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Mastering Mobile Photography and Mobile Video

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Point and Shoot vs. DSLRTaking photos and videos with your mobile phone is perfect for catching priceless memories on the fly– but are you a quick-draw Mobile Mcgraw?  It’s time to leave your digital camera at home because in this podcast we’ll give you the tips you need to master mobile photos. We’ll also tell you what phone cameras and devices are most suited for doing so.  Read more...

Nikon DS3 DSLR Offers Wide Dynamic Range, HD Video Capture

Nikon is again upping the ante in digital single lens reflex (DLSR) cameras aimed at serious amateurs and pro photographers, introducing the Nikon DS3 with a vastly expanded dynamic range and 1,280 by 720-pixel HD video capture capability. The DS3 features a reworked 12.1 megapixel CMOS sensor that enables the camera to boast light sensitivity all the way to 12,800 in normal use…and an enhanced mode can extend that range all the way to ISO 102,400 for settings with very (very) low light. And the expanded dynamic range applies to video capture too, so videographers can take advantage of the camera’s low-light capabilities while shooting high definition video. Photographers can also trim video clips within the camera (no need to export to a PC to lop off unwanted video at the start and stop of a clip), as well as extract single frames from video as still images.

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Pentax’s New K-x DSLR Handles HD Video…and Breaks the Color Barrier

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Pentax has taken the wraps off its new entry-level K-x DSLR, and in addition to offering a 12.4 megapixel resolution, the ability to shoot HD video, and a consumer-friendly price tag, Pentax plans to appeal to first-tiem DSLR buyers buy offering the camera in a range of body colors: red, navy, white, and the traditional DSLR black.  Read more...

Digital Camera Tips and Tricks: 10 Reasons to Buy A DSLR

Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Digital single lens reflex (DSLR) cameras are the serious photographer’s tool of choice. These units are also a world apart from point-and-shoot digicams, offering far superior performance… although sadly, they do have prices to match. Here are 10 reasons why you should consider investing in one, however – beyond, of course, the fact that it’s a better camera that’ll take fine pictures for years to come.  Read more...

Make the Most of Your DSLR

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All right! You’ve made the commitment and purchased a DSLR. Now that you have your shiny toy, it’s time to make the most of your new photographic instrument. And like any instrument, you have to master some skills in order to make it sing—or in this case, take great photographs. Here’s some sound advice for any DSLR, from the most affordable to out-of-sight professional models.

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Olympus E-600 Makes DSLRs Easier on the Wallet

Olympus E-600There are lots of people who enjoy digital photography but stick to consumer-oriented point-and-shoot cameras for one simple reason: DSLRs are expensive. Although we don’t ever expect the flexibility and power of DSLRs will ever come down in price far enough to really give point-and-shoot consumer cameras a run for their money, Olympus looks to be trying its best, announcing today its new E-600 digital single lens reflex camera, which is almost point-for-point feature comparable to the company’s recently introduced E-620…but comes in $100 cheaper, making it easier to folks to get into the DSLR arena.  Read more...

Digital Camera Buying Guide: DSLR vs.Point and Shoot

Point and Shoot vs. DSLR

Be happy if you’re gearing up to buy a new digital camera – as of press time, there are over 300-plus different options from which to choose! But within the huge crop of available models you’ll find units in all shapes, sizes and colors, with prices ranging anywhere from $79 on up to a whopping $7,999. Need help narrowing down the selection? Not to worry, as here, we’ll help you make a critical first decision—whether to buy a point-and-shoot digital camera or a digital single lens reflex (DSLR) unit instead. The good news: Everything falls more easily into place once this key question is answered.  Read more...

Sony Intros a550, a550, and a850 ALPHA DSLR’s

Sony a500

Sony a500

 Sony has announced three new DSLR cameras in its well-regarded alpha line, the a550, a550, and (at the high end) the a850. All three digital DSLRs sport Sony Exmor CMOS image sensors, improved previews, and high dynamic ranges—however, none of the cameras offers a video capture feature, which seems to be the latest hot thing in the DSLR set…and even the point-and-shot crowd.

“We are bringing performance of a higher class of cameras within the reach of a broader group of consumers,” said Sony Electronics senior digital imaging business manager Mark Weir, in a statement. “Not only do these cameras provide great value, but they also bring faster shooting speeds and new technologies.”  Read more...

Five Must-Have Features for the Modern Digital Camera

You’re flipping through the weekly flyers from your local electronics store and marvel at the new digital cameras on the market. Not only are prices dropping all the time – for both the compact point-and-shoot cameras as well as the bulkier yet more powerful DSLR models – but new features are continually added, offering even more bang for your buck.

Oh sure, you already know about megapixels, a quality lens and fast processor being key considerations, but there are many other convenient bells and whistles. It can be difficult to keep up with all the lingo – be it image stabilization, facial detection or interchangeable lenses – plus you might not be aware which features are worth noting, and which ones are not.  Read more...

10 Must-Have Gadgets

As you may have noticed if you’ve leafed through a SkyMall catalog or walked into a Brookstone store lately, there are a lot of stupid gadgets out there. If someone can make a buck off it, it will be built. (And as the recent bankruptcy of Sharper Image proves, sometimes even that isn’t a prerequisite.) But before you write off the premise of better life through gadgets entirely based on your experiences with an ionic air purifier and a battery-powered margarita blender, take a look at the more practical side of gadgetry. We’ve rounded up a few of the most downright useful technologies out there. If you haven’t already gotten on board with some of them, we’ll try our best to make you reconsider.  Read more...

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