Gallery: Spotlight on Nature, Shooting Animal Scenics and More.

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	September 30, 2010 Breaking news from America's top photo magazines From the Forums: We want to know, what kind of shooter do you consider yourself? Our readers share their thoughts. Join and Contribute!

	Gallery: Spotlight on Nature, Shooting Animal Scenics Wildlife photography isn’t just about close-ups, learn how to capture both animals and their natural habitats for a more effective image. Gallery: Sample Images From the Samsung NX100 Our editors take Samsung’s new ILC out for a test drive. Software Workshop: Easier HDR Use Photoshop CS5's new tools for a bigger range of tones, no plug-ins required. If Only Matthew Brady Had This Robotic View Camera GFAE's CAPcam does fully-automated tilt/shift, panoramas, and even 3D. Photo of the Day Think your photos have what it takes to be named Photo of the Day? Then upload your best shots to our Flickr page. See the whole gallery here TECH SUPPORT Using the Right Lights Q. I want to photograph products with a 30-inch light tent and need a white background. What type of lighting do you suggest? The kits I am looking at come in 3000 Kelvin or 5000 Kelvin. A. Either color temperature will do, as long as you set a custom white balance from the walls of the tent, or from a photo gray card positioned in the light of the tent. For the best color balance, shoot in RAW, then use a RAW converter to fine-tune the color to a neutral white. (And if you shoot a frame with the gray card in it, you can just click the software’s gray dropper on the gray target.) If you intend to use the light set for other photographic purposes, note that the 5000 K lights will balance close to daylight, while the 3000 K lights will balance closer to household tungsten bulbs.

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The Best New Gear from Photokina 2010 and More

The Best New Gear from Photokina 2010 and More	View this email online

	September 23, 2010 Breaking news from America's top photo magazines From the Forums: Post an image for a chance to have it featured as Photo of the Day. Our readers share their thoughts. Join and Contribute!

	Gallery: The Best New Gear from Photokina 2010 Our guide to this week's new cameras, lenses and accessories worth your attention. Gallery: Deconstructed Camera Gear A unique look at the guts inside cameras and lenses. New Gear: Panasonic GH2 An early look at Panasonic's new 3D-friendly micro four thirds interchangeable lens compact. New Gear: Fujifilm X100 We look through the hybrid viewfinder of a prototype of Fujifilm's new high-end compact. Photo of the Day Think your photos have what it takes to be named Photo of the Day? Then upload your best shots to our Flickr page. See the whole gallery here TECH SUPPORT Better camera, better photos? Q. I’ve been shooting with a Canon EOS Rebel XTi, and I’ve upgraded the kit lenses to high-end Canon and Sigma optics. I’ve been happy with my Rebel, but, like most hobbyists, I am constantly trying to get better pictures. If I upgraded my camera body to a Rebel T2i or a 7D, would I get noticeably better pictures? A. Good question; the answer is, it depends. Both models you mention will give you a big boost in resolution (to 18MP, from 10.1), and the 14-bit A/D conversion rather than 12-bit will provide better detail, particularly in colors. If you plan to shoot a lot, models like the 7D and the new EOS 60D give you better build quality, longer battery life, and wireless TTL flash control through the pop-up unit. But, remember, there is a no-cost option that will significantly improve your pictures: shooting in RAW. The bump up in image quality you get in TIFFs made from RAW files can be startling. And you already have the option in your camera.

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