http://www.adorama.com/alc/bucket/9 Buying guides, user reviews, more! <p><em><span style="font-size: small;">Buying a camcorder does not have to be a complicated process. With some key information, you can get exactly the right one for your needs.</span></em></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12078 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Whether your hobby lies in beholding birds, following footballs or scanning the stars, there is a plethora of binoculars, spotting scopes and telescopes to meet your optical needs. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12080 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Get set for amateur astronomy and some cool winter stargazing with this handy guide on how to buy a telescope. Armed with the right down-to-earth info, your view will be unbeatable.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12082 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Here are some recommendations for digital camcorders in a wide variety of prices, styles, and brands.&nbsp; Combined with Adorama&rsquo;s Camcorder Buying Guide, this list can help you make the right camcorder purchase.&nbsp; </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12084 <p><span style="font-size: small;">When it comes to photo printers, you shouldn&rsquo;t just point at one in the store and decide to take it home with you. After all, you&rsquo;ve spent considerable time and effort taking photos of your favorite subjects. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12089 <p><em><span style="font-size: small;">Cell phones are no longer just a lifeline to friends and family&mdash;you can use them to organize your schedule, check e-mail, take photos, and get directions.</span></em></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12090 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Laser printers have long been dominant in enterprise environments but not the go-to pick for home users with color printing needs. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12086 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Looking to make your home office more efficient? Consider a multifunction center (MFC) printer, also known as a multi-device or all-in-one printer. These machines combine standard printer functionality with the ability to fax, scan, and copy&mdash;all within one manageable footprint. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12087 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Dump that low-resolution, energy-inefficient CRT screen and upgrade to an LCD monitor. Here are the key features to consider when shopping for an LCD monitor for your computer system.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12088 <p>Which portable multimedia player is right for you?</p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12074 <p><span style="font-size: small;"><em>Which MP3 player is best for you? Read these mini-reviews of ten of the most popular models currently available. You don&rsquo;t need to break the bank to put hundreds or even thousands of songs and hundreds of videos in the palm of your hand.</em></span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12075 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Every photographer has different needs, and so every camera bag will have different stuff to suit those needs. Here are twelve useful and innovative items that you will probably be taking out of your bag and using.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12059 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Photography enthusiasts can be some of the hardest people to buy gifts for, especially given the scary-high prices of camera bodies and lenses...</span><!--EndFragment--></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12047 <p><em><span style="font-size: small;">The size of a camera&rsquo;s sensor can directly affect image quality, especially when you&rsquo;re shooting above ISO 100. Here&rsquo;s what you should know when you&rsquo;re shopping for a new digital camera</span></em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12046 <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>M<span style="font-size: small;">emo to photographers: Share this buying guide with your generous friends. Maybe they&rsquo;ll get the hint. Memo to gift-givers: Read on to help decide what to get for the photographers in your life.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12042 <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><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>Here are the details behind the slide show photos in Jason Schneider's review of the Leica M9. For full-size images, visit Jason's review of the M9!</p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12019 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Sleek, portable, lightweight and low-cost, these ultra-compact notebooks are winning over a growing number of consumers. Let's take a look at some of the top models.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12010 <p><span style="font-size: small;">If you're a pro shooter looking at lower-cost options or a hobbyist with ambitions to go pro, these cameras straddle the fence and offer durability, fine image quality and cutting-edge new tech. Here are the most significant ones currently on the market.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8622 <p><span style="font-size: small;">If you haven&rsquo;t been in the market for a new notebook computer in a few years, you may be wondering just what in the world a &ldquo;netbook&rdquo; is.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12009 <p><span style="font-size: small;">With high-end DSLRs producing 15-25MP images and HD videos, those 16GB memory cards that seemed like overkill are filling up fast. What to do? Get portable storage! (Updated for 2009 Holiday Buying Season)<br /></span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11757 <p><br /><span style="font-size: small;">Can you find photographic happiness for <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">$200</span> <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">$150</span> <em>$130</em> or less? These compacts offer great features and won't break the bank.<br /></span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8052 <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><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><em><br /></em></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8400 <p><span style="font-size: small;">These small cameras have big camera ambitions...and some even deliver DSLR quality images! All take away any excuse to leave your camera home.</span><em><br /></em></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8637 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Here&rsquo;s a selection of cool, compact, submersible cameras designed to ride in and under the waves and withstand the rigors of rugged outdoor use! </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11795 <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><em></em></span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8102 <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><em><span style="font-size: small;">Do you need a camera that matches your wardrobe? Do you like to shoot in style...but still bring back stunning shots? Here are very capable cameras that also happen to be real lookers.</span><br /></em></p> <p><em><br /></em></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8095 <p>With digital cameras of all varieties dominating the market, now is a great time to buy a film camera. Yes...a <em>film</em> camera! Updated for the 2009 holiday season.</p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8092 <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>If you&rsquo;re searching for the perfect home theater experience, you&rsquo;ve probably been considering the new 240-Hz high-definition televisions (HDTVs) that are all the rage right now.</p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11950 <p>Every home theater system includes a few basics: a high-definition television (HDTV), a surround-sound A/V receiver, a DVD or Blu-ray player, and speakers.</p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11956 <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>Why venture out to a movie theater when you can stay home and watch almost any movie you want in the comfort of your own home?<!--EndFragment--></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11949 <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;">&ldquo;Normally, we do not so much look at things as overlook them&rdquo; is a popular Zen quote, but when it comes to digital cameras, you shouldn&rsquo;t overlook their regular maintenance. Keep your camera in good shape and it will reward you with years of great pictures.</span> <!--EndFragment--></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11916 <p>&nbsp;</p> <p class="MsoNormal">If you're a home theater movie buff looking for an everyday Blu-Ray player, Sony's S2000ES is a solid contender.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11925 <p class="MsoNormal">When shopping for a flat screen HDTV, you&rsquo;re quickly confronted with one of life&rsquo;s great questions: Plasma or LCD?&nbsp;</p> <p class="MsoNormal">&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11926 <p>This big unit is designed for home theater enthusiasts and sports fans looking for a set to occupy a fairly well lit room (think bigger windows, plenty of sunlight). Can its faster refresh rate do a better job keeping up with the game?</p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11917 <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><span style="font-size: small;">There you are, on the vacation of a lifetime with an incredible view before you and BOOM, your camera decides to have an attitude problem.&nbsp; Here are ten common digital camera breakdowns and how you should handle them.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11815 <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><span style="font-size: small;">HD video: To get the most out of this must-have DSLR feature, you&rsquo;ll need a few well-chosen accessories. Here's our buying guide.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11814 <p><span style="font-size: small;">A few inexpensive strobes from any manufacturer, along with Honl Photo's light modifiers, can unlock creativity and take your photography to a new level. First, take the flash off your camera.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11784 <p><span style="font-size: small;">If you&rsquo;re getting serious about portrait photography, consider investing in a moderate telephoto lens. Here&rsquo;s a round-up of the best.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11812 <p><span style="font-size: small;">When it comes to knowing the difference between program, auto, Tv, Av, and manual, do you feel a bit green? After this in-depth look at DSLR modes, you&rsquo;ll be an expert!</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11810 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Last but not least: Crumpler&rsquo;s untraditional 8- and 5-Million Dollar Homes (yes, they&rsquo;re camera bags) and Tenba&rsquo;s traditional shoulder bag for professional photographers.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11763 <p><span style="font-size: small;">A lived-in-look Domke satchel, and two innovative backpacks from newcomer Clik Elite.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11762 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Pelican&rsquo;s tough 1510 case, Lowepro&rsquo;s easy-access Fastpack 100 and rolling carry-on case.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11761 <p><span style="font-size: small;">A delectable selection of ingenious solutions for carrying and protecting your precious photographic equipment</span>.</p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11759 <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><em><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></em></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11756 <p><span style="font-size: small;">A feature-by-feature look at Canon's first consumer-level DSLR to offer HD Video.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11705 <p><span style="font-size: small;">This shield saves you from eyestrain and lets you see the picture more clearly when trying to view live or preview images on your digital camera LCD monitor in bright sunlight.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11712 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Check your focus and composition without eyestrain&mdash;direct sunlight be damned!</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11711 <p><span style="font-size: small;"><em>Which key System Compact digital cameras are game changer that might influence features on future models&mdash;or help you make your next buying decision?</em></span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8624 <p><em><span style="font-size: small;">The 4-inch LCD displays 16.7 million colors, but is that enough to convince you to part with some big bucks?</span></em></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11728 <p><em><span style="font-size: small;">At under $160, this 250GB portable hard drive unit is a great bargain. Is it a good, inexpensive way to back up your photos and videos on the road? </span></em></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11726 <p>Designed with the pro photographer in mind, the Jobo Giga Vu Pro Evolution has earned a well-deserved reputation as a durable location storage device. Here&rsquo;s why.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11724 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Sometimes, you need to finish your video by adding sounds in the studio. These mics put &lsquo;em right in your computer</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11684 <p><span style="font-size: small;"><em>Got a big enough budget to equip a crew? We lower the boom on microphones that your audio engineer aims at your subject. <br /></em></span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11683 <p><em><span style="font-size: small;">Turn your camera into a self-contained HD sound machine by attaching a mic to the hot shoe. Which type is best?</span></em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11682 <p><em><span style="font-size: small;">Record your voice from a lapel attachment for better quality using an itty-bitty mic.</span></em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11681 <p><em><span style="font-size: small;">Invest in a good microphone (or two) so your sound quality does justice to your DSLR&rsquo;s HD video</span>. </em></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11679 <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><span style="font-size: small;">Invest in a good microphone (or two) so your sound quality does justice to your DSLR&rsquo;s HD video. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11758 <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;"><em>No matter what kind of camera you own or your level of photographic knowledge, you can capture stunning fireworks this 4th of July!</em></span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8080 <p>You can take the Epoque EHD-800Ai camera out of its housing for land-lubbers. Enclosed, it&rsquo;s a serious scuba-cam!</p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11650 <p>Today, Canon, Fujifilm throw two new water-friendly cameras into the pool; will they sink or swim?</p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11649 <p>Today we&rsquo;ll look at the latest Pentax ruggedized compact, plus a new, beachable Panasonic.</p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11648 <p>Here&rsquo;s a selection of cool, compact, submersible cameras designed to ride in and under the waves and withstand the rigors of rugged outdoor use!</p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11647 <p>Here are three photo-quality inkjet paper surfaces that you can only print for your photo book at home.</p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11646 <p>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.</p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11644 <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>Learn all about using the second generation, unique compact camera with the DSLR-sized sensor,</p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11627 <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>If you&rsquo;re patient, this tiny camera will deliver DSLR image quality. We show you how</p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11615 <p>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...</p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11590 <p>100 photo product profiles in 100 days: Day 54</p> <p><em>Scroll to the bottom of this page to leave a comment!</em></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11586 <p><span style="font-size: small;"><em>Here's a great idea: Use a wide-angle auxiliary lens attachment to compensate for your digital SLR's small sensor crop factor! Does it work?</em></span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11587 <p>Yes, this camera is revolutionary, but it's also fun to use,&nbsp; especially with the Pentax 10-20mm ultrawide zoom lens! Let's enjoy some pictures...</p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11634 <p>A compact, rugged camera that&rsquo;s packed with innovations that photographers may actually find useful--and one that changes everything...</p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11609 <p><em>100 photo product profiles in 100 days: Day 51</em></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11585 <p>100 photo product profiles in 100 days: Day 54</p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11575 <p>100 photo product profiles in 100 days: Day 53</p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11574