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| Sony's amazing little DSC-H9 packs a 15X Zeiss zoom and almost as much power as a DSLR. Photo by Tony Cordoza. |
Tests / Reviews
Camera Test: Olympus E-510, By Michael J. McNamara
This light, tight, 10MP DSLR delivers beautiful images at an even prettier price.
Lens Test: Olympus Zuiko Digital 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED AF, By Julia Silber
A fitting companion to the Olympus E-510, this compact zoom is a wow.
Camera Test: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H9, By Dan Richards
What do you get when you put a huge 15X Carl Zeiss zoom on a tiny 8MP EVF body? Practically a DSLR.
Lens Test: Nikon 135mm f/2D DC AF, By Julia Silber
Nikon's top-drawer, full-frame portrait lens subtly smoothes out backgrounds.
Lens Test: Leica Tri-Elmar-M 16-18-21mm f/4 ASPH, By Julia Silber
This unique ultrawide gives Leica lovers three lenses in one small and stunning package.
Columns
Editorial, By John Owens
Showcase your best shots in a handsome and easy-to-produce hardcover book.
Inside Straight, By Herbert Keppler
When it comes to fascinating old film cameras, the more the merrier.
Lighting, By Peter Kolonia
The new Sekonic L-758DR DigitalMaster lightmeter gives you precision when it counts most.
How-To
Nature, By Michael D. Kern
Forget your fears and discover the beauty in creatures that slither, creep, and crawl.
You Can Do It, By Peter Lockley
Use 21st-century magic to bring back the old-time look of America's pastime.
Picture Doctor
Shift your horizon, follow the sun, keep your backlight burning, and other photo remedies.
Digital Toolbox, By Debbie Grossman
Three one-step wonders that will transform your pictures in 30 seconds or less.
Photo Ops of the Month, By Lori Fredrickson
From the tiniest hummingbirds to the world's biggest yard sale, where to go and what to shoot in August.
By the Book, Compiled by Jack Howard
The secrets of wind and sun and small, shiny things -- revealed in the latest photography how-to's.
Features
A Day at the Beach, By Peter Kolonia
Going to the shore this summer? Here's your hour-by-hour guide to getting the best pictures ever.
Why We Love Sunsets... and Other Clichés, By Debbie Grossman
Four experts weigh in on the reasons your photo album -- and our inbox -- is stuffed with the same images.
The Photographer's Guide to Computers, By Michael J. McNamara
We put together five different systems that will help you make the most of your digital photography.
Shortcuts from the Pros, Compiled by Linzee Karasik
Professional photographers share their tips and tricks for faster, easier, and better photos.
Departments
The Goods
Sophisticated new studio lights, a perfect poolside compact, and other gear we covet now.
High 5
Hit the trails with these well-designed backpacks for photographers.
How I Shot This
Nature photographer Michael Forsberg catches a busy little owl right where he lives.
The Fix
Our imaging experts cut some wildflowers and give a cheerleader more pep.
Backstory
What Spiderman does when he's not fighting bad guys, as shot by Gregg Segal.
PLUS
Letters, Your Best Shot, Time Exposure, Tech Support, Speaking of Photography
Previous Issue: July 2007
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