Photoshoot and Beyond
Getting a good, in focus macro shot is not trivial. Even with a stopped down aperture, the depth of field is just too tiny, sometimes being less than half a millimeter. But usually, you want to shot open because you need every bit of light you can get,…
GoPro cameras are meant to take a beating. But accidents do happen and sometimes you can end up scratching or cracking the lens of a GoPro. Thankfully, YouTube user MicBergsma, who we’ve featured many times before, has shared a quick and simple way to replace the lens on your GoPro. All it takes is a […]
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iPhones might not be the video camera choice of professionals, but if you want a quick behind-the-scenes video or prefer to pack light, the 4K capable iPhone 6s and 6s Plus are wonderful tools. To improve the footage from the smartphones, two of the mo…
They’re lightweight, cheap, and you’ve probably got a bunch of them lying around somewhere anyway – drink koozies are good for more than just keeping your beers cold. Time to go to the basement or garage and pull out all those koozies you’ve collected over the years at conferences, trade shows, and other promotional events, […]
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If you are reading this blog, you know that we are big fan of keyboard short cuts, but for some programs, working with a mouse is unavoidable. I was talking with an editor friend, Ariel Hadar from Kaveret, and he showed me quite an awesome was to utili…
The less mess you have on the desk, the easier it is to focus on the task at hand, be it organizing, editing or sharing your work. Between various hard drive options, memory card readers and other peripherals needed, it’s far too easy to amass a rat’s nest of cords. To fix that, DSLR Video […]
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Here is a nice hack for making an overhead camera rig. If you are doing video tutorials, crafts videos or just need an overhead camera for still life, there is always the question of how to mount the camera. A with the standard tripod setup, you have a…
Sometimes the best DIY hacks are the ones that involve the least amount of thought — and money. This DIY iPhone to SLR lens adapter covers both of those, because it costs absolutely nothing and takes only 30 seconds to make. Created by DIY Photography reader Jake Burgess, this little contraption might not be the […]
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The Sony A7SII is a marvel of low light performance. With native ISO of 100-102400 it rivals military grade night vision. Youtube user VideoArt GR created a video comparing what we see with the naked human eye vs. where we can go bumping the ISO of the A7SII. The test was made with a Rokinon 50mm t1.5 […]
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Professional ring lights can cost absurd amounts of money. This makes for a prime opportunity for DIY versions. We’ve shared a handful of DIY ring lights before, but this one might just take the cake in affordability and simplicity. Created by The Angry Photographer on YouTube, this $2 ring light takes less than an hour […]
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