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Bob Atkins


Bob Atkins is a familiar name for many long-time online photography buffs thanks to his involvement in both Adorama's ALC and Photo.net, where he's the Technical Editor. He runs a web site that tests and reports on Canon EOS gear, and approaches his writing from a scientific as well as creative background. Atkins, who spent many years working at Bell Labs and who has a Ph.D in Chemistry, has 20 US patents to his name, all of which "are pretty dull and boring and pretty much totally unrelated to photography," he says.

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FAQ: What does a more expensive lens really buy you?

A case study of a bargain vs. a pro lens with the same focal range

ArticleLenses and Filters Gear Guides & Reviews - by Bob Atkins, December 5, 2011

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Everyone likes a bargain, so price is always a factor in choosing a lens. However, there can be very significant differences in prices between lenses which on first glance may appear to be very similar. 

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TAGS: nikon,  canon,  sigma,  lenses,  Lens advice,  lens,  Canon EOS 7D 

Wildlife Service: Beyond Long Lenses

How to choose all the gear you need to bag great shots of animals in the wild--and why DSLRs make a difference

ArticleOutdoor and Travel Techniques and How-Tos - by Bob Atkins, November 10, 2011

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The stock in trade of the wildlife photographer is the telephoto lens. Most animals are small and get spooked when humans are near.

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TAGS: adorama,  telephoto,  outdoor photography,  wildlife,  tele-converter,  Focus on Bird Photography 

Pixels and Printing: Size Matters

How many pixels per inch to make a good-looking print

ArticleDigital Darkroom/Printing Techniques and How-Tos - by Bob Atkins, July 8, 2010

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An important factor in print quality is the number of pixels per inch (ppi) used to make the print. The more pixels per inch, the finer the detail in the print will be and the sharper it will look.

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TAGS: pixels,  print size,  digital image,  Focus on Printing 

Buying Guide: Choosing a Lens

The best lens might not always be the right lens for you

ArticleLenses and Filters Gear Guides & Reviews - by Bob Atkins, June 28, 2010

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Choosing a lens for your DSLR or mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera can be a difficult task, not because there are so few choices, but because there are often so many.

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TAGS: adorama,  digital,  camera,  buying guide,  DSLR,  beginner,  wide angle,  zoom lens,  bob atkins,  lens 

Dust Busters!

How to clean dust off of your DSLR's sensor without ruining it (hopefully!)

ArticleDigital SLRs Gear Guides & Reviews - by Bob Atkins, June 25, 2010

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Do you see mysterious dark spots on your DSLR images?

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TAGS: adorama,  DSLR,  digital SLR,  sensor,  sensor cleaner 

Adorama Photographs America: Acadia National Park

For nature and landscape photographers, this is the Maine event

ArticleOutdoor and Travel Techniques and How-Tos - by Bob Atkins, August 18, 2008

Bob Atkins takes you to one of the most photographically fascinating corners of the country, Maine's Acadia National Park.

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TAGS: photography,  travel,  tips,  acadia,  national park,  maine,  Focus on Travel Photography 

100 in 100: Shoot to Sell

NewsAdorama News Desk - by Bob Atkins, December 11, 2007

Day 93: Studies of online auctions show that the quality of the photograph of the item being auctioned has a direct effect on the number of bids and the final sale price. Poorly photographed items   Read more

 

Driven to Abstraction

Look for colors and patterns

ArticleSpecial Effects Techniques and How-Tos - by Bob Atkins, December 8, 2007

Abstract photography concentrates on colors and patterns rather than recognizable subjects.

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TAGS: photography,  digital camera,  special effects,  abstract 

100 in 100: Saturate Color

NewsAdorama News Desk - by Bob Atkins, November 30, 2007

Day 82: If you think your images look a little less colorful than they should, try adjusting color saturation. Saturation is the purity of a color. High saturation colors look brighter and more v  Read more

 

100 in 100: What's A UV Filter For?

NewsAdorama News Desk - by Bob Atkins, November 29, 2007

A UV filter is one of the most common accessories purchased by SLR lens owners. It is designed to block UV light, i.e. light with a shorter wavelength than blue/violet, and which is invisible to   Read more

 

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