Nikon SB-700 Gets TOP MARKS in Jason Lykin's Review (Nikon D7000, D90, D3100, D3s, D3x)

The Nikon SB-700 Gets TOP MARKS in Jason Lykin's Review over at Adobe Evangelist Terry White's website.

If you have shoot a Nikon D7000, D90, D3100, D3s, D3x, D300s, or any of the other Nikon DSLR digital cameras, here's why you may want an SB-700.

Check out Jason's review at
http://terrywhite.com/techblog/archives/7198

4 Reasons To Use a Card Reader Instead of Your Digital Camera

Here's 4 Reasons To Use a Card Reader Instead of Your Digital Camera to upload your photos from your memory card to your computer.

Check out the article at CanonBlogger
http://www.canonblogger.com/tag/card-reader/

Furious Females of Stock Photography - A Curious Sub-Category of Stock Photos

I stumbled across this interesting sub-category of stock photography... call it furious females of stock photography if you will. It's basically photos of women frustrated with computers and other electronics. A stereotype to be sure, and a not particularly truthful one, it's still interesting to see that this sub-category of stock photography is apparently thriving.

Check out Gizmodo's article on the topic here
http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2011/02/the-furious-femme-fatales-of-computer-stock-photography/

Nikon P300 - Great f1.8 lens, BUT NO RAW! What Were You Thinking NIKON!

The Nikon P300 looks enticing with it's fast f1.8 aperture lens, but what the heck! NO RAW! What were you thinking Nikon!

Rockstar Demographic Lens Chart of Photographers

Rockstar Demographic Lens Chart of Photographers. Uncle Bob was aiming for the 2%. He knew he was destined to be a RockStar.

(a little background... in the professional world of wedding photography, we often call the up and coming popular photographers Rockstars, hence the cartoon).

Fuji X100 Beats Panasonic GH2 and Canon 60D for Image Quality (beats Canon T2i 550D and 7D too)

WOW! I was expecting great things from the Fuji Finepix X100, but this is awesome! The X100 beats the Panasonic GH2 and the Canon 60D (and therefore the Canon T2i 550D and Canon 7D as they share the same sensor) for image quality, especially at high ISO!

Check out the comparison images at
http://www.photographyblog.com/articles/fujifilm_x100_noise_head-to-head/

Niagara Falls - Nikon D7000 Hyper Real HDR Tutorial Using Adobe Photoshop CS5 HDR PRO

Hyper Real HDR Tutorial Using Adobe Photoshop CS5 HDR PRO using a Nikon D7000 image of Niagara Falls shot with the Sigma 17-50mm OS.

Fuji X100 Production Stopped Due to Tsunami and Earthquake Damage in Japan

The ultra cool and hard to get your hands on Fuji X100 just got even harder to get a hold of. Production has been halted due to damage from the Tsunami and Earthquake in Japan. No word yet on when we might see Fuji X100 digital cameras start rolling off the assembly lines again.

Clock Tower: Canon 60D Hyper Real HDR Tutorial Using Adobe Photoshop CS5 HDR PRO

Hyper Real HDR Tutorial Using Adobe Photoshop CS5 HDR PRO with a Canon 60D image shot with the Sigma 120-400mm OS.

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2 BIG Reasons to Make Photographic Equipment Purchases NOW (Nikon D7000, D3100, Canon T3i, 60D, T2i 550D)

With current events in Japan, here's 2 BIG Reasons to make photographic equipment purchases NOW. Whether you're in the market for a DSLR like the Nikon D7000, D3100, D700, D3s, or Canon T3i, 60D, 7D, or 5D MkII, now is the time!

RAW vs JPG - 4 Reasons to Shoot JPG Over RAW (Nikon D7000, D90, Canon T2i 550D, 60D, 7D)

RAW vs JPG ... it's the age old debate you can see still being fought over in the forums.

Here in Part 2 following yesterday's Part 1 - 4 Reasons to Shoot RAW Over JPG, I go over 4 Reasons to Shoot JPG Over RAW.

Best thing to do... educate yourself and decide what works for you. Doesn't matter if you shoot a Nikon D7000, Nikon D90, Canon T2i 550D, Canon 60D, Canon 7D... any DSLR digital camera out there.

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The Entrepreneur Who Went Viral - Exclusive Offer - Save 70% OFF and Grow Your Business Online!

Discussing The Entrepreneur Who Went Viral, my new ebook that will be available April 21st, 2011! Save 70% OFF by signing up now for our FREE VIP NEWSLETTER!

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RAW vs JPG: 4 Reasons to Shoot RAW Over JPG (Nikon D7000, D90, Canon T2i 550D, 60D, 7D)

RAW vs JPG ... it's the age old debate you can see still being fought over in the forums.

Best thing to do... educate yourself and decide what works for you. Doesn't matter if you shoot a Nikon D7000, Nikon D90, Canon T2i 550D, Canon 60D, Canon 7D... any DSLR digital camera out there.

Here's 4 Reasons to Shoot RAW Over JPG.

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The Entrepreneur Who Went Viral - eBook and New VIP Newsletter Launch

Our new eBook "The Entrepreneur Who Went Viral: Marketing Strategies for Rapidly Building Your Business Online and Dominating Your Market Using Social Media" is available for download this Thursday, April 21st, 2011. As a special thank you to YOU, our viewers and partners, we'd like to offer you an exclusive 70% OFF the new eBook to thank you for your support.

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AF Micro Adjustment - Is It Neccessary? (Canon 60D, Canon 7D, Nikon D7000, Nikon D700)

A lot of people were disappointed when the Canon 60D came out without AF Micro Adjustment for fine tuning focus on your lenses. The Canon 7D has it. The Nikon D7000 and D700 have it. But is it neccessary? Are we over-doing?

Check out the article over at
http://www.pixiq.com/article/af-micro-adjustment-are-we-overdoing-it

Sony Alpha 580 Beats Canon 60D and Canon 7D on DXOMark

Wow! Sony is really coming up in the ranks! The Sony Alpha 580 Beats both the Canon 60D and Canon 7D DSLR digital cameras on DXOMark.

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Does Tampa Florida Senator Jim Norman Hate Photographers and Photography?

Tampa Florida Senator Jim Norman is trying to pass a bill that would make it illegal to photograph farms. Senator Norman says that cows have an expectation to privacy. Does Norman hate photographers and photography? Has he had a bad experience with a digital camera he hasn't been able to get past?

Funky Train - Nikon D90 Hyper Real HDR High Dynamic Range Tutorial With Adobe Photoshop CS5

Tutorial on making the "Funky Pink Train" Nikon D90 Hyper Real HDR image using Adobe Photoshop CS5 HDR PRO.

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Hand Holding for Low Shutter Speeds - Proper Technique and Tips for Better Photos

Discussing how to properly hold your digital camera or DSLR to get better photos at low shutter speeds. Whether you're shooting with a Canon T2i 550D, a Canon 60D, a Canon 1Ds Mk III, a Nikon D7000, or a Nikon D3s or D3x, proper technique can make a HUGE difference.

Check out Rick Doble's article at
http://www.pixiq.com/article/how-to-handhold-your-camera-correctly-at-slow-shutter-speeds

Shoot straight to SSD drive with Thunderbolt 10Gbps on Canon DSLR Digital Cameras and Video

Shoot straight to an external SSD drive using Thunderbolt 10Gbps PC Conneciton on Canon DSLR Digital Cameras and Video Camera. Sound awesome? Well, Canon has endorsed the Intel Thunderbolt 10Gbps PC Connection, but hasn't yet said if it will built it into their DSLR and Video Cameras.

Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM Ultra-Wide Zoom Lens Unboxing (for my Nikon D7000, D90, and D3100)

Another exciting day here at Art of the Image with another new lens to unbox! Check it out... the Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM Ultra-Wide Zoom Lens!

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Fire Wagon HDR Realistic Look - Nikon D7000 HDR Photo Using Photoshop CS5 HDR PRO

Tutorial on making the "Fire Wagon" HDR Realistic Nikon D7000 HDR image using Adobe Photoshop CS5 HDR PRO.

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Fire Wagon - Nikon D7000 Hyper-Real HDR Tutorial Using Adobe Photoshop CS5 HDR PRO

Tutorial on making the "Fire Wagon" Nikon D7000 Hyper-Real HDR image using Adobe Photoshop CS5 HDR PRO.

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Winter Returns To Woodstock: HD Video Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 APO EX DG HSM OS and Nikon D7000

Winter came back hard on March 11 with blowing snow and freezing temperatures. I shot this HD video from my front door with my Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 APO EX DG HSM OS and Nikon D7000.

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Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 APO EX DG OS Lens: First Impressions After a Few Weeks of Shooting (Nikon D7000)

My first impressions of the Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 APO EX DG OS Lens After a Few Weeks of Shooting On My Nikon D7000.

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Rules for Using Nikon VR or Canon IS or Sigma OS Lenses

Discussing the Rules for Using Nikon VR or Canon IS or Sigma OS Lenses.

For further reading, check out Thom Hogan's article on VR
http://www.bythom.com/nikon-vr.htm

Pros and Cons of Buying Used DSLR Digital Cameras and Photography Equipment

Discussing the Pros and Cons of Buying Used DSLR Digital Cameras and Photography Equipment.

Were Canon T2i 550D DSLR Digital Cameras Used to Film Parts of Xmen: First Class?

Were Canon T2i 550D DSLR Digital Cameras Used to Film Parts of Xmen: First Class?

Uncle Bob was Prone to Camera Strap Related Accidents (Photography Cartoon - Photo, Photographer)

Everybody knows or has an Uncle Bob.

Of course, his or her name may not actually be Uncle Bob, but we all know someone like him.

That quirky Uncle that always has his camera with him, and always seems to be not working it quite right.

You know the one who made you pose for what seemed like hours when you were a kid so that he could get that "perfect" family photo, and of course that photo never seemed to turn out quite right.

Maybe it's an Aunt, a Grandfather, or a family friend, but most of us know an Uncle Bob character.

So a couple of years ago when I got the idea for a series of photography cartoons, Uncle Bob seemed the perfect character to star in them.

I've put them up here on the Art of the Image Youtube Channel for you to enjoy. Feel free to leave a comment and let us know who Uncle Bob reminds you of in your family or circle of friends, and you can change the name or leave it out to make sure you don't offend the person.

Also, if you have any ideas you think would be good for future Uncle Bob cartoons, please feel free to post them in the comments section below too! I welcome your creative assistance. :-)

Sigma 120-400mm APO DG OS and Canon 60D: Crosses, Spires, and Gargoyles

A slideshow of images shot with the Sigma 120-400mm APO DG OS on my Canon 60D. It was snowing out for most of these, and I found the 60D struggled a little with the focus in the snow.

As far as my impressions so far of the Sigma 120-400mm APO DG OS, it's VERY good! Quite sharp through-out the range, but sharpest from 120 to 300mm. Focus is fast, and I'm really enjoying this lens!

Canon T2i 550D vs Canon T3 1100D - 2 Big Reasons to Buy the T2i Over the T3

Two BIG reasons to buy the Canon T2i 550D DSLR Digital Camera over the Canon T3 1100D DSLR Digital Camera.

Canon T3 1100D vs T3i 600D - Which One Should I Buy?

A look at the differences between the Canon T3 1100D vs the Canon T3i 600D.