Tests / Reviews
Camera Test: Nikon D80, by Dan Richards
The Certified Test Results are in: If you want to see real performance enhancement, grab Nikon's new 10.2MP DSLR.
Camera Test: Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2, by Michael J. McNamara
It packs 10.2MP, takes stellar images, sports a gorgeous LCD, and fits in your pocket -- all at a steam-me price. What's not to love?
Lens Test: Nikon 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G DX AF-S, by Julia Silber
The kit lens for the Nikon D80 wins the award for general excellence.
Hands On: Pentax K10D, by Dan Richards
Built for speed, endurance, and price, Pentax's first 10MP DSLR is full of surprises.
Hands On: Leica M8, by John Owens
The classic rangefinder goes digital -- and remains every inch a Leica M.
Preview: Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro UVIR, by Michael J. McNamara
This ultrasensitive 12.3MP DSLR could prove to be a cop's best friend.
Lens Test: Tokina AT-X 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 AF D, by Julia Silber
Distance shooters and filter fans get an internal-focusing powerhouse zoom.
Which Software Should I Buy?
We help you choose between Adobe Photoshop CS2 and Photoshop Elements 5.0.
Editorial, by John Owens
Buying photo gear on the gray market isn't always black-and-white. Here are the red flags to watch out for.
The McNamara Report, by Michael J. McNamara
Digital noise, the silent killer. Here's how to stop it before it harms your photos.
(Also see our Web Exclusive Field Test and Image Quality Gallery .)
NEW!Inside Straight, by Herbert Keppler
Film fanatics, come out of the digital closet! A world of great stuff -- cameras, papers, emulsions -- awaits.
How-To
Nature, by Tim Fitzharris
Ten tips for great wildlife shots, whether classic or off-beat.
Digital Toolbox, by Debbie Grossman
Add a new dimension to your black-and-white photos.
You Can Do It, by Bill Debley
$20 and some elbow grease makes your car look like a million bucks.
Photo Ops of the Month, by Teresa Ha
Where to go and what to shoot in the month of November.
Super Duping, by Peter Kolonia
Don't let your old slides just gather dust -- digitize them!
Picture Doctor
Perfect your pets, lock your auto-exposures, grow a third arm, and other cures for your photo woes.
Tips & Tricks
Readers share their shooting secrets.
Features
Paris Three Ways, by Jay Mallin
One famous landmark. Three photographers with three unique approaches. It all adds up to nine ways you can get creative no matter what you shoot.
Photography on the Couch, by Neal Matthews
We've been called voyeurs, obsessives, and worse! but are 26 million avid photographers really crazy?
For the Flickr full discussion chains mentioned in this article, check here and here.
The Best Show on TV, by Philip Ryan
What could be better than watching your own photos on today's big screens? Here's how in 10 easy steps.
Departments
The Goods
New ways to print bigger, soften your focus, eliminate grain, shoot from the wrist, and more.
High 5
Accessory flashes for every DSLR shooter.
How I Shot This
A portrait by Justin Newhall stands out in a field of landscapes.
The Fix
Righting the light and other tips for making good photos even better.
My Project
A German archaeologist takes to the air.
Back Story
How Nathan Bridges turns you into Mr. Hyde.
Plus
Letters, Your Best Shot, Time Exposure, Tech Support, Speaking of Photography
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