May 2009

On The Cover
This month we share the gear and tips you’ll need to make great photos during your travels. For example, we tell you the six handy accessories to pack before hitting the road. We also have a “geotagging” update on the devices and software you need so you’ll always know where you took those shots. In addition, we provide you with the tops in portable PCs and on-the-road uploads. Finally, we give our pro-level digicam picks for those times when lugging a heavy camera bag isn’t an option.

Tools

24 Digital Innovations
On The Trade Show Circuit
by Joe Farace

42 Roundup
Covering The Photo Beat
by C.A. Boylan

64 Geotagging Devices And Software
Now You’ll Always Know Where You Took That Picture
by Jack Neubart

74 Test Report: Microsoft’s Pro Photo Tools 2
A Post-Exposure GPS Program
by John Brandon

82 Test Report: Canon’s EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM
Super Telephoto Power
by Stan Trzoniec

88 Online—On The Road
A Virtual Back-Up System
by Jon Sienkiewicz

94 Portable PCs For Photographers
How To Sort Out The Best For Your Imaging Needs
by Jon Sienkiewicz

120 Test Report:
Compact Digicams A Pro Could Love
Canon’s PowerShot G10, Nikon’s COOLPIX P6000, And Panasonic’s Lumix DMC-LX3: Which One’s Right For You?
by Peter K. Burian

146 Travel Photography Accessories
A Shopping List For When You Hit The Road
by Joe Farace

168 Help!
Q&A For Traditional Photography
by Robert E. Mayer

172 Digital Help
Q&A For Digital Photography
by David B. Brooks

Techniques

34 Pro’s Choice
Cars With Style
by Jack Neubart

114 Business Trends
Photography—Making A Difference
by Maria Piscopo

Creativity

10 Picture This!
Monthly Photo Assignment
by The Editors

18 Talking Pictures
Out Of Tune
by Jerry P. Park

20 Student Union
Profiles Of The Up And Coming
by Jay McCabe

52 Locations
Patagonia Dreaming
by Efraín M. Padró

60 Web Profiles
Great Photo Sites Reviewed
by Joe Farace

100 Canon’s Third Annual Photography In The Parks Photo Contest Winners
“Inspirational Nature Images” Theme
by George Schaub

110 Memorial Days
Chris Heisey’s Monumental Decisions
by Barry Tanenbaum

161 Book Reviews
Latest Photo Books Reviewed
by C.A. Boylan

Departments

8 Editor’s Notes
152 Trade Shows
153 Workshops