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Current Issue: March 2007

Contents | Volume 71, No. 3


March 2007


Current Issue: March 2007
Photo by Greg Neumaier / Glasshouse Images
On Our Cover: The new Canon 70-200mm f/4L EF IS and Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G VR lenses fight the shakes for sharper shots.

Tests / Reviews

Which Monitor Should I Buy?
Upgrading to a new computer monitor? Here are the best for photographers at different prices.

Camera Test: Nikon D40, By Michael J. McNamara
It's time to toss your compact and get serious with a feature-rich, entry-level DSLR.

Lens Test: Canon 70-200mm f/4L EF IS, By Julia Silber
Canon's latest image-stabilized zoom is a superb but pricey way to leave that tripod behind.

Lens Test: Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G VR ED, By Julia Silber
Impressive quality and a nice price for an image-stabilized lens for Nikon shooters.

Columns

Editorial, By John Owens
A trip to Ethiopia yields lessons on shooting when you travel with nonphotographers.

The McNamara Report, By Michael J. McNamara
Is your identity at risk when you make prints?

Inside Straight, By Herbert Keppler
Looking back on a lifetime of pictures shows how my photography has -- and hasn't -- changed.

How-To

Nature, By Ian S. Frazier
For uniquely dynamic landscapes, head for a stream and go with the flow.

Digital Toolbox, By Debbie Grossman
Adjustment layers and masks let you fine-tune your JPEGs to make the most of your photos.

Picture Doctor
Cure the blues, add a socket, pass the clamp, and other prescriptions for better photos.

My Project, By Lori Fredrickson
Jim Reed can't change the weather, but he photographs how it changes all the time.

Photo Ops of the Month, By Teresa Ha
Where to go and what to shoot in March.

You Can Do It, By Jon Haase
You don't need a fancy diving rig to take amazing photos of colorful creatures under the sea.

Work the Scene, By Michael Soo
Controlling your shutter speed makes your action shots go from static to soaring.

Tips & Tricks
Our readers share creative but simple solutions to photographic challenges.

By the Book NEW! Compiled by Jack Howard
Tips for better photos from the latest crop of photography books.

Features

Adventures in the Forbidden Zone, By Neal Matthews
How stealthy photographers get great shots where others fear to tread.

What's Shakin'? By Dan Richards
Not your pictures, thanks to new image-stabilized zoom lenses from Canon and Nikon.

Lights Your Way, By Peter Kolonia
On location, in a studio, or on your dining room table -- these light kits will do the trick.

The $199 Photoshop Killer? By Debbie Grossman
Adobe's new Lightroom software may tempt you to abandon the big guy for good.

Photo Emergency, By Debbie Grossman
From dead batteries to drowned cameras, your how-to guide to "Now what?!"

Departments

The Goods
A hot new Olympus ultrazoom, cool new cord collector, and other stuff to check out now.

High 5
RAW converters that offer a lot more than just image-file translation.

How I Shot This
Photographer and teacher Elaine Mayes reveals Hawaii's sweet and fiery side.

The Fix
Crop your photos for maximum impact -- but be careful not to go too far.

Back Story
The aftermath of a feast speaks volumes in Joe Fornabaio's family snapshot.

PLUS

Letters, Your Best Shot, Time Exposure, Tech Support, Speaking of Photography

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