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This department will attempt
to provide solutions to problems readers may have getting into and using
digital cameras, scanning, and using digital photographic images with
a computer and different kinds of software. All...

Digital Darkroom

Raw File Format And Image Quality
What It's Got And How To Get The Most From It

David B. Brooks | Sep 01, 2004

Unlike film cameras, digital does not capture a likeness of the subject on a "physical artifact," like a film negative or slide. A digital camera just gathers information that describes what the lens and sensor...

Epson's New Stylus Pro 4000
The Biggest And Maybe The Best Desktop Photo Printer Yet

David B. Brooks | Sep 01, 2004

If I had to use two words to describe the Epson Stylus Pro 4000 from an enthusiastic photographer's perspective they would be "serious fun." And from a professional photography perspective I'd have to say "serious business." Although scanners and digital cameras are...

Epson's Stylus Photo R800
A Superior Quality Letter-Size Photo Printer

David B. Brooks | Aug 01, 2004

No one should jump to the conclusion that Epson's new Stylus Photo R800 is just a smaller Photo 2200, although at first glance it would seem to be. It is logical to assume that not all photographers who want to make fine digital prints want to also...

Digital Help

Digital Help
Q&A For Digital Photography

David B. Brooks | Aug 01, 2004

Epson Perfection 4870 Pro
An All-In-One Scanner For Serious Enthusiasts

David B. Brooks | Jul 01, 2004

It is said that good things come to those who wait. If you have been waiting for a flat-bed scanner that will scan 35mm film as well as function as a dedicated 35mm film scanner, Epson says the wait is over. Their claim is that "Customers can now...

First Look
New Epson R-D1 Camera
A Classic Digital Rangefinder

David B. Brooks | Jul 01, 2004

Attendees at PMA this year who visited the Epson booth may have noticed a camera displayed under glass. It was the new Epson R-D1 digital rangefinder, a classic body that accepts most Leica L- and M-mount lenses and is made by Cosina with digital components created by Seiko-Epson. Not long after...

Digital Help

Digital Help
Q&A For Digital Photography

David B. Brooks | Jul 01, 2004

Digital Help

Digital Help
Q&A For Digital Photography

David B. Brooks | Jun 01, 2004

Digital Help

Digital Help
Q&A For Digital Photography

David B. Brooks | May 01, 2004