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Mason Resnick

Mason Resnick is the Editor of the Adorama Learning Center. Previously, he spent five years as the Managing Editor of Popular Photography & Imaging, the world’s largest circulation photography magazine. Before that, he spent eight years as the Associate Editor of Modern Photography, where he started his career in 1983, and three years as the Managing Editor of Photo Business, a trade magazine for photo retailers.

Resnick has served as the Camera columnist for the New York Times, and has contributed articles about photography to Shutterbug, Photo District News, Visio, Darkroom Photography, American Photo, and Outdoor & Travel Photography magazines. He has contributed to several online photo-oriented web sites, including Hyperzine, eTown, Photohighway, and other retail photo web sites. He has written dozens of articles on creative picture-taking techniques.

A photography enthusiast since age 5, Resnick studied with legendary photographer Garry Winogrand, and is an avid street photographer. He can occasionally be seen on the streets of Manhattan taking candid photos with his trusty old Leica M3 - - and an Adorama 28mm f/3.5 lens! An online gallery of some of his work can be found at http://www.photogs.com/pedestrianphotos. Resnick is a graduate of Queens College, with a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, and the New School for Social Research, where he earned a Master’s degree in Media Studies.

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Weekend Wrap: Why I’ve Joined NAPP

Blog TechTock - by Mason Resnick, 1 day ago

I have just joined the National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP). Here’s why you may want to if you haven’t already done so…and an important announcement. Read more

Tags: workshop, photoshop

Meet the surprise Olympus E-P2: Is the second time a charm?

Blog TechTock - by Mason Resnick, 2 days ago

The first generation of this revolutionary camera created buzz, then complaints. Now Olympus quickly introduced the second generation E-P2. Have they been listening? Read more

Tags: Olympus, micro four thirds, Olympus E-P1

The most important Prosumer DSLRs right now

Our short list, updated for holiday buying season 2009.

ArticleBuying Guides Gear Guides & Reviews - by Mason Resnick, 4 days ago

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If you're a pro shooter looking at lower-cost options or a hobbyist with ambitions to go pro, these cameras straddle the fence and offer durability, fine image quality and cutting-edge new tech. Here are the most significant ones currently on the market.

TAGS: buying guide, DSLR, professional, digital SLR, hobbyist, best

The Best Portable Storage Right Now!

A place to keep your valuable images and videos

ArticleAccessories and Gadgets Gear Guides & Reviews - by Mason Resnick, 10 days ago

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With high-end DSLRs producing 15-25MP images and HD videos, those 16GB memory cards that seemed like overkill are filling up fast. What to do? Get portable storage! (Updated for 2009 Holiday Buying Season)

TAGS: storage, memory card, memory card reader, memory

The best budget-priced digital cameras right now!

REVISED FOR 2009 HOLIDAY GIFT-GIVING SEASON

ArticleCompact Digital Cameras Gear Guides & Reviews - by Mason Resnick, 10 days ago

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Can you find photographic happiness for $200 $150 $130 or less? These compacts offer great features and won't break the bank.

TAGS: digital, camera, budget, bargain, digicam, point and shoot

Buying Guide: The best mid-range DSLRs right now

DSLRs for enthusiasts. UPDATED FOR 2009 HOLIDAY BUYING SEASON!

Article100 in 100 Techniques and How-Tos - by Mason Resnick, 12 days ago

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Picture-taking tools for serious photographers who have outgrown their starter DSLRs...or want a capable back-up for their pro rig.

TAGS: DSLR, Mid-range, Canon D50, Nikon D90, Olympus E-520, Pentax K-20, Sony A350

Weekend Wrap: The Great PhotoPlus Tweetup

Blog TechTock - by Mason Resnick, 15 days ago

Actually, if I were to do a headcount, there probably were around 140 people in the PhotoPlus press room yesterday by about 5PM. Read more

Tags: twitter, Photo Plus

Buying Guide: The best system compact digital cameras right now

These little cameras are loaded with DSLR-like features. UPDATED 2009 GIFT-BUYING SEASON!

ArticleThe Best...Right Now Gear Guides & Reviews - by Mason Resnick, 17 days ago

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These small cameras have big camera ambitions...and some even deliver DSLR quality images! All take away any excuse to leave your camera home.

TAGS: digital camera, Canon G10, Nikon P6000, Leica D-Lux 4, Panasonic LX3, Ricoh GX200

New pro Nikon, Canon DSLRs compared

Blog TechTock - by Mason Resnick, 18 days ago

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On the surface, the Canon EOS-1 Mark IV, introduced today, and the Nikon D3s, unveiled last week, seem to be cut from the same cloth. But a closer look reveals striking differences. Read more

10 Photo Plus Predictions

Blog TechTock - by Mason Resnick, 19 days ago

Photo Plus returns to New York this week. In addition to its many workshops for professional photographers, assistants and aspring hobbyists, you can stroll the trade show floor and get to fondle the Read more

Tags: adobe, photo marketing association