June 2008

On the Cover
This month’s issue is dedicated to our coverage of the PMA Show, the largest photo trade show in the US. We hope you’ll enjoy our full coverage of the latest gear and technology coming your way in 2008. We highlight everything from multimedia digicams to the “weird & wonderful.” Be sure to check out our editors’ “Best of Show” picks on page 160.

SPECIAL REPORT
PMA 08

18 The Latest And The Greatest In 2008
by Editor

18 Digital SLRs
by Jason Schneider

26 Medium Format
by Ibarionex R. Perello

28 Hot New Digicams
by Peter K. Burian

38 Great New Lenses For SLR Cameras
by Peter K. Burian

44 Software
by Ibarionex R. Perello

48 Inkjet Printers
by Jon Canfield

52 Inkjet Papers & Inks
by Jon Canfield

54 Color Management
by Jon Canfield

58 Digital Storage And Display
by Jack Neubart

70 Memory Cards
by Peter K. Burian

78 Film, Paper, And Darkroom
by Robert E. Mayer

80 Studio And Mobile Lighting
by Jack Neubart

86 Portable Flash, LED Lighting, And Flash Brackets
by Robert E. Mayer

90 Tripods, Monopods, And Heads
by Jack Neubart

96 Camera Bags: Hard & Soft Cases For Shoulder & Backpacking
by Jack Neubart

104 Batteries And Chargers
by Robert E. Mayer

108 Filters
by Robert E. Mayer

110 Gadgets And Items Of Interest
by Robert E. Mayer

112 Studio Accessories And Novelty Sales Items
by Robert E. Mayer

119 Albums And Frames
by Robert E. Mayer

128 Weird & Wonderful
by Jason Schneider

160 Best Of Show
by The Editors

CREATIVITY

12 Picture This!
Monthly Photo Assignment
by The Editors

156 Talking Pictures
“Past & Present”
by Cindy Burrell

158 Passport
The Ladder
by Jack Hollingsworth

DEPARTMENTS

173 Contests
188 Digital Help
10 Editor’s Notes
184 Help!
167 Trade Shows
167 Workshops