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In this issue of Camera Magazine

July/August 2008 Vol.5 No.4

What’s New

Making news in this issue is Canon’s all-new entry-level D-SLR, Olympus’s replacement for its mid-range E-510, new lenses from Sigma and Tamron, Gorillapods, Lensbabies and much, much more.

Camera Crossword

Test your knowledge of imaging products and processes with our quick crossword. The solution can be found on page 81 (but no cheating now).

Light Work

This series is designed to give you an insight into how a professional photographer approaches an assignment, including some useful tricks of the trade. In this issue Trevern Dawes once again dissects his approaches to landscape photography.

Readers’ Digital Image Gallery

As part of our association with the Australian Digital Photo Of The Day competitions Website, we run a special monthly competition for Camera readers. Visit www.potd.com.au and follow the links to the Camera Readers’ gallery.

Fujifilm Showcase 2008

Every issue you have a chance to get one of your pictures into print and win useful prizes as well. You can enter images originated on film or with digital capture, and the prizes are generously supplied by Fujifi lm Australia.

Subscribe And Save

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Camera Buyer’s Checklist – Digital SLRs

Use our fully updated listing of digital SLRs to help make comparisons before purchasing. Prices are recommended retail (RRP), but may vary between retail outlets due to special offers, discounting or other factors.

Portfolio – Richard McEvoy’s Zimbabwe

A total of 20 trips to Zimbabwe has taught Richard McEvoy a few tricks for shooting wildlife… including when to stand your ground and when to run!

Photogenic Places - Tamar Valley, Tasmania

Forget the hassles of overseas travel… stay at home and visit some of Australia’s many great locations for photography. Jackie Smith finds out why the Tamar Valley is so important to Tasmanians… and all of us!

On Trial – Epson Stylus Photo R1900

If you like big, bright and glossy prints then Epson’s new R1900 A3+ inkjet printer is probably for you. It also offers the archival qualities of pigmented inks.

On Trial – Canon EOS 450D

Canon once again ups the ante in terms of D-SLR value for money (and performance), offering an extremely affordable model which incorporates quite a number of higher-end features.

On Trial – Sony Alpha A350

The ever-inventive Sony has come up with an ingenious and very effective solution to the problems of providing live view in D-SLRs. Rivals are asking, “Why didn’t we think of that?”

On Trial – Olympus mju Tough 1030SW

You can drop it, drown it, freeze it or stomp on it and Olympus’s even tougher mju Tough digital compact will keep on snapping.

On Trial – Olympus E-420

It’s hard to believe Olympus can pack any more into its diminutive 400-series D-SLR bodyshell, but it has and the result is the E-420. What’s more, it’s cheaper than its predecessor.

On Trial – Panasonic Lumix TZ11 & TZ15

Panasonic’s ‘travel zoom’ compacts have been a big hit and now you can choose from two models, but the basic formula remains the same – lots of camera in a pocket-sized package.

In Print – Photo Books Reviewed

Interesting new titles on high dynamic range (HDR) digital images, RAW file workflows and waiting for the right light. Plus we’ve got some great book packages to give away.

In Practice – Digital Print Maker

Digital printing expert Trevern Dawes continues our series exploring the techniques and technicalities of inkjet printing. In this issue he outlines the key differences between pigmented inks and dye-based inks.

Also on trial in this issue

Nikon Coolpix P80 – an 18x superzoom with 10 MP resolution
Nikon Coolpix S600 – small, smart and loaded with features
Canon IXUS 970IS – cool in style, capable in function
Canon IXUS 80IS – it’s good for your image
Samsung NV24HD – the world’s first digital compact with a 24mm-equivelent wide-angle zoom
Ricoh Caplio R8 – classy compact with 28-200mm equivalent zoom
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T300 – smile and it’ll shoot you!
Panasonic HDC-HS9 – HD video recording made easier