The Best Photography websites



Cameras

35 mm cameras

Camera Review  - www.CameraReview.com
User Camera Reviews, rankings and side by side feature comparisons of 35mm, Medium and Large format cameras, lenses and photography gear. Classified ads section.
Epinions - 35mm Cameras  - www.epinions.com/elec-Photo-Cameras-All-35mm
Consumer-generated reviews, buying tips and advice, ratings, price information, and searchable in a variety of ways from price to product type.
HowStuffWorks - Autofocus Camera  - www.howstuffworks.com/autofocus.htm
Illustrated descriptions of active and passive autofocus technology used in cameras, with related links.
HowStuffWorks - Cameras  - www.howstuffworks.com/camera.htm
Illustrated camera tutorial in everyday language. Includes information on single reflex (SLR) and pinhole cameras.
HowStuffWorks - Photographic Film  - www.howstuffworks.com/film.htm
An illustrated description of how the film in a camera works.
PhotoZone  - www.photozone.de
SLR system guides, camera technology and handling, photo technique, photo news, links, and comments.

Collecting and camera history

Camera Museum, The  - www.thecameramuseum.com
Cameras from 1900-1960, with galleries, boxes, and manuals.
Favorite Classics  - www.kyphoto.com/classics
A classic camera site that includes repair tips, camera information, instruction & repair manuals, and a camera repair forum
Nikon Historical Society  - www.nikonhs.org
Organization of Nikon users. Camera articles, camera history, camera links, camera restoration.
Photographic Historical Society, The  - www.rit.edu/~andpph/tphs.html
The Photographic Historical Society of Rochester New York. Information page
Scott's Photographica Collection  - www.vintagephoto.tv
Images of, and commentary on, a personal collection of antique and collectable cameras, photographic images, and ephemera.

Digital cameras

Digital Camera Reviews and News  - www.dpreview.com
Digital Photography Review, all the latest in digital camera and digital imaging news, reviews of the latest digital cameras, lively discussion forums, vast samples galleries and the largest database of digital camera specifications
Electronic Photo-Imaging  - www.epi-centre.com
Independent information about all aspects of digital imaging, including digital cameras, scanners, printers and image manipulation. Offers training courses in the UK, and seminars worldwide.
Megapixel  - www.megapixel.net
Monthly webzine that reviews digital still cameras, and gives information on digital imaging and cameras. Includes classified ads listing equipment for sale.
Outback Photo - Outdoor Photography using Digital Cameras  - www.outbackphoto.com
Dedicated to outdoor photography using professional digital cameras (often SLRs). Covers news, reviews and techniques.
PCPhoto Magazine  - www.pcphotomag.com
Articles, reviews, and technical instructions with a focus on digital cameras and imaging.
Rob Galbraith Online  - www.robgalbraith.com
Regular updates on the latest happenings in the world of digital photojournalism, including information on new digital cameras, software and Macintosh developments.
Shutterline Photography  - www.shutterline.com
Digital photographer community site offering discussion forums, articles, and photo contests. Requires payment of an annual membership fee to access most areas of the site.
Vivid Light Photography  - www.vividlight.com
An excellent monthly magazine about digital photography. Has regular columns by Moose Peterson, Jim McGee, Gary Stanley and Bill Hartley, Professional photographers and photographic book authors

Contests

Digital Photo Contest  - www.digitalphotocontest.com
Online photography contest for amateur digital photographers. Category and Grand Prizes awarded every month.
PhotoCompetitions.com  - www.photocompetitions.com
A searchable database of photography competitions around the world.
Underwater Images Photo & Video Competition  - www.uwimages.org
Annual international photography contest. Includes award prize list, sponsors, charitable benefactors and related organization links. The purpose of the Underwater Images Photo/Video Competition is to raise the awareness of the ecological importance of preserving marine habitats that represent Nature's oldest and most stable living ecosystems.
World Press Photo  - www.worldpressphoto.com
The World Press Photo of the Year Award honors the photographer whose photograph can be rightfully regarded as the photojournalistic encapsulation of the year: a photograph that represents an issue, situation or event of great journalistic importance and which clearly demonstrates an outstanding level of visual perception and creativity.

Manufacturers

Argus Camera - www.arguscamera.com
Canon - www.canon.com/index.html
Contax Cameras - www.contaxcameras.com
Hasselblad - www.hasselblad.com
Konica - www.konica.com
Leica - www.leica.com
Lomol - www.lomo.com
Minolta - www.minolta.com
Nikon - www.nikon.com
Olympus - www.olympus.com
Pentax - www.pentax.com
Polaroid - www.polaroid.com
Ricoh - www.ricoh.com
Schneider Optics - www.schneideroptics.com
Sigma Corporation of America - www.sigmaphoto.com
Tamron - www.tamron.com
Yashica - www.yashica.com
Vivitar - vivitar.com

Organizations

American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP) - National Site  - www.asmp.org
American Society of Media Photographers, Inc. - a trade association which protects and promotes the interests of photographers whose work is for publication
American Society of Picture Professionals (ASPP)  - www.aspp.com
The American Society of Picture Professionals (ASPP) is a nationwide organization of professionals who produce, sell, edit, catalog and use photographic imagery - a forum for education, information, dialogue, interaction and professional growth.
Children Photographers of the World, Ltd. (CPW)  - www.CPWphoto.org
CPW is a children's marketing and photography association. CPW is dedicated to promoting professional imaging of children by providing studios an educational forum for marketing to their core audience.
Evidence Photographers International Council (EPIC)  - www.epic-photo.org
EPIC's primary purpose is the advancement of forensic photography/videography in civil evidence & law enforcement
Glamour Photographers International (GPI)  - www.glamourphotonet.com
A organization for amateur and professional glamour photographers.
International Association of Panoramic Photographers (IAPP)  - panphoto.com
IAPP official site, officers, events, member pages, immersive imaging, articles, gallery, cameras and boutique.
International Federation of Photographic Art (FIAP)  - www.fiap.net
Lists member national organizations and links, shows history, services provided, and board of directors. Also in French.
International Freelance Photographers Organization (IFPO)  - www.aipress.com
IFPO Make Money With Your Camera, Get Published, Sell Your Stock Photos
National Press Photographers Association (NPPA)  - www.nppa.org
The National Press Photographers Association is dedicated to the advancement of photojournalism, its creation, editing and distribution, in all news media.
North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA)  - www.nanpa.org
Official web site of NANPA. Includes membership and conference information.
Photographic Society of America (PSA) - Electronic Imaging Div. (EID)  - psa-eid.org
The EI Division provides services to PSA members who use digital imaging techniques as a tool in their photographic imaging process.
Photo Marketing Association International (PMA)  - www.pmai.org
Unites diverse professionals in the imaging industry worldwide; representing more than 17,000 members in 100+ countries.
Professional Photographers of America (PPA)   www.ppa.com
PPA is the world's leading certifying agency for imaging professionals and the world's largest not-for-profit association for professional photographers, with more than 14,000 members in 64 countries.
Professional Photographers of Canada (PPOC)  - www.ppoc.ca
Professional Photographers of Canada PPOC offering the best of Photography including digital, wedding, portrait, industrial.
Royal Photographic Society (RPS)  - www.rps.org
The Royal Photographic Society was formed as The Photographic Society in 1853. It was granted the use of the title 'Royal' by decree in 1894. The Society's mission is "to promote the Art and Science of Photography". Membership is open to everyone with a real interest in photography - and that includes newcomers to photography, teachers, historians and scientists, as well as dedicated amateurs and full-time professionals.>
Student Photographic Society  - www.studentphoto.com
A professional organization for students entering the photographic industry. Supported by Professional Photographers of America, we provide career guidance, support, job boards and chats for college photography students.
Wedding and Portrait Photographers International (WPPI)  - www.wppi-online.com
WPPI exists to provide wedding and portrait photographers with information, programs and professional services to help expand sales, profits, artistry, technical abilities and services.
White House News Photographers' Association (WHNP)  - www.whnpa.org
Features contest, photo gallery and membership information.
Women In Photography International  - www.womeninphotography.org
Women In Photography International is a non-profit, outreach organization, which promotes the visibility of women photographers and their work.

Royalty-free Stock Photos

Photos.com  - www.photos.com
Photos.com is a premier subscription-based royalty-free stock photography resource for web or print. All of the images have been hand-picked, and come from some of the most talented photographers and publishers in the industry. You may use the royalty-free photos for: web pages and other electronic distribution systems, broadcasts, theatrical exhibitions, advertising and promotional materials, products, publications, personal (noncommercial) materials, comps, layouts, and other materials for test or sample use.

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