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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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How to slow down a Hummingbird (with Video)

December 27, 2009 – 12:22 pm | No Comment
How to slow down a Hummingbird (with Video)

These mystical little birds move so fast that they’re nearly impossible to capture in flight with a camera or camcorder. But the Casio EX-F1 can slow them down with its 60fps still burst, or its 300fps movies.

Kodak+Motorola= Hot 5MP CamPhone?

November 28, 2008 – 2:58 pm | No Comment
Kodak+Motorola= Hot 5MP CamPhone?

Will serious photographers ever embrace camera phones? They might after checking out the 5MP MOTOZINE ZN5. It’s virtually FREE! But is it worth the price?

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?

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.

Panasonic’s new Lumix DMC-G1 is in a small class of its own.

September 16, 2008 – 4:59 pm | 2 Comments
Panasonic’s new Lumix DMC-G1 is in a small class of its own.

It looks like a mini DSLR–but it’s not. It has an electronic viewfinder and interchangeable lenses, so it’s not a typical EVF camera. Can we call it an EVI (electronic viewfinder interchangeable) and leave off “lens” for obvious reasons? (EVIL)

Sony A900 DSLR takes steady aim at pros

September 9, 2008 – 8:59 pm | No Comment
Sony A900 DSLR takes steady aim at pros

Does this $3,000 camera, with its 24.6MP full frame, image-stabilized sensor and gorgeous optical viewfinder pack enough pro pizzazz to win over Canon and Nikon shooters? I took it for a test drive to find out.