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The New Infrared Revolution
Thanks to digital technology, photographing the invisible is easier -- and more spectacular -- than ever. By Dan Richards
Inkjet Printing 2.0
Get your photos off the screen and onto the wall. Just follow these seven simple steps to perfect prints. By Debbie Grossman
I Left My Clichés in San Francisco
Four photographers capture the Golden Gate Bridge in utterly original ways. Here's how you can, too. By Jay Mallin
Digital Toolbox
Flatter your friends with four easy Photoshop tricks for prettier portraits. By Debbie Grossman
Picture Doctor
Crop your plants, repair stained glass, and other remedies for your photography.
You Can Do It
Put your art on ice with bold close-ups that give you a reason to go out in the cold. By Jim Brekke
Photo Ops of the Month
Catch strutting Mummers, wintering cranes, and other seasonal species.
By Lori Fredrickson
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The Flash to Have
Dedicated Units
These camera makers' full-featured accessory flash units offer variable flash output (flash exposure compensation) on TTL auto, as well as manual flash with adjustable levels. They are compatible with current digital and film SLRs from the respective manufacturers. But they are not necessarily backward-compatible with older SLRs, nor will older flash units necessarily work with current cameras. Check the manufacturer's specs carefully before you buy.
Canon Speedlite 580EX II ($405, street)
Nikon Speedlight SB-800 AF ($315 street)
Olympus FL-50 ($365, street)
Pentax AF540FGZ ($335, street)
Samsung SEF-54PZF (discontinued, available at some retailers for about $275, street)
Sigma EF-530 DG Super ($260, street); EF-530 DG ST ($190, street) is identical but lacks wireless TTL operation.
Third-party Units
These accessory TTL flashes that can be used with other manufacturers' cameras. As above, do not assume compatibility; check to make sure a flash works with your specific make and model camera.
Metz 58 AF-1 for Canon ($375, street) and Nikon ($350, street).
Nissin Di622 ($170, street): models for Canon and Nikon.
Sigma EF-530 DG Super ($260, street) and EF-530 DG ST ($190, street) for Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Samsung, and Sony.
Sunpak PZ 5000 AF ($150, street): models for Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Samsung, Sony.
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Nature
Use flash outdoors for effects that keep the spotlight on the natural world. By Ian Shive (See related sidebar, right.)
3 Ways to...
Fight glare without a polarizer by using these quick,
filter-free solutions. By Kathleen Davis
By the Book
Photograph snow without a meltdown, get a new angle on an old site, and more advice from the pros. Compiled by Jack Howard
Hands On: Nikon D3
Five reasons why this new pro-level DSLR is without doubt Nikon's greatest camera ever. By Michael J. McNamara
Camera Test: Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10
You say you want resolution? That's what this 10.1MP sharp-shooting DSLR is all about. By Michael J. McNamara
Lens Test : Leica D Vario-Elmar 14–50mm f/3.8–5.6 AF
Buy the camera, get the lens. This imagestabilized 28–100mm equivalent comes only with the Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10. By Julia Silber
Lens Test : Canon 14mm f/2.8L II USM AF
The latest version of Canon's ultrawide gives you bigger performance at a smaller price. By Julia Silber
Which Digital Picture Frame Should I Buy?
Looking for a feature-packed, wireless display for your favorite photos? Look no further.
Editorial
In shopping for bargains on the internet, let the camera-buyer beware. By John Owens
The Report
When is a digital camera like a box of crayons? When that box holds 16.7 million different colors. By Michael J. McNamara
Inside Straight
Why it sometimes makes sense to pick your lenses before you choose a DSLR. By Herbert Keppler
Lighting
How one light can do the work of four -- with a little reflected glory. By Peter Kolonia
The Goods
An against-the-shoulder camera holder, cool hot lights, and other new stuff to check out now.
High 5
Up-to-the-minute digital cameras with classic rangefinder looks.
How I Shot This
Bud Green photographs his family documentarystyle -- in grainy black-and-white.
The Fix
How to tame a crocodile den, recompose a sunset, and otherwise improve faulty photos.
Tips & Tricks
Our readers share their secrets for better portraits, organizing images, and more.
Backstory
A lawyer and his breakfast, served up by pro photographer Jon Huck.
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