photography
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DIY Cameraphone Zoom And Lighting Lens
6:30AM Whitson Gordon | If the iPhone’s zoom just isn’t doing it for you, and you prefer a higher-quality optical zoom to lesser digital zoom apps, DIY website Instructables details how to make a contraption that’ll help you achieve just the frame you’re looking for. More »
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Make A Detachable Fish Eye Lens Adaptor On The Cheap
6:30AM Sarah Rae Trover | Purchasing specialty lenses for your camera can be costly, especially when they’re really only good for one style of photo. Stick to your traditional lens and utilise a peep-hole to create a fish-eye effect without the extra cost. More »
Money
Keep Dishonest Landlords At Bay With Your Camera
9:00AM Sarah Rae Trover | Even if your landlord seems happy-go-lucky upon moving in, there’s always a chance they won’t be so nice when you move out. Keep all parties accountable and in check for a hassle-free lease with a little help from your camera. More »
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1:30PM Angus Kidman | High-quality still life photography demands a proper studio environment, but that doesn’t mean you need a lot of space. Teleovation outlines how to build a basic photography studio in a cupboard or closet. More »
DIY Cupboard Photography Studio
1:30PM Angus Kidman | High-quality still life photography demands a proper studio environment, but that doesn’t mean you need a lot of space. Teleovation outlines how to build a basic photography studio in a cupboard or closet. More »
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Build A DIY Light-Up Camera Level
6:30AM Sarah Rae Trover | Some of the newest digital cameras have built in levels to help you ace your straight-on shots, but if your camera or tripod isn’t equipped with a level, this simple led DIY will help you make your own lighted camera level. More »
Design
Nikon Learn And Explore Keeps Photo Tips In Your Pocket
11:30PM Kevin Purdy | iPhone: There are scads of photography resources on bookstore shelves and on the web, but they’re not always available when you’re about to shoot a birthday cake scene in pitch black. Nikon’s got an app stuffed with portable photography advice. More »
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FastPictureViewer Codec Pack Adds RAW Support To Windows
5:30AM Whitson Gordon | Windows only: Photo geeks out there know how valuable raw image formats can be, but the Windows Imaging Component doesn’t have native support. The free FastPictureViewer WIC codec pack adds RAW support to XP, Vista and 7. More »
Design
Tintii Gives A Colourful Boost To People And Objects In Your Photos
12:30AM Jason Fitzpatrick | Windows/Mac/Linux: If you’re a fan of photos that are desaturated save for a an interesting burst of colour left behind—often a vibrant one like a yellow flower or red carpet—Tintii makes it easy to play with the technique. More »
Travel
Photo Fakeout Hotel Reviews Compare Promo Images To Reality
11:00AM Adam Pash | Online hotel review service Oyster features a Photo Fakeout category in their blog that gives a reality check to hotel reviews, pitting a hotel’s promotional images with actual photographs. More »
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