by Val Galin • DIY, Tips • Tags: portrait gear, V-Flat
Here at TogTech, we’re always on the lookout for photography tips and DIY projects, like building your own rig or printing your own tilt-shift lens adapter. And one of our recent finds is the V-Flat — an affordable and simple piece of portrait gear. The V-Flat, also known as a “book” (looks like a giant [...]
by Hazel Chua • DIY, Lens • Tags: Tilt-Shift Lens
Tilt-shift lenses are used to alter the plane of focus in your images. These lenses are great for shooting projects that simulate a miniature scene, create abstract effects or for architectural photography. Commercially-made professional tilt-shift adapters are expensive and are priced around the $1,000 to $3,000 range. All the more reason why Joe Murphy has [...]
by Val Galin • DIY, Gadgets • Tags: DIY battery pack, monolight battery pack, rechargeable battery pack
Hello DIYers, here’s another easy DIY project for you to take on: the car-inverter-based power pack. On DIYPhotography.net, photographer Ron Uriel recently shared how he made his own DIY battery pack that he uses for event and on-location photography. Uriel created the rechargeable battery pack as a cheap alternative to the power grids and expensive battery [...]
by Val Galin • DIY, Gadgets, Tips • Tags: Bui Brothers, DSLR rig, Kessler Fusion, Vimeo
For those of you who finally received their pre-orders of the Nikon D4 or D800, congratulations! Now it’s time to take your brand new DSLR camera out in the field to test its features. One way to get the most from your camera is by using a DSLR rig; for example, you can get something [...]
by D.L. Cade • DIY • Tags: Camera Stap, DIY
Camera straps aren’t usually expensive (with a few stylish exceptions) but whoever originally coined the term “a penny saved is a penny earned” probably wouldn’t object to a little Do-It-Yourself project this weekend — and neither do we. So in the spirit of getting you off your couch and doing something fun while simultaneously making [...]
by Val Galin • DIY, Nikon, Tips • Tags: Nikon D4, Nikon DIY wireless transmitter, Nikon WT-5
One of the Nikon D4‘s awesome features is its capability to remotely connect to your iOS devices using the Nikon WT-5 wireless transmitter. And if you’ve been following developments regarding the Nikon D4, you may already know that the WT-5 will cost you $877. That’s why Voudas, a Nikonrumors reader, sent in some Do-It-Yourself steps on how [...]
by D.L. Cade • DIY, Phoneotography, Tips • Tags: macro lens, Phone Photography
In the past we’ve shared with you many different accessories you can add to your “phoneotography” kit. There are retro-style cases, filter kits, and even a rubber band attachable macro lens. However, all of those things cost money, something many of us only have in lugubrious amounts (yes, I just needed an excuse to use [...]
by Tyler Olson • DIY, Video • Tags: panning tripod
Here’s a great video from brusspup showing how a simple rubber band can dramatically improve your panning shots on a cheapo tripod. [DIYPhotography] Google+
by Tyler Olson • DIY • Tags: Canon 50mm f/1.8, Tilt Shift
Maciej Pietuszynski has just created a very cool little lens out of a few ‘household’ items. I’ll put the 50mm f/1.8 in the household item category as most photographers have one lying around. If you don’t, you should add one to your bag – they’re cheap and a really great lens. The instructions are a [...]
by Tyler Olson • DIY • Tags: sync cord
Flash sync cables are expensive and beg for a cheap DIY version. Youtube user Matthewrichey to the rescue – showing how to create a nice extension for your cable with some cheap supplies which you may have lying around the house already. What you need: RJ-45 CAT5 Modular Plugs ($6.15) RJ-45 Crimper Tool ($15.31) Cat5 [...]
