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Cover Story On Auto-HDR in Dec. 2011 Outdoor Photographer Magazine

December 1, 2011 – 5:07 pm No Comment

New DSLRs with Auto HDR features can create high dynamic range images in just seconds, but are the results worth the convenience? Check out my cover story in the Dec. 2011 issue of Outdoor Photographer Magazine.

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McNamara Reports Available on Digital Photo Experience Podcast Channel

March 2, 2010 – 1:32 pm | No Comment
McNamara Reports Available on Digital Photo Experience Podcast Channel

Interested in my latest experiences and advice on hybrid, video-shooting DSLRs or affordable digital projectors? Check out the latest podcasts on Rick Sammons DPE channel.

Sarah Myers interviews Mike McNamara at CES 2010

January 10, 2010 – 2:11 pm | No Comment
Sarah Myers interviews Mike McNamara at CES 2010

On day two of the CES 2010 trade show Sarah Myers of CEA asked me to give a condensed roundup of the trends and products I found most interesting at the show.

Mike McNamara to host forums during PMA 2009

January 21, 2009 – 1:48 pm | No Comment
Mike McNamara to host forums during PMA 2009

Heading to PMA 2009 in Las Vegas this March? Then don’t miss Michael J. McNamara, Editor-in-Chief of the McNamaraReport.com, as he hosts two PSPA (Professional School Photography Assoc.) Business Sessions and predicts the future in an exciting DIMA (Digital Imaging and Manufacturers Assoc.) panel.

DxOMark.com levels the camera test playing field

November 27, 2008 – 2:41 pm | No Comment
DxOMark.com levels the camera test playing field

Can you trust the “objectivity” of camera reviews found in publications funded by advertisers? Now there’s a better tool for tech savvy photographers–and it’s free!

Are we giving up our right to take scenic photographs?

November 20, 2008 – 10:07 pm | 2 Comments
Are we giving up our right to take scenic photographs?

Stop! Don’t look at this picture! It’s an illegal photo that could reveal a lot of DAM secrets!! What? You did anyway? Great, now I’m in trouble…

Still shooters: Are you ready for video?

November 2, 2008 – 12:17 pm | No Comment
Still shooters: Are you ready for video?

DSLRs from Nikon and Canon can now record High Def movies with sound. But is HD video recording a boon or a bust?

Can Medium Format Digital Cameras Survive?

October 26, 2008 – 1:38 pm | One Comment
Can Medium Format Digital Cameras Survive?

They boast the highest megapixel counts ever, but is the extreme investment in a MF digital camera worth it compared to what top 35mm (Full Frame) DSLRs deliver?

Can You Trust Your Photo Prints to an Artisan?

October 21, 2008 – 1:09 am | No Comment
Can You Trust Your Photo Prints to an Artisan?

You can if it’s Epson’s Artisan 800 All-in-One printer. At $299, this printer/scanner/fax/copier is worth every penny.

LEICA S2 Debut:

October 17, 2008 – 11:35 am | No Comment
LEICA S2 Debut:

Are the megapixel wars over? Not if you can afford the 37.5MP Leica S2 DSLR!

Photokina 2008: Remote Viewing Experience

October 16, 2008 – 6:38 pm | No Comment
Photokina 2008: Remote Viewing Experience

Every two years Cologne, Germany hosts the largest photo trade show in the world. This year, I covered it in record time using a crystal ball and the internet.