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Lens Test: Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS AF

The optical image stabilizer is just one of the reasons to love this new zoom for Canon, Nikon and Sigma DSLRs.
- By Julia Silber on December 16, 2008
Sigma's long-awaited, second Optical Stabilizer (OS) lens ($549, street) is an 11.1X digital-only superzoom with one SLD and three aspheric elements. A 29-320mm equivalent, it follows Sigma's first OS lens, an 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 ($999, street), by more than four years, and outdoes its predecessor with a sophisticated new autopanning sensor that detects extended lateral movement, then engages only the vertical stabilizer to allow blur where you want it.
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Camera Test: Canon PowerShot G9

Canon's new top of the line pocket rocket gets some major upgrades, including the return of RAW and a new RAW converter for the total control freaks.
- By Jack Howard on December 16, 2008
Put the new 12.1 megapixel Canon PowerShot G9 ($499 street) next to the 10 megapixel PowerShot G7 it replaces. Now stick a piece of gaffer's tape over the model number. You'd be hard-pressed to tell them apart. The two digital cameras are virtually identical on the outside. Same optically stabilized 35-210 f/2.8-4.8 6x zoom lens (35mm equivalent), same hotshoe, similar optical viewfinder, slightly bigger 3-inch wide view LCD, but pretty close to identical all around.
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Lens Test: Panasonic Leica D Summilux 25mm f/1.4 AF

A new lens for Panasonic and Olympus DSLRs, this normal is everything you'd expect from Leica glass.
- By Julia Silber on December 16, 2008
Made in Japan by Panasonic to Leica's specifications, this $800 (street) optic is only the second lens Panasonic has introduced for its well-reviewed DSLR, the Lumix DMC-L1. A 50mm equivalent in the Four Thirds system, the lens fills a gap in the Olympus/Panasonic lens catalogs, and it's fitting that Panasonic should start with that most basic component, the high-speed "normal" prime.
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The Goods

A do-it-all compact, fit-it-all camera bag, hold-it-all tripod, and other now-we've-seen-it-all stuff.
- By Popphoto Staff on December 16, 2008
THE FIX IS IN
Samsung's ultracompact, new, 8-megapixel L83T ($280, estimated street) has more going for it than its small size and fast shutter speed (to 1/2000 sec). The camera's "E" button lets you adjust contrast, sharpness, and saturation; zap redeye; and convert to black-and-white. The image-editing extras don't stop there, though -- a "Fun" feature lets you create a composite by saving up to four images as one, change color, add frames and even text bubbles, all in-camera. Who needs software now? (www.samsungcamerausa.com)
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Featured User Review: Leica D-Lux 3

Chris Gander writes that the D-Lux 3 gets him one step closer to his ideal of a quality, full-featured pocket camera.
- By Popphoto Reader Chris Gander on December 16, 2008
What's Hot: Construction, look and feel is good. Mostly intuitive controls, although takes a little time to get familiar. Display is impressive and can be adjusted.
What's Not: Not truly pocket size. No viewfinder. Noise above 200 ISO is noticeable -- processing within camera can produce muddy images. Lens cap attached to camera.
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Five Must-Have Software Programs

These programs do everything from eradicate noise to mask backgrounds to recover the files you thought you'd lost.
- By Popphoto Staff on December 16, 2008
SEE OUR HIGH 5 ARCHIVE OF OVER 40 MUST-HAVE PRODUCTS!
1. DxO Optics Pro 4.5
Most serious photographers scorn automatic corrections, but this program is different: It fixes problems inherent to your specific lens/camera combination, lets you do quick and accurate color correction, optimizes dynamic range, and helps zap noise. DxO's latest update ($80-$300, direct, depending on version; free upgrade from versions 4.0, 4.1, and 4.2) can be integrated with Adobe's Lightroom software and includes a library of pro-designed presets. (www.dxo.com)
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Camera Test: Kodak EasyShare Z885

8.1 megapixels, ISO 8000, $166. You do the math.
- By Dan Richards on December 16, 2008
Just how much camera can you get for less than $200? A whole lot, it turns out. Our test case: the Kodak EasyShare Z885 ($166, street), which comes with 8.1MP capture (more than enough), a 5x zoom (a leap ahead of the usual 3x), and an ISO 8000 setting (holy cow!).
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Top-Selling Digital SLRs for July

Canon's EOS Digital Rebel XTi was the top-selling DSLR in America for the month of July.
- By Popphoto.com Staff on December 16, 2008
Each month the NPD Group ranks America's top-selling digital cameras based on unit sales. Here are the top-selling digital SLRs for July 2007. Also, see our digital compact rankings for July, or compare to June's Top 5 DSLRs.

Make/Model

Megapixel

Street Price

1. Canon Digital Rebel XTi
w/ 18-55mm lens

10.1MP

$699.95
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Which Camera Should I Buy?

When pocket real estate is at a premium, it's nice to have a camera that doubles as a photo viewer.
- By Popphoto Staff on December 16, 2008
I want a digital camera that can double as a photo viewer. Is there a model with a big, bright LCD screen that's also thin enough to fit in my pocket?
How big are your pockets? A variety of compacts pack large LCDs (2.5 inches or more), but most have protruding lenses or monitors that can't be seen from an angle or in bright light.
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Extreme Depth of Field with Helicon Focus

New software lets you to create images that are tack sharp from right in front of the camera to infinity -- even with macros and telephotos!
- By David Fitzsimmons on December 16, 2008
Extreme depth of field used to be the province of pinhole shooters and pricey view cameras, but now anyone with a manually-focusing camera, a tripod, a computer, and $30 can create images that are tack sharp from right in front of the camera to infinity -- even with macros and telephotos!
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