http://www.adorama.com/alc/taginfo/digital SLR <p><span style="font-size: small;">For the best image quality when shooting HD video indoors, you need to supplement the light. Here are some top kits.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12298 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;">Yes, modern cameras (and even some cell phones) can capture good quality images, but it takes beautiful light to make beautiful pictures. That&rsquo;s a truism about art, and technology won&rsquo;t change that. The good news, however, is found in another truism about art: Beautiful light is often simple light.<br /></span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13449 <p><span style="font-size: small;">AdoramaTV Presents Digital Photography One on One. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13451 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Bryan Peterson shows how to use a foreground fill flash to even out the lighting in your outdoor shots.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13442 <p><span style="font-size: small;">In this week's episode, part one of a special 2-part series, Mark shows you how to plan and build a set for use in a photoshoot </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13424 <p><span style="font-size: small;">This week, join Bryan in a junk yard to learn about creating a variety of backgrounds using a macro lens. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13402 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Adorama Photography TV presents the Lowel/Adorama Budget Tota Kit with Lamps. <br /></span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13399 <p><span style="font-size: small;">In this episode Mark Wallace walks us through the entire process of shooting and editing a science fiction movie poster.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13377 <p><span style="font-size: small;">In this episode Mark shows us how to adjust the angle of your light source to avoid flash reflections in eyeglasses. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13366 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Take your portraits to the next level by harnessing natural light, as described in this simple guide. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13348 <p><span style="font-size: small;">In this episode Mark Wallace shows us how to use the stroboscopic feature on a speedlight. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13343 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Join Mark as he uses ND filters with strobes, both in the studio and on location, to create dramatic portraits.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13336 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Adorama Photography TV presents the Profoto BatPac Portable Power Source. This week Mark reviews the new high capacity, heavy duty battery from Profoto. <br /></span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13337 <p><span style="font-size: small;">This week, join Bryan with his students in Provence to learn about creative exposure while lying in a ditch. <br /></span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13334 <p><span style="font-size: small;">In this lesson, New York photographer Ian Spanier walks you through his prep work and setup while demonstrating how he handled the inevitable roadblocks that always seem to pop up while shooting on location.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13324 <p><span style="font-size: small;">AdoramaTV Presents Digital Photography One on One. <br /></span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13326 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Ben Clay uses a classic approach and simple lighting kit to add depth and interest to the wine cellar of a historic hotel. His technique of working with the ambient light of the room, and adding contrast where needed, can be used by realtors, architects, builders and architecture photographers.<br /></span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/13312 <p><span style="font-size: small;">If you have a zoom lens that says it&rsquo;s a &ldquo;Macro,&rdquo; don&rsquo;t believe it. Sure it&rsquo;ll get you close, likely to within 1:3 magnification (that&rsquo;s 1/3 life-size on the film or sensor) but technically, true macro is considered 1:1 magnification&mdash;life-sized--or higher. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8512 <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;">Are you ready to become a more creative photographer by making the step up from simple snapshot cameras to serious photographic tools? If you are, then the answer to the question, What are Interchangeable Lenses, is an important start.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12974 <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;">Holding a DSLR for the first time can be quite overwhelming and you may want to completely understand how your camera does what it does with the buttons and switches that it has.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12845 Nikon’s latest DSLR is the first “low-end” model to shoot 1080p HD Video and full-time AF while recording movies, redefining what is a “low-end” DSLR. How does it compare to the D3000 and D5000? http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/12711 You own a Canon 40D or 50D (or were holding out for something new), and are now officially at a loss. Is the 60D, which was introduced last week, the next progression in the series, a step up, a step http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/12702 <p><span style="font-size: small;">In this episode Mark Wallace talks about shooting video with a DSLR. This is the first of several episodes on this topic. This episode's topics include stability, focus, camera movement, and controlling light entering the lens.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12624 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Do you see mysterious dark spots on your DSLR images? </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8067 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Because the imaging sensors in digital camera are sensitive to more than visible light, some manufacturers place an infrared cut-off filter in front of the chip to block IR light from striking it and causing color balance problems.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8472 <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;">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;">One of the hottest, most sought-after features in today&rsquo;s remarkably versatile digital SLRs is HD video capability.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/12297 I'll be meeting with key manufacturers next week at the Photo Marketing Association show in Anaheim, California. I've got a list of questions. Do you? http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/12301 Both lenses are compatible with Nikon FX-format DSLRs with full-frame sensors, and are expected to be popular models. http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/12284 <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 The EOS-1D Mark IV, EOS 5D Mark II and EOS 7D cameras utilize new Canon WFT units to help professionals deliver “The Shot” http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/12193 VisibleDust is launching a new affordable line of EZ sensor cleaning™ - Kits. These kits contain 4 patented Vswabs for better maneuverability inside the camera's chamber area, and produce a streak- fr http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/12145 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Skiing and snowboarding are incredibly photogenic sports, but they're fraught with gotchas: extreme weather that can harm both you and your camera, difficult lighting (only for the inexperienced), and of course participants who could be zooming right at you at the speed of a fast car.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8223 It didn't take long for Canon to answer Nikon with a camera that could claim a top ISO of 102,400 at lower resolution and 12,800 at full resolution. But that's just part of the story. http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/11981 The just announced 12.4 megapixel Pentax K-x will be available in four color options in the US market. But over on a Pentax Japan site, there's a custom color site for the K-x that shows a heck of a l http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/11893 <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;">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 Canon Hybrid Image Stabilization fixes both angle and shift camera shake, slated to appear in lenses for Digital SLR cameras before the end of this year. http://www.adorama.com/alc/news/11767 <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 How much has photography changed in a decade? Check this out! http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/11611 <p>100 in 100: Day 32</p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/11528 <p><span style="font-size: small;"><em>Here I am again, courtside in Madison Square Garden. I&rsquo;ve got a remote-controlled camera gaffer-taped to the top of each backboard... </em></span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8442 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Events such as the 12 Hours of Sebring, the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona, some races in the American LeMans Series, and even local drag and oval track races include occasional night races.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8441 <p><span style="font-size: small;">Many pictures are quite sharp, but not as sharp as they should be in the right places. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8378 <p><span style="font-size: small;">There are really two kinds of shutter lag: The first and technical definition is the amount of time that it takes from depressing the camera&rsquo;s shutter release to when an image is saved onto a memory card. During that time, the camera determines proper exposure and focuses the lens. </span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8332 <p><span style="font-size: small;">One of the reasons for using the "zoom during exposure" technique is that it helps eliminate background clutter, but the main reason is that it's fun.</span></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8326 <p><em>A look under a popular entry-level DSLR's hood.</em></p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8259 <p><br />Welcome to the latest in the Guided Tour series, an Adorama exclusive, where we take you on in-depth looks at today's most popular cameras. We explain all of the buttons, modes, and special functions of specific cameras in detail, and offer hints and tips and photos to help you really get to know this camera</p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8056 <p>Welcome to the fourth in the Guided Tour series, an Adorama exclusive, where we take you on in-depth looks at today's most popular cameras. We explain all of the buttons, modes, and special functions of specific cameras in detail, and offer hints and tips--and over 65 photos--to help you really get to know this camera.</p> http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/8066