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Tuesday, October 27, 2009 Misinformation: Video Tech Finding a resolution for video-capable cameras isn’t easy Although 1080p has all of the buzz in the HD video world, it’s not necessarily the best format to be using. 720p offers some distinct advantages for a lot of photographers.  Read More...

Tuesday, October 27, 2009 DPP Solutions: Defeating Dust What you need to know about cleaning your sensor Dust is everywhere—even inside your camera where it doesn’t belong. Dust that collects on the imaging sensor can cause tiny blotches to appear on your images.  Read More...

Tuesday, October 13, 2009 Will Full-Frame D-SLRs Take Over The World? DPP talks to several photographers who weigh in on the future of full-frame, APS-C and medium-format technology and the potential for professionals Since D-SLRs started to meet the needs of professional photographers, there has been a call for full-frame models.  Read More...

Tuesday, October 13, 2009 First Look: Canon EOS 7D This new midrange D-SLR features the most megapixels and fastest shooting rate in its class—plus full HD video at three frame rates Canon’s new EOS 7D fits into the line between the 15.1-megapixel EOS 50D and full-frame, 21.1-megapixel EOS 5D Mark II. Despite its single-number designation, the 7D features an APS-C sensor (the same 1.6x factor as the EOS 50D and predecessors), not a full-frame like the 5D Mark II.  Read More...

Tuesday, October 13, 2009 Comparing Photosites In the race for higher resolution, there are trade-offs with image quality. It all comes down to the limits of the image sensors and the individual photosites on those sensors. Ever since the first digital cameras appeared, there has been a quest for more pixels. In large part, that’s because the more pixels an image contains, the finer detail it can present and the bigger we can blow it up before the pixels become visible to the eye.   Read More...

Thursday, October 1, 2009 First Look: Nikon D300S Building on the popular D300, Nikon’s latest DX-format (APS-C-sized image sensor) camera adds HD video among other features When it launched in 2007 alongside the D3, the Nikon D300 took photography by storm. The latest evolution in the camera is the new D300S, which builds on the technology and adds HD video capability. The new D-Movie mode shoots 1280x720p at 24 fps and delivers the coveted cinematic look when shooting video clips.   Read More...

Monday, August 10, 2009 Misinformation: Lighting Tech In a time when fewer pros have their own studio space, a compact lighting system can give you the options and versatility to get the job done anywhere In an economic slowdown, photographers look to cut costs as much as possible.   Read More...

Monday, August 10, 2009 The High-Tech Camera Bag Balancing protection for your valuable gear with functionality requires innovative high-tech solutions If you’re carrying your digital camera in an antiquated bag, it’s time to upgrade.  Read More...

Monday, August 10, 2009 Have Light Will Travel Joe McNally is one of the greatest at location lighting. Known for traveling with a minimal kit, he pulls off shots that are masterpieces of technique and artistry. In his new book, The Hot Shoe Diaries: Big Light from Small Flashes (New Riders Press, 2009), Joe McNally gives a series of examples and then describes how he got the shot.  Read More...

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