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Tests / Reviews
Camera Test: Sigma SD14, By Michael J. McNamara
Sigma's long-awaited DSLR boasts a unique sensor and a whole lot of megapixels. But how well does it perform?
Camera Test: Nikon Coolpix P5000, By Dan Richards
With this powerful little compact, Nikon puts a monster in your pocket -- and it's easy to control.
Lens Test: Canon 50mm f/1.2L USM AF, By Julia Silber
Super-speedy. Ultra-sharp. This pro normal is anything but ordinary.
Lens Test: Sony Zeiss 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 Vario-Sonnar T* AF, By Julia Silber
The first Zeiss lens for the Sony Alpha 100 is built better, stronger, faster than what came before.
Which Camera Should I Buy?
If you want to expand your creative horizons beyond the visible spectrum, Fujifilm has a digital camera for you.
Columns
Editorial, By John Owens
Get old slides and negatives off your to-do list and onto a scanner!
Inside Straight, By Herbert Keppler
I could write a book on what's wrong with today's manuals.
The McNamara Report, By Michael J. McNamara
Foveon claims to have built a better sensor in its unusual X3. But the proof is in the shooting.
Lighting, By Peter Kolonia
When you photograph a party, here's how to make guests look as good as they feel.
How-To
Nature, By Tim Fitzharris
You'll get gorgeous landscapes every time just by following these simple blueprints.
My Project, By Lori Fredrickson
Thad Roan doesn't burn his bridges, he shoots them -- more than 1,000 and counting. Here's how.
You Can Do It, By Edward J. Krish
Capture all the color and excitement, but not the noise, when fireworks light up the sky.
Picture Doctor
Break the rules, rescue your batteries, and other ways to cure your photo ailments.
Digital Toolbox, By Debbie Grossman
Show four times the action with easy-to-master sequencing. All you need are a tripod and a fast shutter speed.
Photo Ops of the Month, By Lori Fredrickson
From the grizzlies of Alaska to a 222-year tradition in New England, where to go and what to shoot in July.
Tips & Tricks
Readers share their do-it-yourself secrets for taking better photos.
By the Book, Compiled by Jack Howard
Want perfect panoramas? Stunning silhouettes? Pros tell you how.
Features
Miracles in Low Light, By Lori Fredrickson
Day is done, gone the sun. Now take out your camera and start shooting.
2007 Digital Wizard Contest , By Kathleen Davis
Five creative imagers make magic and win top honors in our fourth annual collage competition.
The Accidental Icons, By Kerrie Mitchell
You know these photos all too well. But do you know their stories?
Microsoft Vista: What's in it for Photographers?, By Debbie Grossman
Ignore the hype, or rush to upgrade? We take a photocentric look at the new Windows.
Departments
The Goods
A classy compact from Ricoh, film mimic from DxO, and other fun toys for serious photographers.
High 5
These camera phones will convince you to stop talking and start shooting.
How I Shot This
An adman/ photographer finds the perfect spot for fly-fishing -- and lands a beauty.
The Fix
Clear up the mist and get rid of the gray to give your photos impact.
Back Story
Photographer Venetia Dearden takes you behind the scenes at a Pagan festival in Scotland.
PLUS
Letters, Your Best Shot, Time Exposure, Tech Support, Speaking of Photography
Previous Issue: June 2007
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