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Behind the Masks
Learn the secrets of a Photoshop
master. A Digital Toolbox Special.
By Robert Bowen & Debbie Grossman
58
Travel Photography 2.0
The new way to great shots is
with Google in your viewfi nder.
By Lori Fredrickson
24
42
Nature Arm yourself with
photography’s secret weapon for
perfect exposures and color. By Guy Tal
Tips From a Pro Infuse
ordinary moments with visual
drama though subtle use of HDR.
By Laurence Chen
10
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Editorial A trip to Asia offers a
lesson in thinking outside—and
inside—the camera bag. By John Owens
The Goods A dynamo of a
camera, contortionist of a lens,
and other great gear to check out now.
High 5 Serious camera phones
for serious photographers. And
they even make calls.
78
LENS TEST: Sigma 24–
70mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM AF
This full-frame lens is top-drawer, with
a useful focal range for event shooters
and photojournalists.
80
LENS TEST: Nikon 50mm
f/1.4G AF-S Nikkor AF The
newest version of Nikon’s storied prime is a
fast and rugged workhorse for everyday use.
82
MAY 2009 VOLUME 73, NO. 5
48
America’s Most Photo-Friendly
Cities Which of the 30 biggest burgs are
best for photographers? The results will
surprise you. By Neal Matthews
HANDS ON: HP Designjet
Z3200 Large-format printing
gets bigger and bolder with this widegamut
inkjet designed for pros.
62
Lighting Your Way
A guide to every type of lighting
gear for every type of shooter.
By Peter Kolonia
72
10 Camera Bargains
Get big fi repower for little cash—
just $499 and under. And not a DSLR
among them. By Philip Ryan
44
108
You Can Do It Go buggy with a
macro lens and some help from the
weatherman. By Martin Amm
Three Ways
Take great close-ups without
using a special lens or bellows.
By Kathleen Davis
18
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120
How I Shot This A photographer
welcomes spring, and risks his
cameras, in an explosion of color.
Picture Doctor Image ailments
cured quickly in Photoshop, plus
a diagnosis for fi ltration frustrations.
Backstory A photographer and
graphic designer team up to
create an unnerving image of a bionic woman.
84
Which Tripod Should I Buy?
For the European vacation of
a lifetime, an unconventional monopod
is a better choice.
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8................................................Letters
20...................................Your Best Shot
38.....................................................The Fix
40.......................................Why It Works
98....................................Time Exposure
106.......................................Cheat Sheet
112........................................By the Book
116......................................Tech Support
119...........Speaking of Photography
86.....................Classifi ed Advertising
PATRICK SMITH
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NEWSSTANDS: The Canon
PowerShot SX200 IS, Nikon
Coolpix P90, and Sony Cybershot
HX1 are among the 10 great
cameras we found for $499 or less.
Page 72. Photo by Tony Cordoza.
SUBSCRIBERS: Is Lombard
Street what makes Frisco one of
the best cities for photographers?
Find out on page 48. Photo by
Sathaporn Srichuwong.
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