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The following is a list of articles that guest authors have contributed to the PDN Gear Guide.

MICHAEL STEWART

10 Super Wide Lenses for DSLRs
July 1, 2008 - Michael Stewart surveys the field and discusses his top picks for wide angle lenses.More



KEN ROCKWELL

CASIO EX-F1 60 FPS
June 24, 2008 - The new Casio EX-F1 60 FPS can capture photographs and videos...More

NIKON 16-85mm VR VS. NIKON 18-200mm VR
June 19, 2008 - The Nikon 16-85mm VR and the 18-200mm VR lenses sell for about the same price...More

NIKON 24mm PC-E
June 9, 2008 - Nikon's new wide-angle tilt-shift lens...More

NIKON 15mm f/5.6 LENS
June 2, 2008 - An older lens sees new light...More



MICHAEL REICHMANN - THE LUMIONUS LANDSCAPE

Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6100
May 22, 2008 - Michael Reichmann examines the next generation of printers from Canon.More

RICOH GX100
May 20, 2008 - Michael Reichmann extols the virtues and examines the quirks of Ricoh's GX100 pocket digital camera.More

Oh No! Not a Nikon / Canon Comparison!
May 17, 2008 - Michael Reichmann compares the high ISO performance of his new Canon 1Ds MKIII with Nikon's D3 and D300 models.More

New Phase One 645 Camera
May 1, 2008 - As an introduction to the new Phase One 645 camera, Michael Reichmann examines the recent trajectory of the medium format camera business.More

Battle of the Barytas
February 14, 2008 - Michael Reichmann sheds light on a new breed of digital inkjet papers in his test of three different brands.More

Photographer Michael Reichmann's Top Picks for Nikon Lenses
January 18, 2008 - During November and December 2007, Michael Reichmann purchased an almost complete Nikon system. Find out which lenses he picked and why.More



MICHAEL BRITT - IMAGE MECHANICS

Meter Me This?
April 24, 2008 - Michael Britt gets to the root of meter madness.More

Billboard Schmillboard! and External Hard Drive Failure - Easy Fix
April 17, 2008 - Michael Britt debunks the myth behind file size needed to go billboard big and gets to the nitty gritty of hard drive back ups.More

Canon 1Ds Mark III for Tethered and/or Wireless Shooting
April 10, 2008 - Michael Britt talks about using Canon's 1Ds Mark III during tethered and wireless shoots.More

The Secrets of and Reasons for Tethered Shooting
April 1, 2008 - Michael Britt sheds light on tethered shooting and goes behind the scenes with the pop star Mya.More



THE DIGITAL JOURNALIST

The Platypus Workshop at the Maine Media Workshops
March 28, 2008 - Insights into the new world of Video Journalism by John J. Lopinot, an attendee of the 2007 Platypus Workshop in Rockport, Maine. More

Lighting Nirvana, Custom XLR Cables, A Nifty Wireless Receiver Solution, An Update on Flicker Control & Edit Well
March 18, 2008 - PF Bentley achieves lighting nirvana in a tight space using a LitePanels lighting kit, as well as other handy tech tips. More

Compression Session: How to Achieve Movement on Still Photographs in Final Cut Pro
March 10, 2008 - The Digital Journalist’s PF Bentley explores how to achieve movement in still photographs using Final Cut Pro. More

Change is in the Wind
March 5, 2008 - Dirck Halstead describes how many still photographers are making the move to HD Video, and expanding the value-added services they offer to clients. More



DAMON WEBSTER - PHOTOINDUCED.COM

What's In Your Bag
March 28, 2008 - Damon Webster, PhotoInduced.com, takes a peek inside pros' gear bags.More

PMA 2008 Coverage Wrap-Up
February 15, 2008 - PDN's coverage of the 2008 Photo Marketing Association International Convention and Trade Show in Las Vegas.More

WACOM CINTIQ 21UX
February 7, 2008 - With Wacom's Cintiq 21UX, Mac Edition Radio's Harris Fogel discovers the ultimate drawing tablet and a top quality LCD display.More

PMA Product Update: LowePro Flipside and Fastpack Backpacks
February 1, 2008 - Gear-related news from PDNPulse... More

Nikon and Canon Heat It Up With New Lens Battle
January 29, 2008 - What's on tap for the PMA trade show? A nice big showdown between Nikon and Canon—bring it on. More



JOHN PAUL CAPONIGRO

X-RITE MINI COLORCHECKER CHART
February 19, 2008 - Guest contributor and pro photographer John Paul Caponigro review the X-Rite Mini ColorChecker Chart..More

EXPODISC DIGITAL WHITE BALANCE FILTER - NEUTRAL
February 19, 2008 - Guest contributor and pro photographer John Paul Caponigro reviews the ExpoDisc Digital White Balance Filter.More

VISIBLE DUST CLEANING SYSTEM
February 11, 2008 - Guest contributor and pro photographer John Paul Caponigro reviews the Visible Dust Sensor Cleaning System.More

D-ROLLER
February 08, 2008 - Guest contributor and pro photographer John Paul Caponigro reviews the D-Roller and how it can quickly cure curls in prints.More

SINGH RAY VARI-ND FILTER
February 08, 2008 - Guest contributor and pro photographer John Paul Caponigro reviews the Singh Ray Vari-ND Filter and its many functions.More

SOLUX LIGHTS
January 31, 2008 - Guest contributor and pro photographer John Paul Caponigro reveals his favorite lighting source.More

PRINT SHIELD
January 30, 2008 - Guest contributor and pro photographer John Paul Caponigro reviews Print Shield pain spray for inkjet prints.More

INKAID
January 29, 2008 - Guest contributor and pro photographer John Paul Caponigro reviews InkAID liquid coating for inkjet printing.More

CHROMIX COLORTHINK
January 28, 2008 - Guest contributor and pro photographer John Paul Caponigro reviews the ColorThink color management toolset.More



MAC EDITION RADIO

The Wacom Cintiq 21UX Combines Tablet and Display Technology Into One Amazing Package
February 7, 2008 - With Wacom's Cintiq 21UX, Mac Edition Radio's Harris Fogel discovers the ultimate drawing tablet and a top quality LCD display.More

Accurate Color Balance is Only a Click Away with the ExpoDisc or the Color Balance Lens
January 31, 2008 - Mac Edition Radio's Harris Fogel has seen the light with the use of two handy color balancing targets.More

The General Electric G1 is a Stylish New Entry Into the Digital Camera Market
January 24, 2008 - Mac Edition Radio product reviewer Regina Barthmaier recently road tested the General Electric G1 consumer digital camera in Europe. Find out what she liked about it.More



ANDREW DARLOW

3 Printers Under $1,500
January 03, 2008 - Pro-level pigment-ink printers at an affordable price...More

Compact Photo Printers: A Primer
December 10, 2007 - Five tips to help you choose and use a compact photo printer...More

5 "Must-Know" Inkjet Tips
November 29, 2007 - Five tips to help you to avoid common printing pitfalls, find new papers—and save time and money...More
The latest addition to the PDN family, the PDN Gear Guide in print, has a total circulation of 30,000, and covers the latest and greatest in photographic equipment. Initially created in 2006 to be the official guide to PDN's annual flagship photography event, PDN PhotoPlus International Conference + Expo, the PDN Gear Guide is now also available online for gear news and updates 365 days a year.
tamron advert 1TAMRON: A Partner in the Creative Process
November 12, 2007 - Photographer Stephanie Vogel gets the shot—from any angle—with her Tamron 17-50mm XR Di II lens...More