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Image Sensor Update The Promise of Even Better Image Quality Ahead by George Schaub All the talk in the past was about megapixels, with the horserace of ever-higher counts grabbing all the headlines. Some folks claim that the latest 6 and 8 MP cameras deliver such good quality at such low price points that the megapixel race is over. If so, what else differentiates brands and models? Could we finally be getting down to what should have been the core of marketing all along, image quality? In light
of recent developments it’s clear that manufacturers are aiming
their efforts at bringing out cameras that equal, and hopefully exceed
the “film experience.” And they are doing so in increasingly
sophisticated ways. Yes, there are product differentiators—high
zoom ratios, image stabilization, ever slimmer sizes, large LCD monitors,
on-board presentation software and clever technology that overcomes some
of the past failings and foibles of the digital camera realm. Yet, as
the megapixel race fades into marketing history, we’re seeing more
concentration on technology at the sensor and processing level, the heart
of matter when it comes to image quality. |
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Protecting Your Rights The U.S.
Copyright Office recently issued a call for comment on “orphan works”—asking
a number of questions about what to do with works that are still technically
under copyright protection but where the rightful owner cannot be located.
In response, four leading photography organizations submitted a detailed
joint analysis of this important issue. |
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Bowens Espirit
Gemini Flash System For those
who need a lighting setup beyond what a shoe-mounted flash offers
the choice is a monobloc or flash heads with power pack. For those
who need to have a traveling kit and studio lights in one package,
monoblocs are an attractive alternative, as there’s no need
to lug heavy power packs on the job. But monoblocs also need a power
source to build up the charge required for strong output and fast
recycling times. However, there’s now a way to have it all in
one package with a new breed of monoblocs that can work from both
AC and battery power. One such is the espirit Gemini from Bowens,
distributed in the US by R.T.S Inc. |
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Alien
Skin’s Exposure |
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Vote! There are now numerous color management/calibration devices and programs available in a variety of price ranges. While these can be invaluable in achieving better prints and results overall, many photographers are hesitant to use them due to their perceived complexity. What is your experience with calibration setups? Please comment briefly on your experience with color management and profiling hardware and software. |
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Desert
Living’s First Annual Photography Contest
Blue
Pixel Presents Nature’s Best Photography Experience
"Capture
the Coast" Photo Contest
Digital
Photography Workshops - Understanding Digital Photography
Anchell
Photography Workshops |
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