Gear

Gadget Bag: Make Your Own Photo Book

Making a custom photo book has become fast, easy and inexpensive.

In Focus: March 2012

Sometimes a camera phone is all you need, especially if it's the camera in the iPhone. Now you can step up your iPhone photography with the iPro Lens System from Schneider Optics.

Low-Cost Gear That Makes A Big Difference

It's always nice to get a new DSLR or lens, but while madly pursuing more megapixels and longer lenses, it's easy to forget that there are lots of far less expensive items that can improve your photos or photo-making experience.

In Focus: January/February 2012

Looking at a landscape or wildlife photograph in print makes a different impact than just looking at the image on screen.

Gadget Bag: Beyond The Tabletop

Once considered an inevitably endangered species because of built-in image stabilization, tripods have emerged just as important as ever.

Nikon 1 V1 & J1

It has been long rumored that Nikon was going to introduce a mirrorless, interchangeable-lens camera, and now they've done it—two, in fact.

Ultra-Wide-Angle Zooms

As their name suggests, ultra-wide-angle lenses take in very wide angles of view. As their name suggests, ultra-wide-angle lenses take in very wide...

Gadget Bag: Trail Lights

If you want to get the very best photos, you need to capture the very best light.

Sony SLT-A77

The new SLT-A77 is the long-awaited successor to Sony's A700 enthusiast APS-C DSLR.

Our Guide To Mirrorless Cameras

Outdoor photography—landscape, wildlife, close-up, travel and sports—covers a lot of territory and demands cameras that deliver excellent image quality and a wide range of focal lengths.

In Focus: November 2011

With a bigger sensor, stronger audio capabilities and AVCHD 2.0 HD video support, the Sony NEX-VG20 is the second generation of Sony's Handycam interchangeable-lens camcorder. ...

Gadget Bag: GPS Made Easy

Although they may never fully replace a trail map and compass, compact touch-screen GPS units pack convenience, ease of use and navigational power into a device small enough to slip into a shirt pocket.

Sigma SD1

Sigma’s SD1 has been a hot topic on the online photo forums, in part, for its remarkable Foveon X3 image sensor and, in part, for its equally remarkable price.

Macro Lens Guide

Macro is the photo op that’s always available: You can find good close-up subjects just about anywhere.

In Focus: October 2011

If you’re stepping up your travel photography from the point-and-shoot level to DSLR quality, the Canon EOS Rebel T3 is an intuitive camera that doesn’t sacrifice image quality for ease of use.

Gadget Bag: Save Your Back

When I was diagnosed with degenerative disc disease, I was determined not to allow it to interfere with my regular activities. ...

Big-Time DSLRs Under $1,000

It's hard to believe that the very first DSLR was introduced only 20 years ago, but that's ancient history in the world of digital cameras. ...

In Focus: September 2011

Take an exceptionally wide angle of view when shooting with the Canon EF 8-15mm ƒ/4L Fisheye USM lens.

Gadget Bag: Steady Shooting

Whether shooting for the ultimate sharpness in stills or looking to capture video that's as smooth as possible, there never has been a better time for photographers to be looking at tools for image stabilization.

Sony Alpha SLT-A35

The new Alpha SLT-A35 is a great option for photographers who want image quality and full HD video capabilities, but don't want to lug around a large HDSLR.

In Focus: August 2011

The 50mm lens is a must-have for all photographers, and Nikon has updated its model.

Gadget Bag: The Tablet Revolution

These slick, thin, computing wonders are technically referred to as tablet computing devices.

Panasonic Lumix G3

Anyone looking for a combination of still and motion capture in a small package that's easy to hike or travel with will be interested in the new Panasonic Lumix G3.

In Focus: July 2011

For the first time ever, Adobe is making its Photoshop Creative Suite software available by way of monthly subscriptions. ...

Gadget Bag: Strapped For Photos

The lowly neck strap is both the simplest and most intimate part of a camera. ...

Nikon D5100

The new Nikon D5100 has an estimated street price below $900 (with an 18-55mm lens), and a number of fine features for nature photographers. ...

In Focus: June 2011

The Nikon D5100 has a 16.2-megapixel sensor and records 1080p HD video at 30 and 24 fps with full-time autofocus and manual-exposure control. ...

Gadget Bag: Super Sized Backpacks

We often tout the benefits of going light when you’re hiking into the field, but there are occasions when it really makes sense to bring a full complement of lenses and accessories.

Landscape Lens Tech

Finding your perfect landscape lens is a matter of defining the priorities. ...

Pentax K-r

Pentax’s top-of-the-line K-5 has been getting most of the publicity, but its lower-cost sibling, the compact K-r, also offers the outdoor photographer a lot—including a first-rate live-view LCD monitor, quick autofocusing and advance, high image qua...