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The selection of video cameras and camcorders on the market is growing all of the time. Not only are there more and more models becoming available, the types of camcorders […]

There has been an explosion of video over the last three years. Just like photo-sharing Web sites were hot a few years ago, video sharing Web sites are some of […]

In most cases, it's better to buy a dedicated device to handle specific input and output requirements. A transparency scanner can usually do a better job of digitizing slides than […]

Working with models can be both challenging and rewarding. Not long ago, a girl might think about modeling in her mid-teens, but now many of them begin considering it in […]

The time between Photokina, the largest photographic trade show in the world (which occurs every other fall in Germany), and PMA, the largest photo show in the U.S. (which is […]

Along with the new year comes a time for introspection. Virtually everybody makes resolutions regarding their goals for the following year and what they want to accomplish. Now that 2005 […]

Zoom lenses have made a tremendous impact on photography. It's now possible for a photographer shooting with film or digital SLRs to cover the entire focal-length range--from very wide-angle to […]

Until somewhat recently, digital SLRs were much too expensive for the average photographer. They could be as much as ten times as expensive as 35mm SLRs with similar capabilities, and […]

Many digital cameras have the capability to shoot full-motion video with accompanying audio. While the video may be limited in duration and quality, even some of the less-expensive cameras can […]

Digital imaging has exploded over the last four or five years. Camera prices are continuing to drop, and it's now possible to get a 2- or 3-megapixel camera for $200-$300. […]

There are many beautiful places in the world--it's possible to get great photos in such extremes as the numbing cold of Antarctica or the blistering heat of the Sahara. But […]

There have been a lot of changes in photography during the past few years, but--unlike a decade ago, when advances were happening so fast that it was almost impossible to […]

Fairs, carnivals and festivals offer some of the best shooting opportunities available in a structured and relatively safe environment. They're ideal for photographing people, for concentrating on abstracts, and for […]

Extended photographic treks like my recent Thailand trip make it possible to capture both ordinary and extraordinary features of a foreign culture. Some of these features are similar to those […]

As time goes on, more photographers are turning to digital equipment to capture their travel memories. With digital cameras, you never need to buy film or do any processing--which can […]

Action constitutes one of the most exciting areas of photography. However, getting great results takes planning, some experience, access, and the proper equipment. Although you can use nearly any camera […]

The terms "close-up" and "macro" photography are often used interchangeably, but although they're related, they are not synonymous. The distinction between close-up and macro photography is frequently lost, particularly among […]

I've taken quite a few photo seminars and workshops over the years, and learned something from nearly all of them. There are very few, however, where I can remember specifically […]

The digital-imaging industry is interesting to watch. There's a continuous stream of technological advances and new product announcements. Specs are improving and prices are changing all the time. So, it's […]

America has changed a lot over he last 20 years. In fact, it's changed considerably just in the last two years, since the September 11th, 2001 terrorist attacks on the […]

Video cameras are becoming increasingly pervasive. They've been omnipresent in liquor stores and mini-markets as security devices for a long time. But now, these cameras are beginning to crop up […]

Building on the success of their popular C-2020, C-3030 and C-4040 digital cameras, Olympus has introduced the magnesium-bodied Camedia C-5050 Zoom-a compact model with a broad array of features and […]

The introduction of cameras like the Kodak DCS Pro 14n and Canon's EOS-lDs are leading the way in high-resolution photography At the same time, the prices of these digital cameras […]

One of the questions that occurs most frequently with digital-imaging novices is, "What's the best way to get images from the camera into the computer?" There are several answers to […]

In the early days of video, shooting tape meant lugging around a large analog video camera and a separate tape deck. As cameras and decks became smaller, they were combined […]

Whether shooting for the family album or for National Geographic, using a disposable film camera or a sophisticated digital SLR, most travelers enjoy taking pictures. People want to document their […]

It's a very interesting period of time between two of photography's most important trade shows: Photokina and PMA. Photokina, the world's largest photo trade show, is held every other fall […]

While the programs covered elsewhere in this special digital-software section are very useful and nice to have, the ones discussed here are most important to the photographer: You need an […]

While the new Olympus Camedia E-20N digital camera technically falls into the "prosumer" category, it's about as close to being a professional camera as a digital model can be without […]

Gutenberg's invention of moveable type contributed to the flowering of the Renaissance and the development of the Reformation. Before that, books were hand scribed with woodcut illustrations. They were held […]

The best way to improve your video skills is through practice, practice and more practice. And one of the best ways to practice is to develop some self-assignments or personal […]

Just about anything you need to do with an image, whether it's restoring an old photo, producing a single composition out of multiple prints, optimizing a shot, or totally changing […]

Epson's PhotoPlus Print Studio is a full imaging solution that bundles all the hardware and software required to handle a variety of digital imaging chores. The base package includes the […]

THE TASK OF CREATING high-quality presentations is getting easier all the time, thanks to the myriad of new presentation programs. The one that's right for you depends upon your specific […]

WHILE PROFESSIONAL PORTRAITURE GENERALLY involves sophisticated lighting gear, it is possible to create attractive portraits without investing in expensive lighting equipment. Two easy-to-master techniques involve the use of available light […]

The more serious one gets about photography, the more important the camera equipment becomes. But this doesn't mean that a better camera will make a person a better photographer. Galen […]

There are various ways to get photos into a computer. Obviously, how the pictures were taken is the primary factor in how that's done. Pictures taken on film need to […]

The Kyocera Finecam M410R is a very versatile camera in a compact body. Despite its small size, it's not a lightweight when it comes to performance. Designed around a 4.23-megapixel […]

While photographers can be categorized by what they like to shoot, where they shoot and the type of equipment they use, possibly the broadest classification is whether a photographer is […]

One of the most common complaints from photographers who are becoming more serious is, "There's really nothing around that's important enough to photograph." At first glance, this may seem the […]

There's no question that medium- and large-format film cameras can give you higher-quality originals than do 35mm models. Similarly, 35mm originals are better than APS originals, which in turn, are […]

Not all serious photographers, nor even all professional photographers, need a professional digital SLR. The quality of the images that high-end consumer cameras can capture has gotten so good that […]

While digital SLRs are well suited for studio work, they are also a good choice for field work. Some of the newer digital SLRs are an ideal addition to a […]

Digital cameras are no longer a specialty product in the photography marker. In fact, excluding disposable film cameras, digital cameras are increasingly making up the majority of the growth in […]

Several years ago, the key phrase at major photo trade shows--such as Photokina and PMA--was "hybrid imaging," which combines the best of film and digital imaging technologies. Both consumer and […]

Whether managing an address book on a computer, doing some digital imaging or protecting the country from a potential nuclear attack, whenever there are computers involved, there are two components […]

As the saying goes, "A good photograph is made in the darkroom." In other words, having the ability to take a good picture is important, but knowing what to do […]

Whether you're shooting with film or digitally, the quality of light determines the quality of an image. Light can make the difference between a run-of-the-mill snapshot and a dramatic photograph. […]

One of the revolutionary developments in photography has been miniaturization of equipment. This trend began well before the advent of electronic photography, but has recently been accelerated by digital imaging. […]