We’ve offered up a number of DIY products to make your flash photography look a bit better, but Flickr user synthetic_meat managed to find another one in a box of candy. He refolded that box, which had a silver lining, to create a mirrored popup flash bouncer for his camera: More »
Most smartphones or point-and-shoots don’t offer manual control, so you have to rely on the camera’s sensors to determine the best combination of aperture, shutter speed and focus. These sensors aren’t the smartest things in the world, though, and if your picture doesn’t turn out how you’d like — or if you’re just going for something a little more artistic — it’s possible to get the photo to turn out exactly as you want by “fooling” the camera. Here’s how. More »
A camera is only as capable as the person using it, but snapping some awesome images doesn’t require years of training. Here are five photography pro tips that everybody ought to know. More »
Lens caps can be an expensive replacement for some cameras. If you’re looking for a cheap solution to keep your lens clean and safe after losing a cap, DIY Photography reader Stu Carlson suggests using the bottom of a soft drink bottle. More »
Hi Lifehacker, I am going on holiday to the US in a couple of months and was wondering whether I should take a normal point-and-shoot camera or use my iPhone (4S). The only benefit I see in using a point and shoot is that it has optical zoom; however the iPhone is far more convenient in that I would only need to take one device. I don’t intend on visiting any great landmarks, it will be mostly be shots of me and my friends. Thanks, Shutterbugged More »
If you’re in the market for a new camera but still doing your shopping virtually, add Camera Size to your list of helpful web apps. The site places digital cameras side-by-side so you can easily find which one fits you best. More »
If you’ve been through more than one mobile phone or GPS device in your car, you probably have an extra suction cup mount in the boot of your car or lying around in a box. Instead of throwing it away, Instructables user Nano_Burger shows us how — with a little elbow grease and some glue — you can turn it into an attach-anywhere mount for your digital camera, complete with a screw attachment so it’ll stay in one place. More »
A lot of us hate having our picture taken, but family members and friends insist on doing it anyway. If you freeze and then end up looking like a deer in the headlights in every photo, there are a few things you can do to prevent that from happening. More »
Shooting from a camera mounted to a tripod usually results in better images as the camera is less likely to move. A heavier tripod is generally more stable, but you don’t always want to lug one around on an outdoor shoot. Instead, attach a weight-bearing hook to the centre column of your tripod and use your camera bag or backpack to provide the weight. More »
