Nighttime Digital Photography with Adobe Photoshop CS3

John Carucci’s Nighttime Digital Photography with Adobe Photoshop CS3 covers those aspects of Photoshop CS3 that would be particularly valuable to photographers desiring to make nighttime photos. Examples of the types of nighttime photography addressed include subjects such as city lights, automobile traffic, architecture, concerts, theatrical productions, sporting events, people, and urban street scenes.
Carucci covers all aspects of taking nighttime photos including equipment, selection, technique, composition, timing, and strategy. Almost as much of Nighttime Digital Photography with Adobe Photoshop CS3 concerns itself with TAKING good nighttime photos as with MAKING them (with CS3). Kudos to Carucci for demonstrating that nighttime photography isn’t just a “fixit” exercise using Photoshop: for best results, a photographer needs to do the right things with his camera before opening his files in Photoshop.

Read full review at mymac.com
Thanks to David Graham for the review.

Nighttime Digital Photography with Adobe Photoshop CS3 by John Carucci
Peachpit Press peachpit.com
ISBN-13: 978032150354-1
ISBN-10: 032150354-6
230 pages, paper,
full color
US: $49.99,
CAN: $56.99,
UK: £35.99

Photo of the day: Calf-Roping at the Rodeo

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Disposable cameras: They're not trash, but not exactly treasure either

We sometimes hit the road with not one, but three digital cameras, including single-lens reflex cameras and compact point-and-shoots. But there are situations when putting your expensive gear into the fray may not be the smartest move. That's where a single-use digital camera might be more suitable.
Pure Digital Technologies, credited with introducing the first disposable digital camera in 2003, continues to corner the market on the product. It's the line most local retail stores seem to stock under their own brand. We sought out RiteAid's One-Time-Use Digital Camera ($20), CVS's Digital One-Time-Use Camera ($22) and Ritz Camera's Dakota Digital Single-Use Camera ($19). With the exception of a few cosmetic details, they were identical Pure Digital cameras.
But sometimes it's not all about the equipment. Processing fees and prints make a difference. We wondered: Would a disposable digital camera be up to the job -- and would the resulting prints satisfy?
METHODOLOGY: The camera can hold 25 images and features an automatic flash and a picture preview window, so you can shoot and delete at will. It must be returned to the same retail chain from which it was purchased (the cameras don't work with your home computer). Processing fees include a CD and prints. We shot, returned to the stores and saw what developed.
RESULTS: First, a word on the cameras. They all functioned the same, though the CVS version had a pull tab, which ensured that the battery hadn't been wearing down while it sat on the shelf (a big plus).
In all cases, the picture previews were grainy, and it was hard to tell whether the shot was in focus. But that's a definite upgrade from no preview at all. (Still, our subjects inevitably lost an arm or the top of their heads on our first try; correct framing took two or three tries.)
The automatic flash spoiled close-ups of flowers and seemingly caught every reflective surface possible, even when we considered the light generous enough to deem a flash unnecessary.
For the next generation of disposable digitals (you listening, Pure Digital?), we want an adjustable flash that fires only when the photographer wants it. A zoom would be nice, too, but we won't get greedy.
The comparison really came into play with the processing.
• Our CVS pre-tax tab came to $9.89; the CD offered two sets of photos (small for e-mailing, about 1 by 2 inches at 300 dpi, and large for printing, 4 by 6 inches at 300 dpi), with easy instructions for e-mailing, printing and creating a slide show. At first glance, the prints were fine, but a closer look showed that they were pixelated.
• The photos from RiteAid ($7.25) were awful; one subject's skin tone rendered as a sickly pink and orange, and the images were foggy. The CD came with the same perks as the CVS version.
• Ritz ($11) came through on color, and the images were sharp, but two different computers rejected the CD. Sigh. Ritz replaced the defective CD when we returned it. To e-mail images, you must install the free software on the CD.
CONCLUSION: With two of the three options, the print quality was unacceptable. We'd rather risk our serious gear or forget about picture-taking altogether than use the cameras from CVS or RiteAid. For more pedestrian travels, we'd recommend Ritz Camera's Dakota Digital Single-Use Camera.
Thanks to ANNE MCDONOUGH, Washington Post Service and miamiherald

Picture of the day: Denver, CO City Hall


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Stay Up-to-Date with Three Digital Photography Ebooks

If you want to make this holiday season one to remember, check out the latest ebooks about digital photography, since there's nothing like a great photo to help bring back fond memories.

These books help you pick the right digital camera for your needs, get the most out of iPhoto '08, and protect your photos against mishap, among much else.

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Picture of the day: baseball-bat-shaped rock at The Arches National Park, UT (2743)

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New York City sued for harassing photographers

"People cannot be arrested or handcuffed for taking pictures"
By Edith Honan

NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York City police officers need better training to distinguish between law-abiding citizens who snap pictures of city landmarks and those suspected of plotting terrorism, a lawsuit filed on Thursday by the New York Civil Liberties Union said.
The lawsuit was filed against the city and Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly on behalf of Arun Wiita, 26, a Columbia University graduate student of Indian descent who said he was handcuffed and detained after a police officer spotted him snapping pictures near a Manhattan subway station in July.

Full story: Available on Reuters

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Samsung Launches Two New S-Series Digital Camera Models

Samsung today announced the launch of two new entry-level digital cameras - the 7.2 mega-pixel S760 and the 8.1 mega pixel S860. The two new models extend the range of Samsung’s S-Series, which sets a new standard when it comes to today’s user friendly point and-shoot digital cameras.

Read the specks at pixelperfectdigital.com/
or here S760
and here S860

Photo of the day: Arnica Flowers (2742)

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Does Nikon or Canon have better SLRs?

Poll: Does Nikon or Canon have better SLRs?

In this corner, Nikon's D3 and its brethren.

(Credit: Nikon)

And in this corner, Canon's 5D et al.

(Credit: Canon)

Be honest here for a second.

If you're taking pictures with an SLR, there's a very good chance you're using either a Nikon or Canon camera, and therefore there's a good chance your loyalties are set. But what would you do if asked to give advice to somebody upgrading from a compact camera to a single-lens reflex model? Or what if you were a pro making a fresh start?

With SLRs suddenly very popular, we decided to run a poll to see what the fans out there have to say. So take a step back, think carefully for a moment, cast your vote in the News.com Poll box, then weigh in with your opinion in the Talkback section below.
Here's how I see the competition right now. Canon has dominated the digital SLR market, but Nikon is coming on strong.
Nikon's entry-level D40 and D40x models are relatively affordable, and it's putting image stabilization into even entry-level lenses. The image-stabilized 18-200mm lens has been Nikon's best-selling model ever, and Canon still doesn't have an equivalent for the folks who either want just one all-purpose lens or who are looking for a single lens to schlep on a vacation. Nikon's D80 and D200 were solid mid-range models, and the new D300 looks to be another strong contender.

But Nikon's real broadside came with the D3, the first SLR to follow Canon's high-end lead with models featuring image sensors the size of a full frame of 35mm film. Most SLRs feature less-expensive, smaller sensors that, at least in theory, have lower sensitivity for a given number of pixels, and that make SLR lenses behave differently compared to the film era. The D3 emphasizes pixel quality rather than pixel quantity, with ISO levels reaching to 25,600 in a pinch. Unlike Canon's full-frame models, it accepts lenses designed for smaller-sensor cameras by employing data only from the smaller central portion of the sensor.
Take the case of Greg Wilson, whose side business is Tiger Aerial Photography and who just bought a D300 even though his D200 is relatively new. "With the D300, I can now shoot at ISO 400 or even ISO 640 and get the same quality image as my D200 at ISO 200," he said. "If I did aerial photography 40 hours per week, I'd jump at the D3."
At the same time, Canon stumbled with its new EOS-1D Mark III, repairing and updating thousands of cameras after problems with a central feature, autofocus. Longtime Canon photographer Michael Reichmann decided it's time to let Nikon back into the fold.
But it would be foolish to discount either Canon's current popularity or its future product pipeline.
Here are some strengths. Its midrange EOS 40D has won favorable reviews for features such as revamped autofocus, a fast frame rate, weather sealing, and low image noise. Canon's third-generation full-frame flagship, the 1Ds Mark III that just started shipping, has a whopping 21.1 megapixels, leading Canon to position it against even higher-end medium-format rivals. Canon's solid base of professional photographers, built up through years of work, helps ensure a steady supply of high-quality new lenses. By designing and making its own SLR sensors, it's able to control some its destiny and tightly integrate technology. And it's adding image stabilization to lower-end lenses.
Perhaps Canon's best competitive point against Nikon is its EOS 5D, its lower-priced full-frame camera. It currently costs about $2,100--not much more than a $1,800 smaller-frame D300 and a lot less than the $5,000 full-frame D3. The 5D is popular with enthusiasts, landscape photographers, stock-art specialists, and wedding photographers. And it's 2 years old, so don't be surprised if the rumored sequel (the 5D Mark II? The 7D?) is announced pretty soon.
I know there are plenty of other single-lens reflex choices out there besides the two heavyweights: Olympus, Sony, Sigma, Leica, Panasonic, Pentax, Samsung. We'll save that for our next poll, though.

Nikon vs. Canon SLRs - Which of the big two has the better SLR camera line today?
Take the poll posted by Stephen Shankland at news.com/

Picture of the day: Bamboo (2739)

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Top Ten Reasons - I Love Photography

Today I came accross this article today by Tedric Garrison ... and it fits me well:

I have enjoyed photography most of my life. Sometimes I made money, sometimes I did not. I put thousands of hours into a photography website that has not made me a dime, yet still it consumes me, often filling my every waking thought. So the
question arises, why do I put in so much time on something that has not made me rich, or well known, or even supported my family?

The answer to that question, like most, is probably different for each of us. But if you are at a point, or ever get to a point where you find yourself asking "why bother"? Maybe this list will help spark an answer for you.

1. Photography can relieve stress. It gives you the excuse to be outdoors, to hike, to explore, and to fill your lungs with good, clean fresh air. As you concentrate on other things, your own problems just seem to fade away.

2. Photography expands the imagination. It can be your muse, your inspiration, even a starting point for other creative endeavors. It helps you to see the world and people in a whole new way.

3. Photography can be a spiritual experience. The rush of climbing a mountain or the magic of capturing baby's first smile helps put the world in perspective. Touching the hearts of others is great . . . but touching your own, puts you on the path to eternal enlightenment.

4. Photography is a means of communication. Yet more than that, it is a means of acquiring information. Documentation, entertainment, and revelation all come from being able to "See" another point of view.

5. Photography can touch the hearts of others. Whether you are trying to raise money for "starving kids" from Africa or trying to save an "endangered species" in Alaska, nothing can win people over faster than great photography.

6. Photography can be a great career. Imagine being paid to go to far off places, to meet beautiful people, to see things most people only dream of. To get to that level, I need to know all I can about the art. So whether I have reached there or not, I need to keep learning more.

7. Photography can build self esteem. Compliments on your work, feedback, input all let you know you're doing something worth wild. When you can take someone who feels like a "nobody" and make her look like a Goddess, there is no greater feeling in the world (for both of you)!!

8. Photography offers you the chance of immortality. Photos on the cover of Life, Time, or National Geographic magazines can be seen by Billions of people. If you can move their editors, you can move the world.

9. Photography can unite your family. From baby pictures to high school dances, to marriage and beyond, nothing helps you relate or draw closer to someone than seeing what they've been through. It helps you hold onto the memories when everyone else is gone.

10. Photography is my gift from God. It is my responsibility to use the gifts I have been given. It's what I do, it's who I am. Like most gifts from God, its purpose is to be shared with the world. How can I share what I don't understand? How can I make my talents grow without actively seeking out more knowledge and better understanding?
Obviously this listed is influenced by my own beliefs and life experiences; however . . . making a "Top Ten" list of why YOU love photography, might just be the greatest gift you could give yourself this holiday season. Give yourself a reason to believe you can succeed and you will.

This Article Written By: Tedric A. Garrison Cedar City, Utah
Tedric Garrison has done photography for over 30 years. In college; Tedric was an Art Major, and firmly believes that "Creativity can be taught." Today; as a writer and photographer he shares his wealth of knowledge with the world, at: http://www.betterphototips.com/

Photo of the day:
Balanced Rock at The Arches National Park (2738)

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Sigma announces two new telephoto zoom lenses

Sigma announces two new tele zoom lenses. The APO 50-150mm F2.8 II EX DC HSM is a compact, lightweight, large aperture tele zoom lens with a minimum focusing distance of 100cm / 39.4 inch and equipped with a HSM system which allows quiet and high-speed auto focusing with offering full manual focus override by just rotating the focusing ring. The new APO 70-200mm F2.8 II EX DG MACRO HSM has the same minimum focusing distance of 100cm / 39.4inch and maximum magnification of 1:3.5...

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PRESS SUMMARY
Sigma APO 50-150mm F2.8 II EX DC HSM 2007.12.3 Large aperture telephoto zoom lens designed exclusively for digital SLRcameras and reveals its strength in close-up photography

and

APO 70-200mm F2.8 II EX DG MACRO HSM 2007.12.3 Large aperture zoom lens with improved optical performance

at http://www.dcviews.com/press/Sigma-APO.htm

and get additional information at: View all Sigma interchangeable lenses

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Alligator (2736)

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Go digital this year

Before shopping, understand what you want and need in a high-tech camera
Digital cameras are one of the season's hottest stocking stuffers

The good news: Prices are down, and shoppers have an array of colors, sizes and styles to choose from.
The bad news: Like most gadgets, digital cameras are laden with all sorts of hairy-scary techno-terms, such as megapixels and optical image stabilization.
Many are so complicated, it's hard for wannabe shutterbugs to imagine venturing away from the land of automatic settings.

"I don't think camera shopping has ever been nearly as challenging as it is today," said Tom Dorian, co-owner of Don's Camera in Olympia.
"The changes that have taken place in the last five years are bigger than any change I've seen in the 20-plus years that I've been in this business."
Digital photography 101

Freelance photographer Barbra Kates of Yelm teaches a series of classes through Timberland Regional Library that covers everything from buying a digital camera to using photography software for enhancements, prints and online publishing.
The classes are extremely popular and usually fill up within a few hours of registration.
Kates' main audience: older people who aren't technologically adventurous.
"It's that gang of people that are afraid of the VCR remote control," she said.
Kates - who specializes in documentary, travel and underwater photography - began teaching digital photography a few years ago aboard Princess Cruise ships.
"People would show up on the ship with brand new cameras in boxes and not know how to use them," she said.

Start with research
Before heading out to the store, Kates recommends coming up with a game plan: Figure out what the camera will be used for, learn the industry jargon and research online to compare different models.
Once at the store, try several different brands and styles. Don't just browse and compare prices - ask a salesperson to insert a battery and memory card and start clicking pictures, Kates said.
It's important to make sure a camera feels right - that the buttons aren't too small for your fingers or the menu screen isn't hard for you to navigate.

One of the biggest mistakes is buying "too much" of a camera.

Read Lisa Pemberton's full article at The Olympian

Picture of the day:
Blue Flax (2735) from the Colorado wildflowers series

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BetterPhoto.com Announces New School Session Starting December 5th

BetterPhoto.com, the worldwide leader in online photography education, today announced the addition of a new 8-week course session beginning December 5th.

REDMOND, WA-- via Market Wire -
BetterPhoto.com, the worldwide leader in online photography education, today announced the addition of a new 8-week course session beginning December 5th. For those who want to be inspired for the holidays and the upcoming new year, this is a great opportunity to enroll in a fantastic and fun photography course that will take your picture-taking to a whole new level. These photography classes, taught by veteran professional photographers, are some of the most popular at BetterPhoto.com. As always, offerings available for this session include courses in fundamentals, composition, Photoshop and other essential photography topics.
"We are so happy to begin offering our 8-week session more frequently. We've found that as soon as they decide on a photography course, our students just cannot wait to begin learning new photographic techniques," said Jim Miotke, President and founder of BetterPhoto.com. "BetterPhoto courses are designed for everyone from the novice shutterbug who wants to improve family and vacation photographs to the professional photographer developing a portfolio of photographic masterpieces!"
Enroll online at http://www.betterphoto.com/online-photography-courses.asp. Course advisors are available Monday through Friday 8:00am - 4pm Pacific time at 1-888-586-7337.
BetterPhoto brings together photography enthusiasts from around the globe. The site offers over 100 courses on photography and Photoshop, taught by scores of published, professional photographers including Tony Sweet, Brenda Tharp, Jim Zuckerman, Outdoor Photographer editor Rob Sheppard, and Shutterbug editor George Schaub. Courses are offered every month. The monthly BetterPhoto.com contest, considered the best on the web, brings in over 25,000 entries monthly, and awards winners in 10 categories.

About BetterPhoto.com
BetterPhoto.com is the worldwide leader in online photography education, offering an approachable resource for photographers who want to improve their skills, share photos, and learn more about the art and technique of photography. Headquartered in Redmond, WA, BetterPhoto.com is a fun, approachable community, offering online photography courses led by highly respected and published professional photographers, who act as mentors. BetterPhoto also offers a range of gallery and web hosting options that are easy to use and powerfully customizable, and offers a rich community experience and the best photo contests on the web.
For more information, visit the BetterPhoto website at http://www.betterphoto.com/.

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Tattooed Girl (2734)

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"The Buffalo Hunters"

A Show at Art League Houston yields mixed results
By Troy Schulze
Eric Michael Jones should be applauded for thinking big. His digital photos, some printed as large as five feet tall, uphold my general thinking concerning photography exhibits: the bigger the better.

Read on at:
houstonpress

... viewed scaled-down at Jones's Web site, www.ericmjones.com, the photos fare better. The witch's digitally elongated forehead is a nice, weird touch, but what's with those cheesy bruises on her forearm and wrist? They look more like leopard spots.

Picture of the day
Rock Formation at The Arches National Park, Utah

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Blogs Can Download and Use Copyrighted Images from Corbis Legally

Stock photography website Corbis is allowing bloggers to download their pictures on blogs for free without having to worry about “copyright infringement” - in return Corbis will embed a banner ad beneath the photograph or image.
There exists dozens of stock photography websites offering royalty free pictures at no cost but the Corbis advantage is that they have tie ups with big news agencies like Reuters so you could gain “legal access” to photographs that are otherwise extremely expensive.
According to Reuters, you can download Corbis pictures from PicApp website (currently in private beta) and they will be tracked automatically. The photos will either include an ad overlay on part of the image, or embedded advertising that pops up when you move the cursor over the picture.
PicApp follows a CPC based model and shares revenue based on the number of clicks made my visitors on the image but it is not clear if Corbis has any plans to share advertising revenue with publishing sites.
Corbis is privately owned by the same person who started Microsoft - Bill Gates.

more at labnol.org

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Used Camera Buyer

It's never too late to sell your unused camera gear. If you thought that your gear was worthless, Used Camera Buyer. Com is waiting to make you an offer to change your mind. The prices do continually decline over time, so it will never be worth what it was worth yesterday. That is why you should call them today and not waste any more time waiting for the market to come back. The number of photographers using film equipment is dwindling everyday as the digital cameras improve in quality and come down in price. Don't wait any longer... Sell your gear to UsedCameraBuyer.com while you can still get decent money for it. They pay top dollar. Call them toll free at 866-735-5444 x9, email them at quotes@usedcamerabuyer.com or get a FREE on-line offer at www.usedcamerabuyer.com.

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Photo books show many faces of history

Asbury Park Press
HENRY JACKSON THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

It is easy to think about the American civil rights movement through the context of the few compelling personalities that history books tend to remember.

There are the heroes — Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks. The controversial icons — Malcolm X. And, of course, your clear-cut villains — former Alabama Gov. George Wallace springs to mind. But the modern civil rights movement was not a monolith. It was not limited to a handful of key players whose faces we can remember vividly. It was a multifaceted, multihued journey that swept across America.

It is this notion that provides the quiet beauty and power of "Mine Eyes Have Seen: Bearing Witness to the Struggle for Civil Rights." Through the compelling photography of Bob Adelman, a legendary civil rights photographer, we see a diverse struggle fought on many fronts — from the flexed bicep of boxer George Foreman and the cocked bat of home run king Hank Aaron to the stoic faces of civil rights marchers and images of King himself.

Augmented with essays from Charles Johnson, "Mine Eyes" strips the civil rights movement to its essence. We see the various people and personalities who fueled the movement removed from the summary of an encyclopedia or history book and put into context. Adelman's black and white photographs testify that, if anything, there were many faces to the civil rights movement. It is a powerful testament indeed.

It is a similar approach, though a decidedly more cynical and tawdry premise, that typifies "The Most Notorious Crimes in American History: Fifty Fascinating Cases From the Files.

"If there is a sweeping theme in "Notorious Crimes," it is that violence knows no unique face, nor one unique victim. There are iconic images of the criminals, murderous and deranged (Charles Manson at trial, for example) and comparably pedestrian (Kenneth Lay of Enron fame.)

And there are the victims, some obvious (the three civil rights workers beaten to death and shot by Klansmen in Mississippi in 1964) and some that, one suspects, went through history mostly unnoticed. (A picture of Lee Harvey Oswald's widow and daughter somberly doing laundry after his death.)

For those who believe that America's crime-obsessed tabloid culture is generational and a sign of decline, this book may offer a stiff rejoinder. The images of Lizzie Borden's ax or, for that matter, the snapshots of Chester Gillette (his slaying his lover in 1906 became the basis for Theodore Dreiser's classic "An American Tragedy") and Grace Brown (his lover) offer more than enough evidence that crime, and the sensationalism that most assuredly follows it, have no unique generation.

This is not to say that "Crimes" is without value. As history, imagery and a bit of guilty intrigue, there is plenty of material and it is presented neatly and informatively. And there is, after all, a reason culture fixates on crimes. They're interesting.

credits: app.com

Picture of the day
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Food Photographer

Here's your ten minute break from the family and turkey-day guests. If they're hollering at you at your computer, just tell them you're getting some tips on how to make images of your soon-to-hit-the-table plate of food for your new portfolio, or picking up tips about taking better photos of them!
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Digital Camera Buyers' Guide - Year of the SLR

Many predicted that 2007 would be the year of the digital SLR, and industry shipments confirm the huge growth in DSLR sales. In a time where home sales fell through the floor in the US and gas prices began to soar, digital SLR sales have grown dramatically. In the third quarter of this year digital camera sales increased 22% compared to the previous year, but industry breakdowns show DSLR sales almost doubled in the same period.
That means that this holiday season many of you will be looking for a new digital SLR camera to replace an aging point-and-shoot digital or an earlier DSLR. While there haven't been many new entry-level models in the last year, the $1000 "advanced amateur" models of last year are today's entry-level DSLR. Several manufacturers have also redefined "entry-level" SLR down to $400 and have very capable models selling for that price, including a lens.
Only a few new models have appeared in "Entry-level" this year. We will cover these in a look at entry-level choices. However, the last few months have seen a deluge of new "prosumer" digital SLRs aimed at the photo hobbyist, advanced amateur, and even some pro photographers on a budget. The important thing about the advanced amateur and prosumer DSLR markets is the influence those cameras will eventually have on entry-level models. For that reason, we will explore some of the most interesting features of the new prosumer models.
The digital SLR market has also seen the downward push of pro or near-pro models into the consumer space. A prime example of that is the Canon EOS 5D full-frame SLR. When it was introduced a couple of years ago it was hailed as a true bargain at around $3500. If you look around today, you will find this popular semi-pro model has dropped to a $2499 list price and you can actually find the 5D for around $2000 if you shop carefully. That is certainly close to the $1400 to $1800 prosumer price range, providing an additional option for photo hobbyists or pros looking for a good buy.
If you are shopping for a digital camera but you're not really a photo hobbyist, you might want to start with anandtech.com's overview of digital photography in Digital Photography from 20,000 Feet. In that introduction, they cover the terms and concepts used in the DSLR Buyers' Guide at anandtech.com/guides . If you're already a photo hobbyist then dive in.
Thanks to Author Wesley Fink for the Guides
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