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Camera Test: Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1

This new 7.5MP digital SLR has some big photographic names -- Leica and Olympus -- in its corner. But can it perform?
- By Michael J. Mcnamara on December 16, 2008
It's not easy being the new kid on the block, but it helps to have friends who are well known in the neighborhood. Take Panasonic, new to digital SLRs, and veterans Olympus and Leica. With their help, Panasonic hopes its new 7.5MP Lumix DMC-L1 DSLR ($1,900, street, with lens) will stand tall against the big guys.
But does this new camera have what it takes? Now that we've given a production version a complete check-up in the Pop Photo Lab and taken the L1 for a spin in the field, we think it does.
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Lens Test: Leica 14-50mm f/2.8-3.5
- By Julia Silber on December 16, 2008
Leica-Powered
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Review: Nikon Coolpix S9

The S9 comes equipped with stop-motion and time lapse video options, but ultimately offers more style than substance.
- By Mark Lent on December 16, 2008
When you take the Nikon Coolpix S9 (street $210) out of its box, the immediate impression is of an antique, elegant cigarette case from one of those 1940's black and white detective films. Small in size with gently sloping, speckled chrome on the body and highly polished chrome sides give it a sophistication and style that will appeal to just about anyone.
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Hands On: Sigma SD14

Its unique Foveon X3 sensor lets this new DSLR from Sigma bill itself as a 14-megapixel.
- By Michael J. Mcnamara on December 16, 2008
It's been three years since Sigma last introduced a digital SLR. That's nearly two generations by digital camera standards. But, just days before the Photokina international trade show in September, Sigma announced the new SD14 ($1,600, estimated street, body only), proving it was still in the game.
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First Look: Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

The latest DSLR from Fujifilm packs 12.3 megapixels, wide dynamic range, and full compatibility with Nikon lenses and flashes.
- By Dan Richards on December 16, 2008
In Fujifilm's new math, the successor to the FinePix S3 Pro digital SLR is not the S4 but the S5 Pro, a camera that's essentially a moderate tweak in a new body.
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Field Test: Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro UVIR

A specialized camera for seeing beyond human vision brings a whole new world to light.
- By Jack Howard on December 16, 2008
I'm not a forensics photographer, nor do I play one on TV, but I've just gotten through my field investigations of one of the most interesting new cameras on the market. In truth, the Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro UVIR (street, $1,800, body only) isn't really a new camera at all, but a 2004 camera with one minor tweak. That one minor tweak has a major impact, though.
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Lens Test: Sigma 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro AF

This full-frame, digitally optimized beauty is great for macro, low-light, and portrait shooters -- digital or film.
- By Julia Silber on December 16, 2008
While this digitally optimized (DG), full-frame 70mm f/2.8 lens ($430, street) can be mounted on film or digital SLRs, it will probably find its widest application on DSLRs that have APS-sized sensors, where it converts out to (about) a 105mm. On such cameras, it offers not only excellent macro and low-light performance, but also a suitable focal length and depth of field for flattering portraits with creamy, defocused backgrounds.
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The Goods

Power for your pocket, armless heads for tripods, upgraded software for novices and pros, and more.
- On December 16, 2008
D-Lite-ful
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Five Must-Have Storage Drives

Five hot devices for archiving, protecting, and sharing your photos.
- By Jack Howard on December 16, 2008
1. WESTERN DIGITAL PASSPORT PORTABLE DRIVE
At 3.5x5.7x0.8 inches, this drive puts up to 160GB in your shirt pocket, letting you carry massive amounts of digital photos around with you in a tiny amount of space. It needs no power brick because it draws from the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable to transfer up to 480 Mbit/sec. Windows-only WD Sync software encrypts your data. (60-160GB, $120-$200, street; www.wdc.com)
2. SEAGATE MIRRA PERSONAL SYNC AND SHARE PERSONAL SERVER
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Which Camera Should I Buy?

With dedicated hot-shoe, optical IS, RAW storage, and a powerful 12X f/2.8-3.7 zoom, the 7.1MP Kodak EasyShare P712 is top choice at $430.
- On December 16, 2008
Q: I want to photograph sports and nature (especially landscapes and animals), and I want to spend under $450. Any compacts fit the bill?
A: A lot of great compact digital cameras cost $450 or less these days. But for sports and nature photography, you'll want a model that has a long zoom lens with at least an f/2.8 aperture at the wide end -- a must for existing-light photography and extended flash range. That narrows the pack down, and excludes most pocketable models.
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