Jack Neubart

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Point-And-Shoot Digicams
Some Exciting Innovations; Some Tried And True
Jack Neubart  |  Jun 01, 2004  |  0 comments

Just when you thought you'd seen it all, along come some revolutionary changes and surprising introductions in point-and-shoot digital cameras--enough so as to make me want to go out and buy several of the new digicams shown at this year's PMA. While some may view the prosumer...

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Lighting
Some Illuminating Discoveries
Jack Neubart  |  Jun 01, 2004  |  0 comments

New lighting products did not prove to be an amazingly illuminating experience at this year's PMA. Still, there were a number of welcome introductions. They ranged from digital slaves to studio lighting, plus strobes for the underwater enthusiast. Note: Select flash units are mentioned as...

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Lighting
Bogen Flies High On Wings Of Smithsonian
New Air And Space Museum Is Now Shown In The Right Light--For All To See
Jack Neubart  |  May 01, 2004  |  0 comments

Well-grounded in the photo biz as one of its premier suppliers of photo gear, New Jersey-based Bogen Imaging Inc. (www.bogenimaging.us), formerly Bogen Photo Corp., lent its support to--and you might...

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Minolta DiMAGE A1
A 5 Mp 7x Zoom SLR That Anticipates Moving Moments
Jack Neubart  |  Apr 01, 2004  |  0 comments

Minolta made its name years back with 35mm SLR autofocus cameras and has since gone on to bring their expertise to digital cameras as well. So, when the Minolta DiMAGE A1 digital camera was introduced I was curious to test its various focusing modes and features. This report concentrates on...

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Carry On Photo Backpacks
Protecting Your Gear In The Overhead Bin
Jack Neubart  |  Apr 01, 2004  |  0 comments

These days, with security tight and carryon bag restrictions even tighter, all photographers face a dilemma. In the old days you could check your cameras, albeit in very strong and secure cases, and even lock them up so no one could get their hands on your...

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Interfit Flat Panel Electronic Flash
A Perfect "Fit"
Jack Neubart  |  Mar 01, 2004  |  0 comments

It is rare that I have so much fun using studio strobes. But such was the case with the Interfit cyberFLASH 300 ($449.99) and digitFLASH 1000 ($899.00) lights from Paterson Photographic, rated respectively at 300 and 1000 ws. And the battery-driven eFLASH...

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Olympus Camedia C-4000; Feature-Filled 4-Mp, 3x Zoom With Familiar Look And Feel
Jack Neubart  |  Jan 01, 2004  |  0 comments

While subcompact digicams are nice, many of us may feel they're too small to work easily with, and often too costly, given a similar feature set. The C-4000 provides a workable alternative--not too pricey and compact, but not overly so. On top of that, the camera sports 4-Mp capture...

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Lighting
Light Your Way To Online Product Photos; The Samigon Internet Photo Studio Puts Your Online Auctionables In A Better Light
Jack Neubart  |  Jan 01, 2004  |  0 comments

With the immense popularity of online sales and auctions, the need to show off those goods to advantage becomes increasingly important. In fact, eBay (ebay.com), the most popular site for such activities, provides some basic tips, which focus on proper lighting and suitable backgrounds. While...

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Olympus Camedia C5050 Zoom
Jack Neubart  |  Dec 01, 2003  |  0 comments

The 5-megapixel Olympus C-5050 Zoom is not a camera to be taken lightly, despite its seemingly familiar point-and-shoot look. I've had this camera long enough to realize there is considerable potential wrapped up in a package surprisingly this small and lightweight, despite a modest 3x...

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Lighting
Tabletop Photography
Controlling Shadows And Contrast With Light Tents And Cocoons
Jack Neubart  |  Oct 01, 2003  |  0 comments

When it comes to lighting tabletops, professional photographers often opt for the sweep table. A sweep table looks like an oversized chair, but, instead of cushions, it comes in an assemblage consisting of an upward curving, or
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