http://www.adorama.com/alc/category/188 We put top cameras and lenses through their paces <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 <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;">How does Nikon's bold new MILC system, with its small sensor, compare to the latest Micro Four Thirds cameras? Our field and lab test results may surprise you.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13430 <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><em><br /></em></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8637 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Stripped of most of its external controls, and slimmed down, the GF3 is the first MILC to be designed for Soccer Moms and others who have hit the limits of their point-and-shoot cameras but don't want the bulk or expense of a full DSLR.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13319 <p><span style="font-size: small;">If the E-P3 is the fulfillment of the promise of the original Olympus Digital Pen camera concept, the E-PM1 brings much of the same capabilities to the masses at an attractive price.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13299 <p><span style="font-size: small;">At under $1,000, does the Ricoh GXR with the 28mm lens/APS sensor module offer the balance of image quality, performance, and price that street photographers have been waiting for?<br /></span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13276 <p><span style="font-size: small;">The revolutionary Ricoh GXR points to a new way to swap out lenses and sensors without dust or fuss. Now, new units expand its usefulness to a wider range of photography enthusiasts and professionals.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13244 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Ahhh, the modern age of digital photography. Blazing fast autofocus lenses and digital processors that make ISO 6400 shots look like they were shot on Kodachrome 25 back in the old days of film. However, there is one frustrating aspect with modern cameras&mdash;a thing that should make our lives easier&mdash;autofocus. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13185 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Adorama Photography TV presents the Olympus E-P3 PEN camera. This week Mark Wallace provides a hands-on review of the newest PEN camera fro Olympus.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13178 <p><span style="font-size: small;">All-In-One printers have become the Swiss Army Knife of office and home equipment, enabling a user to be increasingly efficient by replacing a handful of standalone devices and one of the emerging shining stars in this field is the Canon Pixma MG8120.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13152 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Do you want the movie theater experience in your home, but dislike the aesthetics of having a huge flat screen television taking up a huge chuck of your living room real estate? Then you might be in line for a home projector like the Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 705HD.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13153 <p><span style="font-size: small;">There is a wide range of home projectors, starting with models for users that want devices that can be used occasionally for special events or is also suitable for business trips and presentations on the road.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13155 <p><span style="font-size: small;">The first thing Sally from Olympus told me about the E-P3 was that the camera had virtually no shutter lag. &ldquo;Here, try it yourself,&rdquo; she said. I did. It was fast&mdash;comparable to a DSLR, and faster than the E-P2.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13144 <p><span style="font-size: small;">With the E-P3, Olympus has solved the sluggish autofocus problems that plagued the earlier digital Pen series cameras, and has substantially reduced shutter lag time. But while these are the big stories, the E-P3 has many more new features and capabilities that make it the category leader...for now.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13143 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Olympus is targeting street photographers with the simultaneous release of the fast-working E-P3 Micro Four Thirds compact camera and a posh prime lens, the Zuiko 12mm f/2.0. Did they get the lens right? Here's what one street shooting thinks after taking it for a walk around NYC.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13138 <p><span style="font-size: small;">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?<br /></span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13124 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Casio's Exilim EX-ZR100 is a premium compact that's built for speed, and has both gimmicky features and practical ones. I took it for a quick field test.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13093 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Does the NexStar telescope allow you to boldly go where you&rsquo;ve never gone before?</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13082 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Joe McNally, who toured the United States this Winter and Spring and thrilled thousands on the Adorama-sponsored FlashBus Tour Workshop series, has just come out with a must-have DVD showing his unique spin on lighting.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13061 <p><span style="font-size: small;">It&rsquo;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?</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13040 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Leica M-Mount rangefinder users want speed, but the price is steep. Can Cosina's latest 75mm lens compete with Leica and Zeiss for a third the price?</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13007 <p><span style="font-size: small;">The Pro Optic 14mm f/2.8 lens offers a low-cost entry to wide-angle photography. But can it deliver the quality to compete with the more expensive versions?</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13004 <p><span style="font-size: small;">The sleek, curvy little NX100 offers a revolutionary new lens design, while a larger sensor promises DSLR image quality. Can it deliver?</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12998 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Yes, you can get it done by the pros at AdoramaPix, but if you&rsquo;re a do-it-yourselfer, Unibind has a way to create your own book.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11644 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Nikon&rsquo;s latest enthusiast-aimed DSLR is a technological tour de force, but does it live up to expectations?</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12978 <p><span style="font-size: small;">The Casio EX-ZR10 is a small camera that&rsquo;s packed with bells and whistles, but can it deliver the meat and potatoes&mdash;good quality regular photos?</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12941 <p><span style="font-size: small;">FlashBus Tour Workshop presenter David Hobby&rsquo;s just-released 7-disc DVD set will change the way you think about flash photography&mdash;and the business of being a photographer.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12949 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Low light, high-ISO photography has never been easier and image quality has never been better than it is today. But there&rsquo;s still digital noise. Let&rsquo;s take a look at Nik Dfine, a popular noise-reduction plug-in. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12917 <p><span style="font-size: small;">We&rsquo;re in an age where new, inventive flash modifiers are being introduced on a regular basis. What makes The Expoimaging Rogue FlashBender series of modifiers stand out in the crowd?</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12900 <p><span style="font-size: small;">No, it&rsquo;s not a DSLR but it packs a lot of ingenuity and cool features into a light, compact, user-friendly package</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12901 <p><span style="font-size: small;">This review was very hard to be objective about. You see, I've been waiting impatiently for Nikon to release a new 35mm f/1.4 lens for more than five years. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12891 <p><span style="font-size: small;">It&rsquo;s an ingenious LED Location Light that&rsquo;s fully adjustable for color-balanced light output. How well does it work, what else can it do, and is it worth the price?</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12866 <p><span style="font-size: small;">AdoramaTV presents the Nikon D3100. This week we take a look at the Nikon D3100, a great entry-level DSLR that is affordable, compact and lightweight. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12869 <p><span style="font-size: small;">The K-5 is the most technically advanced Pentax DSLR ever, but does it deliver high-end quality and performance? We test it in the field, and in the lab.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12849 <p><span style="font-size: small;">There are many ways to turn your treasure-trove of slides, negatives and prints into digital image files. Here&rsquo;s a scanner that can do it all. For $80, can it deliver the quality you need?</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12822 <p><span style="font-size: small;">When I took the Leica X1 and D-Lux 5 to the streets of Manhattan last week to run a joint Street Photo Stress Test, I was in for several interesting surprises.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12805 <p><span style="font-size: small;">In a feat of engineering derring-do, Nikon somehow squeezed a projector into the pocket-sized S1000pj. Does the camera have the chops to deliver great shots once the novelty wears off?</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12665 <p><span style="font-size: small;">I consider ultrawide zoom lenses to be primarily special-effects tools and the Sigma 8-16mm&nbsp; certainly falls into this category. Let&rsquo;s take a close, undistorted look at its features and abilities.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12658 <p><span style="font-size: small;">With effective anti-shake, and packed with hi-tech features, the FinePix HS10 is an intriguing camera that may have wide appeal while expanding and redefining the Superzoom camera category.<br /></span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12645 <p><span style="font-size: small;">We know these cameras are good...but <em>how</em> good? They go head to head in the lab</span><em>!<br /></em></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8676 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Sigma's DP compact cameras are built on the same 14MP APS-sized Foveon sensor found in Sigma's DSLRs and have great image quality. Is the DP-2s a significant enough upgrade? Let's find out.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12589 <p><span style="font-size: small;">With a 12X zoom lens, 12.1-megapixel sensor, built-in GPS, HD video, and full feature array its specs are impressive. Our resident Leica expert puts the Leica V-Lux 20 through its paces.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12585 <p><span style="font-size: small;">If you're an aspiring nature shooter who is discouraged by the high cost of supertelephoto lenses (which can run into the thousands of dollars), here's a low-cost alternative: the Pro Optic 500mm f/6.3 mirror lens.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8618 <p><span style="font-size: small;">After nearly five years in the DSLR biz, has Sony finally found the sweet spot for Minolta-centric photography enthusiasts?</span><span style="font-size: small;"> I put the a550 through its paces to find out.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12527 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Adobe Photoshop CS5 is out, and it incorporates too many improvements to name, providing new power with basic adjustments for the user who wants the out-of-the-camera look, and offering some amazing new tools to the user who wants to go wherever his or her imagination leads.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12520 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Nikon has revamped its P90 and re-launched it as the P100 with a longer, 26X optical zoom lens, a new sensor, and a sleek new body. Has Nikon hit a grand slam with this superzoom?</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12492 <p><span style="font-size: small;">The Canon Rebel T2i is technically a consumer-level camera, but it brings an extensive range of features a pro would love.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12491 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Is the iPad going to revolutionize displaying and editing photographs, or self-publishing electronic photo books? Here&rsquo;s a look at the first generation.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12485 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Can this unique compact digital camera deliver the classic Leica experience and, more importantly, pro DSLR image quality? Our resident Leica expert puts the X1 through its paces.</span><!--EndFragment--></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12451 <p><em><span style="font-size: small;">Truly, the Leica M9 is a camera unlike any other. Is this the rangefinder camera Leica aficionados have been waiting for?</span></em></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12011 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Instead of interchangeable lenses, the tiny Ricoh GXR has interchangeable lens/sensor modules. Is this the first shot in the next revolution in digital camera design?</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12412 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Whether you&rsquo;re a hobbyist looking to upgrade from that cheap kit lens or an aspiring photojournalist seeking a versatile lens within a tight budget, the Sigma 17-70 is worth your attention.<br /></span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12399 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Olympus's new E-PL1 fixes the three biggest problems with the revolutionary first-generation compact interchangeble-lens camera, the E-P1. Is the third time a charm?</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12384 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Does the Leica M9 measure up to its high expectations on the street&mdash;or to the standard set by the venerable M line of 35mm rangefinder cameras? I jump into the crowds and start shooting to find out.</span><!--EndFragment--></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12265 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Meet Nikon's lowest-priced digital SLR. Is this step-up camera ideal for first-time DSLR users? How does it compare to the step-up-and-then-some D5000? We take it into the field and interperet DxOMark image quality lab tests.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12224 <p><span style="font-size: small;">The D5000, introduced as an entry-level DSLR, has its feet firmly planted in two worlds&mdash;the world of the beginner, and as a second body for more advanced users.</span><!--EndFragment--></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12209 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Within months of the groundbreaking E-P1, Olympus introduced the interchangeable-lens, compact Micro Four Thirds E-P2. Is this camera a minor refinement, or a significant upgrade?</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12192 <p>You don&rsquo;t have to spend two grand or (much) more for a bona-fide Leica lens. Does Leica&rsquo;s new lineup of f/2.5 Summarit-M lenses deliver true Leica performance?</p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12136 <p><em><span style="font-size: small;">Can affordable alternatives to those pricey Leica M lenses produce outstanding images? Our resident Leica expert puts three &ldquo;Normal&rdquo; Voigtlanders through their paces.</span></em></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12123 <p><span style="font-size: small;"><em>The original Ricoh GR Digital was small, nimble and a joy to use. The third generation represents a refinement with a few nice touches thrown in. With more small, &ldquo;serious&rdquo; cameras on the market, though, is that enough?</em></span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12114 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Canon flew in the face of common wisdom&mdash;or did they?&mdash;when they followed up the 14MP G10 with the 10MP G11. Does this mean better image quality at higher ISOs? Let's take a look. (Updated with DxOMark Lab Test Results)<br /></span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12101 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Leica&rsquo;s 24mm f/1.4 Summilux is one of only two such lenses in production&mdash;the other one is the Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II. How does this fast wide angle lens fare?</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12045 <p><span style="font-size: small;">As Leica proudly proclaims, the 21mm f/1.4 Summilux is indeed the fastest 21mm lens ever produced. Let's take a closer look.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12044 <p><span style="font-size: small;">For well over half a century, one of the chief attractions of the venerable Leica M rangefinder system has been its acclaimed line of interchangeable Leica lenses.</span><span style="font-size: small;"> This week, we look at three of the latest.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12043 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Zeiss has recently introduced a series of spare-no-expenses, top-quality manual-focus lenses optimized for today&rsquo;s digital SLR cameras. Let&rsquo;s put one of them through its paces.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12032 <p><em><span style="font-size: small;">It has a desirable focal range and a very tempting price tag, but can the Sony 75-300 f/4.5-5.6 Macro deliver good enough quality?</span></em></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12018 <p><span style="font-size: small;"><em>Made exclusively for Sony DSLRs with APS sensors, the Sony 11-18mm f/4.5-5.6 has the Minolta DNA. Does it deliver what digital shooters need?</em></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <!--EndFragment--> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12017 <p><em><span style="font-size: small;">Minolta&rsquo;s demise as a camera maker brought Sony into the serious digital camera fold. Nearly five years have passed. Let&rsquo;s see how Sony&rsquo;s doing by looking at their current entry-level DSLR, the A230.</span></em></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12016 <p>Lots of photographers would like to own a really wide angle, fish-eye lens, but there has always been one major roadblock standing in the way: the price tag. These optical devices are complicated to design and build, and that complexity is ultimately reflected in the cost.</p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11968 <p>A professional sports photographer takes this $1,000 lens on assignment to a football game to see if can capture the action.</p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11928 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Will photographers pony up more than a grand for this jewel of a lens? We put it through its paces.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11922 <p><span style="font-size: small;">If you&rsquo;re buying your first Micro Four Thirds camera, this may be the first lens you&rsquo;ll use. Can it deliver quality images throughout its full 10x range?</span><!--EndFragment--></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11921 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Panasonic&rsquo;s second Micro Four Thirds claims to be responsive on the street. Let&rsquo;s find out.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11920 <p><span style="font-size: small;">How did the world&rsquo;s first Micro Four Thirds camera with HD Video do in the field, on the street, and in the test lab?&nbsp; Let&rsquo;s find out&hellip;</span><!--EndFragment--></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11918 <p><span style="font-size: small;">It&rsquo;s an almost-ultracompact camera that uses new optical tech to keep the 8x zoom lens small, but you should see it go when you need to take a quick shot. </span><!--EndFragment--></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11880 <p><span style="font-size: small;">This camera requires a financial commitment that is as serious as one&rsquo;s deep commitment to great photojournalism. Here are some initial thoughts after taking some pictures with the world&rsquo;s smallest 35mm-sensor digital camera.&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11874 <p>The Olympus E-P1 is a bit of a hybrid. It&rsquo;s not a point and shoot camera, although it looks like one. It isn&rsquo;t an SLR but takes interchangeable lenses.</p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11849 <p><em><span style="font-size: small;">A superwide zoom lens joins a very small club with its constant f/3.5 aperture. Can it deliver the kind of sharp images that justify the cost and extra weight?<br /></span></em></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11755 <p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: medium;">We rarely see the kind of buzz that led up to the launch of the Olympus E-P1.</span> <br /></span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11770 <p><span style="font-size: small;">The fast-paced, chaotic streets of New York City are the ideal place to quickly find out if a camera is up to street photography...and therefore, just about anything.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11756 <p>15MP sensor, HD video, more: Is the Canon T1i a serious enthusiast-level DSLR in a budget-busting starter DSLR body?</p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11693 <p><span style="font-size: small;"><em>Is this $10 app for the Apple iPhone a wireless remote shutter release killer? Let&rsquo;s touch the screen and find out!</em></span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11672 <p><span style="font-size: small;"><em>Fujifilm brings its instant camera to the US to fill the void left by Polaroid&rsquo;s disappearing act. Should you care?</em></span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11656 <p><em><span style="font-size: small;">Dive under the hood of the world's first interchangeable-lens Micro Four Thirds EVF camera and gain expert knowledge of this small wonder.</span></em></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11669 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Here are three photo-quality inkjet paper surfaces that you can only print for your photo book at home.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11646 <p><span style="font-size: small;"><em>Panasonic gives the kit lens a makeover and puts it on a diet. Now it&rsquo;s looking small and&nbsp; sharp.</em></span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11637 <p><span style="font-size: small;"><em>How did the world&rsquo;s first Micro Four Thirds camera do in the field, on the street, and in the test lab?&nbsp; Let&rsquo;s find out&hellip;</em></span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11632 <p><span style="font-size: small;"><em>The Sigma DP-1, 2 years in the making before its much-anticipated release in 2008, is a pocket-sized camera that delivers DSLR-quality images...</em></span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11622 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Today, we transform a drab oudoor still life with a slight color shift into a bright, neutral, tasty treat. Let's compare apples to apples...</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11590 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Optical advances make now a great time to get a long-range zoom lens.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11586 <p><span style="font-size: small;">A compact, rugged camera that&rsquo;s packed with innovations that photographers may actually find useful--and one that changes everything...</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11609 <p><span style="font-size: small;">The E-30 bears some resemblance to Olympus&rsquo; pro-level E-3 but combines some of the E-520 &lsquo;s consumer-friendly features.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11585 <p><span style="font-size: small;">When Kodak unveiled <span><a href="../../KKEK10036U.html">Ektar 100 in the 35mm size</a></span> nearly two years ago they proudly proclaimed it to be The World&rsquo;s Finest Grain Color Negative Film.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11561 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Life is full of compromises. Take lenses: Should you buy the best lens money can buy, or go for a less expensive model? The classic advice is to always buy the best lens you can afford, but what if there is a <em>major</em> difference in price?</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11531 <p>.</p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11524 <p><span style="font-size: small;">It's the first digital Leica rangefinder camera, but does the M8 REALLY give you that "M" experience?</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11525 <p><span style="font-size: small;">I had an older 500mm lens and began to wish for something better. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11520 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Tamron updates its superzoom.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11230 <p><em>Read this before you buy.</em></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8639