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Lens Test: Nikon 105mm f/2.8G VR AF-S

Stop the shake with this rock-solid player.
- By Julia Silber on December 16, 2008
One of the most useful and praised lenses in Nikon history, the 105mm f/2.8 manual focus Micro-Nikkor of 1984 sired a line of high-speed close-up/portrait lenses, each growing in capability, size, and weight-up to this new 105mm f/2.8 ($830, street). But it goes its predecessors one better with the addition of Vibration Reduction (VR).
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Lens Test: Canon 60mm f/2.8 Macro EF-S USM AF

This 60mm macro is supremely suited to nature or product close-ups, as well as portraiture and low-light work.
- By Julia Silber on December 16, 2008
Canon's first true macro EF-S (digital-only) lens, the new 60mm f/2.8 ($385, street) gives EOS Digital Rebel, 20D, and 30D owners the same magnifying power (1:1) and about the same field of view (96mm equivalent) as its 100mm f/2.8 EF macro gives full-frame shooters. But it's more than a half-pound lighter and $85 less expensive.
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Hands On: Nikon D80 DSLR

Psst -- want a D200 at nearly half the price?
- By Dan Richards on December 16, 2008
If the Nikon D70 of 2004 was The Camera Nikon Had To Make, the new D80 is the Camera Nikon Absolutely Had To Make. Fine though the 6-megapixel D70 (later D70s) was, it was looking ever more dated next to newer 8MP and 10MP digital SLRs from Canon, Olympus, and Sony.
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Lens Test: Sony 75300mm f/4.55.6 Zoom

Encouraging test results and attractive new packaging.
- By Peter Kolonia on December 16, 2008
Undoubtedly a cosmetically updated version of the Konica Minolta 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 tested by POP PHOTO in October of 1995, this is the first tele zoom available for Sony's new 10-megapixel DSLR, the Alpha A100. A 112.5mm-450mm equivalent ($230), the lens is full-frame and, thanks to its Konica Minolta lensmount, can mounted and used on KM Maxxum 35mm SLR bodies.
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Lens Test: Sony 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6

Sony chose wisely for its first DSLR wide-angle kit zoom.
- By Julia Silber on December 16, 2008
Almost certainly a cosmetic update of the Konica Minolta 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 released shortly before KM ceded its camera business, this 27-105mm equivalent, produced for the new Sony Alpha 100, turns in some impressive performance numbers, but hides its light under a plastic barrel-and lensmount.
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Camera Test: Sony Alpha 100 DSLR

Blending a proven DSLR, 10.2MP sensor, and cool technology.
- By Michael J. Mcnamara on December 16, 2008
We used to have a lot of questions about Sony's takeover of Konica Minolta's camera division. Now, after running a full set of Certified Lab Tests and field tests of the new 10.2MP Sony Alpha 100 ($900, street, body only), only one question is left: How will Sony make enough of them to satisfy the demand for a camera that outperforms anything in its price range?
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Online Photo Labs Put to the Test

Online photo labs aren't created equal. We test the best, from Shutterfly to Snapfish, Adorama to Wal-Mart, and find some surprising results.
- By Jon Sienkiewicz on December 16, 2008
When it comes to prints, there's no single way of doing things. Printing at home isn't always an option, particularly for big pictures you'd like to frame for the wall. Add in factors such as convenience, competitive pricing, and image storage, and it's no wonder more and more shooters are turning to online photo labs. But which one is right for you?
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Lens Test: Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 18-180mm f/3.5-6.3 AF

Head of the glass.
- By Julia Silber on December 16, 2008
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Camera Review: Samsung Digimax S600

Some cool features offer fireworks sizzle, but some performance fizzles.
- By Bill Schiffner on December 16, 2008
The Samsung Digimax S series is targeted for families looking for an affordable first-time foray into the wonderful world of digital. The lineup includes the S500, S600 and S800, which offer 5, 6, and 8 megapixels, respectively, and come in silver or black shades. The Digimax S600 packs 6-megapixel resolution, a 3X optical and 5X digital zoom into a compact model at the low price point of $230 (street).
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Camera Review: Kodak EasyShare P712

It's a bird; it's an LI Duck; it's 12X superzoom.
- By Bill Schiffner on December 16, 2008
Some of the greatest baseball players of all time, like Willie Mays, Joe DiMaggio and Hank Aaron were called "five-tool players" because they: could hit for average; could hit for power; had speed on the bases; were gold glove fielders; had strong throwing arms. In other words, they had these five tools that made them excel.
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