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Digital Camera Buying Guide


When it comes to choosing digital camera equipment, Outdoor Photographer will put you on the right track. Get started now with our digital camera buying guide.


Moto Foto


Trekking far from the pavement is in every nature photographer’s blood. Using a motorcycle to do it can be the perfect “viewfinder.”



Moto FotoSilver Canyon Road to the crest of the Bristlecone Forest had only just opened in the spring, at least nearly as far as the Patriarch Grove. Up there at 11,000 feet in the White Mountains, some lingering snow pack still blocked further progress even at the end of May.
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Holiday Buyer's Guide


A look at some of the gear that’s available for the nature photographer on your gift list



Holiday Buyer's GuideAs we put together this year’s annual OP Holiday Buyer’s Guide, we’re taking a slightly different approach compared to years past.
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Holiday Book Guide


OP’s annual selection of books for outdoor photo enthusiasts



Holiday Book GuideLining the bookshelf with new large-format photography hardcovers this holiday season shouldn’t be too difficult.
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Choosing A Lab


Discover The Benefits Of Using A Photo Lab For Printing Photographs



Choosing A LabToday’s photo labs have kept up with the digital age and have made it easy for us to get 4x6, 8x10 or larger prints. Whether you walk in with your media card in hand or upload your images using the Internet, a good photo lab can make quite a difference when you need lots of prints, big enlargements and more.
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Choosing Inkjet Paper


The Right Inkjet Photo Paper Will Enhance The Look And Longevity Of Your Prints



Choosing Inkjet PaperThe final look of your print has everything to do with the paper you place in your printer. Beyond size, the weight, whiteness and surface of a paper all make a dramatic difference in the appearance of color and tone, especially whites and blacks. By carefully selecting inkjet paper, you can move beyond merely copying an image and elevate printmaking to a more creative part of your photography.
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Buying A Digital Photo Printer


Photo Inkjet Printers Deliver Prints With Better Color And Longer Life



Buying A Digital Photo PrinterWhile looking at a photograph on a camera’s LCD or a large computer monitor is exciting, neither replaces the satisfaction of holding a quality print. Improvements in the stability of inks have led to photo inkjet printers producing archival-quality prints that resist fading for a lifetime.
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Choosing Digital Photo Storage


Digital Picture Storage Solutions For Creating A Reliable Image Library



Choosing Digital Photo StorageSpace—the final frontier or a simple necessity? Because digital imaging has picked up speed in the past few years, the need for extensive amounts of digital storage space has intensified. Replacing the temperature-controlled closets that film shooters used to store processed film is now the hard drive library.

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Finding The Right Digital Camera Accessories


Tips For Selecting Digital Camera Bags, Filters



Finding The Right Digital Camera AccessoriesFaster, convenient and more efficient—that’s what today’s digital camera accessories make possible. Accessories have become an integral part of photography, as they can make shooting easier and your pictures better. Outfitting your gear with the latest technology and design isn’t just form, it’s function.
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Choosing Digital Camera Lenses


Take The Guesswork Out of Choosing An Interchangeable Digital SLR Camera Lens



Choosing Digital Camera LensesSo you’ve made the leap from a point-and-shoot pocket camera to a digital SLR. Or perhaps you’ve upgraded an old manual film SLR for something a little higher-tech. Now you’ve got a problem: to get the most out of that new camera, you’ve got to choose the right interchangeable SLR lenses to go with it.
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