http://www.adorama.com/alc/taginfo/tripod <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;">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;">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 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;">With the right equipment, photographing paintings, lithographs, or other fine-art is fairly straightforward&mdash;or is it? Here's a look at how to use studio lights and a tripod to make a successful reproduction.<br /></span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13417 <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. Prices are accurate as of Nov. 15, 2011<br /></span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12059 <p><span style="font-size: small;">AdoramaTV reports from the floor of PDN PhotoPlus 2011. Jodi Palm, Category Manager at Manfrotto, gives David Paul Larson a tour of the latest Manfrotto gear.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13374 <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;">Adorama Photography TV presents the Manfrotto 055 Series Photo-Movie Head.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13262 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Whether you're a pro who needs a rock-solid support to eliminate shake, or a family memory-keeper looking to get better results in low light and more consistent framing, choosing the right tripod for your needs is key. Here are some tips.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13231 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Do you want to know how to photograph fireworks? In this episode, Mark gives you 8 tips to help you get great fireworks shots.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12601 <p><span style="font-size: small;">The biggest challenge photographers face when shooting nature close-ups is how to get a sharp image. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13100 <p><span style="font-size: small;">If you are traveling by plane and plan to bring a tripod with you, weight&mdash;and especially size&mdash;count. Which models fit in your carry-on bag? Here are five of our favorites.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13051 <p><span style="font-size: small;">AdoramaTV presents The Manfrotto 501HDV Fluid Video Head with 546B Aluminum Tripod Legs and The Portable Video Dolly. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12890 <p><span style="font-size: small;">This week Mark will show the Camtrol Prime, a customizable hand held action and movement stabilizing platform for DV/DSLR cameras. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12795 <p><span style="font-size: small;">AdoramaTV presents The Gitzo Explorer Tripod. This week Mark will show us its unconventional design, the legs can be set at any angle and moved independently while the center column tilts and rotates freely to any position. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12743 <p><span style="font-size: small;">In this episode Mark will show us how to set up a camera and take an unusual point of view photo.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12710 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Adorama Photography TV presents "How'd They Do That" featuring Ken Peterson. In this episode, Mark talks with Ken who is passionate about shooting portraits, products, outdoors and architectural elements of buildings. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12666 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Adorama Photography TV presents Tips For Buying a Tripod. This week, Mark Wallace has some tips on purchasing the right tripod for you. Mark also recommends a tripod that is perfect for traveling.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12603 <p>As a promotional piece for his book, <a href="http://www.rockynook.com/books/170.html" target="_blank"><strong>Practical HDRI, 2nd Edition</strong></a>, Jack recently gave this hour-long screencast presentation on the great new features for HDRI photography in <a href="../../alc/taginfo/Adobe%20Photoshop%20CS5/article" target="_blank">Adobe Photoshop CS5. </a></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12599 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Here are some popular essential gadgets and tools to help you when you're shooting weddings and other event photography.</span><em><br /></em></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8078 <p><span style="font-size: small;">This episode shows how Mark and the gang used a Manfrotto Magic Arm to hold an iPad for an upcoming product review.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12554 The Gorillapod Magnetic, introduced today, adds a new level of versatility to this innovative, unique camera support, which is known for its flexible legs that can wrap around almost any surface. http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/12510 Manfrotto joystick heads offer a uniquely ergonomic way of quickly unlocking, composing and locking the camera position, so you can freely and frequently get the perfect shot. http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/12392 For the past few years, my good old banged up, high-mileage 8 megapixel Canon EOS 20D with BG-E2 grip has sat, mostly undisturbed by the passage of product cycle after product cycle, in the back of my http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/12364 Giotto's new Vitruvian VGR tripod lines, inspired by da Vinci's "Vitrivian Man," offer reverse technology that allows legs to fold 180 degrees and folds into small package. http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/12359 Inspiring and amazing time lapse videos on Vimeo have been pushing me to really take the plunge into Timelapse imaging. And the growing subset of time lapse, HDR Time lapse is especially appealing to http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/12339 HDR PhotoStudio is an amazing program for High Dynamic Range Imaging. If you think HDRI is all about–and only about–cartoonish colors and dodgy halo-masking, this program will make you think about it http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/12257 With a top list price of under $60, the new line of Slik tripods is lightweight and can handle a DSLR with a moderate zoom lens. http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/12260 The camera support brand started in the 60s by Lester Bogen (see photo from a vintage ad) is no more. Owner Vitec Group has rebranded the Bogen Imaging line and absorbed it into Manfrotto Distributing http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/12212 Parts of this post originally appeared in a Guest Blogger segment on Steven Frischling's Flying With Fish blog all about air travel issues for photographers. As we hit a very busy travel time, Jack sh http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/12144 Arca-Swiss has just introduced the p0, which combines precision, ease of use and extraordinary camera-holding strength. http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/12069 New Addition Gives First-Time Shooters the Ability to Experience the Benefits of Carbon Fiber http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/12068 Manfrotto has updated the look and feel of their line of ballheads, and increased payload capacity to accomodate heavier cameras. http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/12065 Tamrac's ZipShot, which hits the streets today, is nothing like a traditional tripod. That may be a good thing. http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/12054 The Basalt Collection, which comprises of six tripods, three quick-release center ball heads, one monopod and boom, has been redesigned and rereleased. http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/12001 Designed for use with miniature and pocket compact digital cameras http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/11936 New leg locks, more ergonomic models, and tripods in a wide range of sizes and materials are offered. http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/11943 <p><span style="font-size: small;">You can make it rain! Well...actually, you can make it <em>appear</em> to be raining in your own backyard with simple gardening tools and a bit of planning. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8361 <p><span style="font-size: small;">When photographing nature, a sturdy tripod is a necessity. But until a few short years ago, sturdy also meant heavy: Either aluminum or wood was the material of choice if you wanted adequate support for a DSLR or medium-format camera.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8620 <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 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Did you ever go out with your photo buddies and find it too windy? You can stand around and shoot the breeze until the wind dies down, or you can, well, shoot the breeze. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8322 <p><span style="font-size: small;">It all comes down to aligning your camera into the exact position you want, repeatedly, with ease, accuracy, and precision. Not a small task. We're talking about Tripod Heads here. Some are designed to hold a camera rock-steady; others allow fluid movement through a smooth arc. There's at least one that will satisfy your specific needs.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8168 <p><span style="font-size: small;"><br />You need a tripod. Whether you shoot digital, film or video, you need a tripod. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8169 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Use this chart to determine the kind of tripod that's best for your needs.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8201