http://www.instructables.com Tue, 29 May 2012 06:11:19 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/UnderwaterStability-Rig-For-GoPro-Camera/
Underwater/Stability Rig For GoPro Camera - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG3/MOG1/GNFSJ2ZA/FG3MOG1GNFSJ2ZA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG3/MOG1/GNFSJ2ZA/FG3MOG1GNFSJ2ZA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG3/MOG1/GNFSJ2ZA/FG3MOG1GNFSJ2ZA.SMALL.jpg EP86OGIGNBEV3AY TomGeurts In this instructable you can make a underwater and stability rig for the GoPro camera using some PVC pipes/connectors and the GoPro Tripod Mount. I bought the GoPro, it is great how small the camera is, but that also makes it is hard to keep it stable. And because I go diving for 2 months in Indones...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 9 May 2011 09:05:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Live-Slide-Show-Photo-Booth/
Photo Booth with a Live Slideshow - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F43/ZL0V/GLWR1VHF/F43ZL0VGLWR1VHF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F43/ZL0V/GLWR1VHF/F43ZL0VGLWR1VHF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F43/ZL0V/GLWR1VHF/F43ZL0VGLWR1VHF.SMALL.jpg EWG1FTKGLWR1VBY lightingCat This is a project I did to set up a photo booth at an event for my school. We had the photo booth set up in one corner and a projector set up with a slideshow of the photos on the dance floor. The photo's were added to the slideshow right after they were taken and they were also added to an album on...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 3 Apr 2011 14:20:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Camera-Support-For-all-Multi-Shot-Photography-Th/
Camera Support For all Multi Shot Photography - The OB-Pod - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8L/MOXY/GN4CZ3KJ/F8LMOXYGN4CZ3KJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8L/MOXY/GN4CZ3KJ/F8LMOXYGN4CZ3KJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8L/MOXY/GN4CZ3KJ/F8LMOXYGN4CZ3KJ.SMALL.jpg ELPJQ9IGL4Z4TL6 Light_Lab Want to be able to adjust your camera without loosing tripod alignment to shoot perfectly aligned multiple images?....................... This Instructable shows how to build a simple device to allow you to return your camera to virtually exactly the same spot and orientation. Moreover the support ...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 1 May 2011 20:48:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Basic-photo-enhancing-mejorando-fotos-lo-bsico/
Basic photo enhancing (mejorando fotos, lo býsico) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO3/PGHI/GN4D00I4/FO3PGHIGN4D00I4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO3/PGHI/GN4D00I4/FO3PGHIGN4D00I4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO3/PGHI/GN4D00I4/FO3PGHIGN4D00I4.SMALL.jpg E7206BVGN4CZE0D rimar2000 Me ocurre muy frecuentemente que mientras navego por la web encuentro fotos cuyos detalles son invisibles para mí. Es posible que eso se deba a la configuración o a la calidad de la pantalla LCD de mi notebook Acer 4315, pero el caso es que quiero ver detalles y la foto es muy oscura (o muy clara) p...
By: rimar2000

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 1 May 2011 07:36:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Insect-Cooperation-Assistant/
Insect Cooperation Assistant - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKH/DCTV/GN2XMFNJ/FKHDCTVGN2XMFNJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKH/DCTV/GN2XMFNJ/FKHDCTVGN2XMFNJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKH/DCTV/GN2XMFNJ/FKHDCTVGN2XMFNJ.SMALL.jpg E4JYG1IGN2XLZBW jeoncs Ever wanted to get up close to a bug but you really don't want to just sit with it in your hand? I do lots of extreme macro and this makes the subjects more coopertive without harming them. Materials 1 Bic round Stick Pen (or similar removable on both ends pen) 1 piece of soft cloth Masking Tape...
By: jeoncs

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 29 Apr 2011 18:15:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Time-Lapse-Dolly/
Time Lapse Dolly - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR7/OBQI/GMON6AI1/FR7OBQIGMON6AI1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR7/OBQI/GMON6AI1/FR7OBQIGMON6AI1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR7/OBQI/GMON6AI1/FR7OBQIGMON6AI1.SMALL.jpg EYRR5BXGMON5ZSB DerekMellott This is how I built my time lapse dolly, it was made with a whole bunch of trial and error, hopefully this will help you build yours. A lot of the stuff I used I had on hand, don't know where I got it, or have no idea what it worth but I'll do my best at giving you a complete list of what I used ...
By: DerekMellott

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 27 Apr 2011 16:41:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/No-Stitch-Panorama-Picture/
No-Stitch Panorama Picture - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FED/9TIE/GMX1XVKY/FED9TIEGMX1XVKY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FED/9TIE/GMX1XVKY/FED9TIEGMX1XVKY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FED/9TIE/GMX1XVKY/FED9TIEGMX1XVKY.SMALL.jpg EWCYZ1HGMX1V6X4 laxap Hugely wide panorama picture kept fascinating me since I was a kid. Photo stitching software seem to have done a lot of progress these days. However, I was intimidated by the process of shooting the pictures (slightly overlapping, horizontally aligned) and doing the manual stitching adjustments, etc...
By: laxap

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 25 Apr 2011 17:38:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Super-Specs-Giga-Goggles/
Super Specs - 3D and much more - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIA/ECFR/GL4Z51U9/FIAECFRGL4Z51U9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIA/ECFR/GL4Z51U9/FIAECFRGL4Z51U9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIA/ECFR/GL4Z51U9/FIAECFRGL4Z51U9.SMALL.jpg ECB41JWGL4Z6T0W Light_Lab The title for this Instructable was really hard to pick because these Super Specs have so many uses. So many uses? Let’s list a few: * 3D stereo glasses that will work on any screen that uses passive split polarity for 3D regardless of brand.    (Will not work for electronic switched 3D stereo.) * ...
By: Light_Lab

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 14 Mar 2011 23:09:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Fast-and-Easy-Camera-Mic-Wind-Muff-dead-cat-Mod-/
Fast and Easy Camera Mic Wind Muff (dead cat) Mod DSLR - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNF/RIVA/GKS0U35L/FNFRIVAGKS0U35L.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNF/RIVA/GKS0U35L/FNFRIVAGKS0U35L.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNF/RIVA/GKS0U35L/FNFRIVAGKS0U35L.SMALL.jpg EBBSAXAGKS0U32Z knoptop If you've ever recorded video outside on a breezy day, you've probably experienced the wind 'cutting' your audio when you playback your recording. Well, we're going to fix that problem once and for all!  Personally, I think this is one of the easiest and most useful modifications you can do for your...
By: knoptop

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 12 Mar 2011 06:02:47 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Reversed-Lens-Filter-Adapter/
Reversed Lens Filter Adapter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVS/P339/GKS0V731/FVSP339GKS0V731.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVS/P339/GKS0V731/FVSP339GKS0V731.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVS/P339/GKS0V731/FVSP339GKS0V731.SMALL.jpg EXB5OXXGKS0V725 jeoncs Reversal rings are great fun for cameras. They allow you to get super close using your existing lenses in a new way for very little cost. However when you're doing so you are exposing a delicate element of your lens which wasn't made to be exposed. This little trick will not only allow you to protec...
By: jeoncs

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 12 Mar 2011 11:56:16 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Home-Made-35mm-Box-Camera/
Homemade 35mm Box Camera - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWO/GYY2/GKS0SNXV/FWOGYY2GKS0SNXV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWO/GYY2/GKS0SNXV/FWOGYY2GKS0SNXV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWO/GYY2/GKS0SNXV/FWOGYY2GKS0SNXV.SMALL.jpg E7V0ID5GKS0SNIB seerixprojex Ever thought about taking the Pin Hole camera to the next level? Well now you can! Coming soon: The camera works so well I've decided to upgrade the shutter so it will be able to shoot in broad daylight. (This note added on May 11th 2011). Update: The updated shutter is almost finished. Unfortunat...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 10 Mar 2011 08:32:57 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/iPad-Light-Painting/
iPad Light Painting - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC3/E5QX/GJQEBV2Y/FC3E5QXGJQEBV2Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC3/E5QX/GJQEBV2Y/FC3E5QXGJQEBV2Y.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC3/E5QX/GJQEBV2Y/FC3E5QXGJQEBV2Y.SMALL.jpg EW134M1GJQEGUYV fungus amungus The handiness of the iPad with the touch screen and all the apps may make it a killer device for email and Angry Birds, but it's also pretty sweet for light painting. Paint messages and images in the air by sweeping the iPad in front of a camera with a sloooow shutter speed. Sound good? Let's do it...
By: fungus amungus

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 21 Feb 2011 14:36:00 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-3D-photovideo-fotovideo-3D-casero/
DIY 3D photo/video (foto/video 3D casero) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5J/X5K5/GJQEHTEL/F5JX5K5GJQEHTEL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5J/X5K5/GJQEHTEL/F5JX5K5GJQEHTEL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5J/X5K5/GJQEHTEL/F5JX5K5GJQEHTEL.SMALL.jpg E3M8AIDGJQEB7OE rimar2000 La técnica 3D me gustó casi desde siempre. Cuando yo tenía unos 7 años vi por primera vez esas maravillosas imágenes que venían en el anuario del Pato Donald con sus respectivos anteojitos rojo-azul, y me pasaba horas admirando el efecto tridimensional. Años más tarde hice algunas pruebas con una cá...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 16 Feb 2011 18:21:11 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/35mm-Sprocket-Hole-Panoramic-Photographs-1/
35mm Sprocket Hole Panoramic Photographs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE7/5S2P/GJQEHPRM/FE75S2PGJQEHPRM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE7/5S2P/GJQEHPRM/FE75S2PGJQEHPRM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE7/5S2P/GJQEHPRM/FE75S2PGJQEHPRM.SMALL.jpg EDSY17IGJQEHZ8T Darin Barry How do photographers get those wide images that bleed through the edges of the negative, showing the sprocket holes? It's a technique that allows your to create stunning panoramic images -- these little bits of film become art in themselves.  These photographs are achieved by loading ...
By: Darin Barry

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 16 Feb 2011 22:47:04 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Photo-slide-projector-lomography-style-patches-t/
Photo slide projector, lomography style - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMC/GMG7/GKAYXWZN/FMCGMG7GKAYXWZN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMC/GMG7/GKAYXWZN/FMCGMG7GKAYXWZN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMC/GMG7/GKAYXWZN/FMCGMG7GKAYXWZN.SMALL.jpg EXTQBDGGJQEDZ6B derte84 To celebrate one year from my first (and one of the most successful) instructable, I thought to re-design it. The instructable is http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-simple-media-projector-with-a-recycled-ike/ and is about transforming an ikea lamp into a projector. In a year a lot of things hap...
By: derte84

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 11 Feb 2011 09:41:29 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/HOMEMADE-DSLR-VIEWFINDER-DIY-LCD-Z-Finder/
HOMEMADE DSLR VIEWFINDER - DIY LCD Z-Finder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKE/DG02/GJHV9EU0/FKEDG02GJHV9EU0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKE/DG02/GJHV9EU0/FKEDG02GJHV9EU0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKE/DG02/GJHV9EU0/FKEDG02GJHV9EU0.SMALL.jpg EP96P8NGJHV9EK3 knoptop DSLR Camera's can shoot amazing video, but being photo camera's first, they typically need some accessories to help shoot video.  LCD Viewfinders are one of the first accessories needed, but they can be VERY expensive! Here's a simple way to make an LCD viewfinder for your DSLR camera (or any other...
By: knoptop

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 3 Feb 2011 16:32:20 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DSLR-Cameras/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/N7LB/GJPJLJCI/FI2N7LBGJPJLJCI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/N7LB/GJPJLJCI/FI2N7LBGJPJLJCI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/N7LB/GJPJLJCI/FI2N7LBGJPJLJCI.SMALL.jpg OR5728HGJPJLJ9Y Carleyy Instructables users are extremely passionate about their photography.  So it is no wonder that DSLRs, the preferred camera of most professional photographers, are a popular topic in our community.  In this guide we have rigs, mods, photography tips, and everything else you will need to take professi...
By: Carleyy

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 3 Feb 2011 12:30:58 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DSLR-macro-on-the-cheap/
DSLR macro on the cheap! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGC/3LYD/GJC42RQ3/FGC3LYDGJC42RQ3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGC/3LYD/GJC42RQ3/FGC3LYDGJC42RQ3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGC/3LYD/GJC42RQ3/FGC3LYDGJC42RQ3.SMALL.jpg ELX0DZWGJC3WSIW snelpiller There are already a few of these but I wanted to post my own version as im rather happy with my results! :) The great thing about this project is that you can make it as long/short as you yourself require (longer tube=closer macro) AND it will fit with any lens made for the canon EOS series! :) on...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 27 Jan 2011 12:29:06 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Light-tent-IKEA-lamp-hack/
Photographic Light Box - IKEA lamp hack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F10/E1L4/G7DYYT2O/F10E1L4G7DYYT2O.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F10/E1L4/G7DYYT2O/F10E1L4G7DYYT2O.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F10/E1L4/G7DYYT2O/F10E1L4G7DYYT2O.SMALL.jpg EFMV0HDG7DYYT2I bertus52x11 Here's a very simple but effective Instructable. Sunlight is one of the most powerful (and cheapest) light sources for macro photograpy. However, if the light is bright, shadows will mostly ruin the picture. This Instructable will show you how to use an old translucent IKEA lamp as a light tent A...
By: bertus52x11

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 8 Apr 2010 07:50:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-paint-your-dslr/
How to paint your dslr - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCJ/SMPW/GJC428WO/FCJSMPWGJC428WO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCJ/SMPW/GJC428WO/FCJSMPWGJC428WO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCJ/SMPW/GJC428WO/FCJSMPWGJC428WO.SMALL.jpg E4K1PQSGJC428UE jacco1997 I have had a Canon 10D with a broken shutter lying around and finally found what to do with it. I searched endlessly online for people who have tried this and all I found was the disastrous painting of a D90 on DigitalRev. I decided to try it and I found my results to be very pleasing. I must advis...
By: jacco1997

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 24 Jan 2011 21:45:00 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Smartphone-Tripod-Adapter-from-Found-Materials/
Smartphone Tripod Adapter from Found Materials - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAG/DRPT/GIWZLIGQ/FAGDRPTGIWZLIGQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAG/DRPT/GIWZLIGQ/FAGDRPTGIWZLIGQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAG/DRPT/GIWZLIGQ/FAGDRPTGIWZLIGQ.SMALL.jpg EABRV69GIWZLHIC spiderham There are plenty of inexpensive tripod adapters for smartphones out there, but why buy? There's no fun in that!!! For this instructable ( my first ) I'll be showing you how I built a tripod adapter for my smartphone from free, found objects for nothing more than a couple of hours out of my day. ...
By: spiderham

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 16 Jan 2011 17:48:50 PST http://www.instructables.com/answers/How-to-repair-a-small-metal-joint-Polaroid-SLR-68/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFW/YQXB/GJ7MQF9V/FFWYQXBGJ7MQF9V.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFW/YQXB/GJ7MQF9V/FFWYQXBGJ7MQF9V.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFW/YQXB/GJ7MQF9V/FFWYQXBGJ7MQF9V.SMALL.jpg QYQMJ1EGJ7MQFAW gmjhowe I recently bought a £200 polaroid camera off e-bay for only £20. It was sold cheap due to a break on a hinge. I knew it was something I could fix, or that the camera might work with anyway. I am asking if anyone has any better suggestions for fixing this joint? So far my best plan is to cut out a s...
By: gmjhowe

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 23 Jan 2011 06:18:32 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-modify-Canon-155a-flash-to-make-it-fully-ma/
How to modify Canon 155a flash to make it fully manual - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4G/6G4X/GJ7MUER8/F4G6G4XGJ7MUER8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4G/6G4X/GJ7MUER8/F4G6G4XGJ7MUER8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4G/6G4X/GJ7MUER8/F4G6G4XGJ7MUER8.SMALL.jpg EINDSCJGJ7MUEVE mmatasic I have an old Canon 155a flash that is fully functional but it's an automatic flash that calculates the output power based on the available light. It works great with AE-1 film camera that it came with, but it is practically useless with the newer DSLRs. So, after I saw how other people modded their...
By: mmatasic

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 22 Jan 2011 08:30:36 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/5-Minute-Camera-Foot-Switch/
5-Minute Camera Foot Switch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9R/H3FG/GJ27Z7QX/F9RH3FGGJ27Z7QX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9R/H3FG/GJ27Z7QX/F9RH3FGGJ27Z7QX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9R/H3FG/GJ27Z7QX/F9RH3FGGJ27Z7QX.SMALL.jpg EJ32UW8GJ289UEO randofo I needed a foot switch for my DSLR camera so that I could take hands-free pictures. On a long-shot, I went down to the local Radioshack to see if they had one. As expected, they didn't have any camera foot switches, but I did luck out that they had all the parts necessary to build my own. Here is h...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 19 Jan 2011 08:54:18 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Carl-Zeiss-Lens-for-1500/
Carl Zeiss Lens for $15.00 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL8/P64A/GIWZLMF3/FL8P64AGIWZLMF3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL8/P64A/GIWZLMF3/FL8P64AGIWZLMF3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL8/P64A/GIWZLMF3/FL8P64AGIWZLMF3.SMALL.jpg EQRFDYJGIYWWFVJ Nano_Burger Have you ever wondered why Holgas, Dianas and the Time Magazine cameras were not made in Germany?  Well whatever the reason, German optical companies have have decided that quality is the way to go.   Zeiss is among the best optical lens company there is....their motto says it all, "We Make it Visib...
By: Nano_Burger

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 17 Jan 2011 17:30:05 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Photograph-a-Black-Background/
Create a Perfectly Black Background in Photography - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVW/LX62/GIKL3Q06/FVWLX62GIKL3Q06.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVW/LX62/GIKL3Q06/FVWLX62GIKL3Q06.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVW/LX62/GIKL3Q06/FVWLX62GIKL3Q06.SMALL.jpg ESP4XSSGIJG3JJX AngryRedhead Arranging objects, people, animals, and plants for a photograph can be quite difficult, especially if there's noise (e.g., clutter on the floor).  It's much easier to photograph an individual person or thing against a solid background and then add/subtract filler items for context.  In gardening pho...
By: AngryRedhead

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 5 Jan 2011 11:39:21 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DSLR-Video-Shooting-Rig/
DSLR Video Shooting Rig - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKG/GF7T/GIH8NI3A/FKGGF7TGIH8NI3A.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKG/GF7T/GIH8NI3A/FKGGF7TGIH8NI3A.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKG/GF7T/GIH8NI3A/FKGGF7TGIH8NI3A.SMALL.jpg EIPARVMGI0TE5SC courtervideo Introduction: Anyone involved with pro or prosumer photography and videography these days is aware of the exploding popularity of the HDSLR, or High Definition Single Lens Reflex cameras. An extraordinary combination of image quality and relatively low cost, these are essentially still cameras th...
By: courtervideo

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 4 Jan 2011 16:42:59 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Intervalometer/
Intervalometer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKN/YIJF/GICYBB2A/FKNYIJFGICYBB2A.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKN/YIJF/GICYBB2A/FKNYIJFGICYBB2A.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKN/YIJF/GICYBB2A/FKNYIJFGICYBB2A.SMALL.jpg E9MI1TXGICYASWM randofo I decided to make a quality DIY intervalometer for my DSLR Pentax camera so that I could do time-lapse photography. This intervalometer should work with most major brands of DSLR cameras such as Nikons and Canons. It works by triggering the shutter using the camera's remote trigger port. It can als...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 3 Jan 2011 14:18:42 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Timelapse-Photos-With-Your-Camera-The-Easy/
Timelapse Photos With Your Camera - - - - The Easy Way - - - - - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Y/WQU0/GI0TK0GQ/F2YWQU0GI0TK0GQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Y/WQU0/GI0TK0GQ/F2YWQU0GI0TK0GQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Y/WQU0/GI0TK0GQ/F2YWQU0GI0TK0GQ.SMALL.jpg EIZA4QPGI0TK0BB Constructer This instructable shows you how to take timelapse photos with almost any camera. The best part is you do not have to tear your camera apart and it is low cost. This is really a motorized finger that pushes the button of your camera for you. The time between shots is determined by the speed of...
By: Constructer

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 2 Jan 2011 14:00:00 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Designing-a-DIY-Talking-Twittering-etc-etc-Pho/
Ultimate Homemade Photo Booth - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRD/G7DT/GICYAZ1X/FRDG7DTGICYAZ1X.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRD/G7DT/GICYAZ1X/FRDG7DTGICYAZ1X.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRD/G7DT/GICYAZ1X/FRDG7DTGICYAZ1X.SMALL.jpg E9TSS7KGGPETAP6 splitreaction Hello, My fiance and I are getting married in October 2011 and we decided we wanted to build a photobooth for the wedding. We saw that the photobooths out there were nice but $1000 was too much. I asked her if I could build us something dorky for our wedding and she said only if it's not tacky....
By: splitreaction

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 1 Jan 2011 20:51:57 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Under-Water-Housing-for-a-SLR-or-DSLR-Camera/
Under Water Housing for a SLR or DSLR Camera - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3U/TE6S/GI0TD72F/F3UTE6SGI0TD72F.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3U/TE6S/GI0TD72F/F3UTE6SGI0TD72F.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3U/TE6S/GI0TD72F/F3UTE6SGI0TD72F.SMALL.jpg E4F64FAGI0TD752 jkcobabe This under water housing for a DSLR camera is made from a water tight box from Wal-Mart and plumbing parts from Home Depot.  In total I think the cost to "go deep" (Well 6' or so) was less than $40.00 and the photos are both fun and amazing! Step One: Gather Your Materials and Tools Materials:...
By: jkcobabe

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 30 Dec 2010 14:55:42 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Polaroid-Themed-Camera-Strap-With-Luggage-B/
Make a Polaroid Themed Camera Strap With Luggage Belts - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE4/D7UD/GGPEY0O5/FE4D7UDGGPEY0O5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE4/D7UD/GGPEY0O5/FE4D7UDGGPEY0O5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE4/D7UD/GGPEY0O5/FE4D7UDGGPEY0O5.SMALL.jpg EOEBFVCGGPF3SJQ Nano_Burger What does a rainbow mean to you?  An interesting atmospheric phenomena....gay pride...the 42nd Infantry Division? To me a rainbow screams, "Polaroid Corporation!" Even when Polaroid was actually making cameras, the camera straps were disappointingly plain vanilla.  Polaroid missed a critical...
By: Nano_Burger

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 24 Nov 2010 19:47:35 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Modify-a-Polaroid-Land-Camera-to-Take-35mm-/
How to Modify a Polaroid Land Camera to Take 35mm film - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKZ/6H4P/GHTLUII5/FKZ6H4PGHTLUII5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKZ/6H4P/GHTLUII5/FKZ6H4PGHTLUII5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKZ/6H4P/GHTLUII5/FKZ6H4PGHTLUII5.SMALL.jpg EG4N1MTGH8AGAHC Marker1024 Yes you are probably wondering why I would do this, but It all started when I bought this camera off of Ebay for 20 bucks. I was buying it as a collectors item, but when I saw it i was dying to use it in some sort of way. It is too bad that polaroid stopped making the specific film for this camera a...
By: Marker1024

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 19 Dec 2010 20:48:51 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-pinhole-camera-out-of-an-old-point-n/
How to make a pinhole camera out of an old point n' shoot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRI/32MP/FT7PU8DH/FRI32MPFT7PU8DH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRI/32MP/FT7PU8DH/FRI32MPFT7PU8DH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRI/32MP/FT7PU8DH/FRI32MPFT7PU8DH.SMALL.jpg EXXRCUFFT7PU84B ablisspirate A pinhole camera is kind of a romantic throwback of the most basic cameras ever made. You can make a camera out of anything light tight, but if you don't have access to a darkroom or chemicals, you will need to use a camera that takes some standard film (35mm or 120). These instructions will lead ...
By: ablisspirate

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 13 Apr 2009 17:15:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Gorilla-Pod/
Gorilla Pod - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZN/RYJ1/GHONSONF/FZNRYJ1GHONSONF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZN/RYJ1/GHONSONF/FZNRYJ1GHONSONF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZN/RYJ1/GHONSONF/FZNRYJ1GHONSONF.SMALL.jpg E2KGR4SGHN8CWVL matth3w Yet another camera tripod project with Loc-Line modular hose. This instructable owes its existence to the Gorilla Pod instructable by benthekahn. Before reading this one, read that one. This extends and, hopefully, improves and simplifies the instructable mentioned above. This version of the tripod...
By: matth3w

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 14 Dec 2010 10:18:52 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/iPhone-Tripod-Mount-from-OtterBox-Holster/
iPhone Tripod Mount from OtterBox Holster - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F50/41G8/GGPF4U4H/F5041G8GGPF4U4H.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F50/41G8/GGPF4U4H/F5041G8GGPF4U4H.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F50/41G8/GGPF4U4H/F5041G8GGPF4U4H.SMALL.jpg EF88F6JGGPF3PNV calischs When I recently turned to the dark side and bought an iPhone 4, I got the Otterbox Defender case to protect that shiny thing.  The case works great, but it came with a hip holster that I never planned on using.  I did want to use a tripod with my iPhone for shooting photos, panoramas, time-lapse ser...
By: calischs

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 28 Nov 2010 21:00:52 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Floppy-Disk-IR-Camera-Hack/
Floppy Disk IR Camera Hack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH2/M756/G51GA9FU/FH2M756G51GA9FU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH2/M756/G51GA9FU/FH2M756G51GA9FU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH2/M756/G51GA9FU/FH2M756G51GA9FU.SMALL.jpg EQQX57RG4UH93DE 62 Projects to Make with a Dead Computer For the past seven years, I've had a broken digital camera lying around. It is still able to take pictures, but it is almost impossible to use on account of a broken screen. The fundamental problem is that sometimes the menu will accidentally get turned on, and not being able to see the screen, I ca...
By: 62 Projects to Make with a Dead Computer

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 8 Feb 2010 20:53:19 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Panorama-Head/
Panorama Head - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4V/BAVC/GH6IFJGJ/F4VBAVCGH6IFJGJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4V/BAVC/GH6IFJGJ/F4VBAVCGH6IFJGJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4V/BAVC/GH6IFJGJ/F4VBAVCGH6IFJGJ.SMALL.jpg EK3B5TSGH4A6AB5 KresimirPregernik I want to take a pictures in panoramic view, even 360 degree. Well, some trials from hand was not successful as I expected. Problem was hold still and nodal point. Then I found on web a huge offer for panorama heads. The prices are...ouch. And t than I go in my working corner. Start with finding ...
By: KresimirPregernik

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 1 Dec 2010 23:02:29 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap--n-Easy-Digital-Picture-Frame/
Cheap 'n Easy Digital Picture Frame - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOU/604T/LDXEP27ZCG6/FOU604TLDXEP27ZCG6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOU/604T/LDXEP27ZCG6/FOU604TLDXEP27ZCG6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOU/604T/LDXEP27ZCG6/FOU604TLDXEP27ZCG6.SMALL.jpg EUDAPM2RU7EP287IJP joedog86 I basically made this as a birthday present for my girlfriend. Looking for an awesome gift idea? This is it! Total cost was under $100, and could be substantially less if you're savvy.I know I'm not the first one to come up with the idea of a homemade digital picture frame. I'm not even the one ...
By: joedog86

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 23 May 2006 14:59:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Disposibal-Camera-Nixie-Tube-Driver/
Disposable Camera Nixie Tube Driver - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ1/GD7A/FOLKCNNR/FJ1GD7AFOLKCNNR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ1/GD7A/FOLKCNNR/FJ1GD7AFOLKCNNR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ1/GD7A/FOLKCNNR/FJ1GD7AFOLKCNNR.SMALL.jpg EMVEP93FOLKCNLY the_don125 Before I get too far in this instructable, I would like to say that this was not my original idea. You can see two implementations of this idea already on Flickr. The links are: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mdweezer/322631504/in/set-72157594420700670/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/samwibatt/161078441...
By: the_don125

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 11 Dec 2008 14:45:20 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Time-lapse-add-on-to-a-Rollei-digicam/
Time lapse add-on to a Rollei digicam - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUI/A34G/GGPF370X/FUIA34GGGPF370X.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUI/A34G/GGPF370X/FUIA34GGGPF370X.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUI/A34G/GGPF370X/FUIA34GGGPF370X.SMALL.jpg E4F6DURG91YH1A1 andyk75 This instructable shows you how to add a time lapse module to a Rollei Compactline 52 digital camera. Time lapse means pictures are taken at a specific interval of time. The time interval is adjustable over a wide range and it has an additional sensor, that interrupts the time lapse execution durin...
By: andyk75

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 22 Nov 2010 23:58:58 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Use-Your-Camera-To-Capture-3D-Anaglyphs/
Use Your Camera To Capture "3D" Anaglyphs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGT/8U9C/GGPFB7J5/FGT8U9CGGPFB7J5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGT/8U9C/GGPFB7J5/FGT8U9CGGPFB7J5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGT/8U9C/GGPFB7J5/FGT8U9CGGPFB7J5.SMALL.jpg EKH0FDJGGMMR49R ProfHankD An anaglyph is a color image that creates the illusion of "3D" depth when viewed through color filters that separate the left and right views. The image shown here is an example viewable through green/magenta glasses. Although various color combinations and processing variations have emerged over t...
By: ProfHankD

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 22 Nov 2010 08:25:46 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-Motion-Detection-Wildlife-Camera/
Cheap Motion Detection Wildlife Camera - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAO/ES96/GGPFB0YM/FAOES96GGPFB0YM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAO/ES96/GGPFB0YM/FAOES96GGPFB0YM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAO/ES96/GGPFB0YM/FAOES96GGPFB0YM.SMALL.jpg EU9LZVHGGPFAYFR Doug Paradis I have always wanted an inexpensive way to take unobserved pictures of wildlife in my neighborhood.  This instructable takes parts of two existing instructables and brings them together with added features to create a cheap motion detection wildlife camera. This project uses a re-purposed PIR s...
By: Doug Paradis

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 20 Nov 2010 15:01:43 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Fabric-Photography-Sweep/
Fabric Photography Sweep - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5G/ARTE/GFRWRZTD/F5GARTEGFRWRZTD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5G/ARTE/GFRWRZTD/F5GARTEGFRWRZTD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5G/ARTE/GFRWRZTD/F5GARTEGFRWRZTD.SMALL.jpg EVYL88QGFRWNLCI Carleyy Want to take pictures that look clean and professional.  Use this easy photo backdrop to enhance the quality of your photos. We have a paper photo sweep in the office, but since I make a lot of my projects at home I wanted a space where I could take nice pictures.  This photography sweep is easy to...
By: Carleyy

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 8 Nov 2010 12:42:47 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Time-lapse-enclosure-for-smart-phones/
Time lapse enclosure for smart phones - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP4/NM3E/GFA43T4E/FP4NM3EGFA43T4E.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP4/NM3E/GFA43T4E/FP4NM3EGFA43T4E.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP4/NM3E/GFA43T4E/FP4NM3EGFA43T4E.SMALL.jpg EBNC9WSGFA43T2I Krizbleen How to build a weatherproof enclosure for taking time lapse photos using a smart phone. This enclosure is not 100% waterproof but can reasonably survive rain while protecting your smartphone.  This enclosure was used over a 5 day period including two days of rain and easily kept the camera dry. Us...
By: Krizbleen

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 21 Oct 2010 17:33:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-repair-a-zoom-telephoto-lens-and-mount-it-o/
How to repair a zoom telephoto lens and mount it on your DSLR camera - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4A/CRKK/GFA455HC/F4ACRKKGFA455HC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4A/CRKK/GFA455HC/F4ACRKKGFA455HC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4A/CRKK/GFA455HC/F4ACRKKGFA455HC.SMALL.jpg E3NXGY1GF06M5PO tholopotami Telephoto lenses are expensive  and if you have  one intended for an older SLR camera, you may consider  using it with with your DSLR. My experience is that this is doable but there are a few critical issues that you have to deal with. Contemporary DSLR cameras are rather unfriendly  to older lens...
By: tholopotami

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 20 Oct 2010 03:13:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Do-It-Yourself-Photography-Light-Box-for-Under-40/
Do It Yourself Photography Light Box for Under $40 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKD/HSZC/F7PCMYMP/FKDHSZCF7PCMYMP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKD/HSZC/F7PCMYMP/FKDHSZCF7PCMYMP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKD/HSZC/F7PCMYMP/FKDHSZCF7PCMYMP.SMALL.jpg EECY1RCF7PCMYMW philoking How to build a light box for doing still life and product type photography out of every day materials. Gather Materials With the growth of TakeMyTech.com, I decided I really needed a light box to take product photography. Of course you can buy a light box, but that’s no where near as fun as bui...
By: philoking

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 17 Oct 2007 09:24:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/10-Minute-Light-Diffuser/
10 Minute Light Diffuser - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS7/CKPK/GF5VAM2Z/FS7CKPKGF5VAM2Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS7/CKPK/GF5VAM2Z/FS7CKPKGF5VAM2Z.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS7/CKPK/GF5VAM2Z/FS7CKPKGF5VAM2Z.SMALL.jpg E9011WJGF5UXNE1 Carleyy Make your own light diffuser to enhance the quality of your photos! This simple design costs less than $5 and can be put together in 10 minutes! Materials Materials include:  Piece of foam core or cardboard - 30" x 20" Piece of white tissue paper - 24" x 20" use colored tissue paper to change ...
By: Carleyy

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 11 Oct 2010 16:24:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Photography-Set-Up/
Easy Photography Set Up - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKP/2OTA/GF7B674J/FKP2OTAGF7B674J.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKP/2OTA/GF7B674J/FKP2OTAGF7B674J.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKP/2OTA/GF7B674J/FKP2OTAGF7B674J.SMALL.jpg EKWYVQIGF06ZLHZ frenzy Trying to make your photos look professional? A good set up can make subpar photos look fantastic. Here is a quick write up of how we at instructables did our simple set up for smaller projects! Want a light diffuser to go with it, check out this instructable by carleyy Supplies For this projec...
By: frenzy

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 8 Oct 2010 10:55:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Picavet-Cross-for-Balloon-Photography/
DIY Picavet Cross for Balloon Photography - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR2/6IFK/GEVZW47H/FR26IFKGEVZW47H.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR2/6IFK/GEVZW47H/FR26IFKGEVZW47H.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR2/6IFK/GEVZW47H/FR26IFKGEVZW47H.SMALL.jpg EMDN2OPGEWKU5VT JetCityOrange I built a simple picavet cross to hold and stabilize my camera when I sent it aloft using helium balloons. A picavet is a self-leveling rig that attaches to a kite or balloon string. The picavet stays level even while the string changes angles when blown by the wind. Making use of "trash" as buil...
By: JetCityOrange

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 5 Oct 2010 14:51:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Portable-Wedding-Photo-Booth/
DIY Portable Wedding Photo Booth - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS9/J1W6/GEI9CWDC/FS9J1W6GEI9CWDC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS9/J1W6/GEI9CWDC/FS9J1W6GEI9CWDC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS9/J1W6/GEI9CWDC/FS9J1W6GEI9CWDC.SMALL.jpg EV88QPAGE7L4MOW dohjoe While planning for our wedding we decided that it would be great to use a photo booth as our guest book.  After looking at rental costs I decided to take it upon myself to build my own, and since I like projects like this I thought it sounded like a lot of fun! Since our wedding was taking place se...
By: dohjoe

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 26 Sep 2010 10:34:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Camera-Array-2-Computational-Refocusing-With-/
DIY Camera Array 2: Computational Refocusing With Just One Camera - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXP/VZJK/G3CAMMEI/FXPVZJKG3CAMMEI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXP/VZJK/G3CAMMEI/FXPVZJKG3CAMMEI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXP/VZJK/G3CAMMEI/FXPVZJKG3CAMMEI.SMALL.gif E34LYZMG3CAMMBG daniel_reetz DIY Camera Array 1: Computational Photography Primer. DIY Camera Array 2: Computational Refocusing With Just One Camera. You don't need to register to download the PDF because I have made them available here and here. This Instructable is a primer on the field of Computational Photography, which i...
By: daniel_reetz

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 18 Dec 2009 20:34:56 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Take-Great-Close-Up-Photos/
How To Take Great Close-Up Photos - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNI/4I59/FZETB6XK/FNI4I59FZETB6XK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNI/4I59/FZETB6XK/FNI4I59FZETB6XK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNI/4I59/FZETB6XK/FNI4I59FZETB6XK.SMALL.jpg EJVVQBEFZETB6NF bloomautomatic Taking great close-up photos is much easier than you think. Based on the multitude of blurry detail pictures I've seen on ebay and craigslist, it must be a skill many don't possess. With these skills I've become that guyat work they come to when someone needs a good picture.(This is an entry in the ...
By: bloomautomatic

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 10 Sep 2009 09:55:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Putting-an-album-in-one-long-exposure/
Make beautiful long exposures of whole albums - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPE/RV11/GE7L4F42/FPERV11GE7L4F42.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPE/RV11/GE7L4F42/FPERV11GE7L4F42.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPE/RV11/GE7L4F42/FPERV11GE7L4F42.SMALL.jpg EPFWPQHGE7L4DIX killerjackalope I saw an article on gizmodo the other day that was just a photo of an album over a long exposure, I'm not sure what process the creator went through but I've emulated it here.  You don't need much to do this:  - A camera (Needs to have control on exposures  - A computer  - A tripod or something yo...
By: killerjackalope

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 20 Sep 2010 13:27:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Shoulder-rig-for-DSLR-Camcorders/
Shoulder rig for DSLR & Camcorders - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH4/PXTP/GE7LBJGC/FH4PXTPGE7LBJGC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH4/PXTP/GE7LBJGC/FH4PXTPGE7LBJGC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH4/PXTP/GE7LBJGC/FH4PXTPGE7LBJGC.SMALL.jpg ECK0ZU2GC4G8LDZ chefmichel Does your hand shake ? Are your friends seasick while watching your home video's ? Here a cheap,  very easy to build handheld shoulder rig for DSLR and camcorders. Today's camcorders are very light, and many people shake after 2 minutes of filming. This DIY rig helps to steady a DSLR or camcorder, s...
By: chefmichel

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 16 Sep 2010 00:14:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bargain-Price-Book-Scanner-From-A-Cardboard-Box/
Bargain-Price Book Scanner From A Cardboard Box. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF9/E4RY/G43EJWQG/FF9E4RYG43EJWQG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF9/E4RY/G43EJWQG/FF9E4RYG43EJWQG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF9/E4RY/G43EJWQG/FF9E4RYG43EJWQG.SMALL.jpg E5GCFXHG43EG0RP daniel_reetz Who doesn't want access to their books, notebooks, magazines, class notes, and other stuff everywhere, all the time? The thing is that often these things are a pain to scan. I have a really good solution for that, but it's expensive and can take a whole weekend to build. How do you scan a book, maga...
By: daniel_reetz

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 9 Jan 2010 12:40:22 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Light-drawing/
Light drawing - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBE/ISYB/GE1YECCS/FBEISYBGE1YECCS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBE/ISYB/GE1YECCS/FBEISYBGE1YECCS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBE/ISYB/GE1YECCS/FBEISYBGE1YECCS.SMALL.jpg EGGE2R6GE1YIPXG Ohoud You can create amazing designs with your camera, it is more than a picture. what is needed? 1.Chose a camera where you can set up the shutter speed manually. 2.Tripod or you can use any thing stable to place your camera on it. 3.Light source, like your mobile phone’s flash. 4.Chose a dark area ...
By: Ohoud

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 14 Sep 2010 04:09:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Monopod-from-a-Walking-Pole-using-Sugru/
Make a Monopod from a Walking Pole, using Sugru. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEZ/5T41/GD0R1CR5/FEZ5T41GD0R1CR5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEZ/5T41/GD0R1CR5/FEZ5T41GD0R1CR5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEZ/5T41/GD0R1CR5/FEZ5T41GD0R1CR5.SMALL.jpg EM3EPBRGD2J2SYR Kiteman My boys have started getting into photography, but often have trouble keeping the camera still enough for really clear shots. The obvious solution is to buy a mono-pod, but why buy when you can make, especially when you have Sugru? Edit: this project got picked up by PetaPixel! Materials and...
By: Kiteman

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 13 Sep 2010 15:01:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Clean-Kodak-Z740-Sensor/
How To Clean Kodak Z740 Sensor - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGE/9RZQ/GDVZ38NN/FGE9RZQGDVZ38NN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGE/9RZQ/GDVZ38NN/FGE9RZQGDVZ38NN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGE/9RZQ/GDVZ38NN/FGE9RZQGDVZ38NN.SMALL.jpg EUKNTF1GDVZEWL7 tavo_123 La kodak Z740  fue mi primer camara digital, en dos años el polvo hizo su aparicion. Cuando la limpie mi intencion no era hacer un instructable si tome fotografía de los pasos, si acaso me salto alguno, pero tratare de explicar lo mas detallado que me sea posible. Espero les sirva a los que tengan ...
By: tavo_123

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 12 Sep 2010 00:45:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Storing-and-handling-35mm-film/
Storing and handling 35mm film - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMT/79YJ/GDVZF3BE/FMT79YJGDVZF3BE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMT/79YJ/GDVZF3BE/FMT79YJGDVZF3BE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMT/79YJ/GDVZF3BE/FMT79YJGDVZF3BE.SMALL.jpg ERSF1QYGBZV8VWK Khommjlybhe When I started photography I had real troubles finding a guide on how to store and handle undeveloped film. So I’ve put this together, to make it easier for others like me. Storing Film Outside For short term storage, keeping your film in a cool, dry place as recommended will do fine. In hot...
By: Khommjlybhe

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 10 Sep 2010 23:20:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-3-D-Stereoscope-Slide-and-Video-Shooter/
Make a 3-D Stereoscope Slide and Video Shooter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Q/OQA0/GDRPYMXL/F1QOQA0GDRPYMXL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Q/OQA0/GDRPYMXL/F1QOQA0GDRPYMXL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Q/OQA0/GDRPYMXL/F1QOQA0GDRPYMXL.SMALL.jpg E5DG32HGDRPHH73 courtervideo Stereoscope Slide & Video Shooter 3-D is a really hot topic these days, and for those of you with lots of cash, Panasonic just released a new 3-D video camera that will connect to the new 3-D TVs, so with several thousand bucks you can get in on the 3-D action with home movies. History Meanwhil...
By: courtervideo

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 6 Sep 2010 16:28:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-an-LED-Ring-Light/
Build an LED Ring Light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLK/4EEJ/GDTLSSPY/FLK4EEJGDTLSSPY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLK/4EEJ/GDTLSSPY/FLK4EEJGDTLSSPY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLK/4EEJ/GDTLSSPY/FLK4EEJGDTLSSPY.SMALL.jpg EK6J1ZOGDTLDZXB courtervideo The ring light is a useful tool for photographers that goes back many years and has been especially useful in scientific and extreme close-up work where the physical camera and lens makes other types of lighting difficult. Both strobe and constant-on versions for video are available. But ring lights...
By: courtervideo

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 8 Sep 2010 08:04:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-remote-controlled-camera-from-a-cellphone!/
Make a remote controlled camera from a cellphone! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3R/8FAU/F9AZJRR4/F3R8FAUF9AZJRR4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3R/8FAU/F9AZJRR4/F3R8FAUF9AZJRR4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3R/8FAU/F9AZJRR4/F3R8FAUF9AZJRR4.SMALL.jpg E86DOE8F9AZJRRE tanntraad Want to know what your cat is doing while at work? Send a text message to your newly made surveillance-cellphone and receive pictures and videos seconds later. Sounds like a dream? Not any more! This video explains how it works: Parts and tools you need A brave camera-cellphone (including SIM-...
By: tanntraad

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 1 Dec 2007 09:59:27 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Using-Ultra-Fast-Lenses-on-DSLR-Cameras/
Using Ultra-Fast Lenses on DSLR Cameras - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTW/040P/GD0R1B93/FTW040PGD0R1B93.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTW/040P/GD0R1B93/FTW040PGD0R1B93.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTW/040P/GD0R1B93/FTW040PGD0R1B93.SMALL.jpg E0KB5IOGD2J2WJU ProfHankD The ratio between the focal length and the aperture (diameter) of a lens is called the f/number. The smaller the f/number, the more light is let in. Fast lenses start around f/2.0, and the light let in goes as the inverse square. Compared to f/2.0, f/1.4 lets in twice as much light, f/1.0 four times...
By: ProfHankD

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 30 Aug 2010 08:17:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Lens-Cap-Lanyard-and-Parking-Spot/
Lens Cap Lanyard and Parking Spot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW3/UG0B/GC4G0QQE/FW3UG0BGC4G0QQE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW3/UG0B/GC4G0QQE/FW3UG0BGC4G0QQE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW3/UG0B/GC4G0QQE/FW3UG0BGC4G0QQE.SMALL.jpg E3TP5HRGC4G0QQP debearly If you're a photography hobbyist with a nice SLR, you likely have more than one lens -- each with its own cap. If you're like me, you likely have lost more lens caps than you care to count -- and the stupid things ain't cheap! The obvious answer is a lens cap lanyard: you know, the $2 thingy you ord...
By: debearly

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 29 Aug 2010 08:03:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-star-tracker-for-your-DSLR-and-make-your-o/
Build a star tracker for your DSLR and make your own star charts! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBS/QTUO/GD0R18QF/FBSQTUOGD0R18QF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBS/QTUO/GD0R18QF/FBSQTUOGD0R18QF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBS/QTUO/GD0R18QF/FBSQTUOGD0R18QF.SMALL.jpg EDT9NMYGD2J2HKL tholopotami If you already have a DSLR camera this is  a cheap and effective method tor wide field astrophotography. When you face north and observe the stars you will notice that their position is rotated in the east-west direction.  Since a full 360o earth rotation requires 24 hours,  in 1 minute the stars...
By: tholopotami

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 29 Aug 2010 05:46:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/String-Tripod/
String Tripod - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1N/2WJV/F0ZSTF17/F1N2WJVF0ZSTF17.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1N/2WJV/F0ZSTF17/F1N2WJVF0ZSTF17.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1N/2WJV/F0ZSTF17/F1N2WJVF0ZSTF17.SMALL.jpg ERUNUN3F0ZSTF0W shoeBlade This is an old photographers trick - here is my design. Sometimes referred to as a string tripod or string bipod or string monopod. Also known as a chain tripod, bipod, etc... This device is used to stabilize a camera in order to get clearer pictures at a slow shutter speed. With more and more digi...
By: shoeBlade

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 28 Apr 2007 14:41:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Fabric-Softbox-14x56-Strip/
DIY Fabric Softbox (14x56 Strip) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCA/GU20/FUI0OPZZ/FCAGU20FUI0OPZZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCA/GU20/FUI0OPZZ/FCAGU20FUI0OPZZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCA/GU20/FUI0OPZZ/FCAGU20FUI0OPZZ.SMALL.jpg EIF2NI1FUI0OOV5 mark11photography I wanted a second strip softbox to do some more interesting portrait lighting set-ups so I decided to make my own. It takes a while and involves a number of steps, but I was very pleased with the end result. Prepare to spend a fair bit of time in front of a sewing machine as this has a lot of seams....
By: mark11photography

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 9 May 2009 19:13:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Photobooth/
DIY Photobooth - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLW/9TIN/W8QETVPKVKX/FLW9TINW8QETVPKVKX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLW/9TIN/W8QETVPKVKX/FLW9TINW8QETVPKVKX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLW/9TIN/W8QETVPKVKX/FLW9TINW8QETVPKVKX.SMALL.jpg EMGRFZ69FNEP287322 jchorng This is a tutorial on how to build your own photobooth much like the traditional ones seen at malls, amusement parks, and shopping centers the world over. This booth however is completely digital and is much much cheaper/easier to do at home. I wrote the first half of the tutorial months ago and f...
By: jchorng

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 1 Nov 2006 15:32:23 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Adafruit-Photo-Tutorial/
Adafruit Photo Tutorial - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6L/9GL2/GCPZMHXG/F6L9GL2GCPZMHXG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6L/9GL2/GCPZMHXG/F6L9GL2GCPZMHXG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6L/9GL2/GCPZMHXG/F6L9GL2GCPZMHXG.SMALL.jpg E59GOAUGAJUQF8F adafruit Written by John De Cristofaro ("johngineer") for Adafruit Industries. This tutorial aims to teach you how to take photos of your hacks and projects for sharing on the web, and perhaps even in print. It focuses on smaller items, less than 6”x6”x6” in size. Bigger projects present their own unique pr...
By: adafruit

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:36:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Camera-Hacks/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9P/J98Z/GD8KDWMK/F9PJ98ZGD8KDWMK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9P/J98Z/GD8KDWMK/F9PJ98ZGD8KDWMK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9P/J98Z/GD8KDWMK/F9PJ98ZGD8KDWMK.SMALL.jpg ORLL07NGD2JJU7Z zazenergy Cameras have been around a long time and as much as technology has developed and changed there are still a lot of tips, tricks and simple hacks that can solve problems and achieve cool effects. Instructables has a strong collection of camera how to's that are sure to entertain and inspire everyone f...
By: zazenergy

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 24 Aug 2010 11:21:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/train-camera-mount/
train camera mount - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F95/J1AF/GCJ0ZYNC/F95J1AFGCJ0ZYNC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F95/J1AF/GCJ0ZYNC/F95J1AFGCJ0ZYNC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F95/J1AF/GCJ0ZYNC/F95J1AFGCJ0ZYNC.SMALL.jpg ES3HNP8G8C3JQ28 mikeasaurus A camera mount that uses the doors of a light-rail train to hold the camera in place and shoot video from the outside, while the train is in motion. This mount can be adapted to fit almost any automated transit door system. Light-rail for mass transit was brought to my city in 1985. At that time t...
By: mikeasaurus

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:15:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Underwater-Housing-for-miniDV/
Underwater Housing for miniDV - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVJ/UHCC/F41EPA8KXP2/FVJUHCCF41EPA8KXP2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVJ/UHCC/F41EPA8KXP2/FVJUHCCF41EPA8KXP2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVJ/UHCC/F41EPA8KXP2/FVJUHCCF41EPA8KXP2.SMALL.jpg EKU3DUKR8WEPA8KXRG Bobby_M Well, I took a good look at the possibility that I'd be diving again anytime soon and figured that since I already sold off all my dive gear, this housing was just on the shelf due to pride. In an effort to get some of my clutter out, I put the housing and camera up on Ebay so that someone else migh...
By: Bobby_M

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 6 Jul 2006 16:17:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/bellows-for-large-format-camera/
bellows for large format camera - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5R/WAZX/TBVEP27XL58/F5RWAZXTBVEP27XL58.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5R/WAZX/TBVEP27XL58/F5RWAZXTBVEP27XL58.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5R/WAZX/TBVEP27XL58/F5RWAZXTBVEP27XL58.SMALL.jpg EDITKGPCR7EP28788U lennyb heres how you can make a bellows for a large format camera . while i realize that film cameras are the old way this can be used if you want to make a scanner camera a pinhole camera or even a bellows to pump air. material list to make this you will need : 1 sheet of black bristol board(sometimes ...
By: lennyb

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 26 Apr 2006 08:20:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pinhole-Cameras/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Z/2IER/GA0O6Y5B/F4Z2IERGA0O6Y5B.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Z/2IER/GA0O6Y5B/F4Z2IERGA0O6Y5B.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Z/2IER/GA0O6Y5B/F4Z2IERGA0O6Y5B.SMALL.jpg OMR8LDYGA0O6XZR zazenergy Pinhole cameras are awesome. Once you understand them it doesn't take long before anything hollow you can poke a hole in and turn into a light tight chamber is not really whatever object it might look like from the outside but is, in fact, a camera! With the advent of the digital age even more pinho...
By: zazenergy

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 4 Jun 2010 10:13:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-ring-light-for-your-camera/
Build ring light for your camera - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0G/M3YG/GCJ101IZ/F0GM3YGGCJ101IZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0G/M3YG/GCJ101IZ/F0GM3YGGCJ101IZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0G/M3YG/GCJ101IZ/F0GM3YGGCJ101IZ.SMALL.jpg EBZMAZKGCJ101IX nygma2004 I am not a professional photographer, not even into marco photography that much, but quite often I find difficult to take good detailed shots of my railway models. The flash on my Canon camera casts deep shadows over the ridges so I often end up bringing 5-6 light to the subject to get as many light...
By: nygma2004

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 13 Aug 2010 13:30:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Home-made-DSLR-Rear-LCD-Viewfinder-for-shooting-Vi/
Home made DSLR Rear LCD Viewfinder for shooting Video - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD2/RUX0/GCGUGPXE/FD2RUX0GCGUGPXE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD2/RUX0/GCGUGPXE/FD2RUX0GCGUGPXE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD2/RUX0/GCGUGPXE/FD2RUX0GCGUGPXE.SMALL.jpg EKONX8NGCGUGPXB AronC0816 Have you ever been shooting video with your DSLR in bright sunlight or bright indoor lighting? Most DSLRs that shoot video require you to use the rear LCD to view what you are shooting. What's the problem here? Well, in brightly lit scenes glare causes you to not be able to seen the screen very well...
By: AronC0816

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 4 Aug 2010 23:52:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/IR-Modification-of-the-Nikon-4300/
IR-Modification of the Nikon 4300 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYJ/92NV/GC4G94G7/FYJ92NVGC4G94G7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYJ/92NV/GC4G94G7/FYJ92NVGC4G94G7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYJ/92NV/GC4G94G7/FYJ92NVGC4G94G7.SMALL.jpg ESGPCRGGAPURS2M andyk75 This is the description of how to turn a normal working Nikon 4300 into a IR-Camera for fantastic new insights. The Nikon 4300 is now roundabout eight years old and you can get the used camera rather cheap. I hope the prices will not rise too much because of this instructable. The quality of this c...
By: andyk75

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 2 Aug 2010 23:46:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Disco-Tartan/
Disco Tartan - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLY/PNJN/GC4G101I/FLYPNJNGC4G101I.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLY/PNJN/GC4G101I/FLYPNJNGC4G101I.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLY/PNJN/GC4G101I/FLYPNJNGC4G101I.SMALL.jpg EQUNR4SGC4GD55A incase A long exposure photography project I've been working on. To make a tartan with light. Sorry about the lack of pictures in the materials and construction phases I hadn't planned on writing an instructable or even known if it would work. :) I wish I could have had a black room to take the shot in bu...
By: incase

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 2 Aug 2010 06:18:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Self-Illuminating-Photography-Lightbox/
Self-Illuminating Photography Lightbox - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9H/XG6Q/GC4GD66R/F9HXG6QGC4GD66R.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9H/XG6Q/GC4GD66R/F9HXG6QGC4GD66R.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9H/XG6Q/GC4GD66R/F9HXG6QGC4GD66R.SMALL.jpg EYGRS67GC4G94R9 PKM I was getting sick of not being able to take good photos of my projects, having to light them with a desk lamp and always getting my messy desk in the background.  Then I saw the photos for the Scrub robot instructable and decided I needed a lightbox to get that diffuse white lighting and "infinite"...
By: PKM

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 1 Aug 2010 14:49:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Camera-Bean-Bag/
Camera Bean Bag - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCQ/BFV3/GC4G91LM/FCQBFV3GC4G91LM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCQ/BFV3/GC4G91LM/FCQBFV3GC4G91LM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCQ/BFV3/GC4G91LM/FCQBFV3GC4G91LM.SMALL.jpg EGAP7B4GC4G0VRO motadacruz Tripods do lovely work for camera's. But when shooting from the ground you can't use a tripod and it's sometimes difficult to get a good surface to put the camera on and point in the right direction. This is where a Camera Bean Bag comes in handy. And instead of buying one, I thought I would make o...
By: motadacruz

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 31 Jul 2010 08:43:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bottlecap-monopod/
Bottlecap monopod - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5P/DFOX/GC4G918H/F5PDFOXGC4G918H.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5P/DFOX/GC4G918H/F5PDFOXGC4G918H.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5P/DFOX/GC4G918H/F5PDFOXGC4G918H.SMALL.jpg E2EOA9LGC4G918D Eren S. It may not be original, but it works. The bottlecap monopod can be attached to any water bottle, and of course costs only under 50 cents. It was made out of trash, litterally, but is just fantastically functional. Also, please excuse any blurry photos because  I had to work fast due to low battery...
By: Eren S.

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:02:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Developing-Black--White-Photos-at-Home/
Developing Black & White Photo's at Home - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9B/UN9V/FF6EIRYR/F9BUN9VFF6EIRYR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9B/UN9V/FF6EIRYR/F9BUN9VFF6EIRYR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9B/UN9V/FF6EIRYR/F9BUN9VFF6EIRYR.SMALL.jpg EUCJGYOFF6EIRYW }{itch Nothing says "arty" quite like black & white photographs. In this instructable I'll be showing you how to develop black & white film in a relatively cheap way so you can get negatives to do with as you wish!Why not develop it at a shop? why black and white? and why in god's name don't i just buy mys...
By: }{itch

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 19 Apr 2008 05:23:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/IPhone-Macro-Lens-1/
iPhone Macro Lens - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW1/7YP9/GBZYUT8L/FW17YP9GBZYUT8L.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW1/7YP9/GBZYUT8L/FW17YP9GBZYUT8L.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW1/7YP9/GBZYUT8L/FW17YP9GBZYUT8L.SMALL.jpg EVVFP77GBZYUT7S RVogel I've always loved close-up photography starting with a book I remember from first grade on spiders. I actually couldn't get past the first few pages of the book without freaking out and slamming the book shut, but I always came back for more. About a year ago I made a clip-on lens for my iPhone and...
By: RVogel

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:51:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-buoy-for-your-digicam/
Make a buoy for your digicam - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F98/JEAY/GBT1NEK0/F98JEAYGBT1NEK0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F98/JEAY/GBT1NEK0/F98JEAYGBT1NEK0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F98/JEAY/GBT1NEK0/F98JEAYGBT1NEK0.SMALL.jpg E3A1HNOGBT1NEJ7 andyk75 A few years ago waterproof cameras were big, heavy and most of them needed additional plumb to stay under water. But good old times changed and nowadays the waterproof cameras are small, lightweight, record movies in high definition but they sink in water. O.k. modern things are not always bad, you ...
By: andyk75

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 20 Jul 2010 01:46:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Triggered-High-Speed-Photography/
Laser Triggered High-Speed Photography - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC5/DF8X/G02LSYRD/FC5DF8XG02LSYRD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC5/DF8X/G02LSYRD/FC5DF8XG02LSYRD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC5/DF8X/G02LSYRD/FC5DF8XG02LSYRD.SMALL.jpg E2SMRJJFZWXPKOF Frivolous Engineering In order to consistently photograph something like milk drops the usual method uses a high-end camera ($500 and up), Speedlite flash ($300 and up) and an optical electronic delayed flash trigger ($120 and up). There are lots of DIY circuits for this purpose, but they still require a good camera a...
By: Frivolous Engineering

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 28 Sep 2009 20:52:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-clean-your-old-Kodak-dualflex-II/
How to clean your old Kodak dualflex II - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMA/F9ZP/GB5HD5VO/FMAF9ZPGB5HD5VO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMA/F9ZP/GB5HD5VO/FMAF9ZPGB5HD5VO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMA/F9ZP/GB5HD5VO/FMAF9ZPGB5HD5VO.SMALL.jpg EY7YGP0GB5HD5VI Throw the viewfinder Everybody knows,all the olds TLR after a couple of decades,gets dusty and the lenses appears all blurry....if you want to make your old TLR shiny like brand new this is your place! What you need: For proceed you need: - A cross screwdriver - Surgical spirit,methyl or a simple glass cleaner - Blo...
By: Throw the viewfinder

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 6 Jul 2010 05:04:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Photography-for-Dummies/
Photography for Dummies! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3O/0B8Z/GAPV3S0O/F3O0B8ZGAPV3S0O.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3O/0B8Z/GAPV3S0O/F3O0B8ZGAPV3S0O.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3O/0B8Z/GAPV3S0O/F3O0B8ZGAPV3S0O.SMALL.jpg E15DJ4BGB288KA1 teaaddict314      As digital SLRs are popularizing, many people are getting into photography that normally wouldn't have. Not only is this because of the ease of using a digital camera, but also because of the enormous cost savings compared to film cameras. DSLRs do not require expensive film to be bought and ...
By: teaaddict314

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 1 Jul 2010 09:05:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Fixing-dropped-compact-cameras/
Fixing dropped compact cameras - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN7/AXNU/GAPV8HWO/FN7AXNUGAPV8HWO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN7/AXNU/GAPV8HWO/FN7AXNUGAPV8HWO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN7/AXNU/GAPV8HWO/FN7AXNUGAPV8HWO.SMALL.jpg EKIC38RGAPUS8IV killerjackalope This isn't a complete guide to compact repairs, however you have a good shot of fixing it if it wasn't completely destroyed from the fall.  If it turns on, twiddles the lens then dies you've probably knocked the lens a bit and that's surprisingly fixable.  Before grabbing your camera read this all...
By: killerjackalope

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 30 Jun 2010 06:59:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Changing-eye-color/
Changing eye color - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6L/H2MS/GAPV3EVW/F6LH2MSGAPV3EVW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6L/H2MS/GAPV3EVW/F6LH2MSGAPV3EVW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6L/H2MS/GAPV3EVW/F6LH2MSGAPV3EVW.SMALL.jpg EEPGT70GAPURYP0 farzadbayan With this instructable you learn how to change eye color in the picture . Many of people like blue eyes , block eyes and ... , Now you can change your eye color to your favorite color . but only in the picture ! The blue eye (with green highlight ) is the first image , and the green eye is finally p...
By: farzadbayan

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 27 Jun 2010 10:54:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Super-Simple-Light-Tent/
Super Simple Light Tent - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS3/4XI5/VKWEP27UIWY/FS34XI5VKWEP27UIWY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS3/4XI5/VKWEP27UIWY/FS34XI5VKWEP27UIWY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS3/4XI5/VKWEP27UIWY/FS34XI5VKWEP27UIWY.SMALL.jpg EKTSDWUR5HEP286OV2 wdrwilson I was inspired to do this project after seeing the PVC light tent posted on the MAKE blog. This light tent uses a cardboard box, and some white material (Tyvek) and allows you to take reasonable photos of products such as bottles, watches, jewlery, small objects, etc. There is lot's of room for im...
By: wdrwilson

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 12 Mar 2006 00:39:17 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Take-awesome-macro-photos-with-your-camera-phone-a/
Take awesome macro photos with your camera phone and a swiss army knife - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJD/VAOY/EENEPZY2IWG/FJDVAOYEENEPZY2IWG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJD/VAOY/EENEPZY2IWG/FJDVAOYEENEPZY2IWG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJD/VAOY/EENEPZY2IWG/FJDVAOYEENEPZY2IWG.SMALL.jpg E5B3YI0ETSEPZY2IZN olivereitalu Impress your friends taking cool macro-photos using a camera phone and a swiss army knife with a magnifying glass. What you need Nothing much - camera phone - swiss army knife with a magnifying glass I use my SonyEricsson k750i for a phone and an army knife that was once given to me by my dear...
By: olivereitalu

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 24 Jul 2006 11:36:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Variable-Neutral-Density-Filter/
Simple Variable Neutral Density Filter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRP/EU4M/GAK6BHN0/FRPEU4MGAK6BHN0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRP/EU4M/GAK6BHN0/FRPEU4MGAK6BHN0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRP/EU4M/GAK6BHN0/FRPEU4MGAK6BHN0.SMALL.jpg EY9MOW8GAJUGIJW Zephyris What is a variable neutral density filter? The neutral density bit means it is a filter simply designed to block some of the light getting into a camera. The variable bit means it is variable - you can control the darkness of the filter just by twisting one part of it. A proper variable neutral dens...
By: Zephyris

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 17 Jun 2010 16:56:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Stovetop-Photo-Studio/
Stovetop Photo Studio - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVN/KW6Q/GAA0F8ZQ/FVNKW6QGAA0F8ZQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVN/KW6Q/GAA0F8ZQ/FVNKW6QGAA0F8ZQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVN/KW6Q/GAA0F8ZQ/FVNKW6QGAA0F8ZQ.SMALL.jpg E5AUCSTFZG43LOC Gorfram So, you need to take pictures for your latest Instructable, but every horizontal surface in your house is piled high with other incipient 'Ibles in various stages of progress? (Of course not. You keep things neat and tidy all the time. ...Me, too, of course.) But just in case there's some unnamed p...
By: Gorfram

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 11 Oct 2009 19:34:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Digital-Holga/
Digital Holga - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLE/QMAX/GAA0F00J/FLEQMAXGAA0F00J.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLE/QMAX/GAA0F00J/FLEQMAXGAA0F00J.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLE/QMAX/GAA0F00J/FLEQMAXGAA0F00J.SMALL.jpg ETOOM70GAA0XB03 frenzy Lomography and Toy Cameras are fun cameras to play with, yet most of these cameras use film so you can't see your finished product right away and you might end up spending a bunch on film and processing. The Holga is one of the more popular versions of this camera, and at such a cheap price it's eas...
By: frenzy

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 15 Jun 2010 14:44:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/SuperSquid-camera-battery-charger-splitter/
SuperSquid - camera battery charger splitter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCQ/7G06/FKUQ99RF/FCQ7G06FKUQ99RF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCQ/7G06/FKUQ99RF/FCQ7G06FKUQ99RF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCQ/7G06/FKUQ99RF/FCQ7G06FKUQ99RF.SMALL.jpg EZ25SVSFKUQ99RJ eBu On location photography shoots I usually run into the need for several chargers and very few power outlets. Other times I've packed the camera bags and forgotten the second, identical charger cable thinking it was already in the bag. Often times I am photographing a late wedding reception and runnin...
By: eBu

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 8 Sep 2008 17:24:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Softbox-from-an-umbrella/
DIY Softbox from an umbrella - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTN/1CSK/FIHEUWTQ/FTN1CSKFIHEUWTQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTN/1CSK/FIHEUWTQ/FTN1CSKFIHEUWTQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTN/1CSK/FIHEUWTQ/FTN1CSKFIHEUWTQ.SMALL.jpg EWT9WDAFIG8PYRD sdhigbee As a devout reader of David Hobby's wonderful blog "Strobist" I have a great debt to pay to the online photo community for teaching me much of what I know about photography and in particular... lighting. This is my humble attempt at giving something back. So this buddy of mine has a really cool 26...
By: sdhigbee

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 10 Jul 2008 10:16:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Transforming-Lightbox/
Transforming Lightbox - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMA/VURX/FYAJNS4K/FMAVURXFYAJNS4K.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMA/VURX/FYAJNS4K/FMAVURXFYAJNS4K.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMA/VURX/FYAJNS4K/FMAVURXFYAJNS4K.SMALL.jpg EOKGA12FYAJC04Q Snarky After deciding to sell some articles on an online auction, I discovered that my camera takes horrible pictures. Not being a photographer, I had to do some searching before I figured out how the "pros" do it. The answer; Expensive Cameras, High-Energy Lights and Lightboxes!Not able to afford any of t...
By: Snarky

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:06:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Camera-Rig/
DIY Camera Rig - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK2/HL2Z/GA6JFSSC/FK2HL2ZGA6JFSSC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK2/HL2Z/GA6JFSSC/FK2HL2ZGA6JFSSC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK2/HL2Z/GA6JFSSC/FK2HL2ZGA6JFSSC.SMALL.jpg E92WQX4GA5PSZAL daniel2008 Build an advanced camera mount/stabilizer rig for less than $120 from materials available around the house and the local hardware store! I am an aspiring film-maker and photographer and have over the years experimented with many ways to shoot video. My experience is that anything professional photo...
By: daniel2008

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 8 Jun 2010 11:14:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pinhole-for-SLR-Camera/
Simple Pinhole for SLR Camera - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVX/ZNTD/G4E0Y5NC/FVXZNTDG4E0Y5NC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVX/ZNTD/G4E0Y5NC/FVXZNTDG4E0Y5NC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVX/ZNTD/G4E0Y5NC/FVXZNTDG4E0Y5NC.SMALL.jpg EI44F82G4D5QL01 Zephyris Ever felt your SLR takes too high quality images? Long for the simpler days? Here is a very simple way to make a high quality, easy to use pinhole to replace your SLR lens. The raw materials You need just three things for this pinhole "lens": 1. A body cap for your camera (I got a spare one for £...
By: Zephyris

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 16 Jan 2010 08:38:19 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Happy-Little-Mac-Pinhole-Camera/
Happy Little Mac Pinhole Camera - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGT/HYD7/F11S8SC3/FGTHYD7F11S8SC3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGT/HYD7/F11S8SC3/FGTHYD7F11S8SC3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGT/HYD7/F11S8SC3/FGTHYD7F11S8SC3.SMALL.jpg ED1BOTLF0ZSTHFA bpwagner We have all heard of Macquariums, and I have even built a few, but have you ever heard of a Mac Pinhole Camera? Here is how I built one for International Pinhole Camera day (4/29/07). I just know there is an old Mac sitting in your basement... go ahead, it is time to void the warranty! Gut the M...
By: bpwagner

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 1 May 2007 07:44:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Adjustable-PVC-monopod-for-around-10/
Adjustable PVC monopod for around $10 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU9/LEG8/G9XBM5NY/FU9LEG8G9XBM5NY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU9/LEG8/G9XBM5NY/FU9LEG8G9XBM5NY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU9/LEG8/G9XBM5NY/FU9LEG8G9XBM5NY.SMALL.jpg E2YOJF2G9NHHCYH jgderuvo Monopods are handy for when you're on the go, but still want to have a measure of stability with your camera or video camera. But a real good one can run you over $100.  So let's make one instead!  I'm going to show you how to make an adjustable PVC monopod for around $10 or less.  A word of cautio...
By: jgderuvo

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 2 Jun 2010 10:39:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Photography-Backdrop/
Simple Photography Backdrop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1D/WFRF/G9QFLQ5Q/F1DWFRFG9QFLQ5Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1D/WFRF/G9QFLQ5Q/F1DWFRFG9QFLQ5Q.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1D/WFRF/G9QFLQ5Q/F1DWFRFG9QFLQ5Q.SMALL.jpg E2XWBABG9QFMCFT nickodemus Often when making instructables, the need to photograph small objects arises. This implement helps out, it makes for a softer background than a desk or table. Thus, better photos. The total cost is under $2, but most of the materials can be found around the house. It's small enough to fit in a desk...
By: nickodemus

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 1 Jun 2010 13:04:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/BMX-Camera-Grip/
BMX Camera Grip - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTL/X3C4/G9NHGP5B/FTLX3C4G9NHGP5B.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTL/X3C4/G9NHGP5B/FTLX3C4G9NHGP5B.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTL/X3C4/G9NHGP5B/FTLX3C4G9NHGP5B.SMALL.jpg ET89MJ3G9GQIQ30 fungus amungus When using a small camera to shoot some video it's easy to fumble with it as you try and move the camera around. With a solid grip that screws in to the bottom of the camera it's easier to hold and you get better footage. And if you're going to be making a grip for a camera you might as well make it...
By: fungus amungus

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 26 May 2010 14:26:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Leveling-Table-for-Dry-Plate-Photography/
Leveling Table for Dry Plate Photography - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU7/JNFA/G9HKEDTQ/FU7JNFAG9HKEDTQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU7/JNFA/G9HKEDTQ/FU7JNFAG9HKEDTQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU7/JNFA/G9HKEDTQ/FU7JNFAG9HKEDTQ.SMALL.jpg EU5AFEIG9HKEDTB lgcalex I am getting ready to make my own dry plate negatives. One of the required materials is a small table that can be perfectly leveled and is made of a material that will cool the recently poured plate. Throughout this instructable, I will offer suggestions on how to improve my design. What you need...
By: lgcalex

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 24 May 2010 11:03:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Stereo-Photography-Track-quick-and-dirty/
Stereo Photography Track - quick and dirty - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYR/IFAE/G9NH8NCM/FYRIFAEG9NH8NCM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYR/IFAE/G9NH8NCM/FYRIFAEG9NH8NCM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYR/IFAE/G9NH8NCM/FYRIFAEG9NH8NCM.SMALL.jpg ETISLLKG9GQIRM2 MissBetsy  Some time ago I stumbled (again) over some stereo pictures. This time I had to build my  own simple rig. I am not going in depth of the principles of stereo or 3D photography; there are many and very detailed web pages about this subject. I rather show a solution that practically everyone can build...
By: MissBetsy

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 24 May 2010 20:27:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-Professional-Photography/
Cheap Professional Photography - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F94/GD46/G8TCT8BE/F94GD46G8TCT8BE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F94/GD46/G8TCT8BE/F94GD46G8TCT8BE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F94/GD46/G8TCT8BE/F94GD46G8TCT8BE.SMALL.jpg EIO1072G8TCEW0F fruitkid101 Many people want to take good pictures of things. For instance, if you want to publish an Instructable, you would want to take superb photographs. Well, I'm on the low budget side of things when it comes to hobbies so when documenting things I really don't want to spend much on taking pictures. Well...
By: fruitkid101

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 5 May 2010 21:25:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Track-Dolly-for-under-50/
DIY Track Dolly for under $50 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDO/LX59/G9BPBMX1/FDOLX59G9BPBMX1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDO/LX59/G9BPBMX1/FDOLX59G9BPBMX1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDO/LX59/G9BPBMX1/FDOLX59G9BPBMX1.SMALL.jpg EPJ4KH1G9BPBMVK chrismathewsjr Some professional track dolly's for mounting cameras cost in excess of $2,000 for even 10 feet of track.  In this tutorial we will construct a track dolly using basic components available at a hardware store as well as some parts easily found at thrift stores. For a basic light-weight camera t...
By: chrismathewsjr

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 17 May 2010 15:25:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-paint-a-plastic-camera/
How to paint a plastic camera - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWG/AE9O/G96286QL/FWGAE9OG96286QL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWG/AE9O/G96286QL/FWGAE9OG96286QL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWG/AE9O/G96286QL/FWGAE9OG96286QL.SMALL.jpg E75SANSG96286OJ Batness I have a camera that I wanted to paint and thought "how the heck do I do that without ruining the camera?" There are many people interested in using medium-format plastic cameras to take photos these days. Translation; film cameras are back in! Using this retro type of camera, you can take "vintage"...
By: Batness

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 16 May 2010 16:25:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-a-glidetrack-camera-mount/
How to build a glidetrack camera mount - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNE/CH1Y/G91Y91XP/FNECH1YG91Y91XP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNE/CH1Y/G91Y91XP/FNECH1YG91Y91XP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNE/CH1Y/G91Y91XP/FNECH1YG91Y91XP.SMALL.jpg E3MW3XGG91Y4PKD Asrael A friend of mine asked me a short time ago if it could be possible to build a glide track camera mount like this one: www.glidetrack.com/products/glidetrack-shooter.html for cheap I came up with this build: The glide track camera mount is just made out of two ...
By: Asrael

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 13 May 2010 11:32:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Quick-and-Dirty-Gardening-Photography/
Quick and Dirty Gardening (and Still Life) Photography - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEA/O73A/G91Y4RPX/FEAO73AG91Y4RPX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEA/O73A/G91Y4RPX/FEAO73AG91Y4RPX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEA/O73A/G91Y4RPX/FEAO73AG91Y4RPX.SMALL.jpg E6HWYWSG91Y8ZF0 AngryRedhead Personally, I'm not really off-put by yellowed photos or even slightly blurry ones or whatever - I can see past those imperfections for the subject of the photo, but I like to take good photos just for myself so I can have as accurate of a record as possible. I imagine I'm not alone on this one. W...
By: AngryRedhead

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 12 May 2010 13:59:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Coke-Fisheye-Lens/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSY/T9JW/G8LWTB1R/FSYT9JWG8LWTB1R.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSY/T9JW/G8LWTB1R/FSYT9JWG8LWTB1R.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSY/T9JW/G8LWTB1R/FSYT9JWG8LWTB1R.SMALL.jpg EW76F7YG7WVDFPQ bertus52x11 I was planning a trip to Paris so I HAD to have a wide angle lens for the awesome buildings over there. It needed to look cool as well (you know, Paris...). This Instructable will show you how to do both. Be sure to check out some pictures at the end of this slideshow. Much of the credits of this ...
By: bertus52x11

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 11 May 2010 13:03:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Super-MacroMicroscope-Webcam-Conversion/
Simple Super-Macro/Microscope Webcam Conversion - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPD/Z1AT/G4NW66XI/FPDZ1ATG4NW66XI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPD/Z1AT/G4NW66XI/FPDZ1ATG4NW66XI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPD/Z1AT/G4NW66XI/FPDZ1ATG4NW66XI.SMALL.jpg EBFK9K0G4NW4CR9 Zephyris So webcams are quite fun, they take pictures, you can record videos, but what if you could take pictures of microscopic objects? This is a simple and reversible modification for a webcam which lets you take pictures of things far less than 1mm wide! The raw materials You only need two things for ...
By: Zephyris

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:17:50 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Head-and-Shoulders-Portraits/
Head and Shoulders Publicity Photos - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCP/Y4A8/FYG860PF/FCPY4A8FYG860PF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCP/Y4A8/FYG860PF/FCPY4A8FYG860PF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCP/Y4A8/FYG860PF/FCPY4A8FYG860PF.SMALL.jpg EAFHNJYFYG85ZTR Phil B Many of us will be asked at sometime to provide a head and shoulders photo for some publicity piece. Most of us probably do not have a suitable current file photo. We are tempted to make one ourselves and we get a poor product. With a little knowledge and a little effort, we can produce quite a good...
By: Phil B

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 17 Aug 2009 15:35:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Upgrade-Your-Time-Magazine-Promotional-Camera/
Upgrade Your Time Magazine Promotional Camera - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2T/2URQ/G8C3JI4E/F2T2URQG8C3JI4E.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2T/2URQ/G8C3JI4E/F2T2URQG8C3JI4E.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2T/2URQ/G8C3JI4E/F2T2URQG8C3JI4E.SMALL.jpg EM3I3X3G8C40FIT Nano_Burger It was an incredible "TV" offer!  Simply buy a one year subscription to the venerable Time magazine for a low, low price and receive a free, high quality 35mm camera! Boy Howdy did it work.  Thousands of subscriptions and thousands of high quality cameras flew from Time magazine’s warehouses.  Soon...
By: Nano_Burger

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 7 May 2010 08:34:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/A-5MP-stereo-camera-for-pictures-and-movies/
A 5MP stereo-camera for pictures and movies! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE5/K33I/G8TCT9LC/FE5K33IG8TCT9LC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE5/K33I/G8TCT9LC/FE5K33IG8TCT9LC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE5/K33I/G8TCT9LC/FE5K33IG8TCT9LC.SMALL.jpg EXZ4GD5G8TCES2J andyk75 This Instructable describes how to combine two normal cameras into one new stereo-camera that can even record movies! To connect two cameras you need to open the camera and solder some small wires to all relevant pins. Then we apply a pinhead to the wires, fix it on the outside and connect the pin...
By: andyk75

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 6 May 2010 08:42:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Custom-Leather-Olympus-Trip/
Custom Leather Olympus Trip. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUX/HB7V/G8QJJGFN/FUXHB7VG8QJJGFN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUX/HB7V/G8QJJGFN/FUXHB7VG8QJJGFN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUX/HB7V/G8QJJGFN/FUXHB7VG8QJJGFN.SMALL.jpg EKXOJLDG8TKCO15 gmjhowe  A recently retired colleague of mine was kind enough to give me a couple of cameras before he disappeared to Thailand. The first was a coronet midget. The second was an Olympus Trip. The Olympus Trip was a successful mass produced camera. It boasted a built in light meter, making taking great pho...
By: gmjhowe

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 5 May 2010 15:24:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Nerf-Camera-Tripod/
Easy Nerf Camera Tripod - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFA/84ZE/G8TCEVNC/FFA84ZEG8TCEVNC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFA/84ZE/G8TCEVNC/FFA84ZEG8TCEVNC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFA/84ZE/G8TCEVNC/FFA84ZEG8TCEVNC.SMALL.jpg EVPKLPBG8TCT7BC fruitkid101 Imagine you're 12 years old and have just came out of "imaginary gunfights with nerf guns because I think it's cool" stage. You now have all these Nerf guns and accessories on your hands and you don't know what to do. Sell them? How about Up-Cycle them into usable things. So, If you're an aspiring t...
By: fruitkid101

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 5 May 2010 17:37:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Coffee-Cup-Lens-Hood-1/
Coffee Cup Lens Hood. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL2/5ROW/G825HUYP/FL25ROWG825HUYP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL2/5ROW/G825HUYP/FL25ROWG825HUYP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL2/5ROW/G825HUYP/FL25ROWG825HUYP.SMALL.jpg EKZZ5VWG825NJ1G bertus52x11 Lens hoods are used to prevent light from hitting the lens from the side which reduces the contrast of your picture and creates flare. Pictures taken with a lens hood will generally have richer colors and deeper saturation. Furthermore, they often protect the camera when dropped or bumped. Lens ho...
By: bertus52x11

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 17 Apr 2010 06:54:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Taking-Instructables-Photos-without-a-Third-Hand/
Taking Instructables Photos without a Third Hand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0S/1RC6/G8C3UPEF/F0S1RC6G8C3UPEF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0S/1RC6/G8C3UPEF/F0S1RC6G8C3UPEF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0S/1RC6/G8C3UPEF/F0S1RC6G8C3UPEF.SMALL.jpg EJ8MBJFG8C3UPD1 Phil B We all need a third hand when taking photos for Instructables.  I have an old helmet for cycling.  My idea is to mount a camera on the helmet and use the camera's self-timer to release the shutter. This photo shows the natural position of my hands and my head when working at my workbench as I might...
By: Phil B

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 26 Apr 2010 10:41:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-enhancement-of-printed-photos/
Cheap enhancement of printed photos - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVG/6PGC/FPQLEQHC/FVG6PGCFPQLEQHC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVG/6PGC/FPQLEQHC/FVG6PGCFPQLEQHC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVG/6PGC/FPQLEQHC/FVG6PGCFPQLEQHC.SMALL.jpg EA3HD2TFPQLEQEX rimar2000 The cheap printers does his work very well, but the printed photos are very sensitive: any droplet of water ruins them.The "photo" paper to print photos is very expensive. The normal paper provides regular results.I used normal 75g A4 paper for this try. My printer is a HP multifunction 1200 series...
By: rimar2000

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 12 Jan 2009 04:02:11 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Take-photographs-with-just-your-left-hand-SLR-cam/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNV/BAOP/G6MPBZ19/FNVBAOPG6MPBZ19.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNV/BAOP/G6MPBZ19/FNVBAOPG6MPBZ19.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNV/BAOP/G6MPBZ19/FNVBAOPG6MPBZ19.SMALL.jpg E7F16T6G7YFW021 bertus52x11 For Instructables you sometimes need your right hand in the picture to demonstrate a point. Photographing with your left hand is impossible: the grip of a SLR camera is on the right handside and so is the shutter button. Turning your camera upside down will place the grip on the left side and now y...
By: bertus52x11

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 23 Apr 2010 05:20:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/community/Take-a-Photo-Get-a-patch-my-new-monthly-give-aw/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZK/OQ6K/G825CJWW/FZKOQ6KG825CJWW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZK/OQ6K/G825CJWW/FZKOQ6KG825CJWW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZK/OQ6K/G825CJWW/FZKOQ6KG825CJWW.SMALL.jpg TDO6XYSG825CJX1 gmjhowe Some of you may have noticed that I stopped doing my famous 'Desktops of [current month]' Forum topics.  These few days of past, I may have bought myself three cameras, so it prompted me to think. Thus I bring you my new monthly forum topic, which I hope more people can get involved with than the D...
By: gmjhowe

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 16 Apr 2010 05:12:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Supporting-a-dSLR-camera-on-your-chest/
Camera Chest Rest - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEK/TXAD/G80NV5HA/FEKTXADG80NV5HA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEK/TXAD/G80NV5HA/FEKTXADG80NV5HA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEK/TXAD/G80NV5HA/FEKTXADG80NV5HA.SMALL.jpg E6YV2VOG7DYQCMD bertus52x11 When I fractured my right arm, I realised that handling a SLR camera with a plastered arm wouldn't be possible: the grip is on the right handside and so is the shutter release button. After 6 weeks, when the plaster came off, my hand and arm were now to weak to handle the camera. Luckily for me, t...
By: bertus52x11

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 15 Apr 2010 06:29:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/New-Improved-Portable-Paperless-Digital-Copy-M/
New & Improved Portable, Paperless, Digital Copy Machine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC2/56AC/G145SMQR/FC256ACG145SMQR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC2/56AC/G145SMQR/FC256ACG145SMQR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC2/56AC/G145SMQR/FC256ACG145SMQR.SMALL.jpg EFZT94LG145SM5K DHagen Don’t wait in line to feed coins into the library’s photocopier!Here are instructions for making a portable, paperless, digital copy machine.    [Earlier I published a version of this that had a clear-plastic “page press”. In some cases, there was too much reflection off of the plastic, and I couldn...
By: DHagen

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:46:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Slave-Flash-from-a-Discarded-Disposible-Camera/
Slave Flash from a Discarded Disposible Camera - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLP/RT3J/G6MPM1O6/FLPRT3JG6MPM1O6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLP/RT3J/G6MPM1O6/FLPRT3JG6MPM1O6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLP/RT3J/G6MPM1O6/FLPRT3JG6MPM1O6.SMALL.jpg E72LH5FG69MV124 wiredcur This Instructable will show you how to turn the remains of a disposable camera into a slave flash for use with a DSLR camera or any camera with a hot shoe. It uses some off-the-shelf items that are relatively inexpensive and gives you the flexibility to have multiple flashes. Materials Off-the-Sh...
By: wiredcur

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 29 Mar 2010 09:55:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Modify-Your-Polaroid-Spectra-Camera-to-use-Non-Pol/
Modify Your Polaroid Spectra Camera to use Non-Polaroid Film - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJE/5KBD/G6MPGCJ9/FJE5KBDG6MPGCJ9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJE/5KBD/G6MPGCJ9/FJE5KBDG6MPGCJ9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJE/5KBD/G6MPGCJ9/FJE5KBDG6MPGCJ9.SMALL.jpg EFRZEOIG6MPLQGQ Nano_Burger Lets face it...Polaroid has mostly abandoned its commitment to analog instant photography.  I understand the hard business facts behind this move, but as someone who bought the camera, I feel a little cheated.  They have stopped making all integral film and the price of the last stocks of fresh film...
By: Nano_Burger

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:54:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-PVC-microphone-shockmount-for-120/
Make a PVC microphone shockmount for $1.20 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWV/0ZUE/G6MPCCT9/FWV0ZUEG6MPCCT9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWV/0ZUE/G6MPCCT9/FWV0ZUEG6MPCCT9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWV/0ZUE/G6MPCCT9/FWV0ZUEG6MPCCT9.SMALL.jpg EJB1G67G6MPMEZU retrofilms What is a shockmount?  If want to record dialogue for your movie, using a shotgun mic on the end of a boom pole is a good way to capture it.  The problem is that if your mic is connected directly to the pole, it will pick up noise from the operator's hands.  A shockmount suspends the mic up and away...
By: retrofilms

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 17 Mar 2010 23:04:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-Polar-Panorama-with-Photoshop/
How to make Polar Panorama with Photoshop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBX/YWTF/FGWMNBKM/FBXYWTFFGWMNBKM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBX/YWTF/FGWMNBKM/FBXYWTFFGWMNBKM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBX/YWTF/FGWMNBKM/FBXYWTFFGWMNBKM.SMALL.jpg EM9WZ49FGWMNBKS iSuat My English is little so sorry Finding Find or make a panorama picture Resizing And to square width size (for example: from 2000x650 to 2000x2000) "ImageImage size" Rotating Rotate 180° "ImageRotate Canvas180°" Polaring And use polar coordinates filter "FilterDistortPolar Coordinates" Se...
By: iSuat

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 31 May 2008 16:29:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Pro-Waterproof-Camera-Case-With-Shutter-Bu/
Make a Pro Waterproof Camera Case (+ video) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEV/O6QZ/G68HA0VF/FEVO6QZG68HA0VF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEV/O6QZ/G68HA0VF/FEVO6QZG68HA0VF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEV/O6QZ/G68HA0VF/FEVO6QZG68HA0VF.SMALL.jpg EIUBBQ1G68GYF7R nepheron Make sure to check out my blog! This is how I made a waterproof case for my digital camera. It's not a super detailed instructable...more like a build-a-long. It's full of great ideas on how you can make your own... One great hurdle this case solves is the camera interface. Mose DIY waterproof (ha...
By: nepheron

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:35:24 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Camera-Crane/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/SQPD/G6MPFLLP/FI2SQPDG6MPFLLP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/SQPD/G6MPFLLP/FI2SQPDG6MPFLLP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/SQPD/G6MPFLLP/FI2SQPDG6MPFLLP.SMALL.jpg EPS7G4SG6MPP7HK murray484 Just something I built this week.  You can find more information about it here and how I built it here: http://colvins.ca/?p=44
By: murray484

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:42:05 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Safer-DIY-R-Strap/
Safer DIY R-Strap - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3N/C3Q5/G68H9IDJ/F3NC3Q5G68H9IDJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3N/C3Q5/G68H9IDJ/F3NC3Q5G68H9IDJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3N/C3Q5/G68H9IDJ/F3NC3Q5G68H9IDJ.SMALL.jpg E582ZLYG68H9I6T cheshirecam This solution is very similar to the other DIY R-Straps on this site.  The one distinction is that I believe this is safer. The other DIY R-Strap examples found here are awesome.  Carrying your camera with the standard issue camera strap around one's neck is uncomfortable and unwieldy.  So when I s...
By: cheshirecam

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 8 Mar 2010 13:35:43 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Macro-close-up-photography-with-an-iPhone/
Macro ("close-up") photography with an iPhone - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS3/G1NP/G61AWDWZ/FS3G1NPG61AWDWZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS3/G1NP/G61AWDWZ/FS3G1NPG61AWDWZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS3/G1NP/G61AWDWZ/FS3G1NPG61AWDWZ.SMALL.jpg EV9QFBDG61AWDWM peterbryenton Get much closer to subjects than usual simply by adding a low-cost macro lens attachment to your iPhone's exisiting camera lens -- with no risk of damage. Get a "pocket" magnifier Mine was sold as a Jeweller's Loupe. It magnifies 8X. I bought it from an Optometrist. You can also get them in mod...
By: peterbryenton

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 27 Feb 2010 08:54:05 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-modify-K-Mount-lenses-to-fit-a-full-frame-C/
How to modify K-Mount lenses to fit a full-frame Canon camera - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ7/79P7/G61ARZAI/FJ779P7G61ARZAI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ7/79P7/G61ARZAI/FJ779P7G61ARZAI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ7/79P7/G61ARZAI/FJ779P7G61ARZAI.SMALL.jpg EHM3U68G61ARZA1 thelandlord This indestructable shows you how to modify a K-mount lens to clear the mirror on a full-frame Canon EOS camera so you can use a K-mount to EOS adaptor without smashing the mirror as it comes into conflict with the aperture lever of the lens. I use lenses modified this way on a Canon EOS 5 film SLR...
By: thelandlord

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:25:49 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/dSLR-Wrist-Strap/
dSLR Wrist Strap - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F00/L4K8/FU0HZ2NO/F00L4K8FU0HZ2NO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F00/L4K8/FU0HZ2NO/F00L4K8FU0HZ2NO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F00/L4K8/FU0HZ2NO/F00L4K8FU0HZ2NO.SMALL.jpg EQOUFP2FTY4C178 ~teknoarsonist~ A handy little strap that i made to keep my baby safe when pulling 'one-handers' and 'no-scoping' it helps when you dont feel like wearing a neckstrap but still need the security of some sort of restraint incase of mishaps :P it works just like a handycam strap Material-age AAnnnd your materials:...
By: ~teknoarsonist~

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 16 Feb 2010 20:28:24 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Self-Portrait-Camera-Mirror/
Self-Portrait Camera Mirror - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F92/BF4S/G5704GYN/F92BF4SG5704GYN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F92/BF4S/G5704GYN/F92BF4SG5704GYN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F92/BF4S/G5704GYN/F92BF4SG5704GYN.SMALL.jpg E8PUW16G5704GOZ noahw Inspired by Samsung's new Dual View TL220 digital camera that has a second LCD screen on the front so you can see yourself when you snap your own picture, I velcroed a small mirror to my existing digital camera and saved over 300 bucks! When I thought about how many pictures I have taken of myself ...
By: noahw

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 8 Feb 2010 12:16:50 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Flash-diffusorbouncer-an-another-way/
Flash diffusor/bouncer an another way - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ1/DPU2/G43EJSR3/FQ1DPU2G43EJSR3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ1/DPU2/G43EJSR3/FQ1DPU2G43EJSR3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ1/DPU2/G43EJSR3/FQ1DPU2G43EJSR3.SMALL.jpg ENXN715G43EJSR7 KresimirPregernik Today my friend Juraj wanted to have a diffuse flash light for taking portraits/close ups - shadowless. Well, I made it for him in 1hour time. Material Plexiglass 4 mm. White. And an already familiar tool. He wanted that plate have 12 x 12 cm square and holder 6x6cm. OK. No problem. Fine polis...
By: KresimirPregernik

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 7 Jan 2010 10:03:36 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-Easyrig-Overhead-Camera-Support/
Homemade 'Easyrig' Overhead Camera Support - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F10/K3EC/G43EBF3N/F10K3ECG43EBF3N.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F10/K3EC/G43EBF3N/F10K3ECG43EBF3N.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F10/K3EC/G43EBF3N/F10K3ECG43EBF3N.SMALL.jpg EHGA7ILG41ROO83 Icedvovo This device is an overhead camera support system that is designed to transfer the weight of the video camera from your arms and shoulders to your hips. The rig is basically an overhead arm that you attach the camera to. The other end of the arm is attached to your back by way of a backpack or dedica...
By: Icedvovo

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 6 Jan 2010 17:06:09 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Studiolight-with-softbox-on-a-Tripod/
Studiolight with "softbox" on a Tripod - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHR/DI6T/G3TDW2F5/FHRDI6TG3TDW2F5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHR/DI6T/G3TDW2F5/FHRDI6TG3TDW2F5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHR/DI6T/G3TDW2F5/FHRDI6TG3TDW2F5.SMALL.jpg EQ53I6DG3TDW28A Gerde Hej together! Here I want to show you how I built my studio light with a softbox. The idea building this was in my head for a while, so finally I gathered the materials, the tools and started to work. It is fairly simple so you should be done in max an hour. Features: - can be used as sot box an...
By: Gerde

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 6 Jan 2010 09:27:32 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Fun-With-Bokeh/
Fun With Bokeh - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1P/JN48/G40H6CB5/F1PJN48G40H6CB5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1P/JN48/G40H6CB5/F1PJN48G40H6CB5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1P/JN48/G40H6CB5/F1PJN48G40H6CB5.SMALL.jpg EF5G8D5G40H6CAV piratemonkey Bokeh refers to the out-of-focus shapes formed in a photograph by the camera's aperture, particularly those of background features. I had found various instructions on the web on how to construct your own shaped filters, but none that would allow me to easily change these filters on the go.  After ...
By: piratemonkey

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 4 Jan 2010 20:42:00 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Inexpensive-Modular-Photo-Studio-Stands/
Inexpensive Modular Photo Studio Stands - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQI/B8I5/G3TDVZN1/FQIB8I5G3TDVZN1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQI/B8I5/G3TDVZN1/FQIB8I5G3TDVZN1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQI/B8I5/G3TDVZN1/FQIB8I5G3TDVZN1.SMALL.jpg EGEGOF3G3E283WW AngryRedhead This Instructable shows to make 4 expandable/collapsible lighting stands and 2 expandable/collapsible backdrop stands inexpensively ($50 or less depending on how resourceful you are). I got the idea from this video, but I wasn't keen on the idea of storing an 8' tall stick in a can even if 8' might...
By: AngryRedhead

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 4 Jan 2010 09:04:54 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Low-Budget-Photography-Lights/
Low Budget Photography Lights - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJX/LL73/G3TE12G4/FJXLL73G3TE12G4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJX/LL73/G3TE12G4/FJXLL73G3TE12G4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJX/LL73/G3TE12G4/FJXLL73G3TE12G4.SMALL.jpg EVHH9B4G3TE12H7 minorcatastrophe  When starting out as a studio photographer, lights are a necessity. Unfortunately the standard cheap dish lights don't look terribly professional when dragged out to a location shoot. This instructable aims to help you create a set of simple lights that won't look out of place at a location shoot. ...
By: minorcatastrophe

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 4 Jan 2010 11:38:37 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-movie-1/
How to make a movie... For cheap - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F88/FB07/G3TDWAUJ/F88FB07G3TDWAUJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F88/FB07/G3TDWAUJ/F88FB07G3TDWAUJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F88/FB07/G3TDWAUJ/F88FB07G3TDWAUJ.SMALL.jpg ECGKK6DG3KYBLRI connorbennett  For years, I've been making videos with a group of friends using camera phones, cheap camcorders and webcams. These are great for playback on other cheap mobile phones and MP4 players but now video hosts like Youtube are allowing for better quality internet video. And so, being this sad, I decided ...
By: connorbennett

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 4 Jan 2010 12:15:58 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Movie-Flipbook-you-can-make-at-the-office-No-dril/
Movie Flipbook you can make at the office (No drill or workshop tools needed) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F90/4REY/G3TE0XZ3/F904REYG3TE0XZ3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F90/4REY/G3TE0XZ3/F904REYG3TE0XZ3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F90/4REY/G3TE0XZ3/F904REYG3TE0XZ3.SMALL.jpg EFDWVBMG3TDVXKM SwitchGirl Make a Flip Book from iHeartSwitch on Vimeo. (REFERENCES: http://www.instructables.com/id/Handmade_Flipbook_2/ AND http://thecurio.us/blog/?p=14) We had to make something for the Christmas exchange this year that was $10 and under. I looked to the cinema for inspiration, and found the fli...
By: SwitchGirl

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 2 Jan 2010 14:10:06 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Great-Shot-Mix-Photography-and-Drinking-with-a-Co/
Great Shot! Mix Photography and Drinking with a Converted Zoom Lens Cup - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F65/YAFT/G3KYB6WK/F65YAFTG3KYB6WK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F65/YAFT/G3KYB6WK/F65YAFTG3KYB6WK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F65/YAFT/G3KYB6WK/F65YAFTG3KYB6WK.SMALL.jpg EY08JFZG3KYB6U8 tewharau How about drinking a Canoncino, Takumar Sunrise, or just a Zeiss cold beer? I'm sure you have all seen the photoshopped picture of the Zoom Lens Coffee Mug.  I thought it was a ridiculous idea but deep inside I wanted one.  How hard could it be to take the optical glass out of an old lens and put i...
By: tewharau

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 27 Dec 2009 00:25:20 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Light-Drawing-Pens-Tools-for-drawing-light-do/
LED Light Drawing Pens: Tools for drawing light doodles - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4D/OF37/FC2EFZTD/F4DOF37FC2EFZTD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4D/OF37/FC2EFZTD/F4DOF37FC2EFZTD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4D/OF37/FC2EFZTD/F4DOF37FC2EFZTD.SMALL.jpg ED7QAHTFC2EFZT1 unklstuart My wife Lori is an incessent doodler and I've played with long exposure photography for years. Inspired by the PikaPika light artistry group and the ease of digital cameras we took on the light drawing art form to see what we could do.We have a large gallery of drawings on our website: LightDoodles...
By: unklstuart

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 3 Feb 2008 12:13:42 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/AV-Selector-Box/
AV Selector Box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9X/EUFL/G2HDXSBW/F9XEUFLG2HDXSBW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9X/EUFL/G2HDXSBW/F9XEUFLG2HDXSBW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9X/EUFL/G2HDXSBW/F9XEUFLG2HDXSBW.SMALL.jpg EWHB3K5G2HDZUX9 lemonie I have a DVD player, a VHS video, and a mini-DV video camera. I record off the mini-DV to my PC, I'm also recording VHS to digital in a similar way. Sometimes I take audio-video from the DVD to the PC.I used to feed composite-video to my PC's graphics-card, and the audio to Line-in via a hacked SCAR...
By: lemonie

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 1 Dec 2009 14:08:40 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-build-TelePrompter-for-your-video-camera/
Easy build TelePrompter for your video camera - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/HGHF/G2HDZUCO/FI2HGHFG2HDZUCO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/HGHF/G2HDZUCO/FI2HGHFG2HDZUCO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/HGHF/G2HDZUCO/FI2HGHFG2HDZUCO.SMALL.jpg EIHH5CBG2HDZU4V MechanicalMashup This is how I made a TelePrompter for my podcast to save me having to memorize lines. Which I am terrible at. I found a application on the itunes store for the ipod touch and iphone for TelePrompter but could not afford the hardware they offered to sell me. So I made my own out of Coroplast and a CD...
By: MechanicalMashup

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 1 Dec 2009 10:39:38 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/small-rain-shield-for-digital-camera/
small rain shield for digital camera - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAB/L2P1/G29ZFU84/FABL2P1G29ZFU84.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAB/L2P1/G29ZFU84/FABL2P1G29ZFU84.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAB/L2P1/G29ZFU84/FABL2P1G29ZFU84.SMALL.jpg E9J9KAQG29ZFKVT dave spencer I bought my wife a new canon sd 780 camera for her birthday.  This thing is smaller than a deck of cards but shoots 720p video!  So of course I want to play with it.  I do have a tendency to wreck things I use though so I wanted to find a way to protect it from the elements.  I was doing some shooti...
By: dave spencer

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:36:04 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/6-Ipod-Nano-Projector/
$6 Ipod Nano Projector - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8B/XKIV/G23UU4Z3/F8BXKIVG23UU4Z3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8B/XKIV/G23UU4Z3/F8BXKIVG23UU4Z3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8B/XKIV/G23UU4Z3/F8BXKIVG23UU4Z3.SMALL.jpg EEL3UJSG23UU26B tewharau First, I should start by saying that I got this idea from Killa-X's comments and photos on Tanntraad's "Make an Ipod Video Projector" Instructable.  What I really wanted to do was take out a functional LCD screen that was roughly "slide sized" and place it where the slide would have gone in a slide ...
By: tewharau

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:18:57 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Intervalometer-for-Canon-and-Nikon-cameras/
Intervalometer for Canon and Nikon cameras - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGO/75WI/G1ZGGREO/FGO75WIG1ZGGREO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGO/75WI/G1ZGGREO/FGO75WIG1ZGGREO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGO/75WI/G1ZGGREO/FGO75WIG1ZGGREO.SMALL.jpg EBW0W9VG1ZGGREH peterdr This instructable is teaches you how to make an intervalometer that can be used with virtually any camera.  It has been tested with Canon and Nikon cameras, but making adapter cables for other cameras is just a matter of figuring out the camera pinout. This intervalometer has the following features...
By: peterdr

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:03:15 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/6-Macro-Tilt-Lens-without-glue-or-duct-tape/
$6 Macro Tilt Lens without glue or duct tape - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAF/MBAS/G1ZGGWK0/FAFMBASG1ZGGWK0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAF/MBAS/G1ZGGWK0/FAFMBASG1ZGGWK0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAF/MBAS/G1ZGGWK0/FAFMBASG1ZGGWK0.SMALL.jpg EIPTH0TG1ZGGT60 tewharau I just came back from the Christchurch SuperShed (our city council recycling centre) where I bought a discarded slide projector for $6.  In less than an hour, I turned the projector lens into a tilt macro lens for my dSLR.  I know there have been lots of these sorts of projects but I tried to do thi...
By: tewharau

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:34:41 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Psycheldelic-Camera/
How to Make a Psycheldelic Camera - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDR/WYAA/FOHXAP90/FDRWYAAFOHXAP90.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDR/WYAA/FOHXAP90/FDRWYAAFOHXAP90.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDR/WYAA/FOHXAP90/FDRWYAAFOHXAP90.SMALL.jpg EQGIOCWFOHXAOU2 mohnjanning Do you ever see a pile of Kodak Instamatic cameras collecting dust at the thrift store? They always seem to be in surplus. Maybe it's because people think they're a little too special to throw away, but assume 126 film is the way of the floppy disk. Well, I bought one (Instamatic X-25) and thought I...
By: mohnjanning

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 11 Dec 2008 11:52:00 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Digital-Days-Photo-Contest-Winners/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0A/MOJG/G1BBC4VP/F0AMOJGG1BBC4VP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0A/MOJG/G1BBC4VP/F0AMOJGG1BBC4VP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0A/MOJG/G1BBC4VP/F0AMOJGG1BBC4VP.SMALL.jpg OOLV3JQG1BBC4V0 Contest Robot Instructables and Digital Days are happy to announce the winners of the Digital Days Photo Contest! We wanted to see photo tips and tricks and you responded with a wide variety of Instructables. From close-up shots to setups to hard drive stabilizers, the entries clearly showed creativity and ingen...
By: Contest Robot

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:19:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Plastic-Light-Tent-The-Light-Kennel/
Plastic Light Tent - The Light Kennel - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXK/60VV/G0KQFG9I/FXK60VVG0KQFG9I.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXK/60VV/G0KQFG9I/FXK60VVG0KQFG9I.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXK/60VV/G0KQFG9I/FXK60VVG0KQFG9I.SMALL.jpg E1WHVDEG0KQKQ64 Light_Lab I live in Victoria Australia, have been photographing the gradual recovery of the forest after the fires in February this year. This involves photographing insects, small plants, and fungi as they emerge from the ash beds. When taking photos in strong sunlight it is best to have a diffuser of some s...
By: Light_Lab

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:12:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Fakin-It-Polaroid-Transfers-That-Look-Real/
Fakin' It - Polaroid Transfers That Look Real - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F94/FAD3/FZQ1FA64/F94FAD3FZQ1FA64.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F94/FAD3/FZQ1FA64/F94FAD3FZQ1FA64.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F94/FAD3/FZQ1FA64/F94FAD3FZQ1FA64.SMALL.jpg E8UUG05FZQ1FA5J jphphotography Some of you may or may not know what Polaroid transfers are. Those that have done actual transfers may scream blasphemy! while those who haven't may rejoice in finding a decent tutorial on how to replicate the effect.Real Polaroid transfers provide a very unique effect, most notably around the edges...
By: jphphotography

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 17 Sep 2009 18:17:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-anything-into-a-tripod-and-a-few-ideas-for-y/
Make anything into a tripod, and a few ideas for your camera - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FII/W6M0/G0Y6UC13/FIIW6M0G0Y6UC13.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FII/W6M0/G0Y6UC13/FIIW6M0G0Y6UC13.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FII/W6M0/G0Y6UC13/FIIW6M0G0Y6UC13.SMALL.jpg EOINAAJG0Y6UBYR exabopper This is a compilation of several camera projects that I have made and used.  I'll show you how you can make anything into a support for your camera or camcorder using less than $2 worth of hardware.  Next, I'll show you how to incorporate that idea into building your own monopod or SteadiCam, and fi...
By: exabopper

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:00:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Literally-Free-DIY-Camera-Strap/
Literally Free DIY Camera Strap - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F84/P7W3/G0UPG8OG/F84P7W3G0UPG8OG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F84/P7W3/G0UPG8OG/F84P7W3G0UPG8OG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F84/P7W3/G0UPG8OG/F84P7W3G0UPG8OG.SMALL.jpg EARS8EXG0UPQJWN incywincyspider Ok, so mine wasn't really literally free, but that's coz I didn't wanna sacrifice any of my belts.So I made mine from a discarded belt bought from a roadside stall at a Thieves' Market for $1. I was looking for a nice colorful one. =) Got the other materials already at home, or someplace cheap too.T...
By: incywincyspider

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:21:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/iSteadii-20-Image-Stabilizing-Unit/
iSteadii 2.0 - Image Stabilizing Unit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMQ/HVD0/G0SD2Z18/FMQHVD0G0SD2Z18.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMQ/HVD0/G0SD2Z18/FMQHVD0G0SD2Z18.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMQ/HVD0/G0SD2Z18/FMQHVD0G0SD2Z18.SMALL.jpg EGLDKLXG0SD2YZS Lftndbt I would like to introduce to you, the iSteadii .Its task is to act as an adequate stabilisation unit, for a Compact point and shoot or a DSLR camera.The principal is based on a floating buoy. The mass of the camera is equalised by the counter-weight,  which is self locating. Therefore deadening fluc...
By: Lftndbt

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:24:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-your-own-cheap-multi-function-wireless-ca/
Build your own (cheap!) multi-function wireless camera controller. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPV/6BBU/G0KQOYC3/FPV6BBUG0KQOYC3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPV/6BBU/G0KQOYC3/FPV6BBUG0KQOYC3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPV/6BBU/G0KQOYC3/FPV6BBUG0KQOYC3.SMALL.jpg EVQA2LMFZETBH2Q Whiternoise Introduction Ever fancied building your own camera controller? IMPORTANT NOTE: Capacitors for the MAX619 are 470n or 0.47u.  The schematic is correct, but the component list was wrong - updated. This is an entry into the Digital Days competition so if you find it useful, please rate/vote/comment ...
By: Whiternoise

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:12:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Backyard-Bird-Photography/
Backyard Bird Photography - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXQ/C3IO/G0KQKGAS/FXQC3IOG0KQKGAS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXQ/C3IO/G0KQKGAS/FXQC3IOG0KQKGAS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXQ/C3IO/G0KQKGAS/FXQC3IOG0KQKGAS.SMALL.jpg EZ04620FVHQEZ9J unklstuart Assigning yourself a project is a tested method of improving your photography skills. Choose a technique and a process that will concentrate your efforts to improve a particular skill. I decided that photographing birds in flight would be great practice for stop action photography, shooting sports f...
By: unklstuart

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 11 Oct 2009 00:59:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Portable-Paperless-Digital-Copy-Machine/
Portable, Paperless, Digital Copy Machine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOG/IQNF/G0KQOWM8/FOGIQNFG0KQOWM8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOG/IQNF/G0KQOWM8/FOGIQNFG0KQOWM8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOG/IQNF/G0KQOWM8/FOGIQNFG0KQOWM8.SMALL.jpg EJ1V6UVG0KQKKQ0 DHagen Don’t wait in line to feed coins into the library’s photocopier! Here are instructions for making a portable, paperless, digital copy machine.Your materials should cost less than $20, maybe less than $10, and the labor time is only a few hours. I am assuming that you already have a digital camera an...
By: DHagen

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 11 Oct 2009 11:03:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Copy-Stand-Cheap-and-easy-to-build/
Copy Stand - Cheap and easy to build - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXZ/NVRQ/G0IODL5V/FXZNVRQG0IODL5V.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXZ/NVRQ/G0IODL5V/FXZNVRQG0IODL5V.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXZ/NVRQ/G0IODL5V/FXZNVRQG0IODL5V.SMALL.jpg EXELLTJG0IPXGTM Light_Lab I collect lots of documents as part of my work; recently I decided I should let the sheets of ‘tree stuff’ return to the environment and clear up my living space and office by scanning everything I could. I had recently got rid of a flat bed scanner; it was far too slow and I hardly ever used it. I ...
By: Light_Lab

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 9 Oct 2009 10:29:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-camera-support-system-from-a-childs/
How to make a camera support system from a child's skate. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAJ/8MCJ/G0HVHIPU/FAJ8MCJG0HVHIPU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAJ/8MCJ/G0HVHIPU/FAJ8MCJG0HVHIPU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAJ/8MCJ/G0HVHIPU/FAJ8MCJG0HVHIPU.SMALL.jpg EHRRXDBG0HVHHPE cattan After my shoulder surgery I realized that i need it some sort of device to hold my camera. I was shooting sports so a tripod was out of the question.To make things worse it was my right shoulder that was injured ( 98% of the cameras manufactured are design for right handed people.)Anyway I started t...
By: cattan

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 8 Oct 2009 05:51:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Single-HD-Gyro-Image-stabilizer/
Single HD Gyro Image stabilizer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8P/VL50/G0IPLXZE/F8PVL50G0IPLXZE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8P/VL50/G0IPLXZE/F8PVL50G0IPLXZE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8P/VL50/G0IPLXZE/F8PVL50G0IPLXZE.SMALL.jpg ENXA0D0G068LLJR BobS History Before making my 2 Gyro stabilizer http://www.instructables.com/id/Universal-2-Gyro-Image-stabilizer/ from 2 hard disks, I had been thinking about the concept for about a year. In an experiment, I connected a loose HD to a computer power supply, and felt the resistance to its change of ...
By: BobS

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 7 Oct 2009 22:57:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-Fisheye-Lens/
Cheap Fisheye Lens - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSW/NHRQ/G0GBHWJM/FSWNHRQG0GBHWJM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSW/NHRQ/G0GBHWJM/FSWNHRQG0GBHWJM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSW/NHRQ/G0GBHWJM/FSWNHRQG0GBHWJM.SMALL.jpg EO5YBXLG0GBMTWU patholio How to make a cheap fisheye lens for a compact digital camera.You will need:(1) Your digital camera - I used a Canon Ixus 65(2) An old or broken SLR zoom lens - I picked up a Sigma 28-200mm from the broken lenses box of a camera shop for 5 quid, I think the autofocus didn't work.(3) some really tiny...
By: patholio

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 6 Oct 2009 09:02:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Salvage-a-broken-Mini-DV-tape/
Salvage a Broken Mini DV Tape - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F04/F9MH/G0AMFLQ3/F04F9MHG0AMFLQ3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F04/F9MH/G0AMFLQ3/F04F9MHG0AMFLQ3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F04/F9MH/G0AMFLQ3/F04F9MHG0AMFLQ3.SMALL.jpg EUD9E9PG0GBDLZT yokozuna As my friend gmjhowe recently pointed out, Mini-DV and pretty much all other tape formats are on the edge of being entirely replaced by internal and card memory systems. However, I figure a few people may run across a similar situation with a broken tape, and thought documenting this process may pro...
By: yokozuna

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 6 Oct 2009 20:26:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Picture-Frames-Out-of-Cereal-free-Box-Cardb/
Make Picture Frames Out of Cereal (free) Box Cardboard! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSG/FZPC/G0AMH255/FSGFZPCG0AMH255.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSG/FZPC/G0AMH255/FSGFZPCG0AMH255.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSG/FZPC/G0AMH255/FSGFZPCG0AMH255.SMALL.jpg EEBMXYVG0AMJRVC Creativeman A simple idea is sometimes the best. Here, I show how to make frames for any of the prints you might like to display, show, or simply have on your desk or dresser. Pictures, no matter how much we like them tend to become passe' after awhile. So why spend a lot of money on frames that could be put ...
By: Creativeman

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 4 Oct 2009 12:16:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Shady-Optical-Illusion/
Shady Optical Illusion - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDC/H33E/G0AMK6N0/FDCH33EG0AMK6N0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDC/H33E/G0AMK6N0/FDCH33EG0AMK6N0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDC/H33E/G0AMK6N0/FDCH33EG0AMK6N0.SMALL.jpg EDYL9XUG0AMK58I greeenpro Here's a simple yet surprising optical illusion that can be made within minutes. It involves four different shades of blue that border each other. The shades go from lightest to darkest when viewed from left to right. The illusion comes into play when an object is placed along the borders of each...
By: greeenpro

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 5 Oct 2009 12:42:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Photography-the-guide-to-great-photos/
Photography-the guide to great photos - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2H/DM3W/FZHLAU6O/F2HDM3WFZHLAU6O.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2H/DM3W/FZHLAU6O/F2HDM3WFZHLAU6O.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2H/DM3W/FZHLAU6O/F2HDM3WFZHLAU6O.SMALL.jpg EP5IV26FZHL9ZT0 daniel2008 Learn the skills you need to start taking photos that will draw attention.In this guide i'll take you through the stages leading up to becoming a good photographer. Step one-buy a good camera -This is of course if you don't already have one.If you do, you should consider whether the camera you ha...
By: daniel2008

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 2 Oct 2009 13:32:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Universal-2-Gyro-Image-stabilizer/
Universal, 2 Gyro Image stabilizer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F25/HLC1/FZQ1GV7U/F25HLC1FZQ1GV7U.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F25/HLC1/FZQ1GV7U/F25HLC1FZQ1GV7U.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F25/HLC1/FZQ1GV7U/F25HLC1FZQ1GV7U.SMALL.jpg EL0N3MTFZHLAZ2N BobS This image stabilizer can be used with any lens and camera. It works the in same way as the Hubble telescope keeps pointed to the same object during multi day exposures.This stabilizer can be used succesfully with moderately long exposures and moderately long focal lengths. Needed: 2 discarded hardd...
By: BobS

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:11:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/0-camera-level/
$0 camera level - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8M/APA8/FYTCHZD1/F8MAPA8FYTCHZD1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8M/APA8/FYTCHZD1/F8MAPA8FYTCHZD1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8M/APA8/FYTCHZD1/F8MAPA8FYTCHZD1.SMALL.jpg EXU9NZ0FYTCHZCQ biozz A nikon SLR 3 way camera level out of things at homethat is sturdy enough to take on and off with out breaking offif you are the minority who does not have a level at home check lowes or home deport .. there $4-6 ... still cheaper than the $30 camera level that only measures the horizon ALL IMAGES C...
By: biozz

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:28:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Photography-Studio-Softbox-Directional-a/
Build a Photography Studio: Softbox, Directional and Umbrella - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2D/3D57/FZQ1GIX0/F2D3D57FZQ1GIX0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2D/3D57/FZQ1GIX0/F2D3D57FZQ1GIX0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2D/3D57/FZQ1GIX0/F2D3D57FZQ1GIX0.SMALL.jpg EKR0GMQFZQ1GIVJ Steve Glen Photography is essentially capturing rays of light through a (short) window in time and holding it as a static, 2D image. Light captured in the photograph is controlled by 4 parameters:1. Aperture size. This is the size of the "window" inside the camera allowing light to strike the film/photosite ...
By: Steve Glen

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 22 Sep 2009 21:57:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Anamorphic-Lense-Flares-in-Photoshop-Elements-7/
Anamorphic Lense Flares in Photoshop Elements (7) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR6/JBPW/FZQ1GS9O/FR6JBPWFZQ1GS9O.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR6/JBPW/FZQ1GS9O/FR6JBPWFZQ1GS9O.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR6/JBPW/FZQ1GS9O/FR6JBPWFZQ1GS9O.SMALL.jpg E0HGG0ZFZQ1GRO6 digitech The Lense Flares included in PhotoShop Elements are great, but lets create a better, anamorphic one. The Elements Create a new project in Photo Shop with a transparent background. adjust the size depending on the type of application your working on. The Flare will be composed of the following: Th...
By: digitech

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:30:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Projector-Slide-Window-Hanging/
Projector Slide Window Hanging - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9P/JB7R/FZWXOJF1/F9PJB7RFZWXOJF1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9P/JB7R/FZWXOJF1/F9PJB7RFZWXOJF1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9P/JB7R/FZWXOJF1/F9PJB7RFZWXOJF1.SMALL.jpg E2KMCGTFZWXOJEJ ShrimpSaladCircus I managed to snag an old box of projector slides at the thrift store for a buck fifty and just had to do something fun with them! They're really neat little collage images, probably from some art class. They're all from 1998 and 1999, so they're not really old enough to be cool. I love them just the...
By: ShrimpSaladCircus

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:52:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Helmet-Cam-hands-free-video-production/
Helmet Cam (hands free video production) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1K/MSB6/CITEQZJII35/F1KMSB6CITEQZJII35.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1K/MSB6/CITEQZJII35/F1KMSB6CITEQZJII35.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1K/MSB6/CITEQZJII35/F1KMSB6CITEQZJII35.SMALL.jpg EBNSNAF6RWEPLK0FSF howtern The helmet-cam is useful anytime you want video but you don't want to use a hand or second video-person on the project. We use ours to record the designing and building of HowToons projects. It can be an invaluable anlysis and learning tool for rapid prototyping. photo: Erich Brandeau sports a swe...
By: howtern

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 16 Jul 2006 15:53:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-camera-attachment-to-take-3D-Anaglyp/
3D Anaglyph Camera Attachment! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYP/YQ6J/BF7EP27XYYE/FYPYQ6JBF7EP27XYYE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYP/YQ6J/BF7EP27XYYE/FYPYQ6JBF7EP27XYYE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYP/YQ6J/BF7EP27XYYE/FYPYQ6JBF7EP27XYYE.SMALL.jpg EPTUHNQHR2EP287AG7 gibbon This device lets you take 3D anaglyph photos and movies with an ordinary camera. The parts cost about $30. It's pretty simple to build and you don't need any special software or camera equipment. Please let me know if you have any improvements on this design.Newsflash! The photos below show a sl...
By: gibbon

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 1 May 2006 05:44:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Polaroid-pinhole-camera/
Polaroid pinhole camera - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO8/GKUN/DMNEP27V3OQ/FO8GKUNDMNEP27V3OQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO8/GKUN/DMNEP27V3OQ/FO8GKUNDMNEP27V3OQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO8/GKUN/DMNEP27V3OQ/FO8GKUNDMNEP27V3OQ.SMALL.jpg E50KD5V3ZBEP286XVK Housekey To do this, all that is needed is a Polaroid Land camera, some small screwdrivers, and a small sheet of thin metal. These cameras can be found on eBay, or better yet, at yard sales. It will be made into a pinhole camera with several pinholes that can be switched into place, for use in various light ...
By: Housekey

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 31 Mar 2006 08:15:25 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/M42-Mount-HOLGA-LENS-tutorial-LOMO-lowest-Co/
M42 Mount HOLGA LENS! (tutorial) LOMO!! (lowest Cost) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBZ/ECCC/FT7PU4OO/FBZECCCFT7PU4OO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBZ/ECCC/FT7PU4OO/FBZECCCFT7PU4OO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBZ/ECCC/FT7PU4OO/FBZECCCFT7PU4OO.SMALL.jpg EY7974UFT7PU4NJ mijonju Things you will need:1. Screwdrivers2. m42 Camera Cap (I made a mistake in the picture sorry)3. Holga Lens Simply Take out the shutter from the Holga lens After removing the shutter and other loose parts that can be taken out by unscrewing,and clip away all plastic that is sticking out, hard to e...
By: mijonju

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 7 Apr 2009 21:39:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Enter-the-Digital-Days-Photo-Contest/
How To Enter the Digital Days Photo Contest - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN3/X0OR/FYTCGW6N/FN3X0ORFYTCGW6N.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN3/X0OR/FYTCGW6N/FN3X0ORFYTCGW6N.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN3/X0OR/FYTCGW6N/FN3X0ORFYTCGW6N.SMALL.gif EJJB0XGFZ382THX Contest Robot Great photography requires all types of creativity, and not just in composition. Techniques, tricks, and resourceful homemade gadgets can also help you get the perfect shot. Almost everyone has a photography secret to share - that's why we've teamed up with Popular Photography for the Digital Day...
By: Contest Robot

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 2 Sep 2009 07:07:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-photographer8217s-Zoom-Spot/
Build a photographer’s Zoom Spot. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMD/TNZG/FT3K6NIH/FMDTNZGFT3K6NIH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMD/TNZG/FT3K6NIH/FMDTNZGFT3K6NIH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMD/TNZG/FT3K6NIH/FMDTNZGFT3K6NIH.SMALL.jpg EJG7U08FT17YMYB Divet A photographer's zoom spot creates a hard edged light that can be shaped by internal shutters and focused with an adjustable barrel. They are generally quite expensive, so this is an attempt to build one for around $100. Materials: A used theatre ellipsoidal spotlight $20-$60. Search Ebay for...
By: Divet

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 29 Aug 2009 06:15:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Create-a-Negative-Afterimage-Optical-Illusion/
Optical Illusion: Create One With Any Color Photo - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM6/J1BI/FYNTABKH/FM6J1BIFYNTABKH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM6/J1BI/FYNTABKH/FM6J1BIFYNTABKH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM6/J1BI/FYNTABKH/FM6J1BIFYNTABKH.SMALL.jpg EES4DZBFYNTAARR greeenpro This instructable will show you how to take negative afterimages to another level. By introducing a negative color photo and then immediately incorporating a black and white version of the same photo, you will perceive the black and white photo in full color (the way the color photo was meant to lo...
By: greeenpro

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 24 Aug 2009 13:57:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/THIRTY-SECOND-HOW-TO-MAKE-A-ZOMBIE-FILM-FORBES-CO/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCH/Y3AF/FYAJKRCM/FCHY3AFFYAJKRCM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCH/Y3AF/FYAJKRCM/FCHY3AFFYAJKRCM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCH/Y3AF/FYAJKRCM/FCHY3AFFYAJKRCM.SMALL.jpg EZTE3DSFY7M68UX FriendOfHumanity This is a very quick guide to making a no budget zombie film in an evening. Zombie films are great because they do not need an intricate plot or dialogue; just guns, a chase and some zombies... and above all, they are fun to make, especially with children. Editing can be done easily on windows mov...
By: FriendOfHumanity

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 11 Aug 2009 06:56:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Changing-Hair-Colour-In-Photoshop/
Changing Hair Colour In Photoshop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKC/QX0N/FEJ2E7LH/FKCQX0NFEJ2E7LH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKC/QX0N/FEJ2E7LH/FKCQX0NFEJ2E7LH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKC/QX0N/FEJ2E7LH/FKCQX0NFEJ2E7LH.SMALL.jpg EH6BA8MFEJ2E7LQ Brandon555 This Instructable is for changing someones hair colour in Photoshop. Im not exactly sure if this will work in Paint Shop Pro but you can always try. Have Fun! Choosing your Photo This is just a picture off the internet that i used. When choosing a photo you must remember two things. 1: Pick a ...
By: Brandon555

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 2 Apr 2008 14:20:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Light-Modifiers-On-The-Cheap/
Light Modifiers On The Cheap! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVH/92NJ/FXETSNHS/FVH92NJFXETSNHS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVH/92NJ/FXETSNHS/FVH92NJFXETSNHS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVH/92NJ/FXETSNHS/FVH92NJFXETSNHS.SMALL.jpg ERRIALJFXETSNES phototure Photography equipment can be really expensive...but it doesn't have to be! Why pay $30-80 for tupperware? just got to the local resale store or garage sales. Some of this you may already have. These are just a couple of quick-n-easy light mods. Materials Depending on what you are going to make, y...
By: phototure

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 22 Jul 2009 08:34:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Snorricam/
How to Make a Snorricam - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9V/VZ6X/FWYHW5N9/F9VVZ6XFWYHW5N9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9V/VZ6X/FWYHW5N9/F9VVZ6XFWYHW5N9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9V/VZ6X/FWYHW5N9/F9VVZ6XFWYHW5N9.SMALL.jpg EUKEIMRFWYHUKES Cartermarquis The Snorricam, named after Einar Snorri and Eiour Snorri,or the "Snorri Brothers", is a body mount for a camera which is used to create an interesting point of view, which can be seen in such movies as I Am Legend, Slumdog Millionaire, The Hangover, and most impressively, Requiem for a Dream. I work...
By: Cartermarquis

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 14 Jul 2009 11:24:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-fish-eye-lens-for-a-Nikon-D-90-Digit/
How to make a fish eye lens for a Nikon D-90 Digital SLR for $16 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0B/GC38/FWS6LNIA/F0BGC38FWS6LNIA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0B/GC38/FWS6LNIA/F0BGC38FWS6LNIA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0B/GC38/FWS6LNIA/F0BGC38FWS6LNIA.SMALL.jpg EJ8X9YRFWS6LN8C Banjomaster I got the inspiration to do this Instructable while reading another Instructable that accomplished the same "fish-eye" effect using a PVC reduction pipe and an entry door viewer. There was concern in the prior Instructable about around scratching the lens so I wanted to solve that problem in my ...
By: Banjomaster

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 8 Jul 2009 23:04:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Photographing-Fireworks/
Photographing Fireworks - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FER/1BAW/FWMO3A52/FER1BAWFWMO3A52.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FER/1BAW/FWMO3A52/FER1BAWFWMO3A52.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FER/1BAW/FWMO3A52/FER1BAWFWMO3A52.SMALL.jpg EHM6G9WFWMO2Z9F Frivolous Engineering Getting good photos of fireworks is easy.Just follow this instructable... Equipment Camera that has manual settingsTripod Camera Setup Using a tripod is key, because you're going to be taking exposures that are 2 - 4 seconds long and the camera must remain completely still while the shot is ta...
By: Frivolous Engineering

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 3 Jul 2009 04:34:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Canon-SD780-case-from-an-Altoids-tin/
Canon SD780 case from an Altoids tin - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7I/ZY2W/FW5H3PKD/F7IZY2WFW5H3PKD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7I/ZY2W/FW5H3PKD/F7IZY2WFW5H3PKD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7I/ZY2W/FW5H3PKD/F7IZY2WFW5H3PKD.SMALL.jpg EIV0L0GFW5H09O0 jphphotography I'm always looking for new things to do with Altoids tins and the other day I upgraded my point & shoot camera to the new Canon SD780. My first thought was "man is this thing tiny", then a lightbulb went off an my second though was "I bet this will fit in an Altoids tin". Unfortunately its just too ...
By: jphphotography

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:15:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Camera-Panorama-robot-head-panograph/
Camera Panorama robot head (panograph) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9D/32Q4/FVRRH2BR/F9D32Q4FVRRH2BR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9D/32Q4/FVRRH2BR/F9D32Q4FVRRH2BR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9D/32Q4/FVRRH2BR/F9D32Q4FVRRH2BR.SMALL.jpg EK5IR4WFVOEZA1S waldy Ever wanted to take pictures of a panoramic scene at the press of a single button? This instructable will teach you how to build a robotic head to mount your camera on, which in turn mounts on a tripod. The robotic head will move in two axes to enable the camera to be panned left and right as wel...
By: waldy

Continue Reading »]]> technology Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:17:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Camera-Mouth-Handle/
Camera Mouth Holder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS9/RQUU/FVW24PFE/FS9RQUUFVW24PFE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS9/RQUU/FVW24PFE/FS9RQUUFVW24PFE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS9/RQUU/FVW24PFE/FS9RQUUFVW24PFE.SMALL.jpg E6X2QA7FVW1YXGZ laxap Ever wanted a 3rd hand to take pictures of yourself doing an instructable step ?Either you don't have 3 hands (like me), nor a tripod (which can be unpractical in some cases). Asking friends for help until you're satisfied with the shot will surely strain their patience.This mouth handle will allow ...
By: laxap

Continue Reading »]]> technology Sun, 14 Jun 2009 09:27:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-PizzaLightBox/
LED PizzaLightBox - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI1/50OM/FVUJHJVC/FI150OMFVUJHJVC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI1/50OM/FVUJHJVC/FI150OMFVUJHJVC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI1/50OM/FVUJHJVC/FI150OMFVUJHJVC.SMALL.jpg EGMWUW1FVUJHJUT frollard In this instructable I'll show you one way of using up spare strands of LEDS to make a useful light.Reasoning: I love leds. They're reasonably efficient, last a LONG time, and if I can get away with not having to throw away/recycle but rather reuse, I'm all over it!Arguably you could build this fr...
By: frollard

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 12 Jun 2009 05:07:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Copper-Style-LED-Painting-Illuminator/
DIY Copper Style LED Painting Illuminator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL8/0BDS/FVW22S4P/FL80BDSFVW22S4P.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL8/0BDS/FVW22S4P/FL80BDSFVW22S4P.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL8/0BDS/FVW22S4P/FL80BDSFVW22S4P.SMALL.jpg E049YW2FVLOMA87 Artificial Intelligence Do you have a painting or a photograph, that you want to illuminate? Why use an old, boring light bulb, when you can make a much more energy efficient illuminator, that is a piece of art by itself.Copper is a really good looking metal. It's rarely used for domestic applications, such as light fixtur...
By: Artificial Intelligence

Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:20:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cigarette-Packet-Flash-Diffuser/
Cigarette Packet Flash Diffuser - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL2/ZBAP/Y20EV2Z6BZB/FL2ZBAPY20EV2Z6BZB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL2/ZBAP/Y20EV2Z6BZB/FL2ZBAPY20EV2Z6BZB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL2/ZBAP/Y20EV2Z6BZB/FL2ZBAPY20EV2Z6BZB.SMALL.jpg EFWF47HEFPEV2Z6BX8 monkeywithagun Ever wanted to take indoor photos at night, but hate the washed out look which your built in flash creates? I've often been at a pub and found the regular flash to be a bit of a pain. Thanks to a little drunken curiosity and an attention span problem, I created a flash diffuser using only an empty c...
By: monkeywithagun

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 7 Dec 2006 08:13:23 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Popup-Facebook-Picture/
Popup Facebook Picture - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPU/N5GZ/FOVX0R9X/FPUN5GZFOVX0R9X.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPU/N5GZ/FOVX0R9X/FPUN5GZFOVX0R9X.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPU/N5GZ/FOVX0R9X/FPUN5GZFOVX0R9X.SMALL.jpg EWRFKFEFOVX0R0H Super Cameraman UPDATE: Hey everyone! All the pictures in the comments look awesome, and I've seen all kinds of people use this (Freddie Wong for example... sweet!) but unfortunately, Facebook's been changed and this doesn't work at all anymore. There are ways to do something similar and I'm working on an all new I...
By: Super Cameraman

Continue Reading »]]> technology Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:24:55 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Black-Straw-Snoot/
Black Straw Snoot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Z/QY66/FUVSFZZU/F4ZQY66FUVSFZZU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Z/QY66/FUVSFZZU/F4ZQY66FUVSFZZU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Z/QY66/FUVSFZZU/F4ZQY66FUVSFZZU.SMALL.jpg EGX0BDVFUVSFZZS timalot In this instructable, you'll see how to make a flash modifier to focus the light into a narrow beam to add emphasis to your photo Cut the soda straws Visit your local "Party Supply Store" and ask for black straws. Two packs of 50 costs about 3 Dollars US. Also visit a local hardware store and p...
By: timalot

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 19 May 2009 22:09:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/answers/Can-i-use-a-cheap-PIR-sensor-to-trigger-a-camera-f/ /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif Q83E0ZWFUNOWQOW ppinny Hi there, I am living in Panama and i need to improve security around my house. The postal service is unreliable so i will have to make do with very basic components. I'm pretty practical but haven't a clue how to get the two to "talk" to each other. If you were going to burgle a house and a de...
By: ppinny

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 14 May 2009 22:32:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/A-2020min-Professional-Quality-Soft-Light-Box/
A $20/20min Commercial Quality Folding Light Box / Light Tent - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1L/ZJBV/FVDDPOG7/F1LZJBVFVDDPOG7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1L/ZJBV/FVDDPOG7/F1LZJBVFVDDPOG7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1L/ZJBV/FVDDPOG7/F1LZJBVFVDDPOG7.SMALL.jpg ER68LPSFUI0UT2U 2ManyProjects If you have been looking for a DIY light box for product or close up photographs you already know you have a multitude of choices. From cardboard boxes to laundry hampers you might be thinking the project has been done to death. But Wait! For $20 and 20 minutes you can build a light box that is ea...
By: 2ManyProjects

Continue Reading »]]> technology Thu, 14 May 2009 08:00:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Anamorphic-Street-Art/
3D Anamorphic Street Art - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1D/NO6P/FUI0S4SK/F1DNO6PFUI0S4SK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1D/NO6P/FUI0S4SK/F1DNO6PFUI0S4SK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1D/NO6P/FUI0S4SK/F1DNO6PFUI0S4SK.SMALL.jpg EZC9MRZFUI0S4RD inkjacket In the style of Julian Beever and Eduardo Relero, I tried to create a 3D anamorphic image (an image that from one vantage-point appears 3D). This was my first but definitely not my last- it's just too much fun once it starts working;). So, thanks for stopping by, be kind and stay humble- mistakes ...
By: inkjacket

Continue Reading »]]> technology Tue, 12 May 2009 11:27:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-micro-camera-shots/
Easy micro camera shots - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/ODO1/FTY4CNB5/FP9ODO1FTY4CNB5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/ODO1/FTY4CNB5/FP9ODO1FTY4CNB5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/ODO1/FTY4CNB5/FP9ODO1FTY4CNB5.SMALL.jpg EPHBWBZFTY4CN7U osgeld Easy micro camera shots (or at least how I do them)Hello, tis your old windbag Osgeld here spreading a easy way to do micro shots!I started this the week before I moved, I found instructables in this apartment, and it seemed somewhat fitting to do one last one before I boxed up my gear,Basically I a...
By: osgeld

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