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Features
Photographer of the Year (See Web Coverage)
Ten contestants from around the world vied for the right to shoot it out in New York City this summer. At stake: the title of Best Shooter on the Planet. Now the votes have been tallied, and the Finalists are...
25-Cent Fortunes, by Kerrie Mitchell
Lots of "ordinary" photographers are earning big money--a few dimes at a time. How? Shooting for stock agencies that sell lots of pictures at very low prices.
Camera Phones Come of Age, by Michael J. McNamara
Think these babies aren't worth your notice? Wait 'til you see the growing class of camera phones boasting 2 megapixels or more.
How-To
Photo Ops of the Month, by Teresa Ha
Tips for shooting the hottest events around the U.S. in August
Nature, by Tim Fitzharris
Backlighting adds drama and magic to even the most ordinary of subjects.
Digital Toolbox, by Debbie Grossman
Picture too dark? Here are three quick ways to fix underexposure.
NEW! Picture Doctor, edited by Dan Richards
Quick and simple cures for what ails your photos.
You Can Do It, by Josh McCullock
Create vivid light paintings while dancing in the dark.
Cheat Sheet, by Chieh Cheng & Auri Rahimzadeh
Turn your TV remote into a trigger for your camera.
Tips & Tricks
Readers spill their photo secrets.
Tests / Reviews
Hands On: Sony Alpha 100, Michael J. McNamara
We got a sneak peek at one of the first working models of Sony's debut digital SLR. And what a camera it is!
Test: Canon EOS 30D, by Dan Richards
Canon's latest entry in the DSLR race is a fast, high-performing update of the EOS 20D. Not surprisingly, it blazed through our tests with colors flying.
Preview: Nikon D2xs, by Dan Richards
Attention Nikon fans--and sports, action, and news shooters. This 12.4MP upgrade pours on the burst mode and a lot more.
Review: Pantone Huey Monitor Calibrator, by Michael J. McNamara
This little colorimeter helps you get accurate color on your computer screen no matter where you are.
Which One Should I Buy?
Real advice for real people. This month we suggest software to make your photo look like a painting, and canvas to print it on.
Columns
Editorial, by John Owens
Hundreds of photo scans in minutes, for pennies apiece. And, believe it or not, we had it done at a supermarket.
The McNamara Report, by Michael J. McNamara
Which digital format should you shoot, RAW or JPEG? The answer depends on how much you like to DIY.
SLR, by Herbert Keppler
The joys of shooting both wide and close, or from a distance, with Pentax's unique fisheye zoom lenses.
Lighting, by Peter Kolonia
For perfect portraits of people with darker skin, follow these top tips--and avoid some common lighting gaffes.
Film Now, by Russell Hart
Cool down your indoor shots this summer with Kodak's first tungsten-balanced print film for 35mm cameras.
Departments
The Goods
Love the latest Lumix, sharpen your scans, flash photos on your rims, and more.
High 5
Five must-have optical filters for every shooter's kit.
How I Shot This, by Debbie Grossman
Amy Stein's disquieting look at backyard wildlife.
NEW! My Project, by Lori Fredrickson
How photographer Duncan Gold shows what lies beneath.
The Fix
We make three of your best shots even better by honing in on the center of interest.
Back Story
Prize-winning Associated Press photographer Charles Krupa explains how he caught a splintered bat.
Plus
Letters, Your Best Shot, Time Exposure, Tech Support, Speaking of Photography
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