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Jason Schneider


 

Jason Schneider served as Pop Photo’s Editor-in-Chief for over 15 years before coming over to Adorama to start what was then called the Adorama Academy (now known as the Adorama Learning Center). Prior to that, Schneider was Editorial Director of Modern Photography, where he joined the editorial staff as Assistant Editor in 1969.He is now a freelance writer and a frequent contributor to the ALC.
 
A lifelong photo enthusiast, Schneider has managed retail camera stores, operated his own professional photo studio, shot over 100 weddings, and covered a variety of photojournalistic assignments. He is an acknowledged expert on camera collecting and has written four books on the subject, as well as hundreds of Camera Collector columns for Modern and Popular Photography. He has also written scores of camera tests and technical articles on a wide variety of photographic subjects, as well as articles on practical picture taking, and the aesthetic and creative aspects of photography. He has made numerous appearances on network and cable TV, and has been interviewed on all the major morning shows.
 
A native New Yorker, Schneider attended New York University, where he majored in English Literature and minored in Classics. He was graduated Magna Cum Laude and inducted into Phi Beta Kappa.

 

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The Best HD Video Lighting Kits Right Now!

Top kits for video production. UPDATED FOR WINTER 2012

ArticleBuying Guides Gear Guides & Reviews - by Jason Schneider, 4 days ago

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For the best image quality when shooting HD video indoors, you need to supplement the light. Here are some top kits.

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TAGS: buying guide,  DSLR,  light,  light stands,  lighting,  digital SLR,  buying tips,  hd video,  Focus on HD Video 

What’s New In Camera Bags?

Carry your gear in style

ArticleAccessories and Gadgets Gear Guides & Reviews - by Jason Schneider, November 16, 2011

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A delectable selection of ingenious solutions for carrying and protecting your precious photographic equipment.

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TAGS: camera bag,  backpack,  lowepro,  Crumpler,  Focus on Travel Photography,  Domke,  Clik Elite 

The 14 Most Influential Cameras of All Time

But what about...?

ArticleFilm and Collectible Cameras Gear Guides & Reviews - by Jason Schneider, September 15, 2011

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Selecting the all-time best of anything is always a daunting task, and that’s especially true of cameras, which have undergone a seismic paradigm shift in moving from film to digital. It’s also a great way to start arguments, generate irate letters and e-mails, and tick off your buddies at various camera companies.

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TAGS: camera,  film camera,  collectible,  film,  collectible cameras,  cameras,  used 

Camera Test: Fujifilm Finepix X100

Cool tech in a classic retro package

ArticleCompact Digital Cameras Gear Guides & Reviews - by Jason Schneider, June 28, 2011

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One of the most anticipated cameras in recent years, the Fujifilm X100 promises a classic camera experience with a high-tech twist. Can it deliver street-savvy performance and resolution in the lab and on the street that justifies the high demand and nosebleed price?

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TAGS: digital camera,  Fujifilm,  system compact,  APS,  Fuji,  Fujifilm X100,  Focus on Street Photography 

Camera Test: Sony Alpha A-580

A mid-range DSLR with a starter DSLR price tag

ArticleDigital SLRs Gear Guides & Reviews - by Jason Schneider, May 16, 2011

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It’s impressive in terms of features per dollar and ease of use, but how well does the Sony Alpha A-580 perform in the real world?

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TAGS: DSLR,  digital SLR,  D-SLR,  sony,  high ISO,  APS,  Sony A580 

Product Review: Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZ

The World’s Smallest, Lightest 15X Zoom for APS-C DSLRs

ArticleLenses and Filters Gear Guides & Reviews - by Jason Schneider, April 18, 2011

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Tamron lowers size and weight and ups the ante on what may be the ideal travel photography lens.

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TAGS: zoom lens,  lenses,  Tamron,  lens 

Camera Review: Nikon D7000

A low-light marvel

ArticleDigital SLRs Gear Guides & Reviews - by Jason Schneider, March 28, 2011

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Nikon’s latest enthusiast-aimed DSLR is a technological tour de force, but does it live up to expectations?

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TAGS: nikon,  DSLR,  APS,  Nikon D7000 

Tiffen Digital HT Filters: Tough As Nails

Product Review

ArticleLenses and Filters Gear Guides & Reviews - by Jason Schneider, February 28, 2011

HT stands for Hi-Trans, a proprietary multi-coating process, but do these Made In USA filters do more? And can you really clean them with a paper towel without scratching them?

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TAGS: filter,  dust,  smudge,  fingerprints,  tiffen 

Camera Test: Sony SLT Alpha-55

Meet the first of a new breed of camera

ArticleDigital SLRs Gear Guides & Reviews - by Jason Schneider, February 16, 2011

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No, it’s not a DSLR but it packs a lot of ingenuity and cool features into a light, compact, user-friendly package

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TAGS: DSLR,  sony,  EVF,  EVIL 

Field Test: The Lowel Blender

Will it blend different kinds of light?

ArticleProduct Reviews Gear Guides & Reviews - by Jason Schneider, January 24, 2011

It’s an ingenious LED Location Light that’s fully adjustable for color-balanced light output. How well does it work, what else can it do, and is it worth the price?

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TAGS: light,  lighting,  color,  color temperature,  Lowel 

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