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DSLR-Based Film Festivals Showcase Burgeoning New Creative Category

FPS Fest in Brooklyn and Nikon Film Festival are latest to spotlight High-Def DSLR cameras.

Canon Releases "White Paper" on EOS-1D Mark IV Digital SLR

Tech paper available now ahead of December launch of new pro DSLR.

Saturday Night Live Shoots Opening Sequence with Canon's EOS DSLRs

SNL title sequence shot in full 1080p video with Canon 5D Mark II and 7D digital SLRs.

Ricoh Unveils GXR Interchangeable Camera Unit System

Small and light imaging system lets photographers swap sensor/lens units in camera body housing.

Think Tank Photo Releases Cavernous Urban Disguise 70 Pro Shoulder Bag

Briefcase style gear bag is designed for the discreet photo traveler.

REVIEWS

Objects of Desire: Kodak Solar Charger KS100-C+2

Maybe someone's come out with a serious solar battery charger before, but we doubt it's as well designed or as effective as the Kodak Solar Charger KS100-C+2.

Tamrac Ultra Pro 17

Carry your digital darkroom in this surprisingly slim shoulder bag.

X-Rite ColorChecker Passport

A smart little color calibration kit for traveling photographers.

Leica M9

Leica's new full-frame digital rangefinder is a quality extravagance.

Objects of Desire: BlackRapid RS-5

The new RS-5 uses the same essential concept as the original—a sling-like camera strap that makes it easy to quickly and safely bring your digital SLR to your face— and has added a few tweaks.

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A Pretty Picture Isn't Enough

What began for Paul Nicklen as a project to make beautiful photographs of wildlife in the earth’s polar regions has turned into a visually stunning case for immediate environmental action.

The Estimate Doctor: Negotiating With a Hard Bargainer

When a client pushes repeatedly for a lower price, a photographer discovers ways to push back and hold her line. Then she pays a price for not getting an agreement in writing.

What Makes A Photo Book A Bestseller? 2009 Edition

A look at the newly published books that have sold well this year reveals how the commercial photography book market works.

Video Lighting: Behind the Scenes of a Major Production

Production stills from Jeffrey Lamont Brown's recent spot for Dr. Pepper show the elaborate movie lighting and other details of the shoot.

Edward Burtynsky: Economies of Scale

The photographer discusses his latest project, OIL, how he makes his photographs, and why a gallery is the best place to view his work.

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Olympus VisionAge: New Day, New Challenges

Associated Press freelance photographer Chuck France never knows what the day will bring. The lifestyle, and his Olympus cameras, keep his creative juices flowing. More »

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PDN / Billboard Year In Music Moment Winners Gallery

We proudly present the winners of the first Year In Music Moment photo contest presented by Photo District News and Billboard.

PDN Faces 2009 Winners Gallery

PDN Presents the Winners of our Second Annual Faces Contest.

The Great Outdoors 2009 Winners Gallery

PDN Presents the Winners of the 2009 Great Outdoors photography contest.

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PDN Photographers' Self-Promo Awards 2009 Winners Gallery

We proudly present the winners of the 25th annual PDN Self-Promo Awards.

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