Category Archives: DSLR

DIY Photo Tip – How To Take Your Own Family Portrait

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Thanksgiving is almost here and that means the holiday season is upon us again! Time to start planning all those family gatherings and creating new memories. And what is the best way to preserve your memories than with a photograph or video? Whether you hire a professional portrait artist at LarmonStudios.com to create a family heirloom, a family photo enthusiast with a sophisticated DSLR or you with your iPhone or other mobile device, photos and videos are always at the center preserving memories. Family First Before all the parties and gatherings begin, there is the “what to do for this year’s holiday … Continue reading →

Time to Clean & Check your DSLR Camera’s Sensor & Lenses

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If you’re using an DSLR camera, you’ll eventually require a “Clean & Check” to remove dust spots you encounter due to a dirty camera sensor.  When it occurs it is the result of sensor dust and you’ll need to know how to clean the sensor, and how to minimize the risk of this happening again. What does Sensor Dust look like? A dirty camera sensor is most apparent in smooth, light regions, such as bright skies: Visually check your sensor by taking a photo that includes the sky, Example A, or if in a studio a white or a white/off-white wall. Then import … Continue reading →

Imaging Sensors: Full Frame vs APS-C (Crop Frame)

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Steven Sasson was the pioneer and driving force in the development of both the digital camera and the DSLR.   He invented the first digital camera while working for Eastman Kodak in 1975. Seen below is Sasson’s first generation digital camera, as you can see,  it was quite large and weighed approximately 8 pounds. Not exactly as portable as today’s digital point and shoots or DSLRs. In 1989 along with Robert Hill, Sasson created the Kodak ECAM D5000. It was the first version of the modern day DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) camera. The digital imaging (capture) sensor Sasson developed replaced film which ultimately changed … Continue reading →

Meet the Nikon D500 at Larmon Photo

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  Visit LarmonPhoto.com today and check out the new DX flagship, the Nikon D500. Although this DSLR camera doesn’t appear to be more impressive than previous DX models, it certainly is loaded with processing power and technological advances. The D500 not only captures 10 images per second with the EXPEED 5 processor, but its Multi-CAM 20K autofocus system offers you 153 autofocus points including 99 cross type points.  The Nikon D500 captures video in 4K UHD, and has a high resolution tilt touchscreen display.  Built for today’s mobile photographer, the D500 has built-in SnapBridge (Wi-Fi® + Bluetooth) capabilities.. As always lenses are key to creating superlative images. … Continue reading →

Canon EOS 80D – Coming Soon to Larmon Photo

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If you are a fan of Canon, mark your calendar for Saturday March 12th because you are going to love the newest member of their EOS line, which will be available for purchase at Larmon Photo. Introducing the Canon EOS 80D. The powerful DSLR boasts a resolution of 24.2 effective megapixels. To say the EOS 80D is innovative would be an understatement.  The 80D has modestly impressive speed, instinctive controls, and my favorite feature is Wi-Fi. A responsive camera with a 45 point all cross-type Auto Focus and able to capture video at 7fps. Canon’s 80D was designed with the photographer in mind; it … Continue reading →