January/February 2009

D-SLRs For The Professional
2008 was a big year for D-SLRs, and there are now more choices than ever for pros seeking a primary or backup camera. Check out some of the key innovations and the latest models.
by Staff When we last left the D-SLR Wars a year ago, high-resolution LCD monitors and Live View shooting were the hot items.
January/February 2009
New Tools Of The Trade
The Mamiya DL28 Digital Camera System combines the Mamiya 645AFD III camera body with the Leaf Aptus-II 6 28-megapixel digital back and a Sekor AF 80mm ƒ/2.8 D lens into a high-performance pro package at a very good price.

Cherie Steinbeg & Hedley Jones: Synergy
The creative partnership struck up by Cherie Steinberg and Hedley Jones has proven to be a match that makes for stunning photography and a thriving business
Early in her photography career, Cherie Steinberg was honored with a Canadian Council for the Arts award, which allowed her to travel the world.

Urs Recher: Light Lessons
A master of technique walks us through a series of situations and explains how to craft illumination
To craft a photograph is to craft the light. While it’s often relegated to a subordinate role to composition, lighting is at least as critical to the photograph and should be thought of as an integral part of the process.

DPP Solutions: Creating A Film Look
Giving your digital images the feel of a classic emulsion easily with Alien Skin Exposure 2
Film has a distinct look. Some photographers have steadfastly stuck with it for the sole reason that they were fond of a particular emulsion and they had come to know that emulsion’s characteristics so well.
Getting Into CS4
Among the useful features in the latest version of Photoshop are the new Adjustments panel and the Masks panel
by Tim Grey About every 18 months, there’s a common question on the minds of most photographers: Should I upgrade to the new version of Photoshop?

Vision To Visuals: Small Country, Global Focus
An exhibit in Monaco focuses on environmental awareness
by Baldev Duggal It’s not too often that we get asked by consulates of countries to encapsulate their past, present and future legacies into dynamic visual experiences, so I was quite intrigued in October 2008 when the Principality of Monaco asked us to do just that. Now Monaco always has conjured for me a vision of royalty, luxury and even decadence, so imagine my surprise when I found out that their goal was to communicate Monaco’s rich environmental heritage and to educate viewers about conservation issues.
XDR, Part V
Using Photomatix to enhance your extended dynamic range images
by John Paul Caponigro Beyond Photoshop, there are a number of HDR software options, both plug-ins and stand-alones. Some of the better-known programs include Artizen HDR, easyHDR, FDRTools, pfstools and Photomatix.

January/February 2009 by Christopher Robinson A massive hard-drive failure can change your outlook on your digital life. Just after Thanksgiving, my system crashed and it crashed hard. My initial panic slowly subsided as I got a new hard drive, and with the help of a technical expert, we restored my complete hard drive. Complete except for the five days between the last complete backup and the time of the crash.

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