Mods, DIY & Lens Adapting Archives

18 January, 2023

That Time I Built an “Air-Gap Meniscus” Lens – By Dave Powell

By Dave Powell

Long ago, I tried to shoot landscapes using a macro-close-up filter as a lens. I taped the filter to the front of two nested cardboard “focusing tubes” and attached them to my F...

8 November, 2022

Baby’s in Black – Swapping Body Plates on the Autoreflex T3 – By Bob Janes

By Bob Janes

The first camera I owned and used extensively was a Konica Autoreflex T3; a real brick of a camera. I was always a big advocate for the T3, and used it extensively for 20 years....

14 October, 2022

How I made a focus-free lens for Micro 4/3 – by Tobias Eriksson

By Flashknappen

I have a plan to go on holiday to Paris with my daughter the year of her 10th birthday. I know exactly which (film) cameras I will bring. I have prepared a gift for my daughter ...

12 May, 2022

Low Cost DIY Darkroom Masking Frame for Analogue Printing – By Robert Willox

By Robert Willox

I’m ashamed to say it’s been many years since I developed a film or went near a proper darkroom. I say ashamed because from secondary school onwards photography was my passion. ...

27 April, 2022

Fun With C-Mount Lenses on Mirrorless Cameras – By Frankie Bina

By Frankie Bina

Some people get the one amazing lens and spend years learning how to use it to its maximum potential. Others carefully plan out their lens purchases, making sure they get the be...

18 March, 2022

Film Photography With a Drone – By Jason De Freitas

By Jason De Freitas

Yeah, I really built a drone that shoots 35mm film... Before I can even begin to explain my absurd creation and why I did it I should explain my background. Anyone who has kno...

17 February, 2022

Learning To Lean Into Life’s Unknowns – by Brian Cox

By brian m cox

This project started as a way to get back to basics and mend my sometimes volatile relationship with photography. I love photography and camera’s equally. They are like childre...

15 February, 2022

A Custom Compact And Affordable 6×9 With A Heart For Travel – By Dirk Fletcher

By Dirk Fletcher

I’ve built a bunch of conversions out of a vintage folding Zeiss 520/15. Most of these 6x12 cameras end up with a 65mm f/8 lens. It wasn’t until I was commissioned to build a ...

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Argentix on Agfa Scala 200X – Bittersweet Memories made with my last and only roll
I have shot a roll of Scala 200x, expired 10/2014 and stored in the freezer since I bought it a…
Vincent on Introducing Frames – A New App to Log and Sync Film Photography Metadata
Hi Tom, Thanks for your question! Right now, the Pro version removes the limit of 10 film rolls. I’m also…
Vincent on Introducing Frames – A New App to Log and Sync Film Photography Metadata
Hi Ramón, .TIFF support was added to the app a few days ago and I'm currently working on .DNG and…

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