Peter K. Burian

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Fast Fixed Focal Length Lenses; Sigma’s 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM And 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
Peter K. Burian  |  Jun 01, 2009

Although zoom lenses are certainly versatile and convenient, they do have some drawbacks, including relatively small maximum apertures.

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Compact Digicams A Pro Could Love; Canon’s PowerShot G10, Nikon’s COOLPIX P6000, And Panasonic’s Lumix DMC-LX3: Which One’s Right For You?
Peter K. Burian  |  May 01, 2009

Canon’s PowerShot G10, Nikon’s COOLPIX P6000, And Panasonic’s Lumix DMC-LX3: Which One’s Right For You?

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Panasonic’s Lumix DMC-G1; The First Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera (ILDC)
Peter K. Burian  |  Apr 01, 2009

Panasonic has developed an Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera (ILDC) that’s not a single lens reflex model.

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Tamron’s AF18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) MACRO; A Lens For All Seasons And Reasons
Peter K. Burian  |  Apr 01, 2009

Designed specifically for Nikon and Canon D-SLRs with APS-C-size sensors, Tamron’s latest all-purpose lens is even more desirable than the previous 18-250mm Di II model.

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Sony’s Alpha A900; A Prosumer-Grade, Full-Frame D-SLR With Class-Leading 24.6MP Resolution
Peter K. Burian  |  Feb 01, 2009

Boasting incredibly high resolution for a 35mm-size D-SLR, the A900 features a full-frame sensor and some unique technology. Sony developed an Exmor 24x36mm CMOS chip for this camera; it’s packed with 24.6 million effective pixels but they’re quite large (5.9 microns vs. 5.5 microns with the A700) thanks to the oversized sensor and improved design. As a bonus, analog-to-digital...

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Shutterbug’s Exclusive photokina Coverage; New Lenses For D-SLR And Micro Four Thirds Cameras: More Sensor Sizes (And Models) Complicate The Optics Issue
Peter K. Burian  |  Jan 01, 2009

With the growing popularity of D-SLR cameras with sensors of various sizes, most of the manufacturers are working to expand their line of lenses. As expected, many of the latest products are “digital only”: designed for the majority of D-SLRs with the APS-C or Four Thirds size sensor. But (as specified in the text), some are multi-platform products suitable for all 35mm and digital...

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Shutterbug’s Exclusive photokina Coverage; Electronic Flash Units: Add To On-Camera Lighting Capabilities
Peter K. Burian  |  Jan 01, 2009

Whether you own a 35mm or digital SLR camera, a dedicated external flash unit can be a valuable accessory. Not many new models were unveiled at photokina, and three of the four were macro ringlights. These have been gaining in popularity for extra lighting in extreme close-up photography of products, nature subjects, and medical/dental applications, but they can also be useful for some...

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Shutterbug’s Exclusive photokina Coverage; Digital SLR Cameras: Cameras Get Smarter, With More Live View And Video, Too
Peter K. Burian  |  Jan 01, 2009

Although digicams with built-in lenses still outsell D-SLRs by 10 to 1, market research indicates that 20 percent of consumers are planning to upgrade to an interchangeable-lens camera. As a result, most manufacturers are devoting significant R&D efforts to the D-SLR category, and we found some really desirable new cameras at photokina. The trend was toward more of the high-tech...

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Shutterbug’s Exclusive photokina Coverage; Memory Cards: Increases In Speed And Capacity
Peter K. Burian  |  Jan 01, 2009

Because of the increasing resolution and burst speed of some new cameras, the capacity and speed of memory cards continues to increase. While a super-fast card cannot boost a camera’s maximum framing rate, the extra card speed can provide greater burst depth (more frames in a long series) and shorter data recording times. A high-speed card is also ideal after a long trip, when you’re...

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Shutterbug’s Exclusive photokina Coverage; New Photo Printers: From Desktop To Fine Art Studio
Peter K. Burian  |  Jan 01, 2009

As the price of D-SLRs and high-resolution digicams drops to more affordable levels, an increasing number of families and serious photo enthusiasts want a better photo printer. We found lots of new machines at the photokina show, some with high-tech features such as Wi-Fi and Ethernet compatibility. Lack of space precludes coverage of every new product, but the following printers are worth...

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