http://www.adorama.com/alc/taginfo/camera 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;">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;">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;">AdoramaTV Presents You Keep Shooting with Bryan Peterson. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13531 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 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 When you come across a great scene, use the edges of your frame judiciously...but make sure you have a camera with you! http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/13448 <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;">This week Mark reviews the latest compact point and shoot 10mp digital camera from Ricoh, the GR Digital IV. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13428 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Adorama Photography TV presents the Olympus Pen E-PL3, the newest middle-range Micro Four Thirds format camera with interchangeable lenses.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13415 Ricoh's latest compact is claimed to be faster performing and sunny-day friendly. http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/13400 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Can you find photographic happiness for under <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">$150</span> $120?</span><span style="font-size: small;"> Believe it or not, you can!<br /></span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8052 <p><span style="font-size: small;">David Paul Larson talks with Craig Strong from Lensbaby at Photo Plus Expo 2011 about the Composer Pro tilt shift lens body and the various optic elements that can go with it. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13389 <p><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><em><br /></em></p> <p><em><br /></em></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8095 <p><span style="font-size: small;">In this week's episode, Mark reviews various camera extenders, which make capturing group photos with friends a breeze.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13333 <p><span style="font-size: small;">&ldquo;First, I took picures. Then I learned to walk so I could get a higher point of view.&rdquo; That's what I say when someone asks how long I've been into photography. When would be an appropriate time to teach your child photography? No matter the age, my answer is: NOW!</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13267 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Selecting the all-time best of anything is always a daunting task, and that&rsquo;s especially true of cameras, which have undergone a seismic paradigm shift in moving from film to digital. It&rsquo;s also a great way to start arguments, generate irate letters and e-mails, and tick off your buddies at various camera companies. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13241 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Adorama Photography TV presents "How'd They Do That?" featuring Laretta Houston.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12595 <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;">When Nikon overhauled its system compact camera, the glorious result was the outstanding P7000, which has already gained a growing fan base among serious and even some pro photographers. Can it work as a street camera?</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13063 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Introducing the GoPro HD Helmet Hero Video Camera, a 5MP action video camera.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13065 The annual Consumer Electronics Show starts tomorrow in Las Vegas, but we already know about several new products that will be announced. Here’s a quick preview. http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/12855 <p><span style="font-size: small;">In this episode Mark will show us some tips for becoming a better photographer using the basic elements of composition.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12729 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Very few photographers use a tripod or monopod to take all their pictures, and even the best built-in anti-shake systems have limitations. That's why it's still very important to hold your camera steadily when shooting pictures.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8402 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Recently, Nikon and Canon introduced high-end DSLRs capable of reaching ISO 102,800. These pro cameras claim amazingly good image quality at ISO 6400 or even more. The Internet was abuzz. But I don't share the enthusiasm.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8611 <p><span style="font-size: small;">If photography is your passion, there is no doubt: You should own a single-lens reflex (SLR) camera.(UPDATED 6/29/10)<br /></span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8116 <p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">Your digital SLR or mirrorless interchangealbe lens compact camera probably came with a lens--a zoom lens, no doubt. But one of the most attractive things about a digital SLR is the ability to change lenses. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8113 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Choosing a lens for your DSLR or mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera can be a difficult task, not because there are so few choices, but because there are often so many. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8282 <p><span style="font-size: small;">If you've just bought a digital camera, you need a memory card. Or, memory cards, because you can never have enough memory.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8145 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Let's start by stating the obvious: A digital camera isn't the same as a film camera. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11229 <p><span style="font-size: small;">In my informal tests of compact digital cameras, it appears that ISO 400 is the point at which overall image quality begins to suffer. Your mileage my differ. Here's how you can determine your camera's ISO tipping point.<br /></span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8565 <p><span style="font-size: small;">In this episode Mark Wallace discusses how different sources of light affect the colors of your photographs. Mark explains color temperature and white balance, and demonstrates how you can get the most accurate color in your images.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12537 Maybe it's a projection of a personal bias, but I believe I detect a trend: A mini-revival of large-format film photography. http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/12387 New flagship electronic viewfinder/interchangeable lens Panasonic camera has intuitive, touch-driven face detection and tracking of moving faces and objects, 720p HD video. http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/12373 The new Panasonic Lumix G10 is said to be the world's smallest electronic viewfinder/interchangeable lens camera with a built-in eye-level viewfinder and is expected to cost less than other EVIL model http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/12372 In the first new film camera announcement in a while, Fujifilm has unveiled the GF670, a 120-format camera with an 80mm lens and aperture priority. http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/12280 Optical image stabilization, 28mm wide angle lens, up to 8x optical zoom, up to 14MP resolution among key features. Prices for all models will be under $200. http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/12198 Captures hi-def videos and low-def photos, uses digital zoom that starts at 35mm. http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/12197 Polaroid OneStep camera, Color 600 Instant Film returns, alongside Zink digital instant print solutions. http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/12194 <p><span style="font-size: small;">How effective is noise reduction software built into compact digital cameras in improving image quality?</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8567 <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 Despite objections about quality, perhaps this week proved there is something to be said for camera phones—on a personal and global level. http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/11692 <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;">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;"><span style="color: #000000;">My suspicions began a few years ago, after I had purchased a Canon 20D. My pictures were coming out just a tad dark, even when I used manual metering and went with the &ldquo;sunny 16&rdquo; exposure rule (shutter speed is the same as the ISO at f/16 on a sunny day). </span></span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11227 <p><span style="font-size: small;">If you can get past the "No Trespassing" and "Private-Stay out" signs posted on your teenager's door, you'll see the same thing your cameras sees every day&mdash;a mess.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8648 <p><span style="font-size: small;">"But you don't understand me." That could be your digital camera talking as you look over your pictures and wonder how you can raise your game to the next level. Your camera is who it is and can't change. The camera-you relationship is truly one-sided. All responsibility for a better relationship lies with you.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8647 <p><span style="font-size: small;">These days most digital SLRs offer multiple methods for metering the light in a scene. The most common method includes <strong>Multi-segment</strong>, sometimes called &ldquo;matrix&rdquo; or multi-zone metering.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8642 <p><span style="font-size: small;">You're shooting your son's soccer game and it's dark and dreary. At ISO 100, the fastest shutter speed you get is 1/125 second at f/4. Not fast enough. What to do?<br /></span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8612 <p><span style="font-size: small;">If you could end up with a razor-sharp, action-stopping image by using ISO 100, would you stay away from higher ISOs? </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8610 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Most of those fleeting moments you want to photograph can be captured at shutter speeds that are well within your reach--even when you use ISO 100. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8609 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Think of ISO as a worker bee. If my camera is set for ISO 100, I have 100 worker bees; if your camera is set for ISO 200, you have 200 worker bees.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8576 <p><span style="font-size: small;">We've established that you'll get your best overall image quality with a compact digital camera at its lowest settings, but what happens at their highest ISO speeds?</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8566 <p><span style="font-size: small;">A lot has been written recently about the adverse effect of shooting at ISO 400 or higher with a compact camera, but there's relatively little about what happens to image quality when you deliberately choose the camera's <em>lowest</em> ISO setting. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8564 <p><span style="font-size: small;">It's time to blast away some preconceptions about image quality and pixel count on digital cameras.<br /></span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8563 <p><span style="font-size: small;">The great joy of photography is that it often takes you to inspiring subjects that make you feel happy. That&rsquo;s how I became a happy waterfall addict. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8547 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Whether you're going to a destination where fireworks are a daily event or are waiting for the Fourth of July, here's a look at a compact camera mode that can come in quite handy...fireworks mode.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8542 <p><span style="font-size: small;">With summer travel time upon us, you may find yourself trying to capture the beauty of scenic vistas. Landscape mode helps you take the guesswork out of properly exposing and focusing on the vast scenes before you.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8543 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Summer's here, and you're probably going to want to hit the beach. Here's a scene mode that is bound to come in handy: Beach Mode!</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8541 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Pets and kids have several things in common, at least as far as cameras are concerned,. Top begin with, they&rsquo;re both very popular photographic subjects. It&rsquo;s nearly impossible to find a photo album that doesn&rsquo;t contain at least a few pictures of kids and pets.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8540 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Sports happen fast. Good shots appear and disappear in the blink of an eye. Even if every scene during a sporting event is a great shot, it can still be difficult capture great images because the participants are usually moving so fast that it&rsquo;s hard to freeze the action. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8539 http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8522 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Looking for photographic opportunities, consider trying out a new lens&mdash;or familiarizing yourself with a lens you don&rsquo;t use often. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8530 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Photographing horse racing--The Sport of Kings--can be challenging, because you are photographing a fast subject, and not always from as close as you might like.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8518 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Three rules apply to all close-up photos&mdash;all are governed by the unbendable Natural Laws of Physics.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8511 <p>A strong light behind the main subject usually fools the camera&rsquo;s built-in automatic light meter&mdash;and the results can be awful. The subject&rsquo;s face is often too dark because the camera, in its attempt to achieve correct overall exposure, can be over-influenced by the background.</p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8506 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Generations ago, spy movies depicted secret agents covertly snapping pictures of confidential government documents with tiny Minox and other &ldquo;microfilm cameras.&rdquo; That was all technologically possible, but in truth, the results were probably so poor that the Cold War lasted far longer than it should have.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8505 <p><span style="font-size: small;">There was a time when using a compact, point-and-shoot camera meant doing without most of the creative versatility that SLR cameras deliver. The advent of digital photography has changed that substantially. Many advanced digital cameras have one or more creative modes built in.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8507 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Kids are fantastic photographic subjects. But babies and toddlers can be challenging to photograph for many, many reasons. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8498 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Have you have ever climbed a mountain and thought, &ldquo;wow I&rsquo;ve got to take a picture of this&rdquo; but you noticed your camera&rsquo;s field of view is way too small to capture the entire view?</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8492 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Recent studies show that while most pro photographers have added digital cameras to their arsenal, the majority of them also continue to shoot film. Why? </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8483 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Use a window seat&mdash;and a scene mode&mdash;to shine a light on edible delectibles.</span> <span style="font-size: small;">Here's a brief, er, digest.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8480 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Images intended for Internet auction sites should be fairly small and relatively low resolution. Some cameras have a specific mode for that.<br /></span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8456 <p><span style="font-size: small;">So-called "high-resolution" <a href="../../catalog.tpl?op=itemlist&amp;cat1=Cameras%20%26%20Lenses&amp;cat2=Digital%20Cameras%20%26%20Accessories&amp;cat3=Digital%20Cameras"><strong>compact cameras</strong></a> (8MP and up) and low light are a recipe for disaster, as illustrated in the photos below. (The technical explanation follows.)</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8436 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Let's look at the techniques you should use to continue on the path of ultimate image quality while taking pictures. We're going to use those techniques to keep that image delivered by the lens to the sensor as sharp as possible while maximizing dynamic range of the image (which is just another way of saying getting a good exposure).</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8433 http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8426 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Some compact digital cameras set a higher ISO automatically as part of their anti-shake program, but many do not. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8390 <p><span style="font-size: small;">If you own a DSLR you choose to shoot photos in either RAW or JPEG format. (Most compact digital camerass only offer JPEG, although a few high-end models have RAW capability). What are each format's advantages and disadvantages? <br /> <br /> Let's find out....</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8388 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Noise in digital photographs is the visual equivalent of static. Most digital cameras add some level of noise to images. In traditional photography the nearest equivalent is film grain. Digital noise is noticeable in high ISOs and is more visible in areas of uniform color, such as skies and shadows. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8380 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Let me give you my perspective on perspective. <br /><br />Specifically I want to tell you about how single-point perspective, also known and vanishing point perspective, works in photographs.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8377 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Here's a tip that applies whether you're using a simple compact digital camera or the the most sophisticated Digital SLR! </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8379 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Unless you have <a href="Article.aspx?id=8333">rain protection gear</a>, you probably stow away your digital camera and head for shelter when precipitation starts. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8375 <p><span style="font-size: small;">You don't need to travel to Africa or the Amazon to bag great shots of wildlife. All you need to do is visit a zoo. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8374 <p><span style="font-size: small;">How to emulate a classic shooting technique after the fact.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8370 <p><span style="font-size: small;">A common newbie mistake when photographing sports is to use the fastest shutter speed to freeze action. That&rsquo;s fine where there is a peak of action, as in basketball and baseball. The Sports mode on many cameras selects short exposures to stop movement. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8355 <p><span style="font-size: small;"><em>Note: If you are new to histograms check out the background information in the previous tip, <a href="Article.aspx?id=8318">How to Read a Histogram</a>. </em></span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8349 <p><span style="font-size: small;">The White Balance (WB) setting on your digital camera is designed to enable you toshoot an&nbsp; image in which the colors appear normal, i.e. whites look whitewith no color tint.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8347 <p><span style="font-size: small;">The Holga camera was first made in Hong Kong in 1982 and uses 120 roll film because that was the most widely available film in China at the time. It&rsquo;s name, disputed by some, purportedly comes from the Chinese phrase ho gwong meaning &ldquo;very bright.&rdquo; </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8292 <p><span style="font-size: small;"><em>Dedicated to my father, Seymour Resnick, of blessed memory, January 15, 1920-January 14, 2007.</em></span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8283 <p><em>A look under a popular entry-level DSLR's hood.</em></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8259 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Working in cold weather presents problems for both photographers and their equipment.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8151 <p><span style="font-size: small;">First off, let's clear up some confusion that was perpetrated by camera manufacturers for the last decade when film was king. A Panorama is not a photograph taken with a normal or moderate wide angle lens and cropped so it is very long.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8070 http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8074 <p>Welcome to the first of the Guided Tour series, an Adorama exclusive, where we take you on in-depth looks at today's most popular cameras. Read this to the end and follow the many tips and you'll soon master your camera!</p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8090 <p><span style="font-size: small;">One of the creative problems inherent in all photographs is that they're flat.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8108 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Why use a traditional film camera in the midst of the brave new digital age? There are many good reasons for doing so, some practical, some emotional or even (dare I say it?) philosophical. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8115 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Start small and you'll be in for a big surprise!</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8120 <p><em>A classic prosumer 35mm SLR</em></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8121