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Richard Grech

Richard Grech

Former Digital Trends Contributor

As a father of young triplets, Richard Grech has his hands full. But, as a photography enthusiast and one of Digital Trends' experts, he wastes no time capturing their every moment with his always-on camera. As someone who knows the ins-and-outs of a DSLR, Richard shares his valuable camera knowledge with DT readers.

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Family portraits around the Christmas tree made perfect

Taking family indoor portraits in front of the Christmas tree can be challenging. To get that perfect shot to remember, here are a few tips to keep in mind.
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Nikon 1 AW1 review

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JVC Adixxion GC-XA2 review

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Nikon Coolpix S31 review

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Canon Vixia Mini review

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Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS review

Should you get caught snooping around with a camera, say you are doing it for art

A Manhattan Supreme Court justice ruled that artistic "Peeping Tom" photography is considered free speech and protected by the First Amendment.

Olympus PEN E-P5 Review

The Olympus PEN E-P5 is the latest in Olympus’ Micro four-thirds camera interchangeable lens line. It throws the latest tech into a classic retro body – but does its performance add up?
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Is Olympus and Fujifilm calling it quits on budget cams a death knell for the basic point-and-shoot?

As more users embrace smartphones for photography, Olympus and Fujifilm have signaled they will exit the budget sector and concentrate on high-end cameras.
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Improvements to Canon’s EOS M camera on their way, thanks to new lens and firmware

Canon has announced a new 11-22mm lens for the EOS M that offers great image quality. Also, a firmware update promises faster autofocusing speeds.
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Could iPhones replace news photographers? The Chicago Sun-Times thinks so

In a major shift, the Chicago Sun-Times has laid off its full-time photographers in favor of freelance photographers and reporters armed with iPhones.
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New CompactFlash card uses RAID-like data mirroring to protect against memory failure

A new CompactFlash memory card from a Japanese company, Amulet, uses RAID-like mirroring to duplicate the data stored, helping to prevent data loss.

Sony Alpha NEX-5R Review

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Say cheese: Duke University to make gigapixel camera available to public via Kickstarter

Once a prototype designed for a U.S. defense agency, Duke University now plans to bring its Aware2 gigapixel camera to the public via Kickstarter.

Canon PowerShot SX280 HS Review

Nikon 1 J3 Review

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Canon trickles down pro-level features to new Vixia HF G30 consumer camcorder

Canon's new flagship Vixia HF G30 camcorder may be designed for the consumer, but there are plenty of professional-level features, too.
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Change your glass, change your shot: Getting started with interchangeable lenses

Interchangeable lenses can open up a whole new world of photography. If you're new to lenses, consult our quick guide to the types of lenses available.
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There’s a dimly lit moon out tonight, but Canon’s new CMOS sensor can see it just fine

With a pixel surface area that's nearly eight times larger than conventional sensors, Canon's new CMOS sensor is able to record video in extreme darkness.
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Photographer takes copyright infringement case to the Web, gets DKNY to pay up

After being called out for using copyright images in a store display without permission, clothing company DKNY admits to wrongdoing.

Not so fast, laser, there’s a speedier inkjet that just arrived in town

HP unveiled the new Officejet Pro X series of inkjet printers that use a new print-head technology, which make them the fastest desktop printers available.
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Blame the Bayer filter for your camera’s poor low-light performance, says Panasonic

A new technology developed by Panasonic called "micro color splitters" would double the color sensitivity of image sensors in cameras.
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Tamron joins the Micro Four Thirds party with company’s first-ever lens

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Is Google’s latest patent another nail in the point-and-shoot camera coffin?

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Stop-motion video: Putting your Lego men to work

Pentax goes completely outdoors at 2013 CP+ with new rugged cameras

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Redesigned Google Images enhances search experience with new layout and increased speed

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Houston Center for Photography’s iPhone course raises the question, ‘is it art?’

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Sony expands E-Mount Camera System lens lineup with two new models