Monthly Archives: May 2009

Review: Rick Sammon’s Field Guide to Digital Photography: Quick Lessons on Making Great Pictures

By tpitera | Published May 27, 2009

Rick Sammon is a renowned wildlife photographer, instructor and author of many books. His latest, Rick Sammon’s Field Guide to Digital Photography, is designed to be a handbook that fits easily into your camera bag. Despite its small size, the book is jam packed with a lot of useful information and tips for taking great [...]

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Initial Impressions: Nikon D5000

By tpitera | Published May 20, 2009

The D5000 is the latest camera in Nikon’s entry level line of DSLRs. The camera inherits some of the D90′s features but keeps things simplified for beginners. It’s also the first camera in the Nikon line to feature an articulating LCD screen. I had the opportunity to play with the D5000 for a few days. [...]

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Compact Camera Buying Guide

By tpitera | Published May 3, 2009

Compact digital cameras have come a long way over the past few years. The features keep getting better and better while the prices get less and less expensive. Manufacturers also seem to be refreshing their cameras at a very rapid pace, with replacement models coming out as many as two to three times in a [...]

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