http://www.adorama.com/alc/blog Professional Insights and Opinions about the world of photography and technology 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 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 Some of us are visual learners. No amount of words will trigger the "aha!" button like illustrations. 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A modern-day Edison, Jobs' inventions and creations literally changed the world. http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/13318 Does the iPhone 4S signal the beginning of the end for the average consumer pocket camera buyer? http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/13316 Photography has gone through many changes in recent years. Most of them dealing with how photography is captured, consumed and distributed. Despite all of the changes this industry is still built on t http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/13317 Wendy Cunningham attended WPPI U in Atlanta last week. 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Here's why you should try to attend. http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/13264 A top fashion shooter—and a big fan of little cameras—brings the new Pentax Q to Fashion Week to test the camera under extreme circumstances and keep a visual diary. http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/13263 It's designed for more casual use, but can the new Olympus Pen Mini shoot action? Olympus took me to the US Open to discover the surprising answer. http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/13256 September's upon us, and a new season of Workshops@Adorama is open for registration. Take this opportunity to improve your photographic knowledge and experience. http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/13240 There's a very strong link between photographers and music, and thanks to changes in imaging technology, that link has gotten much stronger. http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/13224 When you go to an exhibit of photographic portraits and get to speak with the people portrayed—and knowing they survived the worst terrorist attack in US history—you know this was no ordinary photo ex http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/13230 With high-quality DSLR video at your fingertips, how do you get started shooting music videos? This award-winning music video shooter tells the story behind the making of the video of Cedric Gervais's http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/13225 The European Imaging and Sound Association this week unveiled its picks for top cameras and photo accessories for 2011-2012. There are several surprises among the winning gear. Dare I challenge their http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/13221 Since the late Ms. Maier's street photography was first discovered over a year ago by Chicago-based realtor John Maloof, there have been exhibits of her work, a book is being published, and a film abo http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/13191 A couple of lenses for mirrorless interchangeable-lens compact cameras are actually user-friendly. Here's how I separate the lenses made by and for engineers from the ones made for photographers. http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/13188 What can wedding photographers learn from Lara Casey, Editor-in-Chief and Publisher of Southern Wedding Magazine and founder of Making Things Happen and Making Brands Happen? Plenty! http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/13183 Finding your vision must come first before you start spending your precious hours hunting down the right gallery for your work. http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/13173 Eleven days ago, a Canadian company called 2D Photography posted a video called "2D Photography Rube Goldberg". I'm impressed! http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/13167 The Midwest was hit first, and now the heatwave is almost upon the Northeastern United States. How do you protect your digital photo and video gear? Here are a few common-sense and offbeat tips. http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/13163 We asked for your best vacation and travel photos on Facebook, and you responded. Here are some of our favorites, as well as the stories behind the shots. http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/13146 Magnum Photographer Christopher Anderson broke new ground recently with the first monographed photobook for the iPad. We discuss what motivated his radical pricing plan and the decisions that came up http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/13148 Learn about the Adorama Learning Center's fastest-growing department with nearly 250 videos—and find out how you could win an Adorama gift card! http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/13141 Show us your best travel photos from anywhere in the world, and we may select it to show in a future Adorama Tech Tock Blog post...and winners get a free book as our way of saying “thanks!” http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/13134 Imagine you’re at Adorama Rentals. You’ve reserved the camera you have been dying to use. You have a light for every contingency. You even managed to get that bizarre lens you’ve always wanted to use… http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/13131 Last week I had the opportunity to take a full production model Olympus E-P3, announced today, on a road trip through Pennsylvania. 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This is Mark's first-person account of living through the st http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/13076 A photojournalist shoots a wedding with the X100 and reports on the results. Here's why he says, “I do!” http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/13072 On Facebook, Twitter, and our comments we asked for you to show us your best macro photo, and you responded in droves! Get ready for some serious eye candy! http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/13066 May is Macro Photography Month at the Adorama Learning Center, and now it's your turn to show the world your best macro work. http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/13058 April 15, 2011 was notable for two things: Taxes were due, and Adorama announced a springtime photo contest on Twitter. We have our winners! http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/13055 Event Filmmaker David Robin's video on Vimeo and YouTube, “joya and emre | wedding music video,” with over half a million views as of this writing. 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His hour-long discussion of his work and ideas completely blew me http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/13018 Tweet your picture that represents the theme "Spring" to @adorama with the hashtag #adocontest to be eligible to win cool prizes! http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/13011 Embedding a preview of your photo book into your website or blog is easy, just follow these steps. http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/12997 Digital prints are easier and cheaper than ever. So why are so few photographers making prints? http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/12989 For the month of March, we've been learning together about how new technology is changing how cameras work in low light. Now it's your turn to put it all together. http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/12983 A few months ago I heard about a little conference that was doing big things for the photography community just outside of Boston, Massachusetts. http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/12986 Have you been using the advice in the Adorama Learning Center's month-long focus on low-light photography? Show us what you got! http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/12980 As crisis in Japan continues, affecting the photo industry supply chain, a more personal tragedy hits Nikon. http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/12977 Here’s a chance to catch a glimpse of the cast of characters that is calling the FlashBus its home-on-wheels through mid-April, as well as a bunch of fan vids! http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/12971 An eight-year-old-girl with an amazing voice and a family tragedy catches a photographer’s attention. http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/12952 Richard Bram, an accomplished street shooter, shares his observations from the opening of FORMAT 2011 in Derby, England, of all places. http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/12963 It's day one of the FlashBus Tour, featuring Joe McNally and David Hobby! http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/12959 A new generation of cameras with ultra-sensitive sensors can now deliver amazing image quality in low light, with fewer compromises. It is time to re-think how we approach low-light shooting. http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/12931 If you have stock photos with Sygma, a stock photo company based in France, ASMP wants you to know the following: http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/12934 A few days ago, I asked: If you were shipwrecked on a desert island with a DSLR and one lens (assuming you had a way to recharge the camera and your gear didn’t get ruined when your boat ran ashore), http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/12929 With all the recent comparison tests pitting 50mm lenses against zooms and each other, it was only a matter of time before I’d reach for my own 50 and take it out for a spin. http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/12913 Tracie VanWechel shares here observations of the first day at WPPI, which is taking place this week in Las Vegas. http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/12924 If you could bring only one lens with you, which would it be? http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/12922 And now a word from a WPPI participant, Jennifer Wilcox. http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/12921 Are you going to WPPI? Here's a guide to maximizing your time, with tips from George Varanakis, VP and WPPI Event Director. http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/12903 Registration for the David Hobby/Joe McNally FlashBus tour is less than 30 hours old, but the first workshop is already sold out. http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/12889 Every year or so, I get up on my soapbox and rant about how camera manufacturers insist on cramming extra pixels into their compact digital camera sensors, to the detriment of the final image. Looks l http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/12858 Two of the biggest names in flash photography—David Hobby and Joe McNally—have teamed up for a nationwide workshop tour, coming to a city near you, sponsored by Adorama. http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/12886 A woman who was unknown until January may turn out to be one of the most important photographers of the 20th century. http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/12867 It's always sad when a member of the Adorama family loses a loved one. With that in mind, we send out our condolences to Adorama partner and friend Joe McNally on the loss of his mother, last night. http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/12877 Animoto intelligently turns your still images into videos with a soundtrack. It’s hours of fun for enthusiasts, and could provide pro photographers with an opportunity for additional income. http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/12863 The image is getting clearer…no, wait. All those extra megapixels are fogging it up! 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