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Rethinking low-light photography

Blog TechTock - by Mason Resnick, March 1, 2011

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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.  Read more

Tags:   shake,  ISO,  night,  ilford hp-5,  night portrait,  low-light photography,  Focus on low light photography 

Rethinking Low-Light Photography

Blog TechTock - by Mason Resnick, November 9, 2009

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

Tags:   nikon,  canon,  DSLR,  sensor,  ISO 

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

ArticleBuying Guides Gear Guides & Reviews - by Mason Resnick, March 21, 2011

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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.

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TAGS: nikon,  canon,  buying guide,  Olympus,  Panasonic,  pentax,  samsung,  ISO,  buying tips,  high ISO,  hasselblad,  Phase One,  low-light photography 

FAQ: What is Noise in a Digital Photograph?

In-depth answer to a basic digital photography question

ArticleComposition and Exposure Techniques and How-Tos - by Mason Resnick, March 15, 2011

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

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TAGS: digital camera,  low light,  ISO,  noise,  noise reduction,  Focus on low light photography 

Understanding Stops: Adorama TV

Digital Photography 1 on 1

ArticleAdorama TV Techniques and How-Tos - by Adorama Learning Center Editors, July 26, 2010

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

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TAGS: exposure,  shutter speed,  aperture,  ISO,  Adorama TV 

Fine grain with higher ISOs? Humbug!

Even finer grain at lower ISOs is better

ArticleComposition and Exposure Techniques and How-Tos - by Bryan Peterson, July 2, 2010

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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.

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TAGS: photography,  digital,  camera,  exposure,  sensor,  tip,  ISO 

Best Low Light/High ISO DSLRs

Pixel peeping at its best

ArticleDigital SLRs Gear Guides & Reviews - by Mason Resnick, June 24, 2010

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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.

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TAGS: test,  DSLR,  guide,  low light,  ISO,  high ISO,  results,  compared,  DxOMark 

Exposure — Adorama Photography TV

Digital Photography 1 on 1

ArticleAdorama TV Techniques and How-Tos - by Mason Resnick, June 1, 2010

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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.

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Does sensor size matter? YES!

Full Frame? Micro Four Thirds? APS? Here's a guide to how sensor size affects image quality.

ArticleBuying Guides Gear Guides & Reviews - by Mason Resnick, November 20, 2009

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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

 

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TAGS: buying guide,  digital camera,  digicam,  sensor,  ISO,  buying tips,  comparison,  compared 

ISO Lies: When ISO 100 is really 72

Your camera's ISO settings may not be accurate

ArticleDigital SLRs Gear Guides & Reviews - by Mason Resnick, February 2, 2009

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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).

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TAGS: test,  digital,  camera,  DSLR,  ISO 

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