Glamour Photography with Low-End DSLR 's - Canon 550D T2i XTi 60D T3i Nikon D90 D7000 D3100

Who says Pro's only use top end equipment? It's a popular misconception, but the old axiom has never been truer than it is today... "It's the photographer behind the camer." A good photographer can take a great photo with any of today's DSLR digital cameras as shown by PRO photographer Joe Farace who uses a Canon 50D, Canon Rebel XTi, and Canon Rebel XT for his Glamour Photography.

Check out the Joe's original article over
http://www.pixiq.com/article/proofing-printing-for-glamour-photography

Nikon D7000 Wins Mid-Level DSLR of the Year for 2010 (beats Canon 60D)

InfoSyncWorld.com has given the Nikon D7000 the title of Mid-Level DSLR of the Year for 2010 (beats Canon 60D). Here's the run-down on their full review and analysis.

Canon 60D Wedding and PJ Lens Kit (for APS-C Canon DSLR Digital Cameras 550D T2i 600D T3i 60D 7D)

Lens recommendations for building a Wedding and Photo Journalism Lens Kit for the crop sensor APS-C Canon DSLR digital cameras like the Canon 550D T2i, 600D T3i, 60D, and 7D.

Nikon D800: German Photographer Claudius Schulze Has Pre-Ordered a D800 (Nikon D700 Replacement)

Yes, you read the headline right! German Photographer Claudius Schulze Has Pre-Ordered a Nikon D800. I'm checking into whether I can pre-order a Nikon D800 for myself, and if anyone else is able to, please leave a comment below with details.

Claudius' blog post with the details is
http://claudiusschulze.com/blog/2011/nikon-d800-preordered

Nikon D7000 and Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 APO EX DG OS - Spitfire on a Stick

A slideshow of photos shot with the new Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 APO EX DG OS on the Nikon D7000. All images were shot in RAW and processed in Adobe Lightroom 3.3.

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By way of an up-date... I've been shooting a fair bit with the new Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 APO EX DG OS, and I'm really liking it. Very sharp and very fast to focus. The OS (optical stabilization) is on par with Canon IS or Nikon VRII. Build quality is very good. It's a really nice lens.



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Strobist - Photographer Self-Defense 101 - Using Digital Camera Gear and Wireless Remote Flash

Continuing with discussing David Hobby's, the STROBIST, article "Stealing Flash," and how to protect your digital camera gear and wireless remote lighting while your working in public areas like gyms, arenas, etc., David has a REALLY interesting self-defense plan to fend off would-be thieves and attackers using camera gear.

You can check out the original article at David's website
http://www.strobist.blogspot.com

Nikon D7000 and Sigma 85mm f1.4 EX DG HSM - Artwork on a Train

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Canon 60D Landscape Lens Kit (for APS-C Canon DSLR Digital Cameras 550D T2i 600D T3i 7D 50D)

Building a Landscape Lens Kit for the Canon 60D, Canon 550D, Canon 600D, Canon 50D, or the Canon 7D (or any of the Canon crop sensor APS-C 1.6X DSLR digital cameras).



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Sigma 120-400mm f4.5-5.6 APO DG OS Unboxing (for my Canon 60D and 550D T2i)

Another exciting day here at Art of the Image as I get to un-box yet another new lens! Meet my new Sigma 120-400mm f4.5-5.6 APO DG OS for my Canon 60D and 550D T2i. From all reports, this lens holds it's own against the Canon L zoom and even the L telephoto primes like the 300mm, so I'm REALLY excited to try this baby out with my 60D and 550D.

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Strobist - Stealing Flash - How to Protect Your Digital Camera Gear and Wireless Remote Lighting

Discussing David Hobby's, the STROBIST, article "Stealing Flash," and how to protect your digital camera gear and wireless remote lighting while your working in public areas like gyms, arenas, etc.

You can check out the original article at David's website
http://www.strobist.blogspot.com

Canon 60D Portrait Lens Kit (for APS-C Crop Sensor Canon DSLR 550D T2i 600D T3i 7D 50D 40D)

Building a Portrait Lens Kit for the Canon 60D, Canon T2i 550D, Canon T3i 600D, Canon 50D, or the Canon 7D (or any of the Canon crop sensor 1.6X APS-C DSLR digital cameras).

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My Choice for a Nikon DSLR Digital Camera for Life - Nikon D3100 D5000 Nikon D7000 D700 D3s D3x

Following up on our discussion of Thom Hogan's DSLR Digital Camera for Life question, here's my choice if I had to pick a Nikon DSLR Digital Camera for Life out of the current Nikon DSLR line-up ( Nikon D3100 Nikon D5000 Nikon D7000 Nikon D700 Nikon D3s Nikon D3x )

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Canon 60D Video Lens Kit (for APS-C Crop Sensor Canon DSLR 550D T2i 600D T3i 7D 50D

Building a Video Lens Kit for the Canon APS-C DSLR Digital Cameras including the Canon 60D, Canon 550D, Canon 600D, Canon 50D, or the Canon 7D.

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Nikon D7000 - Discussing Bob Krist 's "Building a Nikon D7000 Video Lens Kit"

Bob Krist, travel photographer and Nikon DSLR digital camera shooter, had an interesting article on building a Nikon D7000 video lens kit. I discuss Bob's recommendations here and add a few tweaks and modifications of my own to come up with my Nikon D7000 Video Lens Kit.

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Here's the link to Bob Krist's original post...
http://www.pixiq.com/article/my-lenskit-for-video-with-the-nikon-d7000





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Pick a Canon Digital Camera for Life - Canon 550D T2i 600D T3i 60D 7D 5D MkII 1D MkIV 1Ds MkIII

We did a video on picking a Nikon DSLR for the rest of your life, so of course we need to do the Canon side. So, if you had to pick a Canon DSLR to last you the rest of your life, what would it be? The Canon 550D, the Canon 600D, the Canon 7D the Canon 5D MkII, the Canon 1D MkIV, or the Canon 1DS MkIII?

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Nikon D7000 vs Canon 7D - Which One Should I Buy?

One of our viewers left a comment asking which DSLR he should buy... the Nikon D7000 or the Canon 7D. Here's a run-down of the two to help you decide. Hint, hint... the Nikon D7000 and the Canon 7D are closer than you might think.

Canon 70-200mm f4L vs f4L IS vs f2.8L vs f2.8L IS - How to Choose Which Canon 70-200mm to Buy

Canon has four 70-200mm lenses, and all of them are Canon L glass (L is the Pro designation for Canon lenses signaling better quality optics and build).

Which one is right for you?

The Canon 70-200mm f4L ?

The Canon 70-200mm f4L IS ?

The Canon 70-200mm f2.8L ?

The Canon 70-200mm f2.8L IS ?

Pick a Nikon DSLR Digital Camera for the Rest of Your Life - Nikon D7000 D700 D3s D3x D3100 D5000

Discussing Thom Hogan's "Camera For Life" question that was posed to him. A reader asked Thom if he had to choose a camera right now that would last him for the rest of his life, what would he choose. Bear in mind, Thom shoots Nikon DSLR digital cameras, so we're only talking Nikon here. He rules out 4/3 and compacts right away because of image quality, and then we're left with the current Nikon offering... the Nikon D3100, Nikon D5000, Nikon D7000, Nikon D700, Nikon D3s, and Nikon D3x. Here's what he chose...

Does the Canon 17-55mm f2.8 IS USM Have a Design Flaw? (Canon 550D T2i 600D T3i 60D 5D 1D 50D 40D)

Does the Canon 17-55mm f2.8 IS USM Have a Design Flaw? (Of interest to Canon 550D 600D 60D 5D 1D 50D 40D 30D 20D 5D MkII 1Ds MkII 1Ds MkIII 1D MkIII shooters)

Canon 60D - My First 60D Burned My Hand and Died Within Hours of Unboxing

I really like my Canon 60D, but it has a little secret. My 60D is my 2nd Canon 60D. The first 60D I bought burned my hand and died within hours of unboxing. Click play on the video above to find out what happened...



Canon EOS 60D 18 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3.0-Inch LCD (Body Only)

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Canon 550D T2i vs Canon 600D T3i vs Canon 60D vs Canon 7D: How to Choose Which DSLR to Buy

The Canon DSLR digital camera line-up has gotten even more crowded with the addition of the new Canon 600D T3i. Here's a run-down of how to choose between the Canon 550D T2i, the Canon 600D T3i, the Canon 60D, and the Canon 7D.

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Canon 320 EX - The FIRST Speedlight EVER With An LED Light!

Discussing the new Canon 320 EX Speedlight Flash... MUCH More Than Just A Little Brother to the Canon 430 EX II and Canon 580 EX II !

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Canon 600D T3i vs Canon 60D: 5 Reasons to Buy the Canon 60D Over the Canon 600D T3i

At first glance, a lot of people might think the new Canon 600D T3i is going to kill sales of the Canon 60D. The Canon 600D looks like a lot like the Canon 60D at a lower price, right? Wrong. Here's 5 Reasons to Buy the Canon 60D Over the Canon 600D T3i.

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Canon 600D T3i vs Canon 550D T2i... What Should I Buy?

So Canon has just announced the new Canon T3i 600D Rebel, and it's added more variables to the question, what DSLR digital camera should I buy? Here's a run-down of the Canon 550D T2i and the Canon 600D T3i, what the differences are, and which one you should buy.

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Youtube 's 6 Reasons Why HTML5 Wont Replace Flash, Yet

Discussing Christopher Rick's article, "Youtube 's 6 Reasons Why HTML5 Wont Replace Flash, Yet" and the implications it has on your photography business and website. As photographers, sometimes we don't spend enough time on the business end of things, and that largely means internet stuff these days. Flash has been both a positive and negative as far as internet marketing and an a effective website goes, especially when it comes to SEO.

For more, check out Chris' article over at
http://www.reelseo.com/youtubes-6-reasons-html5-replace-flash/

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Nikon D7000 vs Pentax K-5 High ISO Torture Test

Discussing the Phoblographer's Nikon D7000 vs Pentax K-5 High ISO Torture Test, and why I think the Phoblographer is out to lunch.

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4 Reasons to Buy the Nikon D7000 Over the Pentax K-5

Discussing the Phoblographer's Pentax K-5 review, specifically the CONS of the Pentax K-5. The Phoblographer lists 5 CONS, but I've reduced it to 4 as the first one on his list is not valid as I explain in the video.

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Canon 24-70mm f2.8L - The Good The Bad and The UGLY (Canon 60D 550D 7D 5D 5D MkII)

The Canon 24-70mm f2.8L is a mixed bag of tricks. One would think it was a great lens based on the fact that it's an Canon "L" series lens, and that it's expensive. Unfortunately, there's more to it than that.

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Awesome File Back Up and Recovery for Photo Editing - Thermaltake BlacX Duet Hard Drives Dock

If you're like me, you're always looking to add more hard drives for photo storage and photo editing. The Thermaltake BlacX Duet eSATA and USB2.0 Hard Drives Dock is one AWESOME little gem! I have the single hard drive version, but just picked up the DUET which features spots for two hard drives in a single dock! It hooks up via eSATA for SUPER FAST speed, and also via USB 2.0 for greater compatability with devices that don't have eSATA.

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Stock Photos Guru and Canon 5D Mk II Photographer Thomas Hawk's Top 10 Ways to Improve Flickr

Discussing stock photography guru Thomas Hawk's "Top 10 Ways to Improve Flickr". Thomas Hawk is a great photographer with an excellent eye. He has millions of photos online, many over at the Flickr website. Currently he shoots with a Canon 5D MkII if memory serves. Check out his work for some great eye candy and visual ideas!

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5 Reasons to Ditch Your DSLR for an EVIL Mirrorless Digital Camera (i.e. NX100, NEX-5, E-PL2, GF2)

Discussing Wired.com's article "5 Reasons to Ditch Your DSLR [for an EVIL Mirrorless Compact Digital Camera (i.e. Olympus PEN, Panasonic GH2, GF2, E-PL2, NX100, or Sony NEX-5)]".

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Yahoo 's Flickr "Accidentally" Deletes User Mirco Wilhelm's 3400 Photo Account

This story has gained a lot of press, thankfully for Mirco as that is the only way he got some resolution. Yahoo 's Flickr "Accidentally" Deleted User Mirco Wilhelm's 3400 Photo Account, and it took a LOT before they did anything about it.