How do They Make a Telescope Mirror

by LensVidGearHow Do They Make ItJanuary 3, 2015January 3, 2015

You might have seen how small – photographic lenses are made, but how do you make the optics for a giant telescope? This National Geographic video takes a look at…

Nikon Lens Craftsmanship

by LensVidGearHow Do They Make ItOctober 14, 2014October 14, 2014

We love to see how lenses are made. This video by Nikon released earlier this year is a great example, showing some of the delicate process and hard work that…

Fujifilm Lens Craftsmanship – How Do You Create a Hand Made Lens

by LensVidGearHow Do They Make ItOctober 9, 2014

Fujifilm just published an interesting video showing the different stages in the creation of the company’s XF premium lenses. Manufacturing a modern lens is a complex process which requires advanced tools…

How Does Panasonic Manufacture Lenses at the Yamagata Plant

by LensVidGearHow Do They Make ItSeptember 11, 2014

Just ahead of Photokina 2014, Panasonic published a short video showing a brief look at its manufacturing process and tools for lenses at the company’s Yamagata Plant in Japan. Manufacturing a…

How Does Manfrotto Manufacture Tripods and Heads

by LensVidGearHow Do They Make ItMay 31, 2014

Have you wondered how does tripods and tripod heads are manufactured? This Manfrotto video released earlier this year shows a small glimpse of the manufacturing process. Like any other product, the…

How Does Sigma Manufacture Lenses (Part II)

by LensVidGearHow Do They Make ItFebruary 15, 2014February 15, 2014

Sigma recently released a (second) video of its large AIZU manufacturing facility in Japan. This large factory produces most of the lenses the company produces in a long but very organized…

Broncolor’s Lighting Factory Tour

by LensVidGearHow Do They Make ItAugust 3, 2013August 3, 2013

This video was shot at the Broncolor factory in Switzerland by professional photographer Karl Taylor. The video shows some of the manufacturing process in the factory as well as the…

Steven Sasson: Inventing the Digital Camera

by LensVidGearHow Do They Make ItJuly 21, 2013

Ever wondered who was behind the invention of the digital camera and how did it all began? Well, unlike many other important inventions, in this case you can actually meet…

How Does Sigma Manufacture Lenses

by amazingHow Do They Make ItJune 4, 2013June 5, 2013

In this (very relaxing) video released in late 2012, Sigma shows its AIZU factory in Japan where much of its products are made. The video also shows some of the…

Carl Zeiss – Manufacturing the new Touit lenses

by amazingGearHow Do They Make ItNew ProductsJune 2, 2013June 1, 2013

German manufacturer Carl Zeiss recently announced a new line of lenses aimed at mirrorless cameras. In this video the company showcases the complex steps and meticulous care it takes to…