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| The new 12.2MP Sony Alpha 700 ($1,500, est. street, body only) is one of the breakout DSLRs of the Class of 2008, page 70. Photo by Tony Cordoza. |
Tests / Reviews
Software Review: Corel Paint Shop Pro, By Debbie Grossman
Photo X2 Corel's latest version is a powerful image editor for lighthearted photographers.
Which Mouse Should I Buy?
When a laptop touchscreen isn't enough for photo retouching, the solution may be not a mouse but a tablet and pen.
Camera Test: Pentax K100D Super, By Dan Richards
The newest DSLR from Pentax is a whole lot like its 6.1MP K100D, but with some special powers.
Lens Test: Olympus Zuiko 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5 ED AF, By Julia Silber
This pro tool gives the equivalent of 400mm reach and superior performance for Four Thirds DSLR shooters.
Lens Test : Canon 17-55mm f/2.8 ED-S IS AF USM, By Julia Silber
Photojournalists, event photographers, and other available-light shooters get a fast, new digital-only zoom.
Columns
Editorial, By John Owens
Our top tips for making the most of the season's photo ops, from the homecoming game to Thanksgiving dinner.
Lighting, By Peter Kolonia
Elinchrom's ELSkyport radio slave triggers are the new hotshots in wireless flash systems.
Inside Straight, By Herbert Keppler
How Japan's growing manufacturing prowess made the world go gaga for testing lenses.
How-To
Nature, By Tim Fitzharris
Take advantage of a late-autumn dusting of snow to show off the season's blazing colors and textures.
Digital Toolbox, By Debbie Grossman
Bring your photography to a whole new level -- shoot RAW and leave the JPEGs for the snapshots.
Picture Doctor
Frame a face, meter the midtones, and other cures for photo flu.
You Can Do It, By Peter Kolonia
Use a wide-angle lens, get down on the ground, and shoot beastly portraits for seriously funny photos.
Photo Ops of the Month, By Lori Fredrickson
Capture geese on the wing and aliens on the march -- where to go and what to shoot in November.
By the Book, Compiled by Jack Howard
Discover the beauty of coastal rains, explore depth of field in your landscapes, and other tips from pros.
Features
The Obsessed, By Jay Mallin
Three part-time photographers, each with a single-minded, long-term, photographic pursuit. Maybe obsession is exactly what it takes to get pictures this good.
The $95 Prop Stop, By Peter Kolonia
Anyone can make a beautiful photo of a beautiful subject. But when we gave one photographer $95 to shop at The Home Depot, he gave us a lesson in how to make a stunning picture of just about anything.
The Class of 2008, By Dan Richards
Watch out! Here come the Canon EOS 40D, Nikon D300, and Sony Alpha 700 -- three breakout DSLRs that are destined to be next year's stars. Plus, Canon and Nikon's newest pro models, and an entrylevel DSLR from Panasonic.
The Photographer's Guide to Media Servers, By Michael J. McNamara
Sometimes merely storing your digital photos isn't enough. These four servers let you share your photos, videos, and music on a home network -- or even online.
Departments
The Goods
A photo printer/scanner that lets you dump the computer, a photo vest that's more sleek than geek, and other stuff you're gonna love.
High 5
A slew of wideangle compact cameras let you get the whole picture, no matter how big it is.
How I Shot This
Photographer Gregory Miller braves buzzing honeybees and goes right for the sweet stuff.
The Fix
We put a too-centered fisherman in the right spot and restore a washed-out glacier.
Tips & Tricks
This time it's the pros' turn to share the tricks of the trade.
Backstory
Cheap cameras produce colorful dreamscapes in the hands of Liad Cohen.
PLUS
Letters, Your Best Shot, Time Exposure, Tech Support, Speaking of Photography
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