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Bigger LCDs, Super Zooms, And Major Megapixels In The Latest Advanced Models
Peter K. Burian  |  Jun 01, 2005  |  0 comments

According to a report published by the Photo Marketing Association (PMA), some 82 percent of cameras sold in 2005 will be digital. The study also indicates that many consumers are already buying their second or third digicams, making the full-featured, high-resolution models increasingly popular. Consequently, I was not surprised to find numerous new cameras at PMA 2005 with...

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Olympus’ E-300 EVOLT
An Affordable 8-Megapixel Digital SLR
Peter K. Burian  |  May 01, 2005  |  0 comments

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Shortly after the professional Olympus E-1 was introduced in 2003, the company made a commitment to design a more affordable model as well. And Olympus delivered with the E-300 EVOLT for photo enthusiasts who don't want to spend over $1000 on their digital SLR. This camera employs a similar "Four...

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Solve Technical Problems With Affordable Photoshop Plug-Ins
Fred Miranda’s Suite Of Solutions
Peter K. Burian  |  Apr 01, 2005  |  0 comments

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The Adobe Photoshop series is the most popular among image-editing programs, and this software includes a vast range of image-enhancing features. While some of the available tools are quite easy to use, advanced image-correction techniques require sophisticated and time-consuming multi-step processes. These are...

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Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D
First D-SLR Camera With Built-In Anti-Shake System
Peter K. Burian  |  Mar 01, 2005  |  0 comments

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Although Konica Minolta was the last major manufacturer to enter the digital SLR market, the Maxxum 7D was well worth the wait. This is an incredibly versatile camera with advanced technology, including a significant bonus. The Maxxum 7D is the first SLR camera in the world to boast a built-in Anti-Shake mechanism to...

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Digitally Optimized Zoom Lenses; Do They Really Make A Difference?
Peter K. Burian  |  Mar 01, 2005  |  0 comments

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As digital SLR cameras have become more affordable the shift to digital capture has been rapid. Even the most conservative photographers who I know have added digital SLRs to their systems; others are seriously considering that step. Hence, it comes as no surprise to see an increasing number of new "digitally...

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Noise Ninja 2.0
Can Software Cure High ISO Digital Files?
Peter K. Burian  |  Feb 01, 2005  |  0 comments

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Although most digital cameras produce clean images at low ISO settings, digital noise often degrades images made at higher ISO levels. Resembling colored specks that are visible especially in shadow areas, noise can be prominent in ISO 800 and higher images made with a digital SLR. It's even more problematic...

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Special Report: photokina
New 35mm And Digital SLR Cameras
Peter K. Burian  |  Jan 01, 2005  |  First Published: Jan 04, 2005  |  0 comments

Although compact digicams with built-in lenses remain hot sellers, many photo enthusiasts prefer SLR cameras that accept a full line of lenses from ultra-wide to super telephoto. The majority of new models shown at photokina were digital of course, but two new 35mm SLRs were also introduced, including one that came as quite a surprise. Nikon's new professional F6 left some...

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New Photo Printers
Peter K. Burian  |  Jan 01, 2005  |  0 comments

Photo printers remain popular accessories and virtually all new models are PictBridge compliant, capable of printing directly from any PictBridge-compatible digital camera, via a USB cable connection. Some printers retain slots for printing directly from memory cards, great for those who do not yet own a PictBridge-compatible digicam. We're also starting to see a few...

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Lighting
Add A Little Light; Flash Tips For Digital Photographers
Peter K. Burian  |  Jan 01, 2005  |  1 comments

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"This excerpt was taken from Mastering Digital Photography and Imaging © 2003, SYBEX Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved."

Flash has come a long way from the old days when photographers were required to make complex calculations to get a good flash exposure. Almost all digital cameras...

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New Digital Cameras With Integral Lens
Peter K. Burian  |  Jan 01, 2005  |  0 comments

During the photokina 2004 show, many new digital cameras were introduced, including many of the ultra-compact/simplified models that target snapshooters. While some of those products will sell like the proverbial hotcakes, lack of space precludes me from attempting to cover them all. Consequently, I decided to concentrate on cameras intended for the photo enthusiast, as an...

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