From the MAKE Flickr photo pool C.Barr captured some extreme macro shots using 55-250 and 50mm lens mated together, a trick picked up from this video tutorial – Could be a fun hack if you have the necessary lens around – if not, there are plenty of other options we’ve covered here before. Digital Photography […]
From the MAKE Flickr photo pool Pinewood derby party [above, top-right] DIY tipi tent! [above, bottom-left] Z59 – Incredible homebuilt car! [above, bottom-right] HOW TO – use Arduino as a high voltage programmer [above, top-left] Message Pump – USB to LCD adapter Coil in a can … Microwave oven (case) smoker Classy canister from old […]
This is a really easy way to get some nice exterior shots for your next big movie. The website has the complete instructions on how to make your own, along with a few warnings. Don’t forget to check out the video too! What this is good for: autox, backroads, a camera you don’t care that […]
Udi at diyphotography writes in with this clever custom camera strap idea that keeps your camera safe and easy to grab when you need to take a photo on a moment’s notice: the DIY R-strap.
This is a really nice DIY softbox that anyone can build. Using a softbox can really improve the overall quality of your photographs. The website has a lot more information and photographs of the entire build. The purpose of this project is twofold. First it allows for the testing of a new idea for mounting […]
I shoot with this type of battery grip. It’s great to be able to shoot all day and not worry about the batteries dying. However, when it’s dead, it’s dead. This hack is useful for people who don’t pay attention to how much ‘juice’ they have left. When the battery dies, you can just switch […]
From the MAKE Flickr photo pool DIY pong clock [above, top-left] Pipe lamp exudes hardware class [above top-right] HOW TO – IC Cufflinks Robot knitting circle [above, bottom-right] TMT, is the new SMT [above, bottom-left] Vanity mudflaps?
