DIY Copy stand for iPhone 3GS

Taking advantage of the increased resolution and new autofocus capabilities of the iPhone 3GS to shoot close-up stills has just gotten a little easier thanks to Derrick Story’s DIY Copy Stand for the iPhone 3GS. Utilizing a commodity storage container from the local mercantile and repurposing the iPhone’s packaging Derrick has created an easy to assemble positioning apparatus that doubles as a light diffuser.

If you’ve ever tried close-up work with the iPhone, you know you have two challenges. The first is holding the camera steady enough to avoid camera shake. The second is getting the plane of the camera parallel to the plane of the subject to avoid distortion. This little device helps with both, plus diffuses the light for a more flattering rendering.

[via thedigitalstory]

2 thoughts on “DIY Copy stand for iPhone 3GS

  1. artistmarkets says:

    You are a genius! You solved every problem for a copy stand. If there is not enough
    light, you could add a flashlight, maybe.
    I wish you could think up the same type of idea for my Olympus SP-570UZ.
    I just can’t think of a way to hold it steady, and I need to adjust the height
    and I have not much money to buy a stand,.

    Thanks for your video. Inspirational!

Comments are closed.

Discuss this article with the rest of the community on our Discord server!
Tagged

I make cool stuff and write about other people making cool stuff on makezine.com. If you have something you think I should see, send me a tip.

View more articles by Adam Flaherty

ADVERTISEMENT

Maker Faire Bay Area 2023 - Mare Island, CA

Escape to an island of imagination + innovation as Maker Faire Bay Area returns for its 15th iteration!

Buy Tickets today! SAVE 15% and lock-in your preferred date(s).

FEEDBACK