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Read reviews of the latest wildlife and nature photography equipment. Our camera equipment reviews cover lenses to accessories and everything in-between.
Wednesday, June 1, 2005 20 Years Of Photo InnovationTake a look back at two decades of trends and technologies that changed photography  Little did we know that, like a boulder at the edge of a cliff, photography was poised for an unprecedented period of technological innovation when Outdoor Photographer debuted in 1985. Digital technology was the final push that sent us reeling over the precipice and set in motion a rush of advancements and new products that continues at a breakneck pace even up to today. |
Wednesday, June 1, 2005 Nikon D2xThe long-awaited, high-megapixel and high-capability flagship camera arrives  Certain cameras just fit well right from the first time you pick them up. For me, the new Nikon D2x provided exactly that experience. This is a solid, full-featured, high-megapixel camera in which Nikon can take great pride. The D2x is the company’s flagship camera and is perfect for that role. I shot with it for several weeks and the results never disappointed me. |
Wednesday, June 1, 2005 Gadget Bag: 20 Great GadgetsExceptional tools for the outdoor enthusiast  Whether you’re photographing landscapes or wildlife, there are many ways to make your photographic life simpler. The latest technical advancements have led manufacturers to produce gadgets that help inspire your creative edge while easing unanticipated difficulties. Here’s Outdoor Photographer’s compilation of 20 of these exceptional items. |
Sunday, May 1, 2005 Gadget-Bag: Graduated NDs In A Digital WorldThese essential filters bring exposure for sky and ground inside a manageable range  When I was a photography student shooting a sunset 20 years ago, I encountered a vexing problem. When I metered for the sky glowing above Death Valley’s mountains in California, I got a wildly different reading than I did when I metered off the dunes below the horizon. Because I knew my slide film couldn’t handle more than a three- or four-stop exposure range, I realized I couldn’t get detail in both the sunset and the landscape beneath it. Sure enough, the shots exposed for the sky showed a silhouetted landform, and the shots exposed for the dunes blew out the bright sky completely. |
Sunday, May 1, 2005 Fujifilm FinePix S3 ProFujifilm's latest D-SLR delivers improved quality and reduced noise  When it comes to digital SLRs, resolution is important, yet a high pixel count alone doesn’t automatically mean superior results. Today, we’re concerned with a camera’s ability to render color, reveal shadow and highlight details, and reduce the appearance of noise at high ISO settings. The Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro addresses all of these issues while creating a unique niche for itself. |
Sunday, May 1, 2005 Field Storage ViewingDownload and safeguard your images in the field  Computers are an integral part of digital photography, but carrying one and booting it up in the field can be problematic. Laptops aren’t ideally suited for working in the field because of the difficulty of viewing the screen outdoors, its additional weight and the extra time taken away from shooting. Once you’ve filled up your memory cards, however, they become a necessity. |
Friday, April 1, 2005 Gadget Bag: Going Light With Firm SupportUltralight, but steady tripods for hiking and travel  When I began using a new "lightweight" tripod in the late ’90s, I was relieved that it weighed just 8 1/2 pounds/five for the tripod and the rest for the head. It certainly seemed light because it was just half the weight of my first solid tripod, a 17-pound brute. |
Friday, April 1, 2005 Jasc Paint Shop Pro 9An affordable pro-level image-editing program  Image editing is as important a part of image creation now as lens selection, composition and exposure. Instead of leaving the final result to your local lab, today’s digital darkroom provides total control from the moment the shutter is released to the creation of the final print. Jasc Paint Shop Pro 9 is an affordable and powerful program that allows you to see your vision through. Paint Shop Pro 9 offers a wealth of tools, including a One Step Photo Fix that automatically enhances your images at the touch of a button, yet it’s the more advanced features that make it exceptional. |
Friday, April 1, 2005 Sigma 105mm ƒ/2.8 DG Macro & EF-500 DG Super FlashThis macro lens and electronic flash make a great combo for close-ups  I have a love-hate relationship with spiders. I find their webs and variation in body styles and colors to be fascinating subjects, but I don’t like walking into their webs at night, which happens too often at certain times of the year. I’d rather not have a spider crawling down my neck either! Recently, as I went outside one night to walk the dog, I pulled up short of entanglement with a head-high web barely visible in the moonlight. I noted a big spider and a striking web that promised some interesting images. |
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