Camera phones have been steadily eating away at compact camera sales. In retaliation, Nikon, Samsung, and Sony have introduced compact cameras capable of running apps and sharing photos wirelessly. Should other companies follow their lead? Check out my cover story on Smart Cameras in the Jan. 2013 Digital Photo Magazine.
Read the full story »Creative ways to improve your photos and videos, plus computer-editing tricks.
From high-end compacts to pro digital SLRs, plus HD SLRs and camera-phones.
Best lenses, memory cards, lights, storage, and software for shooting stills and video.
Digital projectors for the office or home theater, plus ultra-portable pico projectors.
Desktop and wide-format ink jets, AIO’s, papers, and tips to improve print quality.
They say a picture is worth a 1,000 words. But what if the scene you’re viewing can’t be described so easily–should you switch the camera to HD Video mode? That’s what I do.
Serious photographers who are looking for one of the best values in HD-SLRs have lots of choices these days when it comes to shooting with dual-personality, interchangeable lens cameras. And the new kid on the block, the Nikon D600, is about to take center stage. It’s a relatively affordable, well-built, full frame, camera that’s nearly as comfortable shooting Full HD 1080p video as it is capturing fast, sharp, high-speed action photos that can be printed at 24 x 36 inches without degradation.
I got a chance to handle one behind the scenes at a Nikon Preview event on Sept. 12, 2012, about 15 hours before the world found out (more than enough time to stop drueling!) My thoughts, and a few close peeks at the camera are contained in the following video:
Now that I have one in hand, expect some in-depth feedback on the camera with its new kit lens, the Nikkor 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 G VR lens. And perhaps a few videos that have a lot to say.
Sony’s new 16.2MP SLT-A35 features improved low light performance, longer video recording times, and extended battery life.
The new Pentax Q interchangeable lens camera (ILC) features a 12.4MP point-and-shoot sized 1/2.3-inch sensor. Does the Q stand for Question: WHAT WERE THEY THINKING?
Two new interchangeable-lens cameras from Sony are small, powerful, and affordable! My FIRST LOOK HD video for Outdoor Photographer Magazine explores their top features.
Get a bird’s eye view of where I traveled, and a multimedia tour of the dive sites and islands I visited while on assignment for UNESCO.
Tired of blurry photos caused by camera shake and low shutter speeds? Image stabilization is the antidote. Learn about the differences between I.S. systems in my OP feature story.
Check out my cover story on the great, and not so great, video features found in the latest pro and advanced HD SLRs. Digital Photo Pro Magazine, June 2011
Want to know more about the latest HD SLRs, video shooting techniques, and accessories? Check out my news feed on the PDNVideo website (see story for LINK to site.)
At Casio’s TRYX camera event on 4/7/2011, hip-hop singer Nicki Minaj rode in on a hot pink tour bus brandishing a hot pink TRYX camera. But the crazy paparazzi “strobed” her into seeing red.
Looking for a 24-inch printer to make long lasting photos and fine art prints? Check out my video test report on three models under $4,000: the Canon IPF6300, the Epson SP7890, and the Epson SP7900.
How well does the Pentax K-5 perform in cold (and wet) weather? Check out the ice storm it took on using its extraordinary Auto HDR mode.
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