Digital Camera World (February 2005)

132 Pages·2005·21.062 MB·English

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February 2005
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So long and thanks for all the images...
SECTION EDITORS AND EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS
Steve Bavister, George Cairns, Mark Harris, Matt Henry, Rod Lawton, Derek Lea,
Pete Martin, Tim Shelbourne, Tom Ang, Mark Sparrow, Mark Wilson, Karl Foster,
Rob Hirsch, Geoff Harris, Matthew Richards, Shaun Marin, Siobhan Kelly,
Dan Oliver, Kate Foley
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his is the 30th issue of Digital Camera Magazine “This
PHOTOGRAPHIC CONTRIBUTORS
(Where not credited inside) and, coincidentally, my last as editor. I’m off to get
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Jim Cohen Sales Executive From next issue, Marcus Hawkins, a splendid young chap, be half the
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Jennifer Wagner Online Editor – [email protected] to chew the fat with readers.
Sarah Williams Software Copyright Co-Ordinator enthusiasm for
Looking back over the past couple of years, I feel a real sense
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of satisfaction and pride in the magazine and its readers. I’ve photography”
CIRCULATION AND MARKETING
Fiona Tully Marketing Manager watched digital SLRs become affordable (fi nally!) and seen
Clare Tovey Production Manager specifi cations on even the lowliest snapshot camera rise up to
Katty Pigott Production Co-ordinator Tell us what you think of this
Mike Thorne Team Buyer give everyone the chance to take good photographs. I’ve also and other issues on our chat
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have in common is their passion for photography and their
SENIOR MANAGEMENT
Nick Merritt Group Senior Editor dedication to improving their results.
Steve Gotobed Senior Art Ed The difference in the standard of shots that we receive from
Lynda Burgess Assistant Publisher
James Binns Publisher readers today compared with that in the fi rst issues is, frankly,
incredible. Many of you are good enough to lay the credit for
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Deputy editor Photography writer
one CD packed with the top PC software.
Studied visual arts at university and is a keen Steve is an industry veteran, having previously
We use boxes, tips, quick fi xes, quality photography, walkthroughs
amateur photographer in her spare time. run all the top photography publications.
& diagrams to show you how to improve your skills.
We have a cast-iron policy of editorial independence. All our kit is Rod Lawton Mark Harris
reviewed as-sold. We discourage our journalists from accepting
Reviewer and writer Reviews editor and writer
gifts from advertisers.
Rod has been testing cameras since the very Mark once worked for Which? so what he
Get in touch… fi rst digital cameras came out. doesn’t know about kit isn’t worth knowing.
Articles/ideas for publication and general enquiries email: Tim Shelbourne Rob Hirsch
[email protected] Professional digital artist and writer Photography lecturer, curator, writer
Customer services/subscriptions departments email: Tim’s in-depth knowledge of the intricacies of Rob has published numerous books and
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82 5 ways: fruit
February 2005 #30 Brush up core skills by Cover
shooting still lifes. story
126 Your mission: challenge
This month, your mission is to
shoot images on the theme of
‘Abstract’ – a chance to really use
your imagination.
76 Getup&go
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This month’s recommended story
locations include the bright
lights of London, the Dorset coast
and any frosty landscape.
81What’s on
Your monthly guide to the best
photo opportunities.
Have a look at the best reader
photos in Hotshots on page 8
Contents
Technique 70 Printing techniques
Get better results from your Cover
printer by using Photoshop’s story
50 ISO settings Soft Proof feature.
Make the most of your camera’s
ISO sensitivity. 72 Free photo fi xes
Why shell out for expensive What’s on – page 81
54 Posing guide image-editing software if there are
Learn how to pose couples for perfectly adequate free packages?
perfect portraits.
74 Photo Q&A Features
56 Refl ectors Cover If you have a photographic
story
Say goodbye to shadows by problem, our experts will have
getting to grips with refl ectors. the solution. 44 Kapping it all
Kite aerial photography is a new
58 Replacing skies Cover form of ‘extreme’ photography,
Improve your landscapes by story Your pictures with remote-controlled cameras
changing the sky in Elements. attached to kites. Karl Foster
meets up with a band of
8Hotshots ‘kappers’ to fi nd out what makes
We showcase a selection of top- them tick.
quality reader photos for your
enjoyment and inspiration. 128 Unreality bites
Karl Foster talks to the original
14 Six of the best Glitterguru, Photoshop artist
This month we’ve picked the best Suzette Troche-Stapp.
of your favourite animal shots.
124 Your Mission: results
In December we challenged you
60 Monochrome tones to capture images on the theme of
Toning techniques to add subtle ‘Greed’. Here are the winners.
warmth and a hint of colour to
black and white images.
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108 Dealer ads Advertiser offers
130 Back page Try the DCM crossword
Kit reviews
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New cameras
86 ...............Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II
90 ...........Konica Minolta Dynax 7D
92 ....................Nikon Coolpix 8800
94 ....Olympus Camedia C70 Zoom
96 ...Panasonic Luminix DMC-LC80
Other kit
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98 ..................Paint Shop Pro Studio
98 ................................SizeFixer SLR
98 ..............................ImageRecall 3
98 ..................................Photomagic
101 Budget supports on test
Tripods and supports are invaluable
but they needn’t cost the earth…
107 The A-List
Buyers’ Guide: the 60 best cameras
on sale – at their latest street prices
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32Rekindle your passion for photography by
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the allure of black and white images…
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First-rate reader photos
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SHOT OF THE MONTH
Cala Detail
Iiona Wellman
“I was fascinated by the details of the back side
of this cala fl ower. I used the Black & White
setting of the Nikon CP 5700. For a better
contrast I used a coated Yellow 12 fi lter.”
Camera used Nikon CP 5700
Settings 1/60 sec at f/3.5
■ Iiona wins a MemoryFrame wireless digital
photo frame worth £400, available now from
www.2techvisuals.co.uk. Turn to page 12 for
details on how you can win next month.
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“My earnest interest in
photography began in the
early 90s. For the past three
years I have concentrated
my attention on the field
of monochrome fine art
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Hotshots
Tim Bird
Jenson Button
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managed to get good access to all the drivers.
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