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Cameras & Camcorders: How-To, FAQ, and Shopping Guides

Printing and Storing Your Digital Photos

Julie Govan
4/22/2011

Get the scoop on ways to print, share, and safely store your digital photos.

 

Digital Cameras: How to Choose

Julie Govan
1/27/2010

Shopping for a digital camera? Find out which digital camera features are most important before you choose.

 

Choosing a Digital SLR Camera

Dave Bar
1/5/2010

This article shows you what to look for when shopping for a digital SLR camera.

 

Watching, Sharing, and Editing Your Home Movies

Tara W.
5/16/2011

What will you do with all that footage? Will you play it back on your TV, make copies to share with friends and family, or edit and back up the files using a computer? We'll look at what you can do with camcorder footage, and offer our suggestions and tips for getting the best results with your home movies.

 

Video: How to Choose a Camcorder

Julie Govan
6/25/2010

In this video, we'll cover key camcorder features, so you have the info you need to start shopping. Depending on what you want to shoot, a pocket cam, high-definition camcorder or pro-style camcorder may be right for you.

 

Binoculars Shopping Guide

Julie Govan
1/24/2008

Make the right choice with this helpful overview of binocular specifications and features.

 

Accessorize Your Digital SLR

Dave Bar
1/23/2012

Learn how lenses, flashes, and other SLR accessories can help you capture distant images, snap detailed closeups, or take professional looking portraits.

 

Video: Tips for using Memory Cards

Video Guest
6/14/2011

J., Crutchfield photographer, gives us some tips and tricks for getting the most out of your memory cards.

 

Blank Media: How to Choose

Ralph Graves
3/9/2011

Find out about the various types of blank recording and memory media available today.

 

Choosing and Using a Lens for an SLR

Tara W.
1/17/2011

Not sure what kind of lens to get for your SLR? We'll explain common lens terms and offer tips on which lens to use in common shooting scenarios.

 

12 Tips for Shooting Better Video with Your Camcorder

Tara W.
6/29/2011

Use our shooting tips to improve your shots and to create more engaging home videos.

 

Camcorder Accessories

Meredith Krebs
11/6/2010

Camcorder accessories can help make your home movies memorable. Getting extra batteries, memory cards, a tripod, and few extra cables will set you up like a pro.

 

Digital Photo Printers: How to Choose

Dave Bar
4/22/2011

Tips on what to look for in a digital photo printer.

 

Crutchfield: Sony Alpha A-mount Cameras

Zak Billmeier
2/15/2013

Sony's Alpha line of digital SLRs employ a translucent mirror instead of the traditional flipping mirror, letting you shoot faster than ever. With lots of lenses to choose from, they'll help you fulfill your creative vision.

 

Tips for outdoor high-contrast photo shooting

Woody Sherman
1/31/2013

What happened to my shots? We’ve all seen them: pictures with blazing cheekbones and dark eye sockets, or two silhouettes in front of a well-exposed beach panorama, or a big flare...

 

What is HDR photography?

Woody Sherman
1/25/2013

Many digital cameras offer high dynamic range (HDR) imaging as part of their feature set. What does this mean, and when should I use it?

 

Resolved: capture better images

Woody Sherman
12/20/2012

What does resolution mean, when it comes to cameras? Are there different types of resolution? Woody explores the concept in three ways.

 

Video: Nikon D5100 Digital SLR Camera

Joshua Crane
12/12/2012

Nikon's D5100 SLR camera offers the tools you need to paint pictures that tell stories with amazing image quality. Plus, it records stunning HD movies for times when you'd prefer to capture the scene in full motion.

 

Pentax K-5 II SLR Camera

Ralph Graves
12/4/2012

The Pentax K-5 is a powerful DSLR — but with its automatic setting, even a beginner can use it and get great shots.

 

Video: Introducing the Crutchfield Labs

Steve Kindig
11/14/2012

Steve, Crutchfield A/V Editor, gives us a tour of the Crutchfield Labs. He talks about why we built the Labs and how they can help us find you the right gear.