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Smart Cameras: Digital Photo Magazine Cover Story, Jan. 2013

January 22, 2013 – 7:02 pm No Comment

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.

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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.

Nikon & Canon save best? DSLRs for last

September 8, 2008 – 6:17 pm | 2 Comments
Nikon & Canon save best? DSLRs for last

The new Canon EOS 50D and the Nikon D90 are hot–and affordable–digital SLRs for advanced photographers. But which one has the best bang for the buck? The debate is on.

Nikon & Canon save best? DSLRs for last

September 8, 2008 – 6:17 pm | 2 Comments
Nikon & Canon save best? DSLRs for last

The new Canon EOS 50D and the Nikon D90 are hot–and affordable–digital SLRs for advanced photographers. But which one has the best bang for the buck? The debate is on.

Olympus E-3: Top Seed at the US Open?

September 2, 2008 – 5:28 pm | No Comment
Olympus E-3: Top Seed at the US Open?

For years Olympus has lagged behind Canon and Nikon when it came to sales of advanced-amateur and pro-level DSLRs. One reason? Sluggish autofocus. Now that the E-3 fixes that problem, can Olympus finally get the respect it deserves?

Another RAW camera format? How are we going to handle it?

August 23, 2008 – 9:14 pm | No Comment
Another RAW camera format? How are we going to handle it?

We hoped we had seen the last proprietary RAW file format. But Nikon surprised us with another one called .NRW (and the W is for Windows Only!)

New Micro Four Thirds system promises smaller, lighter DSLRs

August 16, 2008 – 4:38 pm | No Comment
New Micro Four Thirds system promises smaller, lighter DSLRs

On August 5, 2008 the new Micro Four Thirds camera and lens standard was announced. But are photographers ready for another interchangeable lens standard?

Color Management: Don’t live at home without it.

August 9, 2008 – 6:57 pm | No Comment
Color Management: Don’t live at home without it.

High-end color calibration and print-profiling tools used to cost a pretty penny and required a learning curve that few photographers had time to deal with. Not any more.

Leica lovers rejoice! Well, almost.

August 2, 2008 – 7:29 pm | No Comment
Leica lovers rejoice! Well, almost.

Believe it or not, the recently announced Leica DC VARIO-SUMMICRON f/2.0, 24-60mm equivalent lens is now available for under $500!