cameras

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Build Your Own Camera Crane For Super Steady Video

10:00AM Whitson Gordon | Even if you have steady hands, taking video from very high or low angles can often be a struggle. Luckily, with just about $25 worth of materials, you can make your own camera crane for steady shots at any altitude. More »
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Add A Self-Portrait Mirror To Your Camera

9:00AM Jason Fitzpatrick | If you want to see what you’re actually framing when you turn your camera around for a self portrait, this cheap and simple hack will have you composing better photos in no time. More »
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Build A High-Speed Laser-Triggered Photography Rig To Capture Split Second Exposures

11:00AM Jason Fitzpatrick | Photographing things that happen in a split second — like a drop of water hitting a puddle — is difficult enough, but when the subject of the photo is in motion, like a flitting honey bee, it requires laser-triggered precision. More »
Design

Step Forward For Better Photos

11:00AM Angus Kidman | There’s almost no limit to what you can do to tinker with a photo after you’ve taken it, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t also pay attention while you’re taking the shot. The simplest way to improve your photos? Get closer to what you’re shooting. More »
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DIY Camera Sling Keeps Your DSLR At The Ready

3:30AM Jason Fitzpatrick | Standard camera straps aren’t the speediest or most comfortable. This simple DIY strap hack gives you the speed and comfort of a $US50+ camera sling but at a fraction of the price. More »
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Put Together A Better Virtual Photo Album For Sharing

8:30AM Jason Fitzpatrick | Taking photos is fun, and digital photography makes it even easier to take lots of photos without taking out a second mortgage. Your friends don’t want to see every single photo you take, however. Keep your online albums interesting with these tips. More »
Design

Stay Under 7 Megapixels To Avoid Photo Noise And Diffraction

1:00AM Kevin Purdy | We’ve mentioned the arbitrary nature of the megapixel war before, but only in general analogies. Ross at the Petravoxel blog gets precise and provides proof on why going over 7 megapixels in a point-and-shoot makes absolutely no sense. More »
Money

Snapsort Does Detailed Camera Comparisons

8:30AM Jason Fitzpatrick | If you’re shopping for a camera, it can be quite a hassle to do point-by-point comparisons of every camera you’re interested in. Snapsort lets you easily compare models. More »
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Turn A Plastic Bottle Into A Lens Cap Holder

7:00AM Jason Fitzpatrick | Losing a camera lens cap is no fun, not only are you temporarily without protection for your lens but they’re surprisingly expensive to replace. This DIY cap holder will keep your cap close at hand. More »
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Repurpose A Drawer Liner As A Powerful Flash Diffuser

9:00AM Jason Fitzpatrick | Commercial flash diffusers are quite expensive for what they are — lightweight pieces of plastic designed to help cut down the harshness of the naked camera flash. Turns out run-of-the-mill drawer liner makes for an effective diffuser. More »