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FAQ: What’s a Back Side-Illuminated Sensor?

Low-light salvation

ArticleCompact Digital Cameras Gear Guides & Reviews - by Fred Singer, March 23, 2011

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Digital photography took a digital step forward in reducing digital noise and improving image quality started in 2009 with the first Back Side-Illuminated Sensor. What is it and how is it different from other sensors?

TAGS: digital camera, DSLR, sensor, Focus on low light photography, backside-illuminated sensor

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.

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

Dust Busters!

How to clean dust off of your DSLR's sensor without ruining it (hopefully!)

ArticleDigital SLRs Gear Guides & Reviews - by Bob Atkins, June 25, 2010

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Do you see mysterious dark spots on your DSLR images?

TAGS: adorama, DSLR, digital SLR, sensor, sensor cleaner

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!

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

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

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