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| On Our Cover: Nikon's sizzling new D40, with 6.1 megapixels and an unbelievably low price. |
Tests / Reviews
Camera Test: Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi, By Dan Richards
The updated 10.1MP Rebel pumps a lot of firepower into an $800 DSLR.
Hands On: Nikon D40, By Dan Richards
At just $599 (lens included), Nikon's newest 6.1MP DSLR has a whole lot to love -- and not just the great price!
Lens Test: Sigma APO 50-150mm f/2.8, By Julia Silber
This ruggedly built zoom is fast enough to handhold when lights are low.
Lens Test: Olympus Zuiko Digital 40-150mm f/3.5-4.5, By Julia Silber
Moderate tele glass that provides very high performance at a very low price.
Columns
Editorial, By John Owens
When it comes to making panoramas, who knew free software could be so much fun?
The McNamara Report, By Michael J. McNamara
The number of megapixels doesn't tell you everything you need to know about a camera's resolution.
Inside Straight, By Herbert Keppler
The name on your favorite lens might not stand up to the paternity test.
Lighting, By Peter Kolonia
How to make a single studio light do the job of two -- and make your portraits pop.
How-To
Photo Ops of the Month, By Teresa Ha
Where to go and what to shoot in January.
My Project, By Lori Fredrickson
An underground gourmand photographs his adventures in dining.
Nature, By Tim Fitzharris
Your guide to shooting the natural world in every lighting situation.
Digital Toolbox, By Debbie Grossman
An easy step-by-step recipe to get you cookin' with RAW.
Work the Scene, By Michael Soo
Bring out the twinkle in city lights simply by changing your aperture.
Picture Doctor
Make a splash, boost your saturation, limit your focus, and other cures for your photo ills.
You Can Do It, By Steve Webel
A tripod and long exposure help capture the motion of a bustling city.
Tips & Tricks
Readers share ideas to save you time and money.
Features
Saving the World...One Photo at a Time, By Jay Mallin
How three very different photographers use their cameras to make a difference -- and how you can do so, too.
DSLR Basic Training, By Debbie Grossman
Five simple drills to move you up the ranks from recruit and put you in control of your camera.
Super Printer Shootout, By Michael J. McNamara
Want to make big, gorgeous, color and black-and-white prints? We put three pro-level printers to the test.
Promotional SECTION
13th Annual International Picture Contest From thousands of entries, the judges chose winning photos in nine categories, plus a Grand Prize winner.
Departments
The Goods
Identical-twin 10.2MP DSLRs, a 5MP Zeiss-lens camera you can talk with, AA batteries charged by computer, and a cool bag to carry it all.
High 5
Five compact cameras that pack at least 10 megapixels and a host of special features.
How I Shot This
Photographer and soccer mom Dona Schwartz trains her lens on the parents on the sidelines.
The Fix
Make nice with night, crank up the contrast, and deepen your colors.
Back Story
Jill Greenberg shoots a glamorous, revealing portrait of...an orangutan.
PLUS
Letters, Time Exposure, Tech Support, Speaking of Photography
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