Back in March of 2008 we mentioned a class project from a group of UC Berkeley students working to develop a microscope extension for cameraphones. Led by Daniel Fletcher, the team has since updated their prototype, which is capable of acquiring objects at 1.2 micrometers across.
This fantastic music video from Reyna Perez entitled “Love Love Love” was shot entirely on an iPhone 3GS.
Udi Tirosh, of DIYPhotography, sent us the link to this post on creating back-to-back ring adapters for macro photography on the cheap: One method of delving into macro photography is to use adapter rings. These rings have threads on both sides, one end is screwed onto your present camera lens like any filter and a […]
[Photo from Connors934 on Flickr] The other night I noticed Jimmie’s camera amidst the rubble of a circuit bending melee. It stood out for how intentionally ugly it was. He said that it was done in preparation for a trip overseas, where he wanted to make sure he kept his camera. After taping it up […]
What says “family get-together” more perfectly than volatile, asphyxiating gas? Every year, Professor Fzz and his family get together over the Easter holiday and issue an “Easter Challenge.” Last year, they made an Egg Cannon. This year, they built a hydrogen balloon and suspended camera rig to take pictures of granddad’s house. I guess because […]
Photo from svofski on Flickr in the MAKE Flickr pool I made this from cardboard, old velvet jeans (for light-tight cover). The shutter is made from the back of an old 35mm camera. To start an exposure, you slide it down the plastic rails (barely visible). The pinhole itself is made in a foil shim. […]
Rob has some clever tips for how to use your digital camera. For the past five years or so I have had a pocket camera with me every day. I find lots of uses for it, and the rapidly taken, easily accessed photos. Despite the massive collection of physical photos in slide, print and negative […]
