Using internal filters with mirrorless cameras

December 4th, 2014

How you can add a polyester filter over the sensor of a mirrorless camera, particularly useful if you have a full spectrum converted camera. [...]


Filter Comparison for Infrared, False colour IR, and Full Spectrum Photography

October 12th, 2014

Comparison between different coloured filters for infrared photography, and how using a neutral density or polarising filter in addition affects the image. [...]


Correcting IR hotspots

October 1st, 2014

How to remove an IR hotspot from an infrared photo, particularly from images combining infrared and visible light. [...]


Creating Kodak EIR / Aerochrome style digital photos

September 1st, 2014

How to create images with a similar look to Kodak EIR / Aerochrome Infrared film using a full spectrum (sensitive to infrared and visible light) digital camera . [...]


Lensbaby Composer M42 mount mod

August 21st, 2014

How I created an M42 mount for my Lensbaby Composer, so I can use the Lensbaby on any camera with an M42 mount adapter and use it with accessories like a M42 focusing helical for better close-up / macro performance. [...]


DIY M39 Optic adapter for the Lensbaby Composer

August 9th, 2014

How I made an adapter to allow using M39 mount enlarger lenses with the Lensbaby Composer body. This allows tilting the plane of focus without the selective focus of a standard Lensbaby optic. [...]


Using enlarger lenses with the Fuji X System

May 4th, 2014

How to use enlarging lenses on the Fuji X or other mirrorless systems, including making an adapter for use with lenses that require a closer flange back distance than the M42 mount for infinity focus. [...]


How to dismantle the Sunpak Auto 170 flash for modification

March 30th, 2014

How to dismantle the Sunpak Auto 170 flash for modification or repair - a tricky flash to open that appears to have no screws. [...]


How to get a pure white background in ACR and PS

December 22nd, 2013

How to check whether the background of an image is pure white, and different methods you can use to blow out the background to pure white in ACR and Photoshop. [...]