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Entry-Level Large Format
Starting Out Without Selling The Kids
Joseph A. Dickerson  |  Nov 01, 2004

When I'm out shooting with my view camera the first question most people ask is, "Is that an antique camera?" The second question is invariably, "How much does one of those cost?" My stock answer to question two is, "It depends." Let's face it, for some folks entry level is a Porsche Boxster while for others it's a...

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Editor's Notes
Preparing For The World Cup Of Imaging
George Schaub  |  Nov 01, 2004

As we go to press we're about to depart for photokina, the worldwide photo and imaging show held every two years in Germany. This is the World Cup of imaging, a show so large that visiting all the exhibits takes up every minute of the five days in which the show is held. Virtually every manufacturer and supplier in the photo/imaging realm shows up there, as well as...

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Digital Darkroom
MonacoOPTIXXR; Professional-Grade Calibration And Profiling For LCD And CRT Displays
Cris Daniels  |  Nov 01, 2004

MonacoOPTIXXR
Quick Look
· Simple USB 1.1 Connection
· $299 -- $429
· Mac OS X & Windows

Further Information
MonacoOPTIXXR
http://www.ezcolor.com"...

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Earth From Above
Yann Arthus-Bertrand's Global Vision
I. J. Schecter  |  Nov 01, 2004

Author of over 60 books, photographer Yann Arthus-Bertrand's latest is Earth From Above. We recently talked with him about his work and the ecological issues facing us as we begin to navigate through the 21st century.

Shutterbug: Though you're the author of dozens of successful books, Earth From Above has seemed to draw special...

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Digital Innovations
Digital Innovations
Enquiring Minds Want To Know
How I Select Products For Digital Innovations
Joe Farace  |  Nov 01, 2004

"When cheese gets its picture taken, what does it say?"--George Carlin

Enquiring minds want to know what it takes to have products featured in this column. I begin by asking myself if it's something I think Shutterbug readers can use and with only 10-11 columns a year, I hate to waste the space.
Before a product appears, it's...

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HP Photosmart R707; Can In Camera Features Improve Your Images?
Peter K. Burian  |  Nov 01, 2004

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

HP Photosmart R707
Quick Look
· 5.1 Megapixel
· 1.5" LCD Monitor
· $329 street price
· Lens: 35mm equiv.

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Digital Help
Digital Help!
Q&A For Digital Photography
David B. Brooks  |  Nov 01, 2004

This department will attempt to provide solutions to problems readers may have getting into and using digital cameras, scanning, and using digital photographic images with a computer and different kinds of software. All questions sent to me will be answered with the most appropriate information I can access and provide. However, not all questions and answers will appear in...

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Canon's i9900 Photo Printer
Joe Farace  |  Nov 01, 2004

Photos © 2004, Joe Farace, All Rights Reserved

Let's leave the suspense to Alfred Hitchcock: Canon's i9900 Photo Printer is the best desktop ink jet printer in its price range that I've ever used. The i9900 makes big, beautiful prints, is quiet, offers...

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The Darkroom
The Darkroom
Create A Background For Portrait Candids; Pro Results With A Rainbow Of Color Options
Darryl C. Nicholas  |  Nov 01, 2004

A few months ago I showed you how to create a background for a portrait by using the Adobe Gradient tool. That tool produced a nice, smooth, gradated background as though the photographer had put a small hot spotlight on a smooth background. In this article I will show you how to create a mottled background similar to the painted canvas backgrounds that are so popular among...

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Photo Paper NewsPhoto Paper Reviews
When You Care Enough To Print The Very Best; Fine Art Ink Jet Papers From Moab Paper
Joe Farace  |  Nov 01, 2004

Photos © 2004, Joe Farace, All Rights Reserved

 

It's no secret that the simplest way to get high quality output from an ink jet printer is to use the best paper. What's the best? That depends on your printer and the kind of inks it uses.

It...

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