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Recreating 1920's Portrait Lighting

A digital riff on a classic look

ArticleLighting Techniques and How-Tos - by Guest Author, December 14, 2011

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In this lesson, commercial photographer Mark Rockwood walks us through his portrait-making process and discusses his approach to modern and classic lighting techniques.

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TAGS: photography,  SLR,  light,  light stands,  lighting,  studio,  studio lighting,  photography tips,  lighting technique,  photo technique,  photography tip 

Buying Guide: The best starter DSLRs right now!

Here are five great cameras for first-timer DSLR users--Updated for HOLIDAYS 2011!

ArticleThe Best...Right Now Gear Guides & Reviews - by Mason Resnick, November 7, 2011

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Getting bored with your point-and-shoot? Ready to grow as a photographer but afraid of all the technology? Here are some great low-cost DSLRs that will get you pro results easily.

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TAGS: digital,  buying guide,  SLR,  DSLR,  beginner,  entry-level,  inexpensive,  starter 

Full-frame DSLR shootout

Objective sensor test results

ArticleDigital SLRs Gear Guides & Reviews - by Mason Resnick, June 23, 2010

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We know these cameras are good...but how good? They go head to head in the lab!

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TAGS: test,  digital,  SLR,  DSLR,  image quality,  sensor,  full-frame,  objective 

Used 35mm SLR Bargains

Second hand, first-rate

ArticleFilm and Collectible Cameras Gear Guides & Reviews - by Mason Resnick, June 14, 2010

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If you love capturing images on film, you have precious few choices among new cameras. Used cameras, however, offer a much wider variety of choices in the film universe.

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TAGS: buying guide,  SLR,  film,  35mm,  single lens reflex,  cameras,  used 

Buying Guide: Wedding photography essentials

Eight useful gadgets designed to make shooting weddings go smoothly

ArticleAccessories and Gadgets Gear Guides & Reviews - by Adorama Learning Center Editors, May 27, 2010

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Here are some popular essential gadgets and tools to help you when you're shooting weddings and other event photography.

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TAGS: digital,  SLR,  DSLR,  tripod,  flash,  seamless background,  light stands,  Focus on weddings 

Product Review: Sony Alpha 550

A mid-range DSLR designed for serious shooters

ArticleDigital SLRs Gear Guides & Reviews - by Mason Resnick, May 10, 2010

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After nearly five years in the DSLR biz, has Sony finally found the sweet spot for Minolta-centric photography enthusiasts? I put the a550 through its paces to find out.

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TAGS: SLR,  DSLR,  review,  digital SLR,  sony 

You are ready for a Digital SLR if...

Time to step up?

ArticleDigital SLRs Gear Guides & Reviews - by Mason Resnick, March 15, 2009

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Are you feeling that your creativity is being stifled by the limits of what you can do with your compact digital camera?

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TAGS: digital,  SLR,  DSLR 

Use fast lenses for low light

Wide aperture lenses can see more in the dark

ArticleLenses and Filters Gear Guides & Reviews - by Joe Farace, December 23, 2008

Most lenses are designed to work under normal lighting conditions. In photographic terms, "normal" generally means outdoors. Normal lighting may work in overcast weather, shade of trees or buildings, or in brightly lit rooms with skylights and plenty windows, but the real world isn't always like that.

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TAGS: photography,  SLR,  tips,  low light,  fast,  taking 

A day at the races

How to photograph the horses

ArticleOutdoor and Travel Techniques and How-Tos - by Mason Resnick, May 30, 2008

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.

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TAGS: photography,  digital,  camera,  SLR,  tips,  action,  sports,  horse racing 

"High resolution" compacts, low light don’t mix

Low light causes problems for photographers. Let's solve them.

ArticlePhoto Tips Techniques and How-Tos - by Mason Resnick, February 18, 2008

So-called "high-resolution" compact cameras (8MP and up) and low light are a recipe for disaster, as illustrated in the photos below. (The technical explanation follows.)

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TAGS: digital,  camera,  SLR,  DSLR,  compact,  low light,  noise,  grain 

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