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Projector Resolution Shoot-Out Part 2: The Results
Given the ongoing debate about the effectiveness of pixel-shifting in 4K and 4K-compliant home theater projectors, our contributor and imaging tech expert Michael McNamara, the principal at In-Depth Focus Labs in Hopewell Junction, NY, experimented with six popular projectors at varying price points. Here in Part 2, he shares the photographic results and some concluding

BenQ CinePro HT9060 4K LED Projector Review At ProjectorCentral.com
Check out my extensive image-quality test results and full-feature review of the BenQ CinePro HT9060 4K LED Projector at ProjectorCentral.com, the largest circulation website for projector reviews. You can also find several technical articles I’ve written, along with “The Projectionist” blog.

VISIT MY NEW PORTFOLIO SITE AT McPHOTOVIDEO.COM
Visit the new McPhotoVideo.com website and enjoy a wide-ranging selection of my photo and video portfolios from projects I’ve tackled, as well as interesting back stories. Love your feedback!

“The Deep Dive on Bit Depth” at ProjectorCentral.com
Check out my in-depth article on the differences between 8 and 10-bit displays and projectors. Especially useful to photographers and videographers planning to create 4K UHD HDR movies in wide-gamut DCI-P3 color space and beyond.

Chroma Subsampling Explained at ProjectorCentral.com
What is Chroma Subsampling, and why is it so important to videographers and even photographers planning to make and post high res slide shows or stop action movies? It’s all about bandwidth and getting more for less, and you can get a better understanding of the entire concept with my article at www.projectorcentral.com.

Announcing “The Projectionist” Blog at ProjectorCentral.com
News Flash! (And featured-photo flashback to how I worked my way through Rochester Institute of Technology). I’ll be contributing technical articles, product reviews, and The Projectionist blog on a regular basis for ProjectorCentral.com, the largest projector-review site on the Web. I’ll be working closely with Rob Sabin, the Editor-in-Chief (and former Editor of Sound and

Panasonic’s Lumix DMC-GH4: Why Pros Will Love It!
I’ve been waiting longer than most for the arrival of Panasonic’s new Lumix DMC-GH4 interchangeable-lens camera ($1999, MSRP body only). It all started in 2009 when Panasonic Japan sent me two of the first Lumix DMC-GH1’s to come off the assembly line–along with a custom underwater housing. All three were used to shoot photos and

Buffalo LinkStation 421DE NAS Drive Review
The LinkStation 421e ($120 street) may be the fastest, most versatile DLNA-enabled NAS device in its price category. Just add 2 hard drives of your choosing for up to 8TB of blazing storage.

CES 2013 Show Report Coverage
From dancing robots to wall-sized TV displays, the International CES 2013 show had it all. But what were the most outrageous exhibits and technologies? Discover for yourself as veteran CES reporter Michael J. McNamara takes you on a high definition tour of the show and gives you a rare peek at the future of consumer

Smart Cameras: Digital Photo Magazine Cover Story
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.