Posts by Author: David Prochnow

David Prochnow
Our resident “how-to” project editor, David Prochnow, lives on the Gulf Coast of the United States in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. He brings his expertise at making our photography projects accessible to everyone, from a lengthy stint acting as the Contributing How-To Editor with Popular Science magazine. While you don’t have to actually build each of his projects, reading about these adventures will contribute to your continued overall appreciation of do-it-yourself photography. A collection of David’s best Popular Science projects can be found in the book, “The Big Book of Hacks,” Edited by Doug Cantor.

GO! Speed racer: Get behind the wheel of a Lamborghini with this camera

Feb 6, 2025 David Prochnow

Not just any Lamborghini, but a Lamborghini V12 Vision Gran Turismo! Ahem, in the interest of full disclosure, this particular Lambo is a 1:14 scale…

Flip it, screw it, and get down to it – How to focus closer than 1″ with a Fujifilm X100

Feb 4, 2025 David Prochnow

You can easily make your Fujifilm X100 rangefinder into a mega macro making monster. Imagine being able to focus this petite point-and-shoot on the smallest…

As cold as ice – photographing snow with Snowflake Bentley will warm your children’s hearts

Jan 27, 2025 David Prochnow

Do you have youngsters who are starting to show the effects of cabin fever? It’s no wonder; as recent winter storms have blanketed the bulk…

Fujifilm X100 looks like a rangefinder, here’s how make it act like a rangefinder, too

Jan 22, 2025 David Prochnow

Talk about a marketing sensation; the 2010 release of the Fujifilm X100 camera brought about a seismic explosion in the previously staid point-and-shoot camera category….

Is your Zorki acting dorky? Give this Soviet shooter a new digital lease on life

Jan 16, 2025 David Prochnow

Has your vintage Zorki 35mm rangefinder camera given up the ghost? Although built like a brick outdoor restroom, many early Zorki models suffer from poor…

101 things to do with a camera lens mug

Jan 14, 2025 David Prochnow

So, you received a photographer’s mug as a present that is cleverly disguised as a camera lens. These are reasonably priced gifts that are a…

Essential PDA for EVERY photographer!

Jan 10, 2025 David Prochnow

Oops, oh, it’s not that kind of Public Display of Affection–“PDA.” It’s, Personal Digital Assistant–PDA. And in this case, this is a sweet handheld device…

ID your friends with a palm-sized DIY AI camera

Jan 7, 2025 David Prochnow

Welcome to the brave new world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) photography. What’s all of the hubbub about AI photography? Is it just another tool resting…

A new innovation in the history of the camera strap: the finger cuff

Dec 22, 2024 David Prochnow

All of the cool kids are doin’ it, and you can too; just flip your finger! But first… let’s take a trip down memory lane…

Build a pint-sized Santa snooper camera from just 2 simple components

Dec 19, 2024 David Prochnow

Now you can stay comfortably nestled snuggly in your bed, while visions of Santa’s visit dance on your smartphone, instead. Building a full-featured “Santa Snooper”…