Peter K. Burian

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Outdoor/TravelPro Techniques
Fall Colors
10 Tips For Capturing The Essence Of Autumn
Peter K. Burian  |  Oct 01, 2000

As the last days of summer give way to frosty nights and crisp mornings, the world is transformed into a fiery splendor. In most parts of the US and Canada, crimson maples, golden poplars or aspen, and red dogwoods dominate the landscape. This is a...

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Lens NewsLens Reviews
Fast Fixed Focal Length Lenses; Sigma’s 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM And 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
Peter K. Burian  |  Jun 01, 2009

Although zoom lenses are certainly versatile and convenient, they do have some drawbacks, including relatively small maximum apertures.

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Fast Sigma Zooms
AF 100 to 300mm F4 EX And AF 28 to 70mm F2.8 EX
Peter K. Burian  |  Oct 01, 2001

Although Sigma has recently concentrated on fast wide angle prime lenses, the company continues to develop new zoom lenses, too. This summer I tested two of these at a safari park, at bicycle, motorcycle and War of 1812 events, as well...

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Pro Techniques
Fill Light; Use Your Flash Outdoors
Peter K. Burian  |  Oct 01, 2007

Although some outdoor photographers prefer to shoot everything by available light, electronic flash can be surprisingly useful. In the past, it was difficult to produce a natural looking effect with flash in outdoor photography without a bit of expertise. All too often the results appeared to be artificial, with a harsh effect caused by flash becoming the primary light source.

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First Look
Canon EOS Elan 7 And 7E
Peter K. Burian  |  Dec 01, 2000

The third generation of EOS Elan cameras, the new Elan 7 and 7E promise to be even more successful than their predecessors. Incorporating all of the Elan II series' best features the new models include several significant upgrades. Employing some...

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First Look
Canon's New Flagship EOS-1 V
Peter K. Burian  |  Jun 01, 2000

Canon's EOS-1 V is an entirely new camera, dubbed as "the world's fastest" due to its 10 fps ability. While it does include some EOS-3 features, the technology has been upgraded since that model was designed. As well...

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First Look
Innovative New Minolta Maxxum 7
Peter K. Burian  |  Jan 01, 2001

Just when we thought that cameras had reached the maximum level of technological achievement, Minolta engineers raised the bar significantly. Their new Maxxum 7 took a giant step beyond our expectations with some truly innovative technology. Resembling a...

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Film Photography Reviews
First Look
New Kodak Max Zoom 800 Print Film
Peter K. Burian  |  Jul 01, 2000

Until recently, ISO 400 seemed to be the uppermost limit in terms of film speed for excellent print quality in 8x12" reproductions. However, there are many advantages to shooting with an ISO 800 film: less risk of blur from camera shake, greater...

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First Look
Pentax MZ S
Peter K. Burian  |  Dec 01, 2001

After testing many new Pentax autofocus SLR cameras, I jumped at the chance to work with the new flagship of the line, the MZ-S. The small and lightweight (18.3 oz) magnesium alloy body offers a handsome rounded style and the overall look of a...

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Fuji FinePix S7000; Recording Options And A New CCD Sensor
Peter K. Burian  |  Mar 01, 2004

The first digital camera to incorporate Fujifilm's Super CCD HR (High Resolution) the FinePix S7000 is a full-featured 6.3-megapixel model that can generate 4048x3040 recorded pixels through in camera interpolation. More sophisticated than the earlier Super CCD III, the HR sensor is said...

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