Author: Barbara Newman

Barbara Newman has been Country Life’s dance critic since 1990. In her latest book, Never Far from Dancing (Routledge, 2014), she talks to renowned dancers about their professional progress. Her bestselling children’s book, The Illustrated Book of Ballet Stories (Dorling Kindersley, 1997), is a triple award winner that has been translated into eight languages. She covers musical theatre for the Dancing Times (www.dancing-times.co.uk) and is now the UK editor of www.dancemag.dk.

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Canon’s Dual-pixel technology: Advanced technology guide

Barbara Newman

Jan 12, 2015

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BSI sensor (backside illumination): Advanced technology guide

The APS-C-sized sensor in Samsung’s new NX1 uses BSI technology. Bob Newman explains what it is...

Barbara Newman

Jan 8, 2015

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Cross points: Advance technology guide

Following the release of Canon’s EOS 7D Mark II with 65 cross focus points, Bob Newman looks at the advantages...

Barbara Newman

Dec 30, 2014

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Nikon D810 – Base ISO 64 Analysed

Why do many cameras have a base ISO of 100-200? Bob Newman looks at the link between sensor size and...

Barbara Newman

Dec 2, 2014