http://www.adorama.com/alc/ <p><span style="font-size: small;"><em>How-to tips, buying guides, and product reviews for better photography, video, and more!</em><br /></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;">Adorama sent an independent blogger a couple of Flashpoint LED lights to review. Here's what he wrote.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/14201 <p>Watch as Bryan Peterson shows how to get a perfect dusk exposure!</p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/14200 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Adjustment layers, filters, and other after effects to perfect your time-lapse videos.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/14199 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Did you know there's a single filter that can take the place of 6 ND filters? Watch and learn about the Tiffen 77mm Variable ND Filter.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/14198 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Wi-Fi, 16MP sensor, tons of new features, a refreshed look and solid feel define Olympus&rsquo;s new flagship digital Pen. We get our hands on a preproduction model.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/14194 <p><span style="font-size: small;">How do you prevent a white background from showing up grey when you light it for portrait photography? Mark Wallace explains.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/14197 <p><b>Panelists: </b></p> <p>Melissa Vincent, Richard "Koci" Hernandez, Docpop, Christian J Sweet, Oliver "Oggsie" Lang &amp; Dutch Doscher</p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/14196 <p><span style="font-size: small;">When you need a way to shoot pictures or movies from a location away from your camera, the Camranger may change your life. Guest reviewer Doug Gordon explains.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/14195 <p><span style="font-size: small;">It's lantern magic! Join Gavin Hoey in his studio as he recreates the look of candlelight using a speedlight and colored gel, and then finishes it off in Photoshop.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/14193 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Sometimes, when scouting a location for an environmental portrait, the best background may not be the most obvious. Joe McNally explains.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/14192 http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/14191 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Joe DiMaggio pulled serious strings to get a view of a baseball game that only an umpire would see.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/14190 <p><span style="font-size: small;">For years, I was a JPEG-only shooter. Now I'm regretting it. I'm also not looking back. Here's the story of my RAW conversion.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/14184 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Adorama Photography TV presents the Aviator C1 Travel Carbon Fiber Jib.&nbsp; Join guest reviewer Doug Gordon, as he reviews this compact, light-weight, affordable travel jib.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/14188 http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/14189 <p><b>Special Guests:</b></p> <p>Kevin Kuster&nbsp;(Pro Photographer, Chief Editor of JJ Community &amp; Gallery Owner)</p> <p>Misho Baranovic&nbsp; (Mobile Photographer, Author &amp; Developer)</p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/14187 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Must-attend post-NAB event Thursday May 9th gives East Coast video pros a first-hand look at the latest gear from Sony, Canon, Blackmagic, RED and more</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/14183 <p><span style="font-size: small;">The Canon EOS Rebel SL1, the world's smallest DSLR, is almost here! Take an exclusive look as Rich Harrington gets his hands on one of the first production models in the US.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/14181 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Do you really need 1/8000 second to stop action? In this video, Bryan Peterson proves you don't!</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/14182 <p><span style="font-size: small;">You're inspired to go out there and capture the world in miniature...now all you need's the right stuff. Here are the essentials--lenses, lighting, and accessories--that will help you produce that macro magic. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8084 http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/14180 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Learn which keyboard shortcuts will save you a ton of time in Adobe Lightroom&mdash;and how to easily find them in the software!</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/14179 http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/14175 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Join us for a lively and fun discussion about Mobile Photography, Visual Storytelling and Community.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/14178 <p><span style="font-size: small;">When called upon to photograph one of Canada's top TV News Anchors, photographer Sam Javanrouh's primary portrait light was a budget-priced Flashpoint DG600 Monolight.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/14177 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Join Gavin Hoey in his studio as he creates a dramatic backlit portrait using just a single speedlight.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/14176 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Shopping for a macro lens? First, let's get the definition right: To get 1:1 magnification, which you need for true macro photography, you need to buy a dedicated, non-zoom Macro lens. But which one is best for you?</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8512 http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/14166 <p><span style="font-size: small;">In the second episode of this three-part series, we continue with the all-RAW workflow in post-production.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/14174 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Join Bryan as he visits Jackson Square in the New Orleans French Quarter.&nbsp; Here he will show you a new approach to your photography.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/14173 http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/14172 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Go old-school and revive a classic Polaroid camera (which you can buy at the Adorama Used department) for instant gratification.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/14169 <p><span style="font-size: small;">The Flashpoint 14-Inch Fluorescent Dimmable Ring Light is a budget-priced ring light that doesn't skimp on quality</span>.</p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/14170 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Tamara speaks with photographer and educator Bobbi Lane about her best creative and business advice on the competitive field of professional commercial photography.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/14168 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Fujifilm followed up the revolutionary X-Pro 1 with a less expensive model that uses the same extraordinary sensor, the X-E1. We put it through its paces on the streets of Manhattan.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/14160 http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/14167 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Join us for a lively and fun discussion about Mobile Photography, Visual Storytelling and Community.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/14171 http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/14165 <p><span style="font-size: small;">5 years. In terms of digital camera longevity, that's an eternity. And yet, the groundbreaking Nikon D90, introduced in 2008, is still available in 2013&mdash;nearly 5 years later. What's the secret to its staying power?<br /></span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/14164 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Learn the story behind one of the photos that ALMOST appeared in the first all-digital photo story in National Geographic.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/14163 http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/14162 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Did you try Mark Wallace's "Visual Pushups" exercize in his previous video and feel your photos don't have the same kind of "punch"? Here's how to get it.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/14159 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Join Adorama TV host Rich Harrington as he discusses this new versatile and durable the Manfrotto 294 Carbon Fiber Tripod system.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/14158 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Here's a special presentation from Bryan Peterson via his online photography school, PPSOP.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/14161 http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/14156 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Join us for a lively and fun discussion about Mobile Photography, Visual Storytelling and Community.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/14157 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Join Gavin Hoey as he shoots an indoor sporting event, in this case it's an ice hockey match, then fine-tunes his results in post-processing.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/14155 http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/14154 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Join Rich Harrington in the first episode of this three-part series about creating a professional time-lapse video using an all-RAW workflow.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/14153 http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/14152 http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/14151 <p><span style="font-size: small;">New continuous fluorescent bulb lighting kit is perfect for a wide variety of complex lighting needs.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/14185 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Sometimes, the great outdoors is a better studio than the one inside. Watch as Joe DiMaggio braves the freezing rain to get stunning photos of jewelry for a client. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/14150 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Learn how Trevor Sherwin used Photoflex location lighting gear to catch the action in a hot Canadian forest.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/14148 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Join us for a lively and fun discussion about Mobile Photography, Visual Storytelling and Community.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/14149 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Rich Harrington shows how a new design and approach to resistance gives the Novoflex "D in O" Pan Tilt Head smooth panning capabilities that video and still photographers should appreciate.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/14147 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Join Gavin Hoey as he uses three different filters to capture the same image and compares the resulting effects.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/14146 <p><span style="font-size: small;">The worst sound a real estate listing agent can hear in his or her office is crickets chirping. This advice is for them (the agents, not the crickets).</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/14129 <p><span style="font-size: small;">AdoramaTV presents Exploring Photography with Mark Wallace. Learn how you can turn a white wall in to a light modifier.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/14145 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Join Oliver Lang, Koci Hernandez, Dutch Doscher, Doc Pop and Christian J. Sweet as they discuss the evolving photography community&nbsp; photographers and shooting with 3rd party Lens for the iPhone.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/14134 http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/14143 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Join Gavin Hoey as he demonstrates how to set up a simple flash system to duplicate a 50-year-old negative and take it to a new level using Photoshop.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/14144 http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/14141 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Join us for a lively and fun discussion about Mobile Photography, Visual Storytelling and Community.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/14142 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Adorama Photography TV presents the Flashpoint DG600 300 w/s AC/DC Monolight. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/14139 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Join Oliver Lang, Koci Hernandez, Dutch Doscher, Doc Pop and Christian J. Sweet as they discuss backup strategies for mobile photographers and shooting with 3rd party Lens for the iPhone.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/14133 <p><span style="font-size: small;">If you're getting serious about architecture photography, you will need to make some investments to get professional quality results. <br /></span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/14125 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Can you find photographic ambrosia in a nondescript alley or refuse? Mark Wallace turns trash into photographic art! The secret? Visual Pushups!</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/14138 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Adorama releases an economical location light with consistent flash-to-flash performance. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/14137 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Join Oliver Lang, Koci Hernandez, Dutch Doscher, Doc Pop and Christian J. Sweet as they discuss the technigues and apps for shooting B&amp;W phootography with a Mobile Phone.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/14131 <p><span style="font-size: small;">It's a virtual round-table panel discussion! Join Oliver Lang, Koci Hernandez, Dutch Doscher, Doc Pop and Christian J. Sweet as they discuss the challenges and difficulties in getting "The Shot" with an iPhone.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/14132 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Are you the adventurous type? Like to be one with the mud? Want to get great underwater snorkle shots? Don't mind getting wet, gritty, dusty, and dirty? These compact waterproof digital cameras</span><span style="font-size: small;"> are designed for you.<br /></span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11795 <p>New product news press release from Adorama Camera.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/14136 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Here are a dozen things you should keep in mind if you want to make a living as a full- or part-time architectural photographer. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/14124 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Join Joe in the latest of his popular series as he deconstructs the lighting set-up from a shoot in a saloon with a cowboy and a cowgirl.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/14135 <p><span style="font-size: small;">The high end of compact cameras with built-in lenses&mdash;also known as System, Advanced, or "Posh" compacts&mdash;has never been more diverse than it is today. Here's a look at today's top models.<br /></span></p> <p><i><br /></i></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8637 <p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">Whether they have built-in long-range zoom lenses or interchangeable lenses, the Electronic Viewfinder camera category (sometimes referred to as &ldquo;bridge&rdquo; cameras) has undergone a resurgence in the last year.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12789 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Join Joe DiMaggio, a veteran Sports Illustrated photographer, in this rare opportunity to go inside the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ and shoot a boxing match from ringside!</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/14127 <p>Join us for a lively and fun discussion about Mobile Photography, Visual Storytelling and Community.</p> <p>Special guests : Koci Hernandez, Oliver Lang, Dutch Doscher, Doc Pop &amp; Christian J. Sweet</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/14130 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Chances are if you bought your first interchangeable-lens camera, a DSLR or MILC, you got a mid-range zoom "kit" lens. For a while things were good, but then you became frustrated with the lens's limits. If you're ready to bring the thrill back to photography, it's time to buy your second lens!</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/14104 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Adorama Introduces Flashpoint Swivi HD DSLR LCD Universal Foldable Viewfinder Version II with 3.0X Magnification</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/14126 <p><span style="font-size: small;">It's that time of year...people are making their travel plans and getting ready to hit the road. A new generation of cameras offers better image quality in smaller and lighter packages. Here's a look at a dozen cameras that are well-suited for travel.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13108 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Watch and learn how valuable a leading line is in directing the viewer in your photo, and how a small aperture is key.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/14123 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Join Joe McNally as he deconstructs the natural-looking speedlight lighting set-up from a shoot in Saint Lucia of the Eastern Caribbean.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/14122 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Saint Patrick's day is coming. If you're wearing the green, try shooting the green as well.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/14103 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Picture-taking tools for serious photographers who have outgrown their starter DSLRs...or want a capable back-up for their pro rig.</span><i><br /></i></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8400 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Gaze the heavens: This year, we expect two major comets, Panstarr and Ison, to be visible. Learn when they will appear, and which telescopes will help you see them clearly.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/14117 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Join Adorama TV host Rich Harrington as he explores the new Nikon D5200 DSLR, designed for the begiinners and enthusiasts, in depth.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/14120 <p><span style="font-size: small;">It's has been a busy week for iPhone photography apps. Here's this week's updates:</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/14112 <p><span style="font-size: small;">There have been a few apps that have been updated last week in the storytelling &amp; editing space. I'm glad that it continues to be so active. Here are the weeks updates:</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/14111 http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/14119 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Gavin Hoey takes his DSLR and Speedlite flash to an antique shop and finds plenty of photographic inspiration, with help from Photoshop.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/14118 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Be sure to check out the latest iPhone Videoography updates. Our weekly roundup this week includes Vine, YouTube, Cinemagram, Viddy and Tout.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/14110 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Mirrorless Interchangeable-Lens Compact (MILC) cameras are the fastest-growing digital camera category. They rival compact cameras in size but in many cases have sensors the size of DSLRs and image quality to match. Others have smaller sensors, allowing them to go places, technically, no camera has ever gone before.<br /></span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13367 <p><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-size: small;">Getting bored with your point-and-shoot? Ready to grow as a photographer but afraid of all the technology? Here are some great low-cost DSLRs that will get you pro results easily.</span><i></i></span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8102 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Adorama Photography TV presents the Datacolor SpyderCAPTURE PRO.&nbsp; This all-purpose bundle was designed to give image professionals greater control over the color fidelity of their digital process.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/14115 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Follow Mark Wallace as he uses a mirror, a long zoom lens, and a single light without any modifier to transform a single-light portrait from blah to beautiful.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/14116 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Learn more about Vincent LaForet's meteoric rise to stardom in the photo and digital cinema industry&mdash;and learn what films he loves the most and why.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/14108 <p><span style="font-size: small;">A Kickstarter-funded product, The Transporter takes social sharing of data files off of the cloud.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/14105 <p><span style="font-size: small;">A novel Nofovlex sweep turns any tabletop into a tiny little studio. Great for eBay&mdash;or food&mdash;photography.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/14102