Nikon reveals new 36.3-megapixel beast - the D800 HD-SLR

Nikon reveals new 36.3-megapixel beast - the D800 HD-SLR: "Has it really been over three years since Nikon released the 12-megapixel D700 digital camera? At long last, its replacement - which effectively triples the pixel count of its predecessor - is due to arrive next month. The new D800 is about half the price of the D4 announced in early January, with which it shares a number of features, plus it's smaller and lighter, and features a new 36.3 megapixel FX-format (35.9 x 24mm) CMOS sensor. It's also the first digital camera to achieve USB 3.0 certification."

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How to Capture Motion and Splashing Water in Photography – PictureCorrect

How to Capture Motion and Splashing Water in Photography – PictureCorrect: "When the photography department at Utah’s Brigham Young University decided to do a photoshoot with the schools gymnastic team they opted to use an out of place prop — water. They set up studio at a pool in the campuses Richards Building and got to work. Using a Canon EOS 1D and a back lit black background, the photography team was able to capture poster worthy photographs (see below). You can watch the photoshoot here:"

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Night Photo Tips – PictureCorrect

Night Photo Tips – PictureCorrect: "If your digital camera has Manual mode and manual focus, you can take successful night photographs on your first try. Try various control combinations and check your results on your camera’s LCD screen. Try starting with these settings then alter your shutter speed as needed:"

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How to Choose a DSLR Lens – PictureCorrect

How to Choose a DSLR Lens – PictureCorrect: "There are many different types and sizes of lens available on the market today and most photographers instincts tell them to buy one of each. While having an expansive lens collection does seem very rewarding, it may not be entirely necessary. Given the price good glass costs, this is good news. So how do you choose which lenses to add to your collection? Simple. The three part series below shows us what lenses are good for shooting in what situations. If you tend to shoot the style across your projects, you might be able to get away with owning fewer lenses."

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