<p>While you can make a DIY solar filter for your camera using old CDs, that method can damage your camera and we don't recommend doing it on your new DSLR. But Instructables user trophygeek has a new guide to make your own solar filters using a step-up ring adaptor and a UV filter.</p><p>The UV filter isn't really necessary, but it will help protect your solar film. A basic filter and the ring adaptor should cost you around $US5. You don't want to skimp on the solar film though, so make sure you buy a high-quality one like the 88-inch Thousand Oaks solar film. Although you won't need that much, it's best to have some extra in case something goes wrong while making it.</p><p>The full guide is linked below and if you follow the steps correctly, you should have a brand new solar filter for your DSLR at a low cost.</p><p>Cheap and effective filters (solar) [Instructables]</p><p><a href="http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2014/01/make-a-cheap-diy-solar-filter-for-dslr-cameras/">Keep reading...</a></p>