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TechTock

Professional Insights and Opinions about the world of photography and technology

Welcome to TechTock!

TechTock is our editorial online journal. Here, our experts share personal experiences, opinions, and commentary on the current state of photography, technology, gear and gadgets. TechTock will be updated several times per week.

 

 

Why should I read TechTock?

You are a photographer, that's why! TechTock is an up-close, daily peek into the world of photography, gadgets and what's great about technology. Whether you're a seasoned pro, a hardcore enthuisast or an ambitious beginner, It’s a great place to find the latest insider advice, techniques, equipment information, along with inspiring images from fellow photographers: whether they be just-discovered shooters or "name-brand" pros.

 

 

TechTock is written by Adorama Learning Center editors and guest writers from all areas of the world of photography. Got an idea for a guest blog? Pitch the idea—email us!


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How an image is captured inside your camera
A short video that shows what goes on in your camera when you take a picture

Blog TechTock - by Mason Resnick, 2 days ago

Some of us are visual learners. No amount of words will trigger the "aha!" button like illustrations. Well, our friends at Lexar have put together a cool vid that shows how images go from capture to memory card in your digital camera....  > Read more

Tags: memory card,  memory card reader,  memory,  lexar 

Super Bowl Sunday? How About Sports Photography Every Day!
Year-around action-capturing advice

Blog TechTock - by Mason Resnick, 2 days ago

While much of the world considers the Olympics or Soccer's World Cup to be THE major sports event, millions of Americans consider Super Bowl Sunday to be the ultimate sports event of the year. In honor of Super Bowl weekend, we've put together a bunch of sports shooter tips for Football and year-round sports!...  > Read more

Tags: sports,  sports photography,  Sports Illustrated,  sportsshooter 

To SOPA or not to SOPA? That is the question
Privacy or Security? It's not that simple.

Blog TechTock - by Mason Resnick, 16 days ago

As photographers and image makers, we all want to protect our work from being stolen. So the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) is a good thing...right? ...  > Read more

Tags: wedding,  internet,  copyright,  web,  business,  intellectual property 

Canon's "Solution Resolution" New Year's Giveaway Winner
See who won a Canon T3i!

Blog TechTock - by Nathan Bush, 17 days ago

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New Year's is a great symbolic opportunity to reassess our values and current trajectory. In this spirit, we asked our customers to post on Twitter their Resolutions with the hashtag #CanonResolution for a chance to win a Canon T3i. ...  > Read more

Tags: canon,  Contest,  Canon T3i 

From the swamps of Florida to the Studios of New York: Joe McNally Gets His Hands on a Nikon D4
A beta tester's perspective

Blog TechTock - by Mason Resnick, 28 days ago

Adorama friend Joe McNally has been secretly shooting with the Nikon D4. Check out his blog post....  > Read more

Tags: nikon,  Joe McNally,  Nikon D4 

Bird is the Word...And The Image
Happy National Bird Day!

Blog TechTock - by Mason Resnick, 29 days ago

Today is National Bird Day and to celebrate, the Adorama Learning Center offers up bird photography advice so your avian images can soar!...  > Read more

Tags: birds,  Focus on Bird Photography 

Seven Photo Industry Predictions for 2012
Telling photographic fortunes

Blog TechTock - by Mason Resnick, January 2, 2012

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Every year I attempt to see ahead to the next hears and predict what will happen in the photo industry....  > Read more

Tags: photo marketing association 

Adorama Learning Center Top 20 Countdown 2011
A quick look back at our most popular articles and videos this year

Blog TechTock - by Mason Resnick, December 29, 2011

Over five million people visited the Adorama Learning Center in 2011, an all-time high. Let's count down the Top 20 most popular articles and AdoramaTV videos of the year!...  > Read more

Tags: DSLR,  tripod,  digital SLR,  lenses,  Lens advice,  Adorama TV,  Mark Wallace,  MILC Mirrorless Interchangeable-Lens Compact,  Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Compact 

What a creative writing teacher and an Apple iPhone taught me about photography
A smart phone camera requires a thinking photographer

Blog TechTock - by Mason Resnick, December 22, 2011

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When you come across a great scene, use the edges of your frame judiciously...but make sure you have a camera with you!...  > Read more

Tags: camera,  composition,  iphone,  Apple 

Missed the Flashbus Tour? Now it's on DVD!
The next best thing to being there

Blog TechTock - by Mason Resnick, December 13, 2011

Last spring, Joe McNally and David Hobby got on a bus and toured the country, teaching their flash techniques to thousands. Now you can watch it again (or for the first time) on DVD....  > Read more

Tags: lighting technique,  dvd,  Joe McNally,  David Hobby,  FlashBus 

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