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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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Cover Story On Sub-$1,000 HDSLRs In Outdoor Photographer Magazine

September 8, 2011 – 4:15 pm | No Comment
Cover Story On Sub-$1,000 HDSLRs In Outdoor Photographer Magazine

Check out the September, 2011 issue of Outdoor Photographer for my comprehensive lineup of the best DSLRs for under $1,000!

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.

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?

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?