Digital SLR Cameras
Digital SLR cameras are more sophisticated than ever. Luckily, our DSLR reviews can help you determine which camera will best suit your needs and your wallet.
Tuesday, January 5, 2010Misinformation: Camera TechISO has become a third variable in the exposure equation Once upon a time, a high ISO was used as an absolute last resort in low-light situations. Read More... |
Tuesday, January 5, 2010DSLRs For Feature FilmsFrom Bollywood To Hollywood: Director Snehal Patel and cinematographer Rodney Charters, ASC, take advantage of the Canon EOS 5D Mark II’s small form factor and monster-sized sensor to create the epic short film Indian Gangster As HD video proliferates the DSLR world, more and more still photographers are trying their hand at moving images. Vincent Laforet’s Reverie opened the floodgates, and the torrent has flowed forth. Read More... |
Tuesday, December 15, 2009DSLRs For Low LightThe combination of improved sensors, advanced processing engines and powerful algorithms makes the current lineup of pro DSLRs capable of a whole new kind of low-light photography Low-light and action photographers have long fought the good battle with the shutter-speed/ aperture/ISO monster: You need a fast enough shutter speed to capture the action (or to prevent camera shake in handheld low-light shots), a small enough aperture to provide the needed depth of field and a low enough ISO to get good image quality. Read More... |
Tuesday, November 24, 2009Will The Megapixel Wars End?As resolution climbs into the stratosphere, pixel counts aren’t necessarily the most important specification in a D-SLR The single most important specification driving camera sales in the digital era has been the megapixel count. Read More... |
Monday, November 9, 2009First Look: Nikon D3SThe D3S is Nikon’s latest FX-format (full-frame) D-SLR. It adds 720p HD video capability and an almost unbelievable maximum ISO of 102,400 The latest top-level pro model from Nikon, the D3S, has arrived. With a newly designed, 12.1-megapixel CMOS sensor that has a standard ISO range of 200 to 12,800, you can capture low-light images that would have been all but impossible before. Read More... |
Friday, November 6, 2009First Look: Canon EOS-1D Mark IVBuilt for action, the newest camera in the EOS-1D line has built-in HD video and a maximum ISO above 100,000 Canon introduced the EOS-1D Mark III high-speed pro D-SLR some 2½ years ago, and that 10.1-megapixel, 10 fps camera quickly became a favorite with action pros for its shooting speed and with still others for its fine image quality. Read More... |
Tuesday, October 13, 2009Will 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, 2009First Look: Canon EOS 7DThis 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, 2009Comparing PhotositesIn 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... |
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Contender: Nicholas Mele
It can happen in an instant -
Contender: Cindy McDaniel
Going underwater for an unpredictable look -
Contender: Martin Christopher
“Angel Face” was photographed for a local hair salon’s ad campaign -
Contender: Bruce Roscoe
Meticulous attention to the lighting creates strong chiaroscuro and a dramatic effect -
Contender: Kevin Ziechmann
Reality and photography collide in this self-portrait -
Contender: David Miller
Rendering a split look in a “Frankenstein” photo -
Contender: Jeff Nadler
Black and white film and natural light gave this image its distinctive look -
Contender: Jessica Christie
Capturing emotions and creating a retro look -
Contender: Laura Bello
A little bling and vibrant color demand a viewer’s attention -
Contender: Dhrumil S. Desai
Style and substance came into play in making this warm-toned black and white portrait
