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What is ISO?

An ISO is basically what your ASA used to be on your film. The ISO is the sensitivity of your camera to the available light. So, if you are shooting in a place where it is very bright light, like at the beach or at the park and it is a bright sunny day, a [...]

Inclement weather shooting with the Pentax K5 DSLR

April showers bring May flowers – As the spring brings warmer temperature it also brings rain, but shooting nature and macro doesn’t need to be regulated by sunny days only. The Pentax K5 is a fully weather sealed DSLR in a rugged magnesium alloy shell. Combined with Pentax DA or WR lenses (Weather Resistant), it [...]

What is the difference between FX and DX Lenses?

When buying a Nikon DSLR this question usually come up. This question refers to the size of the sensor used in the 2 types of Nikon Digital SLR Cameras. FX cameras have a larger senor 36 x 24mm (same size as a 35mm film frame). A DX camera has a smaller APS-C size sensor 24 [...]

Canon 7D: Built for the Adventurous

Lauren Rodriquez had the opportunity to shoot with the Canon 7D to see if this DSLR met her expectations. “The Canon 7D is an amazing camera that Canon released in the Fall of 2009. It is an 18 megapixel camera that has ISO capabilities up to 6400. The 7D also does HD movies in 1080p [...]

New Nikon D7000 Digital-SLR

With one step above the D90, the New Nikon D7000 Digital-SLR includes a long list of high-performance features that both photographers and videographers should take note of. With a 16.2 megapixel DX-format CMOS sensor, the D7000 will leave a permanent legacy in the DSLR community.  Its continuous shooting mode allows up to 6 frames per second [...]

Sony SLT Alpha A55 & A33

Sony SLT Alpha A55 16.2 MP DSLR Sony SLT Alpha A33 14.6 MP DSLR Both cameras are equipped with a translucent mirror, which enables light passing through the lens to be simultaneously received by the image sensor and the auto focus sensor.  This allows continuous shooting and continuous focusing at speeds never before possible. The [...]

Firework Photography Tips and Tricks

Here are a few tips and tricks to catch perfect Firework Photography

New Nikon D3100 Entry Level DSLR

Nikon announced their new Entry level DSLR which outshines many of the past and current models today. The Nikon D3100 will be equipped with a 18-55mm NIKKOR VR Image Stabilization Lens. Stepping ahead of the Nikon D3000 this announcement ensures other models will soon have successors in the coming days (wink wink D700/ D90).  The [...]

RODE VideoMic DVCam

RODE VideoMic DVCam Directional Condenser Microphone Ideal for new digital SLR’s with Mic input Superior sound quality and dynamic range compared to in-camera microphones

Choosing Your DSLR Camera: Advice from Berger Bros. Camera

By- Michael Hollender Have you been trying to take that leap into more professional photography? Everyone has witnessed someone taking pictures with a DSLR with interchangeable lenses. Now more then ever is the right time to take that step into DSLR Photography. Take a look at these common questions to guarantee the DSLR you purchase [...]