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| On Our Cover: The tough but sensitive Canon EOS 40D, tested on page 86. Photo by Tony Cordoza. |
Tests / Reviews
Camera Test: Canon EOS 40D, By Michael J. McNamara
Fast, tough, and feature-packed, Canon's latest contender pulls no punches.
Lens Test: Canon 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM AF, By Julia Silber
This full-frame image-stabilized zoom does double duty as the kit lens for the Canon EOS 40D.
Camera Test: Sony Alpha 700, By Dan Richards
With its latest DSLR, Sony once again breaks the megapixel barrier for consumer cameras.
Hands On: Olympus E-3, By Michael J. McNamara
Olympus reaches for pros with a rugged body, swiveling LCD, and some autofocus magic.
Software Review: Adobe Photoshop Elements 6, By Debbie Grossman
No longer Photoshop Lite, the newest version of Elements is both powerful and easy-to-use.
Software Review: Tiffen Dfx, By Debbie Grossman
Anything glass can do, bytes can do, too. And these digital filters can do some tricks optical filters can't.
Lens Test: Pentax SMCP-FA 50mm f/1.4 AF, By Julia Silber
A venerable, high-speed prime takes on a new role for Pentax-loving portrait shooters.
Which Calibrator Should I Buy?
When perfect prints mean the world to you, one handy kit can calibrate and profile your entire system.
Columns
Editorial, By John Owens
Scan all your slides for 24 cents each? It's not a scam -- it's photo globalization.
The Report, By Michael J. McNamara
It seems like just a fad, but face detection may have a real future in digital cameras.
Lighting, By Peter Kolonia
If you really want to master the art of studio lighting, first learn how to shoot glass.
Inside Straight, By Herbert Keppler
What today's camera makers can learn from the very first Leica: Keep it simple.
How-To
Nature, By Dan Richards
Underwater photographer Mark Snyder shows how to shed extraordinary light on the world below the waves.
Digital Toolbox, By Debbie Grossman
Once you unlock the mysteries of Layers, you'll have Adobe Photoshop cracked.
My Project, By Lori Fredrickson
Environmentalist Birte Person went from saving frogs to shooting them -- and other endangered wildlife.
Picture Doctor
Uncover great legs, get the gray out, and other beauty treatments for your photos.
You Can Do It, By Ann Texter
For a handmade antique look you can achieve at home, nothing beats a Polaroid image transfer.
Cityscapes, By Bryan F. Peterson
To capture all the vibrance of a city at night, don't wait until dark.
3 Ways to..., By Kathleen Davis
Void your warranty: Never do these, if you know what's good for your camera.
Features
20+ Simple, Useful, Clever, Fun Ways to Get Better Photos
A Tips & Tricks Special! Pros, readers, and Pop Photo editors share their secrets for taking your photography beyond the ordinary.
Camera of the Year 2007
Many are tested. One is chosen. Meet our Finalists for the camera that best refined or redefined photography this year. Plus, the 2007 POP (Photography's Outstanding Products) Awards.
The Freshman, By Lori Fredrickson
In July 2006, Ed Nuñez bought his first camera. Now he shoots stunning landscapes. Here's how he learned so much so fast.
Departments
The Goods
More camera, less clams. More prints, less printer. More files, less wires. And more ways to have fun with photography.
High 5
These innovative tripods will keep your shots steady in all kinds of positions and conditions.
How I Shot This
Photographer Michael Yamashita gives a lesson on zen and the art of photography.
The Fix
How to tame the harsh contrast of midday and restore a child's youthful glow.
Backstory
With a homemade microscopic camera, Kenneth Libbrecht takes dazzling snowflake portraits.
PLUS
Letters, Your Best Shot, Time Exposure, Tech Support, Speaking of Photography
Previous Issue: November 2007
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