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Article: Low-Light High-ISO All-Star Digital Cameras.UPDATED FOR HOLIDAYS 2011: A new generation of digital cameras has many people rethinking their approach to low-light photography

If strobism is not your thing, there's good news. Boosting your ISO is an effective way to capture images in low light—and many digital cameras are getting better at handling low light photography. Here are 15 top low-light high-ISO cameras.

Article: FAQ: What is Noise in a Digital Photograph? .In-depth answer to a basic digital photography question

You’ve probably read or heard about unacceptable noise in digital photos. What does that mean and how does it occur?

Blog: Rethinking low-light photography.Why we’re going to spend a month shedding light on shooting in the dark

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.

Article: Understanding Stops: Adorama TV.Digital Photography 1 on 1

In this episode, Mark explains what stops are and how they are used to adjust exposure settings on your camera.

Article: Fine grain with higher ISOs? Humbug!.Even finer grain at lower ISOs is better

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.

Article: Best Low Light/High ISO DSLRs.Pixel peeping at its best

Boosting your ISO is an effective way to capture images in low light, but the tradeoff may be digital noise that compromises overall image quality.

Article: Exposure — Adorama Photography TV.Digital Photography 1 on 1

In this episode Mark talks about the basics of exposure. Learn how the Aperture, Shutter and ISO work together to control how an image is exposed.

Article: Does sensor size matter? YES!.Full Frame? Micro Four Thirds? APS? Here's a guide to how sensor size affects image quality.

The size of a camera’s sensor can directly affect image quality, especially when you’re shooting above ISO 100. Here’s what you should know when you’re shopping for a new digital camera

Blog: Rethinking Low-Light Photography.Mason's Monday Musings

As new digital cameras are built for speed, low-light photography may become much more than a shot in the dark.

Article: ISO Lies: When ISO 100 is really 72.Your camera's ISO settings may not be accurate

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 “sunny 16” exposure rule (shutter speed is the same as the ISO at f/16 on a sunny day).

Article: Push Processing ISO 100 in RAW.Here's a really useful digital photography exposure trick.

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?

Article: Freezing Action at ISO 100, 200 & 400.A sensitive look at light and speed

If you could end up with a razor-sharp, action-stopping image by using ISO 100, would you stay away from higher ISOs?

Article: The Myth of ISO Exposed.High speed to capture action? Naaah!

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.

Article: Understanding the Effect of ISO on Exposure.All about the ISO birds and bees

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.

Article: Boost ISO for Sharpness.Reduce shake, increase depth of field

Some compact digital cameras set a higher ISO automatically as part of their anti-shake program, but many do not.

Article: Boost ISO to Increase Depth.The benefits of high speed, continued

Most people think of high ISO settings on a digital camera as something to use when shooting in low light, but there are other situations in which a higher ISO setting can beuseful.