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Curves and Levels in Photoshop

An advanced image-editing tutorial

ArticleDigital Darkroom/Printing Techniques and How-Tos - by Diane Miller, October 4, 2011

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Learn good practices for adjusting images and the advantage of working in 16 bits.

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TAGS: image management,  photoshop,  Image editing,  image editing tips,  image quality 

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 

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 

Does noise reduction work?

A close, thoughtful look at digital grain

ArticleCompact Digital Cameras Gear Guides & Reviews - by Mason Resnick, September 1, 2009

How effective is noise reduction software built into compact digital cameras in improving image quality?

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TAGS: test,  digital,  camera,  compact,  resolution,  image quality,  noise reduction 

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 

Slow down for sharpness

For compact camera image quality, the proof is in the blow-ups

ArticleCompact Digital Cameras Gear Guides & Reviews - by Mason Resnick, September 9, 2008

A lot has been written recently about the adverse effect of shooting at ISO 400 or higher with a compact camera, but there's relatively little about what happens to image quality when you deliberately choose the camera's lowest ISO setting.

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TAGS: test,  digital,  camera,  compact,  resolution,  image quality,  optimum 

Compact Digital Camera Image Quality Overview

More megapixels doesn't mean better quality.

ArticleCompact Digital Cameras Gear Guides & Reviews - by Mason Resnick, September 8, 2008

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It's time to blast away some preconceptions about image quality and pixel count on digital cameras.

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TAGS: test,  digital,  camera,  compact,  resolution,  image quality 

Ultimate Image Quality

Getting serious about image quality

ArticleComposition and Exposure Techniques and How-Tos - by Derek Doeffinger, January 18, 2008

Are your photos as good as they can possibly be? Almost certainly not. Not if you aren’t practicing the principles of ultimate image quality. Would you like at least some of your pictures, say those once-in-a-lifetime shots, to reveal ultimate image quality? Well, then, let’s get started.

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TAGS: photography,  digital camera,  how-to,  image quality 

Be Prepared: The day of a location shoot

A digital shooting checklist, Part II

ArticleOutdoor and Travel Techniques and How-Tos - by Jeff Wignall, January 23, 2006

As much fun as it is to get to a new location and start shooting immediately, I've learned from experience (sometimes bitter experience!) that it's best if you first pause for a few moments to organize your thoughts and your gear.

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TAGS: photography,  digital,  how-to,  travel,  image quality,  Focus on Travel Photography 

Is the Pentax K-x "better" than the K7?

Blog TechTock - by Mason Resnick, March 9, 2010

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Tags:   test,  image quality,  DxOMark,  Pentax K-7,  Pentax K-x 

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