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David writes – “Here are lens hoods for cheap and easy-to-get Russian/Ukrainian cameras are not so easy to come by. This site shows how to make them from household materials” – Link.

Amit sent in this video tutorial on making your own photo blocks, you’ll need – “One Photograph printed at 4×6 or larger. Something to measure and cut your photo with. Four 2″x3″ Linoleum Blocks (More if you’re using a larger photograph). Acid-free Rubber Cement. And, for extra credit, One Foam Brush and painter’s Gel Medium […]

Leevonk writes – “Here’s how to change your webcam so it can see in the dark. The CCDs of all digital cameras are responsive to infrared light (IR) as well as visible light. However, most webcams come with a filter installed to block out IR light. This makes the image less washed out but it […]

Tom writes – “Check out Greyhoundmans process for using a jewel case, some PVC pipe and inexpensive polyester stage lighting filters to make an assortment of filters for your large format camera lenses at a fraction of the cost of regular filters.” – Link. Related: More filter’s – Link.

MAKE Flickr photo pool member Jonny McPicsnstuff posted up his first pinhole camera project along with some really nice photos – “Made out of a sponge bob squarepants tin I had laying around (I think a watch? came in it…no idea). The design was inspired by the Matchbox Pinhole Camera. Very Fun! I calculated with […]