Top 10 DIY Photography Gadgets Illustrated

The essence of DIY photography gadgets is that they are disposable, and more importantly, they are "fun". Of course, the quality and stability are not as good as those auxiliary equipment that cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars, but the cannons also have their own characteristics. The cute thing about cannons is that the 10 illustrated DIY gadgets here can definitely satisfy those friends who like to do it themselves!

(1) Rope tripod

The method is very simple , go to the hardware store to buy a hook or ring that can be drilled into the screw hole of the camera tripod, and then pull a rope (non-elastic) so that you can step on it with your feet. This will be a very convenient and highly mobile device. With a tripod, the stability may be beyond your imagination!

(2) Paper diffuser

Use paper and hard card paper to make four things as shown in Figure 1 , then stick them together with tape, and put tin foil on the inner tank. Finally, seal them with white paper, white plastic bags, etc. as shown in Figure 2. This will give you a diffuser for the external flash.

(3) Can Ring Light

First you need to find an empty can, and then remove the covers on both sides. Next, find a metal bowl/or plastic bowl, remove the bottom so that 80% of the length of the can can be inserted, and also make a hole for the flash. The next step is to insert the lens into the can, and when the flash lights up , the lens and the outside of the can will reflect ring light!

(4) Paper lens hood

Do you hate lens flare? Roll up black paper, for example, and put it on the lens , then stick it with tape, and you’re done!

(5) Photography light box

(6) White background

Is this considered DIY? ?The principle is to shine the light towards the white wall, overexpose it as much as possible, and it will become infinitely white

(7) Make your own reflector

Find a wooden board, and then Attach matte white paper to reflect the sun's rays and complete.

(8) Plastic bottle diffuser

This is for the built-in flash of the camera. Find a plastic bottle, then cut out the bottom and put it on the flash. Done! You can also do it Wrap it yourself with paper, plastic bags, etc. to increase softness.

(9) Plastic bag raincoat

It’s very simple. Cover it with a plastic bag, find a hole for the camera to take pictures, and tape other places with tape. It’s done! Although it feels too casual , but it’s easy to find, and some photographers really know how to use it!

(10) Paparazzi helmet

Use a newspaper to fold a helmet (cap?), and then put the camera inside, like this Can you shoot without disturbing others? (Really?)