David Imel YouTube

Can you 3D-Print a camera?

Cameras are cool. But are they complicated? Not really!

How do monochrome camera sensors work?

Why would you buy a camera that only shoots black and white? I break down the physics behind color filter arrays.

iMessage, World War II, and a Mathematical Theory of Communication

Traces of the green bubble/ blue bubble debate go back much further than you think.

Leica M11 review

I review Leica's M11 rangefinder camera and explain the concept of pixel binning

How the Italian Renaissance can save the smartphone camera

Modern smartphone cameras rely on software to bypass their flaws. But lessons from 16th century Italy could make them great.

The Perfect Imperfection of Google's Material You

Google's Material You is weird, and wonky, and imperfect. But that might be what makes it great.