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Take It To The Edge; Frames, Edges And Borders From Extensis PhotoFrame 2.5
Howard Millard  |  Jan 01, 2005

Since I reviewed Version 2 over a year ago, Extensis has significantly upgraded its powerful PhotoFrame software, a plug-in to create a tremendous variety of exciting image frames and border effects. With the new Version 2.5, you can quickly create an unlimited array of effects from high-quality frames designed by professional artists, or use the included Instant Frame and Instant...

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Special Report: photokina
Cameras: Medium And Large Format Update & A New (And Old) Rangefinder 35
Roger W. Hicks  |  Jan 01, 2005

The most vibrant growth sector in high-end film cameras was undoubtedly rangefinder, with a completely new model from Zeiss and two substantially revised models from Voigtländer: I have already covered Leica a la carte elsewhere.

The lenses for the new Zeiss Ikon are really exciting: Distagon 15mm f/2.8, Biogons for 21mm f/2.8, 25mm f/2.8, 28mm f/2.8, and 35mm...

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Samsung Digimax U-CA 3; Easy And Fun
Jack Neubart  |  Jan 01, 2005

My friend's 3-year-old opened her beauty shop in her parents' home. First mommy and daddy got their makeup and manicures. Then it was my turn. But who was going to take the pictures? Well, I put the camera in her dad's hands--first time he'd seen it, let alone operate this digital camera. I knew him to be a good photographer, but also knew that untried...

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Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z3; First Z-Series Digicam With IS Plus New High Tech Features
Peter K. Burian  |  Jan 01, 2005

All Photos © 2004, Peter K. Burian, All Rights Reserved

Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z3 Quick Look
· 4 million effective pixels
· CCD-shift Anti-Shake function
· $499 US street price

Further Information
Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z3
http://www.konica.com"...

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Kodak EasyShare DX7590; Big 10x Zoom With 5-Megapixel Res
George Schaub  |  Jan 01, 2005

All Photos © 2004, George Schaub, All Rights Reserved

Kodak DX7590 Quick Look
· Lightweight
· $499
· Customizable Settings

Further Information
Kodak EasyShare DX7590
http://www.kodak.com


Weighing in at a bit over 12 oz and...

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Digital Darkroom
Output Options; Hitting The Big Screen
Jon Canfield  |  Jan 01, 2005

One of the most popular software areas recently has been DVD slide show creation programs. With the increased number of DVD writers it's becoming easier than ever to put your images on DVD for playback on computers and televisions. This is especially popular for sharing images with family members who may not have a computer or just don't want to deal with e-mailing...

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Make Building Your Business A Part Of Your Plans
Maria Piscopo  |  Jan 01, 2005

The best source for new business is still the last client you worked with. It can be 5-10 times more expensive to be constantly looking for new clients as it is to keep the ones you already have. It is more expensive because you will have increased marketing costs (and spending overhead) when it takes 10 clients to bill 10 jobs and you are constantly marketing for jobs instead of...

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Special Report: photokina
Bags And Cases
Frances E. Schultz  |  Jan 01, 2005

Versatility is the key trend in camera bags. Manufacturers, like photographers, know that any camera bag is a compromise. There are cases with compartments for a laptop computer and other digital accessories; with divider systems which lift out so the bag can double as a suitcase; with zip-off compartments so you can carry chargers and other accessories, to be removed and left in...

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Special Report: photokina
New 35mm And Digital SLR Cameras
Peter K. Burian  |  Jan 01, 2005  |  First Published: Jan 04, 2005

Although compact digicams with built-in lenses remain hot sellers, many photo enthusiasts prefer SLR cameras that accept a full line of lenses from ultra-wide to super telephoto. The majority of new models shown at photokina were digital of course, but two new 35mm SLRs were also introduced, including one that came as quite a surprise. Nikon's new professional F6 left some...

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Photographing Mountains
Lynne Eodice  |  Jan 01, 2005

Anyone who loves shooting scenics probably enjoys capturing the grandeur of mountains. As with most landscapes, it's best to photograph mountain scenery very late in the afternoon or very early in the morning. Some of the best high-country photos are shot by photographers who get up before daybreak or stop shooting only after dark. You'll find that an otherwise...

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