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Digital Photography tips: manually focusing your camera lens instead of using autofocus - why and when to do it.

When choosing a Nikon digital SLR, buyers should concentrate on lens compatibility and other features instead of image quality.

Tips for capturing the excitement and atmosphere of stage performances, with consideration of lighting conditions and the right to photograph performances.

The latest four-thirds DSLR from Olympus adds a range of helpful features for photography enthusiasts, including auto focusing during live view.

With a zoom range covering the commonly used focal lengths the new PENTAX DA 17-70mm f/4 AL [IF] SDM provides an insight into the future direction at Pentax.

The Pentax combined High Definition Movie mode with a host of detailed improvements to produce the Pentax K7 DSLR for photographers seeking a professional DSLR system.

Part of the allure of photography is the world is never the same on any given day. Familiar surroundings present opportunities for expanding your photographic horizons.

Setting the aperture on a digital camera is more than controlling the amount of light passing through the lens.

The new Canon Rebel T1i, also known as the 500D, presents increased capabilities for photographers choosing their first DSLR, including a video mode.

Help choosing camera gear for basketball photography. Venues place their own demands on sports photographer's cameras and lenses, particularly in dimly lit gyms.

Both Nikon and Canon DSLRs can create professional quality images. The differences are more in the lenses, flash units, ergonomics and features.

Camera makers switched to bayonet-mount lens systems in the 1970s, producing adaptors so photographers could use their existing screw-mount lenses on the new cameras.

Long-term impressions of Pentax's modern version of classic focal length zoom lens for recreational and professional photographers, particularly for weddings.

This action photography tutorial centers around powerboat racing on the scenic Derwent River near Granton , with tips on equipment and techniques.

The Canon EOS-1D Mark IV is a fast, powerful, high resolution DSLR for professional photographers shooting action, sports, news events, and wildlife photography.

A preview of Canon's latest flagship digital camera EOS-1D Mk 111, set for release in November. It promises new standards for DSLRs.

The D3 is the first digital camera from Nikon with a sensor the same size as 35mm film. The D3 can use existing Nikon Dx lenses as well as the new full frame FX lenses.

Olympus recently announced three new zoom lenses to accompany their Olympus E-3 Digital SLR (single lens reflex) camera, featuring wide apertures and ultrasonic motors.

The contradiction of capturing motion in a single frame by moving the camera, to blur parts of the image, while keeping other parts as sharp as possible.

Two specific techniques, pre-focusing and panning, are ideal for getting great photos of bicycle action. They take a little practice but aren't too hard to master.

Distagon T* 3.5/18 wide angle lens expands Carl Zeiss's range of SLR lens, providing dramatic perspectives for architectural, landscape and close-range photography.

Choosing your first DSLR involves more than just the camera, it is an ongoing commitment to a photographic system with lenses and flashguns as other key elements.

Missing a pictureis like missing a moment in time. To ensure the best digital photo, have the camera ready on standard settings at all times.

Nikon release an update of their smallest ever DSLR, the D40 model, aimed at enticing photographers into the world of digital SLR photography.

Nikon's new D90 with D-Movie mode brings a new level of versatility to DSLR photography, opening new creative avenues with large digital sensors and high quality lenses.

Nikon's 12.3-megapixel D5000 DSLR camera comes with a host of features aimed at helping photographers new to DSLRs capture stunning images and High Definition video.

While zoom lenses are convenient, prime lenses (non-zooms) have significant advantages. This article explains how to use prime lenses, and the different types available.

Canon unveils prototypes of two new high-performance prime telephoto lenses for its EOS Digital SLR camera range at the Expo.

The key feature of Single Lens Reflex (SLR), and Digital SLR, cameras is their optical viewfinder showing the view through the camera's lens.

Digital sports photography challenges photographers and their cameras; although each sport has slightly different requirements, important characteristics are similar.

Leica built their reputation on film cameras combining outstanding image quality with compact size making them favorites of photojournalists and street photographers.

The compact size and weather sealing of the Leica S2 frees professional medium format photographers from the studio without sacrificing image resolution or quality.

Starting with microscopes in 1845, Carl Zeiss are leaders in optical technology, including prized camera lenses. The tradition continues in new lenses for DSLR cameras

There is little new in the Nikon D3000 but it achieves Nikons objective of high quality images at a budget price, making a real alternative to compact digital cameras.

Nikon added new features the D300 to produce the D300s to match features included in competing DSLRs. Video and proper weather sealing are the important additions.

Nikon photographers typically start off with a bundled zoom kit lens. Here are some suggestions on which lenses to get next.

The Panasonic Lumix GH-1 is the latest version of the hybrid camera, updated with video and sound recording capabilities in a compact digital still camera.

Pentax is making up for lost time with an avalanche of new cameras and lenses at PMA 08 in Las Vegas. The scarcity of quality Pentax telephoto lenses may be over.

Sony aims their new ? (Alpha) digital camera at amateur photographers taking their hobby seriously. The A700's specifications will interest budget-minded professionals.

The EOS 7D is Canon's new flagship of their APS-C size sensor DSLR range with professional features for photo enthusiasts and emerging professionals.

Digital microscopes can take photos, record movies and connect to PCs and TVs. Here's how to choose the right model.

The speed and unpredictability of car racing places different demands on photographer's skill and equipment than normal photography.

What are Four Thirds cameras and are they any good? Confused by the different Olympus DSLR models? This article makes sense of the various features and cameras.

A polarizing filter helps you take more vivid photos outdoors by controlling contrast and reducing reflections and flare.

The range of program modes offers versatility as digital camera makers recognize the many different photographic situations, requiring slightly different approaches.

The Pentax K-x is easy to use for first time DLSR users and for those less serious, but still offers the high quality images as well as eye-catching colors.

The K200D inherits technology from Pentax's K10D, adding an easy-to-use interface for users new to DSLR cameras, while allowing them to grow as they learn photography.

Stay-at-home moms often are caught in between their spouse, children, making money and housework. Trying to juggle these tasks without guidance may create clutter.

A 50mm F1.4 lens can be two to three times the cost of a 50mm F1.8. A recurring question on photography bulletin boards is naturally, "Is the F1.4 worth the price?"

The Canon 5D Mk II overshadows its big brother, the 1D, creating a dilemma for photographers, whetting their appetite for a new 1D.