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A Classic Goes Digital; The Leica M Mount
Jason Schneider  |  Sep 01, 2006

In the first noteworthy change to the Leica M mount since its introduction back in 1954, all Leica M lenses delivered to dealers starting on July 1, 2006, will have a 6-bit digital black and white code applied to the bayonet ring. The physical dimensions and mechanical specs of the venerable M mount will remain exactly the same, so both coded and non-coded lenses can be used on...

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Compact Camera NewsCompact Camera ReviewsNews
Canon’s PowerShot G9; It Takes More Than Megapixels To Make A “Serious” Point-And-Shoot Camera
Jason Schneider  |  Jun 20, 2008

With its 12.1-megapixel sensor, Raw and Raw+JPEG Capture modes, 6x (35-210mm equivalent f/2.8-4.8) zoom lens with Optical Image Stabilizer, real image optical zoom finder, 3" LCD, and dedicated hot shoe, the top-of-the-line Canon PowerShot G9 definitely has the street creds of a high-performance, pro-caliber compact, which is why we're reviewing it here in Shutterbug.

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Classic Camera Reviews
Classic Cameras; More Greatest Cameras Of All Time; Five More Nominations To The Top 20 List Offered By Shutterbug’s Knowledgeable Readers
Jason Schneider  |  Aug 01, 2010

A while back I had picked my top 20 cameras of all time, a topic that still draws comment on the Shutterbug Forums. While few Shutterbug readers venomously assailed my choices or impugned my historical accuracy, practically everyone posting on The Top 20 Cameras of All Time Forum was rooting for their favorite cameras, or complaining that their gems weren’t included.

This...

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Classic Camera Reviews
Classic Cameras; The Final Countdown; The Top 20 Cameras Of All Time
Jason Schneider  |  Aug 01, 2008  |  First Published: Jul 08, 2008

This is the final installment of our Top 20 Cameras of All Time created by contributor Jason Schneider. To say the least this series has stirred controversy and compliments, the former from those who have decried the lack of their picks on the list and the latter from those who praise the scholarly and consummate effort of the task. You can read all the comments from fellow...

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Classic Camera Reviews
Classic Cameras; The Top 20 Cameras Of All-Time Countdown; Schneider’s List, The Next Five–Do You Agree?
Jason Schneider  |  May 01, 2008

Contributor Jason Schneider is a world-recognized expert on Classic Cameras, so when he approached us with the idea to present a Top 20 Cameras of All-Time list we readily agreed. We began in our April 2008 issue with the first five in the list, and now bring you the next group as we work our way down to the Top Camera of All-Time. Please check our Classic Camera archive on the...

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Classic Camera Reviews
Classic Cameras; The Top 20 Cameras Of All-Time Countdown; Schneider’s List, The Next Five—Do You Agree?
Jason Schneider  |  Jul 01, 2008

We took a break from the Top 20 Countdown last month to bring you all the great news from this year's PMA Show. In this issue we'll continue to count down the next five; be sure to pick up next month's issue for the Top Five and our completion of this amazing work by classic camera expert par excellence Jason Schneider. As we continue this series be sure to weigh...

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Classic Camera Reviews
Classic Cameras; The Top 20 Cameras Of All-Time Countdown; We Begin Schneider’s List—Do You Agree?
Jason Schneider  |  Apr 01, 2008

Contributor Jason Schneider is a world-recognized expert on Classic Cameras, so when he approached us with the idea to present a Top 20 Cameras of All-Time list we readily agreed. Rather than give you the entire list in one issue--which would probably have taken the lion's share of our editorial pages--we decided to present the list in countdown form, starting...

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DSLR NewsDSLR ReviewsNewsOpinion
DSLRs Strike Back: Why The Mirror Box Isn’t Going the Way of the Dodo Bird (Yet)
Jason Schneider  |  Mar 21, 2016

Advanced mirrorless cameras are posing a serious challenge to traditional DSLRs, but the latest members of the mirror-box-brigade are fighting back—offering new cutting-edge features, awesome performance, and a wider lens selection.

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DSLR NewsMirrorless Camera NewsNewsOpinion
Full Frame Digital Cameras: The Most Important Imaging Trend of the Past Decade
Jason Schneider  |  Jan 10, 2020

Full frame digital cameras have been a dominant force in the imaging marketplace for quite some time, and as we begin 2020 “the year of perfect vision,” mirrorless cameras have clearly surpassed DSLRs in terms of new product introductions and overall sales figures. The reasons aren't hard to fathom.

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NewsOutdoor Photography How ToPhoto Accessory Reviews
Gearing Up: 10 Essential Photo Products to Bring on Your Next Location Shoot
Jason Schneider  |  Jun 30, 2016

According to official stats, more photos are taken during spring and summer than during any other time of year. Now that the outdoor shooting season is in full swing, more photographers are on the go—shooting on assignment, traveling to vacation destinations, or just hitting the road to have some fun.

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