PhotographyFuzzcraft
Welcome to the world of Fuzzcraft.com! This website is a log of many of the DIY projects I did over the course of around 10 years. I am a photographer, I used to be a performing musician, and I also did some light effect projects. I also write reviews for some gadgets I buy. Use the sliding tabs on the right to view all the projects and articles. To the left are more general links and links to other departments of this website. Hopefully I will have inspired you to start building your own fuzzy project. Others have done so, so why not?
Features
Ring light 4.1: yet another fiber optic TTL ring flash. Thousands of optic fibers guide the light from a camera's popup flash to a ring around the lens. Essentially a very simple idea, with cheap materials, but with stunning results. This is the second, improved version that can be used on any lens.
Sony Alpha NEX-5 review: a new form factor for interchangable lens compact cameras. Superb DSLR image quality that fits in your hand.
Most recent additions
- Wrote a review of a hot little newcomer camera: the Sony Alpha NEX-5.
- Started slimming down Ring light 4.1 to make it more practical to work with in the field.
- Change of plans. I put the Yelloweye idea in the freezer, in favour of a pair of bar-shaped home theater speakers dubbed "baritones".
- Added a page about Controlling an off-camera flash with infrared
Why I build stuff myself
Why? Because I can. Because it's fun. Because it's fuzz. Because I'm a cheap-ass. Because I have the unstoppable urge to create and build stuff you simply can't buy in a store. Because it's exciting to start with nothing and end up with something useful. Because I like nothing more than educating myself. Because it keeps me occupied. Because it has helped me to get a job twice. Because I like a mind challenge once in a while. Because I like to make noise and dust with power tools. Because burning and melting stuff is awesome. Because I inherited it from my father.
Have fun (or eat your heart out 
),
Joris.
You can contact me at the following address: joris
fuzzcraft.com
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