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DSLR Hack – How to Take Vintage Photos using Dab of Vaseline on your Lens!

Posted on August 30, 2010 by max

I guess there’s a way to take vintage photos by applying a dab of vaseline on  your expensive DSLR lens.  Of course, this could be a great option if you simply suck at Photoshop.

And yes, it should be fine so long as you put a clear lens filter on your DSLR camera before trying this hack.

With a cell phone camera (or one you’re not worried about damaging) you can try putting Vaseline directly on the edges of your lens to give your photos an out of focus vignette just like old film cameras. If you’ve got nice equipment, you should probably put your g

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DSLR Microscope Adapter Hack!

Posted on August 22, 2010 by max

Wanna take some really crisp, DSLR high-res photos of your latest finds on your microscope?   You might want to refer to this DSLR hack that involves using a microscope adapter to take some brilliant photos of magnified objects.

In order to attach the camera to the microscope, I found this microscope->Nikon adapter that I had built years ago. The barrel fits inside the microscope tube and provides a Nikon lens mount. I got the lens mount from a very old, very broken lens. I have a m4/3->Nikon adapter, so I can attach this to the GH1.

The first problem that I not

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DSLR Hack – How to Build a Ring Flash!

Posted on August 16, 2010 by max

For photographers who use DSLR cameras to take professional photos, you know that ring flash is one of the better flashes that will allow you to take better photos at night and even during the day.

Well, I’ve always wanted to get a new ring flash for my Canon 7D but I don’t want to spend

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DSLR Hack – How to Scan your Old Negatives using a DSLR and Toilet Paper Rolls!

Posted on July 13, 2010 by max

Do you have old photos in negatives that you want digitized? Your best option is probably get one of these Film Negative Scanners on Amazon.

OR, if you prefer and you own a $1000 DSLR camera lens, grab some paper rolls, polarizing filters and do it DIY style.

Now slides can be “scanned” into any DSLR relatively quickly provided that there is a good even light source behind the film. You will no

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DSLR Hack – How to Make DIY Super Macro Lens with Aperture!

Posted on June 21, 2010 by max

video://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KW0cFk9d-P0&feature=player_embedded

For those of you with a Canon EOS DSLR camera, you might be interested in this awesome Canon lens hack that involves making your own super-macro lens with aperture controls.

Most of the instructions in the video are self-explanatory and seems like a great way to save a bunch of money while making your own DIY super-macro lens for a Canon DSLR.

via hackaday

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DSLR Hack – How to Convert a Nerf Tripod into a DSLR Tripod!

Posted on May 12, 2010 by max

For those of you who just came out of the “nerf-is-too-cool” stages, you might want to seriously consider spending time converting your ol’ nerf tripod into a functional DSLR tripod.   The only worry here is if the nerf tripod is rugged enough to handle the weight of a DSLR camera but looks pretty sturdy too me, don’t you think so?  (Also see more DSLR Hacks on Zedomax.com)

So, If you’re an aspiring teen, a photographer on a budget, someone who wants to take great photos for their instructa

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DSLR Hack – How to Make a Shoulder Rig for your DSLR Camera!

Posted on May 7, 2010 by max

As an avid DSLR fan (as of 6 months ago when I bought my Canon 7D), here’s a totally awesome DIY SLR should rig you can make that also comes with a soft-focus control. I have seen a slew of DIY steadicams but one problem with steadicam is that you must carry it on your hands, making long videos painful on your joints.

I have seen every professional cameramen using camera shoulder rigs

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DSLR Hack – How to Take Photos with Your Left Hand!

Posted on April 28, 2010 by max

I guess there are many times when we might want to take photos on our DSLR camera with the left hand.  Of course, there’s isn’t really a way to do that other than turning your DSLR camera upside-down.  Even then, it’s going to be rather slippery as heck but here’s a clever metallic piece that can be screwed onto the DSLR’s existing tripod hole.

This little device can help you.

You need: an Aluminium strip of 100 x 25 x 2 mm. Bend it at approximatey 30 mm form the end. Make a fairly large bend as your thumb has to fit in. Drill a 6 mm hol

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DSLR Hack – How to Make DSLR Camera Ring Flash!

Posted on April 21, 2010 by max

You know, DSLR camera ring flashes don’t have to be so expensive, they just mark-up a lot of money for something that can be made a lot cheaper.  For those of you who have some soldering skills, you can try making your own DSLR camera ring flash by following directions here. (or refer to it)

Basically, get some kind of ring shape that can be attached to the end of your DS

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DSLR Hack – How to Make a Fisheye Lens!

Posted on April 21, 2010 by max

You know commercial DSLR fisheye lenses are very expensive, why not make your own with a regular peephole for a door plus some foam and Canon EOS T-mount?

I took the body cap off my camera, and held the two lenses in front of the body. Looking through the viewfinder and experimenting with the lens positions, I was able to come up with an estimate for how far the lenses needed to be apart fr

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