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Camera Test: Sony Alpha A-580

A mid-range DSLR with a starter DSLR price tag

ArticleDigital SLRs Gear Guides & Reviews - by Jason Schneider, May 16, 2011

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It’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?

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TAGS: DSLR,  digital SLR,  D-SLR,  sony,  high ISO,  APS,  Sony A580 

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 

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 

How to determine your camera's ISO tipping point

At what ISO does image quality really deteriorate? Depends on your camera!

ArticlePhoto Tips Techniques and How-Tos - by Mason Resnick, June 11, 2010

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In my informal tests of compact digital cameras, it appears that ISO 400 is the point at which overall image quality begins to suffer. Your mileage my differ. Here's how you can determine your camera's ISO tipping point.

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TAGS: test,  digital,  camera,  compact,  resolution,  image quality,  high ISO,  Focus on low light photography 

2009 HDR All-Stars

These cameras lead the pack for High Dynamic Range Imaging

ArticleBuying Guides Gear Guides & Reviews - by Jack Howard, December 1, 2009

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It’s true that you can make great High Dynamic Range Images with almost any camera with full manual controls, but a wide and fast bracket sequence makes it so much easier. These cameras are at the top of the heap for serious HDR photographers.

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TAGS: bracketing,  high ISO,  HDR,  high dynamic range,  bracket,  Jack Howard,  AEB,  HDRI,  Pentax K-7,  Sigma DP1,  Sigma DP2,  Pentax K-x,  Canon EOS 7D,  Nikon D3s,  Canon EOS 1D Mark IV,  Leica X1 

Mud in the fast lane

Three compact digital cameras were tested at high ISOs. They all failed.

ArticleCompact Digital Cameras Gear Guides & Reviews - by Mason Resnick, September 11, 2008

We've established that you'll get your best overall image quality with a compact digital camera at its lowest settings, but what happens at their highest ISO speeds?

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TAGS: test,  digital,  camera,  compact,  lighting,  resolution,  image quality,  low light,  high ISO 

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