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> Back in 2006 Sigma introduced the first large sensor compact, the Sigma DP1. Two years later they introduced the Sigma DP2. As an early adopter of both cameras, and user of each for many years, I've t http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/13561 Five compelling reasons to attend at the MGM in Las Vegas for the full convention from February 16-23 or just the trade show February 20-22, 2012. http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/13560 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Adorama Photography TV presents the Canon VIXIA XA10 Professional Camcorder. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13556 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Adorama Photography TV presents Photographers i for the iPad. Is this what the future of photo magazines looks like?<br /></span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13562 To Pentax, all the other rugged compact cameras are just a bunch of young whippersnappers. The WG-2 is the culmination of years of experience making cameras that can handle extremes. http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/13559 Panasonic has just announced nine new compact digital cameras, including a new ruggedized model. http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/13558 Sigma has just announced an update of its pair of full APS-C sensor-based compacts, which now share the same sensor as the flagship SD1 DSLR. The DP1M has a 19mm f/2.8 lens (28mm equivalent) while the http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/13555 Just when you thought the pixel wars had finally ended, Sony has introduced the DSC-TX200V, a pocket camera with an 18MP sensor, one of three new cameras Sony just announced. http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/13557 Olympus today revived its OM series, which broke new ground for small SLR design 40 years ago. This time it's a mirrorless, interchangeable-lens, EVF camera built around the Micro Four Thirds standard http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/13554 After months of speculation and teaser web sites, Olympus today announced a new mirrorless camera system with built-in electronic viewfinder, a new 16MP Four-Thirds Sensor, and a standard Micro Four T http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/13553 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Jumping into video without a net? Want to go viral on YouTube? Here&rsquo;s how to avoid the fear, the swish, button mashing, and other rookie regrets when planning and shooting a video.<br /></span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13547 Nikon's D800 is a groundbreaking full-frame HDSLR with a 36.3MP CMOS sensor, new metering sensor, 1080p video among its key features. http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/13549 The release of the Nikon D800 is a milestone in DSLR design. With so much interest in this camera, we herewith present the complete specs, as provided by Nikon. http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/13552 Canon today announced three new versions of its most popular lenses, including a refresh of its popular high-end 24-70mm f/2.8 lens and stabilized versions of its 24mm and 28mm primes. http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/13550 Canon today announced ten new compact digital cameras today, adding mobile image sharing capabilities. http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/13551 <p><span style="font-size: small;">With cell phones offering what many snapshooters see as a reasonable alternative to stand-alone compact cameras, many camera makers are focusing their attention on premium models. The Olympus XZ-1, with its fast f/1.8 lens and slightly larger sensor, is a prime example.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13548 <p><span style="font-size: small;">As the Hollywood community continues to embrace the razor-sharp HD video capabilities of the newest generation of Digital SLRs, many pros and weekend warriors are seeing the benefits of shooting videos with them as well.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12790 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Adorama TV presents Digital Photography 1 on 1 with Mark Wallace.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13546 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Here's a quick lesson on how to "drag the shutter" when shooting with flash for creative results!<br /></span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13545 <p><span style="font-size: small;">For the best image quality when shooting HD video indoors, you need to supplement the light. Here are some top kits.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12298 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Ready to join the video revolution and shoot Hi-Resolution Videos with a DSLR? Here&rsquo;s a look at key cameras in this fast-growing and rapidly-evolving category.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12771 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Here's a modern modification of a rule of thumb for shake-free handheld photos.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13527 After the critical success of the diminutive Q, with its smaller sensor and new tiny interchangeable lens system, Pentax today joined the mirrorless APS sensor interchangeable-lens camera fray with th http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/13544 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Check out Los Angeles photographer Brian McCarty's techniques as he creates....THE TRICYCLE TERROR!</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13528 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Adorama Photography TV presents the Flashpoint LCD 8 inch Monitor with Remote for cameras with HDMI port. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13541 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 m http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/13543 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 hono http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/13539 <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;">We caught up with Sports Illustrated photographers Damian Strohmeyer and Peter Read Miller to find out what it's like to cover the Super Bowl&mdash;and about the friendly competition to get the coveted cover shot.<br /></span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13540 <p><span style="font-size: small;">In this episode of reDefine, we sat down with Doug Gordon, shock value master, and recent recipient of a UN Leadership Award. <br /></span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13538 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Adorama Photography TV presents the Cinetics CineSkates Set with Joby Gorillapod Focus and Ballhead X Combo. <br /></span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13533 <p><span style="font-size: small;">AdoramaTV Presents You Keep Shooting with Bryan Peterson. <br /><br /></span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13537 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Adorama Photography TV presents Chimpadeedoo for the iPad, a free app that lets you gather email addresses.&nbsp;</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13534 <p><span style="font-size: small;">AdoramaTV Presents Digital Photography One on One. </span><span style="font-size: small;">In this week's episode Mark discusses image resolution and file size. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13536 <p><span style="font-size: small;">A discerning eye should be every photographer's goal. A discerning eye catches the smallest of details, details that otherwise would have a negative effect on the overall composition. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13529 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Ahh the economy. It has driven many of us insane trying to figure out how to do more with less. Clients constantly approach us asking for miracles with shoestring budgets. A fine example is shooting anything fashion related. Editorial work these days pays almost nothing if you are lucky or nothing at all for the most part. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13522 <p><span style="font-size: small;">In this week's episode Mark explains why you might choose to use a flash when shooting outside in bright sunlight. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13532 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Macro photography in a marine environment can be one of the most rewarding photographic activities.&nbsp; Don&rsquo;t you just love an up-close and personal shot of small and strange creatures found in the ocean?&nbsp;</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13519 <p><span style="font-size: small;">In this week's episode Mark explains what metadata is and how it can be used in a photographer&rsquo;s workflow. <br /></span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13521 <p><span style="font-size: small;">AdoramaTV Presents You Keep Shooting with Bryan Peterson. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13531 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Adorama Photography TV presents Storyboard for the iPad.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13520 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Adorama Photography TV presents the Flashpoint X-Series 2.4 GHz Remote Flash Trigger Kit. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13523 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? http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/13526 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Yes, it's the middle of winter, so why talk about flowers? The Floriade, a gigantic floral exposition which happens every 10 years, will take place this spring in Holland. It's time to make travel plans!</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13518 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 http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/13525 <p><span style="font-size: small;">In this episode of reDefine, we talk with the very funny Paula Poundstone, one of the top 100 comedians of all time. <br /></span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13524 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Adorama Photography TV presents the Lowepro Rezo 180-AW Shoulder Bag for Digital SLRs and Accessories.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13512 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Photography purists may scoff, but snapshooters as well as more serious photographers around the world are chucking their stand-alone compact cameras in favor of the Apple iPhone 4S. To find out why, I spent several weeks shooting with one. Here's what I discovered.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13517 Will you be in New York City this week? Stop by the Adorama store for a chance to win a 60-inch Samsung TV! http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/13515 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Adorama Photography TV presents Untag for the iPad.&nbsp;</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13516 Are you going to Imaging USA? Here are some tips to help you get the most out of your time there. (Don't forget to take in a bit of New Orleans as well!) http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/13514 It looks like an egg. It costs under $200. And it turns any scene into a 360-degree virtual reality with minimal effort. http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/13513 Sanho, known for its Hyper line of portable mass digital storage devices, announced CloudFTP, a pocket-sized adapter that gives any USB device wireless abilities. http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/13510 Ortery Technologies this week announced what they say is the world's first pure white background photography studio. http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/13509 Toshiba introduced its latest camcorders at CES this week, including a pocket-sized HD model with Wi-Fi, a rugged model, and a two-lens camera that records 3D video designed for enthusiasts. http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/13508 Hold the phone! Calling it a "Smart Camera," Polaroid announces the SC1630, a camera that is also a fully-functional Internet device and uses the Android operating system. http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/13507 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Adorama Photography TV presents the Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6350 wide-format printer.<br /> <br /></span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13502 Casio today updated its lineup of high-performance compact cameras with six new models that are built for speed. http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/13506 The trade association responsible for setting technical standards for SD, SDHC and SDXC cards has just announced a new standard for WiFi communications. http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/13505 SanDisk today announced what they say is the world's fastest 128GB SDXC card, boasting up to 45MB/sec read/write speeds. http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/13504 Nik Software is bringing Snapseed, its popular mobile app, to the Mac desktop. http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/13503 In a sign of convergence between image capture and wireless and cloud-based computing, Sony today announced "PlayMemories," a free cloud-based services that spans multiple kinds of devices allowing us http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/13501 Adobe used the PMA@CES platform to launch the beta version of its upcoming major update of Photoshop Lightroom. http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/13499 Olympus today announced five new compact cameras, updating its "Tough" series of rugged cameras and adding some long-zoom compacts. http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/13498 Samsung today introduced a new lineup of compact cameras and camcorders with WiFi connectivity. http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/13497 Panasonic today introduced wide-angle, tele, macro and fisheye lens converters for two popular Lumix G lenses, plus five new compact digital cameras. http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/13496 Sigma today announced three new lenses—three designed for use on mirrorless interchangeable-lens compact cameras, and the world's first 1:1 180mm f/2.8 macro lens for DSLRs. http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/13495 Canon's fascinating flagship compact offers DSLR-control and quality in a small camera. Plus: Two new Ultra-Slim Elphs include world's thinnest 12x zoom camera. http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/13471 <p><span style="font-size: small;">What is seamless paper and how do you use it? Learn how here!<br /></span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13479 <p><span style="font-size: small;">AdoramaTV Presents You Keep Shooting with Bryan Peterson. <br /></span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13477 <p><span style="font-size: small;">With today's announcement, Canon joins the small camera/big sensor revolution. To the surprise of many, they didn't enter the MILC race and instead focused on image quality. taking the high-end G line in a new direction. What does the intriguing G1 X bring to the table?</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13472 Kodak today announced their its compact digital camera to include WiFi wireless Internet connectivity, the EasyShare Wireless M750. http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/13480 Samsung has added WiFi connectivity to the latest in its Dual LCD camera line, the DV300F. http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/13478 Lexar's new Professional 400x Compact Flash line designed for high-resolution photography, pro video. http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/13476 Fujifilm today announced its first interchangeable-lens APS-C sensor-based camera, the 16MP X-Pro1. http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/13492 Just in time for PMA@CES, Datacolor has just announced refreshed its line of affordable colorimeters. http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/13475 Tiffen, which owns Domke, has just announced a new selection of tough camera bags as well as Domke-branded jackets and vests for photographers. http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/13474 Just a few weeks after the new super-fast standard was announced, Sony has unveiled the world's first XQD-format memory cards. http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/13473 In the run-up to PMA@CES, which takes place next week Fujifilm announced a complete overhaul of its compact camera lineup, introducing 14 new models. http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/13470 Adorama friend Joe McNally has been secretly shooting with the Nikon D4. Check out his blog post. http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/13469 In a midnight product launch last night, Nikon announced its long-anticipated new flagship DSLR, a 16.2MP full-frame pro camera. http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/13468 New Compact Flash card is designed for video and still photography professionals http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/13465 <p><span style="font-size: small;">To celebrate National Bird Day (January 5), we asked world-renowned travel and wildlife photographer John Isaac to share some of his best bird photos!<br /></span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13463 <p><span style="font-size: small;">These accessories can help you capture your feathered friends&mdash;photographically, of course&mdash;whether you&rsquo;re far afield or in your own backyard. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13462 Today is National Bird Day and to celebrate, the Adorama Learning Center offers up bird photography advice so your avian images can soar! http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/13464 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Over and over you hear me talk about taking advantage of the angle of light to emphasize texture, pattern, and form out in the world.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13467 Argraph has just announced two inventive, low-cost "why didn't I think of that?" products for compact camera users who want to include themselves in their pictures. http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/13461 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Adorama Photography TV presents the Orbis Ring Flash Attachment Kit. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13466 <p><span style="font-size: small;">In this episode of reDefine Tamara Lackey joined photographer, and controversial media personality, Scott Bourne, in his Las Vegas studio. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13460 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Ricoh's unique camera/sensor/interchangeable-lens mount combo takes Leica rangefinder-mount lenses. We took it to the streets of New York to see if it could handle the most challenging form of photography. Is this the holy grail of budget-minded street shooters?<br /></span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13457 <p><span style="font-size: small;">AdoramaTV Presents Digital Photography One on One. In this week's episode Mark takes you through the process of mounting your photos to foamcore for display. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13459 Every year I attempt to see ahead to the next hears and predict what will happen in the photo industry. http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/13458 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Think you&rsquo;ve got the photographic chops? Ready to take some constructive criticism from a trio of photo experts who will pull no punches? Jump into the fire and send us your near-perfect shots!</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11899 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Adorama Photography TV presents DigiHub HD for the iPad. </span><span style="font-size: small;">Mark shows the latest app that allows you to create an intelligent photo frame featuring slideshows on your iPad. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13455 Share your photographic New Year's Resolution on Twitter and you could win a Canon Rebel T3i or T2i DSLR. http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/13456 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! http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/13454 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Adorama Photography TV presents Sigma Lenses for Nikon and Canon DSLRs. <br /></span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13453 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Yes, modern cameras (and even some cell phones) can capture good quality images, but it takes beautiful light to make beautiful pictures. That&rsquo;s a truism about art, and technology won&rsquo;t change that. The good news, however, is found in another truism about art: Beautiful light is often simple light.<br /></span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13449 <p><span style="font-size: small;">AdoramaTV Presents Digital Photography One on One. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13451 <p><span style="font-size: small;">In this episode, Bryan Peterson goes to a Canadian junkyard and produces three great images.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13452 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Adorama Photography TV presents Storyboard Composer HD for the iPad. Mark shows the latest app from Cinemek that allows you to create compelling real time pre-visualizations and storyboards of your ideas on your iPad. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13447