Gear

Tablets The Ultimate Travel Companion

Tablet computers have taken the world by storm, and with good reason.

By David Willis
Tablet computers have taken the world by storm, and with good reason. With one small handheld device, you have the basic features of a computer, but in a far more portable package than even a laptop can provide, also featuring a futuristic design, exceedingly easy-to-use interfaces, fast startup and wireless capabilities on par with cell phones. With... Read more

May/June 2011

High-End Printer Make sure your images look as good on paper as they do in-camera by using the Epson Stylus Photo R3000 to print them out. The printer uses the same UltraChrome K3 with Vivid Magenta ink system found in the R2880 and R3880. Unlike those printers, the R3000 automatically switches between Photo and Matte Read more…

By The Editors
High-End Printer Make sure your images look as good on paper as they do in-camera by using the Epson Stylus Photo R3000 to print them out. The printer uses the same UltraChrome K3 with Vivid Magenta ink system found in the R2880 and R3880. Unlike those printers, the R3000 automatically switches between Photo and Matte black inks to produce deep... Read more

Sound Advice For Video

Audio can make or break a video, and it’s especially important for photographers who are using the more limited sound capabilities of a video-capable DSLR to understand audio and to know how to capture great sound.

By David Willis
Audio can make or break a video, and it’s especially important for photographers who are using the more limited sound capabilities of a video-capable DSLR to understand audio and to know how to capture great sound. A dedicated audio interface with an XLR input is what video pros use to record top-level audio directly to video on a camcorder. DSLRs... Read more
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March/April 2011

SHARP SHOOTER Preview bright, clear pictures with accurate color on the Sony DSC-TX100V, which sports a 3.5-inch OLED screen with 1,229,760-dot resolution. OLED screens produce images with better contrast than LCDs, so blacks look much richer. The camera records 1920×1080 HD video at 60 progressive frames per second. In 3D Sweep Panorama mode, move the Read more…

By The Editors
SHARP SHOOTER Preview bright, clear pictures with accurate color on the Sony DSC-TX100V, which sports a 3.5-inch OLED screen with 1,229,760-dot resolution. OLED screens produce images with better contrast than LCDs, so blacks look much richer. The camera records 1920×1080 HD video at 60 progressive frames per second. In 3D Sweep Panorama mode,... Read more

January/February 2011

IN PRINT Give your images the finish they deserve by printing them on the Epson Stylus Pro 4900. The 17-inch printer produces a wide range of colors at fast speeds, and many of the technologies found in the more advanced, large-format Epson Stylus Pro 7900 and 9900 are incorporated into this printer. A one-inch-wide, 360-nozzle-per-channel Read more…

By The Editors
IN PRINT Give your images the finish they deserve by printing them on the Epson Stylus Pro 4900. The 17-inch printer produces a wide range of colors at fast speeds, and many of the technologies found in the more advanced, large-format Epson Stylus Pro 7900 and 9900 are incorporated into this printer. A one-inch-wide, 360-nozzle-per-channel MicroPiezo... Read more

Photo Printers

This is an exciting time for photographers who like to make their own prints.

By Rob Sheppard
This is an exciting time for photographers who like to make their own prints. You can create small prints, big prints and prints capable of lasting longer than any standard color print made a decade ago, even with the most basic of inkjet printers. There are differences among printers, however, particularly when you compare typical multipurpose printers... Read more

External Storage

Chances are, you’re storing a lot more digital media on your computer than even just a year or two ago.

By Wes Pitts
Chances are, you’re storing a lot more digital media on your computer than even just a year or two ago. Music and movie collections perpetually grow, e-mails with long-forgotten attachments aggregate, and now that your digital camera probably has the ability to capture HD video in addition to multi-megapixel images, your own creative library is... Read more

Bags & Cases

When taking your photography out on the road, it’s essential to have the right bag to carry the right equipment.

By DPMag
This Article Features Photo Zoom When taking your photography out on the road, it’s essential to have the right bag to carry the right equipment. This past year in camera bags and cases has been all about making it more convenient to transport gear, especially with the convergence of still and motion images. A variety of new models even... Read more

Essential Acessories

Ahead of the trend toward natural, interactive interfaces, the Wacom Cintiq 21UX offers the most precise way yet to interact with a truly useful, large-format display.

By The Editors
WACOM CINTIQ 2IUXH Ahead of the trend toward natural, interactive interfaces, the Wacom Cintiq 21UX offers the most precise way yet to interact with a truly useful, large-format display. At 21.3 inches, the pressure-sensitive screen has plenty of room for software toolbars and big photo views—perfect for pixel-level editing. Touch Strips and... Read more

Tripods & Supports

You probably know that tripods can make a huge difference in getting sharper pictures, but buying a tripod definitely isn’t as exciting as buying a new camera or lens.

By Rob Sheppard
You probably know that tripods can make a huge difference in getting sharper pictures, but buying a tripod definitely isn’t as exciting as buying a new camera or lens. Owning a good tripod is a bit like flossing—you know you should do it, but other things just get more attention. Still, a good tripod will go a long way for improving your photography.... Read more