Have you ever wondered how to get an effect like this?
You could buy a special tilt-shift lens — if you have a thousand bucks to spare. Or you could get a rubber plunger, some glue, and a few bits and pieces and create your own flexible lens.
In the video below from Make magazine, you’ll get a crash course in creating your own tilt-shift lens. If you’d rather take your time reading a how-to, see our companion article, “Build a Tilt-Shift Camera Lens for Peanuts.”
This article was last modified on December 14, 2022
This article was first published on September 21, 2009
Commenting is easier and faster when you're logged in!
Recommended for you
iPhotographer Magazine Free Issue
iPhotographer magazine covers world of mobile photography with inspirational ima...
The Photographer’s Guide to Copyright
PhotoShelter offers several free, informative guides for photographers on a wide...
The Creative Zone: Taking Your Photography to the Next Level
Excerpted from Canon EOS M: From Snapshots to Great Shots by Jeff Carlson. Copyr...