FTGM69CHC9M9ESI.SMALL.jpg feanbr There it is! The smallest GoPro handle EVER SEEN! You could pay to buy a handle for your GoPro... But it costs around 30$ and you don't want to pay that especially when you know you could make one easily. That MiniHandle dimension's are 4½x1¼ inches. The most awsome thing about it is that it fell co...
By: feanbr

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 22 Jan 2013 19:16:18 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/Camera-slider/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1G/DQ7G/HBXWS103/F1GDQ7GHBXWS103.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1G/DQ7G/HBXWS103/F1GDQ7GHBXWS103.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1G/DQ7G/HBXWS103/F1GDQ7GHBXWS103.SMALL.jpg crusu Here is my build of a video camera slider based on cnc pieces and some aluminum shapes I made with a water jet machine cutter. Linear bearings you can get from here CNC shaft supports from here I used anodized aluminum tubes of 16 mm diameter that fit perfectly the bearings. I also tried raw alumi...
By: crusu

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 19 Jan 2013 06:03:16 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-Tripod-Mount-for-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-2/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHD/0RJI/HBXWRSQU/FHD0RJIHBXWRSQU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHD/0RJI/HBXWRSQU/FHD0RJIHBXWRSQU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHD/0RJI/HBXWRSQU/FHD0RJIHBXWRSQU.SMALL.jpg thunderwear I actually got this idea form another instructable and modified what I saw.  This worked out great and the whole thing cost me less than $ 5.00.  It will cost you more if you don't have some of the tools used to make it though.  I apologize for not taking photos along the way.  This is my first inst...
By: thunderwear

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 18 Jan 2013 17:24:09 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Camera-Phone-Extendible-Video-Boom/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBF/3VUZ/HAQ33K22/FBF3VUZHAQ33K22.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBF/3VUZ/HAQ33K22/FBF3VUZHAQ33K22.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBF/3VUZ/HAQ33K22/FBF3VUZHAQ33K22.SMALL.jpg BILLETSURFER Camera Phone Extendable Video Boom   This is an easy build with excellent results. If you want to shoot video with a whole new perspective, this is the answer.  You can capture great images, it's very lightweight, it gives you precision control and allows you smooth fluid maneuvers at angles and pos...
By: BILLETSURFER

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 18 Jan 2013 15:49:26 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Super-macro-inversion-lens/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM6/8WZQ/HBXWRF0S/FM68WZQHBXWRF0S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM6/8WZQ/HBXWRF0S/FM68WZQHBXWRF0S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM6/8WZQ/HBXWRF0S/FM68WZQHBXWRF0S.SMALL.jpg gordianknot A few days ago polarizing filter for my minolta 50 f1, 7, I slipped from my hands and broke. I wanted to try a bit of DIY and therefore, with simple steps, I revived the frame of the polarizing filter and the core optics of an old yashica j mini-film. For the first pass I disassembled the old car...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 15 Jan 2013 09:04:11 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/CameraSnake-Photos/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJY/MYAR/HBPBRLUV/FJYMYARHBPBRLUV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJY/MYAR/HBPBRLUV/FJYMYARHBPBRLUV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJY/MYAR/HBPBRLUV/FJYMYARHBPBRLUV.SMALL.jpg danafreeman I just put up my first Instructables video last night and wanted to add some good photos of the CameraSnake for you to check out. Thanks! Dana
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 8 Jan 2013 11:28:07 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Photography-in-Critical-Situation-Earthquake/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ4/MDLZ/HAQ3AWYM/FQ4MDLZHAQ3AWYM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ4/MDLZ/HAQ3AWYM/FQ4MDLZHAQ3AWYM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ4/MDLZ/HAQ3AWYM/FQ4MDLZHAQ3AWYM.SMALL.jpg alikaveh Taking photos in critical situations A freelance photographer needs to make some preparations before travelling to the crisis area. If you have never experienced such situations and now it is your first time, pay attention to the points that I will mention bellow: • Before doing anything, follow t...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 Jan 2013 16:12:32 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Light-the-path/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI9/AOEN/HAQ3B7IM/FI9AOENHAQ3B7IM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI9/AOEN/HAQ3B7IM/FI9AOENHAQ3B7IM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI9/AOEN/HAQ3B7IM/FI9AOENHAQ3B7IM.SMALL.jpg satheesh89 This is known as a long Exposure shot, because the camera's shutter will remain open for a long period of time to record the picture.  Things needed  A tripod  A camera remote A dslr or a camera which allows to change the shutter speed manually  These pics can be shot only at the night time Instruct...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 Jan 2013 06:45:13 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-Not-to-be-a-Creeper-Shooting-TravelStreet-P/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU1/QS11/HBHGLVE0/FU1QS11HBHGLVE0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU1/QS11/HBHGLVE0/FU1QS11HBHGLVE0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU1/QS11/HBHGLVE0/FU1QS11HBHGLVE0.SMALL.jpg travel_bug There are different ways to approach travel/street photography, there are also ethical issues as well.  For many countries, public space means fair game.  Private places and spaces are off limits without prior permission. Know the laws of the local area.  Here are a few tips on how to be discreet wi...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 Jan 2013 05:54:11 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Filter/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMU/WCOW/HBHGLTWW/FMUWCOWHBHGLTWW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMU/WCOW/HBHGLTWW/FMUWCOWHBHGLTWW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMU/WCOW/HBHGLTWW/FMUWCOWHBHGLTWW.SMALL.jpg lcphoto Hello! I made a solar filter for my telephoto lens from baader film (easily obtained online) and with strips of poster board. I had my filter ready to go within 30 minutes and the only tools needed were: Poster board, baader film, scissors and glue. First you cut approximately 10 2" strips of poster...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 Jan 2013 21:31:38 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Touching-Portrait/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPN/SOKA/HBHGLPSH/FPNSOKAHBHGLPSH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPN/SOKA/HBHGLPSH/FPNSOKAHBHGLPSH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPN/SOKA/HBHGLPSH/FPNSOKAHBHGLPSH.SMALL.jpg Yarina 1. Find a person with an interesting life story 2. Ask them to look straight in the camera and not to pose 3. Not letting them go until you capture the shot of your dreams Of course 4. Use close-ups and focuse on the middle of the nose (my personal trick) 5. Work with natural light only as flash can...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 Jan 2013 12:15:24 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Photography-and-Me/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F45/NY49/HAWSLWTM/F45NY49HAWSLWTM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F45/NY49/HAWSLWTM/F45NY49HAWSLWTM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F45/NY49/HAWSLWTM/F45NY49HAWSLWTM.SMALL.jpg mammadove Here are just a few things that I've picked up from art class, photographers, and things that I like: Rule of thirds. You will learn this in most any photography class, or basic art class. You want to divide your picture up by thirds. In this one I have it divided up by the sun burst, greenery...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 Jan 2013 16:50:30 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Macro-Tube-with-f-number-control/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNT/WSZB/HAQ2U1VB/FNTWSZBHAQ2U1VB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNT/WSZB/HAQ2U1VB/FNTWSZBHAQ2U1VB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNT/WSZB/HAQ2U1VB/FNTWSZBHAQ2U1VB.SMALL.jpg fado1986      This will be a quick explanation of what I did to have control over the focal ratio (f-number) while using a macro tube. My camera is a Nikon D3100, but since all Nikon DSLR cameras use the same type of lens, I think it will serve any Nikon DSLR with F mount. I know for a fact that this won’t w...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 1 Jan 2013 17:26:19 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Bamboo-iPad-lens-dial-moviemount/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVC/6F15/HAQ2TV57/FVC6F15HAQ2TV57.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVC/6F15/HAQ2TV57/FVC6F15HAQ2TV57.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVC/6F15/HAQ2TV57/FVC6F15HAQ2TV57.SMALL.jpg Dave A Inspired by the Makayama Moviemount for Ipad and the Photojoyo Lens dial  I thought about making a combined system much cheaper than these. I rigged up some stuff which I had lying around and combined it with the magnetic mini lenses I bought cheap at Dealextreme.com for my Kodak Playsport. The pho...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 30 Dec 2012 07:01:01 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/6-Cheap-iPhone-Fisheye-Lens-caseany-phone-really/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHV/GVID/HAUNN5LM/FHVGVIDHAUNN5LM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHV/GVID/HAUNN5LM/FHVGVIDHAUNN5LM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHV/GVID/HAUNN5LM/FHVGVIDHAUNN5LM.SMALL.jpg jabootee I already owned the fisheye lens($30), so in total the case($1.00) and the prescription bottle(free) and plasti-dip($5.00) cost $6.  If you have to buy a lens it may cost you $40.  That price is still cheaper than any mass produced fish eye.  The best part is no matter what phone you have this can w...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 28 Dec 2012 12:54:19 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Taking-a-perfect-picture/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEN/R1CY/HAUNN469/FENR1CYHAUNN469.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEN/R1CY/HAUNN469/FENR1CYHAUNN469.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEN/R1CY/HAUNN469/FENR1CYHAUNN469.SMALL.jpg skorpijon Taking a perfect picture sometimes means making a model of an event. When your model is done, you take a camera and take pictures.  You can take good pictures and pictures with errors ;) For a taking a good picture you must move arround a lot and look at everything (size of background, focus, light...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 28 Dec 2012 08:04:39 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Taking-a-helicopter-picture-in-forest/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3U/9EGV/HAUNN44B/F3U9EGVHAUNN44B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3U/9EGV/HAUNN44B/F3U9EGVHAUNN44B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3U/9EGV/HAUNN44B/F3U9EGVHAUNN44B.SMALL.jpg skorpijon Taking picture of a flying helicopter is difficult. To make an extraordinary picture you must: - make a helicopter yourself - go into a forest - stretch rope between trees - on the ropes you put your helicopter Now you prepared the enviroment to take a perfect picture of your helicopter, so all you ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 28 Dec 2012 07:36:26 PST 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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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 26 Dec 2012 19:41:37 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/camera-flash-diffuser-solution-not-a-joke/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6M/CZM1/HAUNLWJG/F6MCZM1HAUNLWJG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6M/CZM1/HAUNLWJG/F6MCZM1HAUNLWJG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6M/CZM1/HAUNLWJG/F6MCZM1HAUNLWJG.SMALL.jpg Brillidea When I was out at a social function with fundraising high on the list one of the local press reporters Jo who I knew quite well came up to me and said she had forgotten the flash diffuser or it had broken or something like that and could I think of what she could use? I smoked then and behold cigare...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 18 Dec 2012 16:47:56 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Pocket-Wizard-remote-cable-for-60D/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F17/C1CE/HAQ3865X/F17C1CEHAQ3865X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F17/C1CE/HAQ3865X/F17C1CEHAQ3865X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F17/C1CE/HAQ3865X/F17C1CEHAQ3865X.SMALL.jpg msgr33 This is how to make the PC-to-3.5mm cable included with a Pocket Wizard remote into a 3.5mm-to-2.5mm cable that works with the Canon 60D and other cameras (same as the Pocket Wizard CM-E3 cable). Nothing revolutionary here, I'm mostly making this as a note on how the wiring is in case I need to do i...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 18 Dec 2012 02:16:36 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/heart-photo-with-light-saber/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSK/3UFJ/HAQ30HJQ/FSK3UFJHAQ30HJQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSK/3UFJ/HAQ30HJQ/FSK3UFJHAQ30HJQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSK/3UFJ/HAQ30HJQ/FSK3UFJHAQ30HJQ.SMALL.jpg moriahnoelle I used a Canon Rebel XSi and my husband drew a heart with his light saber in a dark room when I told him to start and I hit the capture button. The shutter stayed open until he turned the saber sideways. The green saber is brighter so he didn't have to turn it. We also did a butterfly. This took sev...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 16 Dec 2012 09:17:40 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Overhead-desktop-tripod/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOG/ZC52/HA5M7971/FOGZC52HA5M7971.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOG/ZC52/HA5M7971/FOGZC52HA5M7971.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOG/ZC52/HA5M7971/FOGZC52HA5M7971.SMALL.jpg ajmontag I use this setup for taking overhead videos of on my desk.  Materials:  Tripod Webcam Spring Clamp
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 2 Dec 2012 13:17:39 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Convert-old-suitcase-into-camera-case/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNY/HG0Y/HA4MG8AR/FNYHG0YHA4MG8AR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNY/HG0Y/HA4MG8AR/FNYHG0YHA4MG8AR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNY/HG0Y/HA4MG8AR/FNYHG0YHA4MG8AR.SMALL.jpg stncilr I was looking to purchase a pelican case to store my camera equipment. The cases are way too expensive for what i need them to do but i like the pick and pluck system. Just turns out i bought a suitcase at the salvation army and the measurements were exactly the same as the 1500 Case. Sure, the ca...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 30 Nov 2012 21:42:48 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Wide-Hips-Wide-Angles-and-Wide-Eyes/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH0/V7JQ/H9T4LEBU/FH0V7JQH9T4LEBU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH0/V7JQ/H9T4LEBU/FH0V7JQH9T4LEBU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH0/V7JQ/H9T4LEBU/FH0V7JQH9T4LEBU.SMALL.jpg Yellow.Orchids What I wish to emphasize is that, anywhere you go, anything you see, has a story behind it -- here is my own way of interpreting a story through a photograph and I hope it helps you with your own discoveries. I decided to take a backpacking trip to Europe this past summer and journeyed through six c...
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