PDN Gear Guide Home > Photographic Equipment Reviews
Macbook AirMACBOOK AIR
May 22, 2008 - Can this lightweight laptop stand up to image-heavy tasks? More
RICOH GX100
May 20, 2008 - Michael Reichmann extols the virtues and examines the quirks of Ricoh's GX100 pocket digital camera.More
FUJITSU SCANSNAP
April 29, 2008 - Dedicated document scanner turns piles of paper into a paperless office.More
CANON 1DS MARK III
February 22, 2008 - The Canon 1Ds Mark III is the new contender for the medium-format throne.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
X-RITE MINI COLORCHECKER CHART
February 19, 2008 - Guest contributor and pro photographer John Paul Caponigro review the X-Rite Mini ColorChecker Chart.More
VISIBLE DUST SENSOR CLEANING SYSTEM
February 11, 2008 - Guest contributor and pro photographer John Paul Caponigro reviews the Visible Dust Sensor Cleaning System.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
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
WACOM CINTIQ 21UX
February 07, 2008 - With Wacom's Cintiq 21UX, Mac Edition Radio's Harris Fogel discovers the ultimate drawing tablet and a top quality LCD display...More
EXPODISC & 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
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
GENERAL ELECTRIC G1
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
NIKON D3
January 21, 2008 - Nikon's groundbreaking professional digital camera redefines the market.More
CANON POWERSHOT G9
December 02, 2007 - The Canon G9 has been hailed by many as the world's most perfect compact digital. Are they right?More
LG GGW-H20LI BLU-RAY BURNER
September 19, 2007 - As Blu-ray and HD-DVD battle each other for supremacy in the home-theater realm, they’re also bringing options for backup...More
SONY A700
September 19, 2007 - The 12.2-megapixel model features a lightweight, dust- and moisture-resistant magnesium alloy body on the outside, as well as image stabilization and a newly developed BIONZ™ processing engine on the inside...More
CANON PIXMA PRO9000
September 18, 2007 - Canon’s PIXMA Pro9000 builds on Canon’s reputation for high-quality desktop inkjet printers...More
NIK SOFTWARE DFINE 2.0
September 18, 2007 - Nik Software Dfine 2.0 lets you pinpoint and reduce both color and contrast noise...More
X-RITE COLORCHECKER
September 18, 2007 - A board composed of 24 different color swatches, the ColorChecker can be used to perform calibrations with scanners, or more often as an aid in retouching and color correction...More
X-RITE I1PHOTO/IO BUNDLE
September 18, 2007 - The i1Photo colorimeter and i1Match software combination provides out-of-the-box calibration of any CRT or LCD screen...More
LEAF APTUS 75
September 18, 2007 - Leaf’s full range of medium-format backs work with the company’s Portable Power solutions, providing external storage and image viewing through a 3.5-inch LCD screen...More
LEAF APTUS 65
September 18, 2007 - The Leaf Aptus 65 makes its mark with 28 megapixels, a 12-stop range and an ISO of 50 to 800...More
LEAF APTUS 75S
September 18, 2007 - The 75s differs from the 75 because it adds “unlimited” shooting: the camera can fire continuously until the media is full at 1.1 seconds per frame (or 53 frames per minute)...More
SINARBACK 54M & 54H
September 18, 2007 - Both the 54M and 54H weigh 14 ounces and feature 22 megapixels, a 12-stop range and ISO 25 to 100...More
ADOBE PHOTOSHOP CS2
September 18, 2007 - Photoshop has evolved from an image editor to a comprehensive tool for photographers, with image enhancing tools, professional level preparation for print/Web and Adobe Bridge...More
LEAF APTUS 54S
September 18, 2007 - The 54S stands out as having the fastest shooting speed in the medium-format-back world, capturing images at .8 seconds per frame (or 75 frames per minute, better than one per second) until the media fillsMore
IMACON IXPRESS 528C
September 18, 2007 - The Ixpress 528C shoots at 22 megapixels with an ISO of 50 to 400...More
OLYMPUS E1
September 18, 2007 - With its waterproof, magnesium-alloy body, the E1 created quite a splash when it launched...More
EPSON STYLUS PHOTO R2400
September 18, 2007 - If you’re on a budget but still want a professional printer that’s wide enough to generate wallpaper, the Epson Stylus Photo R2400 is your best bet...More
APPLE XSERVE RAID
September 18, 2007 - The setup isn’t for the faint of heart (and may require a system administrator to get going), but it’ll handle the most drastic storage needs...More
HP PHOTOSMART PRO B9180
September 18, 2007 - At the heart of the system is the new eight-color HP Vivera pigment inkset using individual 27ml cartridges...More
EPSON STYLUS PRO SERIES
September 18, 2007 - The Stylus Pro 3800, has a ninth cartridge slot to allow for automatic switching between Matte and Photo Black inks, with minimal ink usage when making the switch...More
DXO OPTICS PRO
September 18, 2007 - DXO's useful correcting features include Color Balance and Color Rendition profiles, where the color profile of one camera can be applied to images taken with another...More
DATA ROBOTICS DROBO
September 18, 2007 - The most promising new data storage device to come out in a long time, the Drobo is being billed as the “world’s first storage robot"...More
NIKON'S CAPTURE NX
September 18, 2007 - As you would expect from an advanced browser, traditional tools like brush, lasso, marquee and gradient are included...More
ADOBE LIGHTROOM 1.1
September 18, 2007 - Adobe Lightroom 1.1 has improved noise reduction features...More
EPSON STYLUS PHOTO R1800
September 18, 2007 - At its core are seven individual UltraChrome Hi-Gloss pigment inks, plus a Gloss Optimizer cartridge, which helps to create more vivid, uniform prints with less bronzing...More
ADOBE BRIDGE
September 18, 2007 - From within Photoshop, Bridge provides centralized access to project files, applications and settings showing images in differently sized thumbnails, slide shows or lists...More
NIKON D2XS
September 18, 2007 - Functioning as two cameras in one, the D2Xs is able to capture 12.4-megapixel images at four frames per second, or 6.8 megapixel images at eight frames per second in a mode called High Speed Crop...More
PHASE ONE P25
September 18, 2007 - With 22 megapixels, a 12-stop range and ISO 50 to 400, the P25 is a dominant force in the world of medium-format backs...More
PHASE ONE P20
September 18, 2007 - The P20 features 16 megapixels, a 12-stop range and ISO of 50 to 800...More
LIGHT IT UP
September 18, 2007 - Three helpful ways to fulfill your lighting needs.More
DXO OPTICS PRO 4.5
September 18, 2007 - DXO’s image editing software corrects and improves digital SLR image quality...More
SINAR BRON EMOTION75
September 18, 2007 - This back operates in tethered mode, but also features 6 gb of internal storage (allowing for 160 images to be captured without the need for additional cards or computers)...More
MICROSOFT EXPRESSION
September 18, 2007 - iView Media Pro built software that lets you import, organize, archive, search and distribute digital files, and although its name has changed to Microsoft Expression, it offers the same workflow-friendly features...More
LACIE BIG DISK EXTREME
September 18, 2007 -  With 2 tb of storage in a single enclosure, the LaCie Big Disk is hard to beat...More
COLORVISION SPYDER2PRO
September 18, 2007 - Colorvision’s Spyder2Pro suite offers top-end monitor calibration without any fuss...More
EMC RETROSPECT
September 18, 2007 - Automated or user-activated, Retrospect can safely archive single files or multiple drives without assistance on just about any storage device...More
CANON IMAGEPROGRAF IPF5000
September 18, 2007 - Preliminary testing on the iPF5000 suggests an estimated display life of over 100 years on select papers before noticeably fading...More
CAPTURE ONE PRO
September 18, 2007 - Phase One’s Capture One PRO lets you edit and manage images...More
PANTONE HUEYPRO
September 18, 2007 - For the entry-level photographer, it doesn’t get easier than the hueyPro colorimeter from Pantone...More
NIKON D2HS
September 18, 2007 - The D2Hs' 1.5x effective focal length multiplier and mechanical shutter (which captures images at up to 1/16,000th of a second), makes it great for sports and wildlife shooters...More
CANON IMAGEPROGRAF IPF6100
September 18, 2007 - This device is a great choice for a studio that prints out many Photoshop files, and it creates stunning images in both color and black and white...More
HP DESIGNJET Z3100
September 18, 2007 - A standout feature of this printer is an embedded spectro-photometer mounted on the printer carriage...More
EPSON STYLUS PRO 11880
September 18, 2007 - The Pro 11880 is a 64-inch printer, a first in this size for Epson...More
CANON DIGITAL PHOTO PROFESSIONAL
September 18, 2007 - Canon’s image editing software is targeted directly at professional digital photographers...More
LEICA R9 AND DIGITAL MODUL R
September 18, 2007 - The Leica R9 and Digital Modul R combo yields a high-quality Leica camera that can capture digital images, yet allow users to switch to film when necessary...More
EXTENSIS PORTFOLIO 8
September 18, 2007 - Portfolio indexes all the file information, and you have the option to input useful references including keywords, descriptions, copyright and client or job information...More
MICROSOFT IVIEW MEDIA PRO
September 18, 2007 - Iview Media Pro users can compare images in full screen as if using a real-life light table...More
ADOBE PHOTOSHOP CS3
September 18, 2007 - With the CS3 release, the industry standard that is Photoshop has received a few fine-tunes...More
PHASE ONE P45
September 18, 2007 - The cream of the Phase One crop, the P45 features 39 megapixels (the highest in its class), a 12-stop dynamic range and ISO 50 to 400..More
SINAR BRON EMOTION22
September 18, 2007 - The eMotion22 is equipped with 22 megapixels, a 12-stop range and ISO 25 to 200...More
PHASE ONE P21
September 18, 2007 - The P21 can write data up to 20 mb per second to internal media...More
LEAF APTUS 65S
September 18, 2007 - The Aptus backs are compatible with cameras from Hasselblad, Mamiya, Contax, Fuji, Bronica and view cameras from Sinar, Toyo, Cambo, Linhof, Horseman and Rollei...More
IMACON IXPRESS 384C
September 18, 2007 - The 384C shoots 16 megapixels, with a 50 to 400 ISO...More
APPLE APERTURE
September 18, 2007 - Aperture’s interface mimics the tactile, old-school photo selection/editing environment...More
EXTENSIS PORTFOLIO 8.5
September 18, 2007 - Integrating easily with Photoshop CS3, the new Extensis Portfolio 8.5 takes care of the ever-important cataloguing duties...More
PHASE ONE P30
September 18, 2007 - The system can capture up to 45 images per minute and writes data at up to 20 mb per second...More
CANON EOS-40D
September 17, 2007 - With a continuous shooting capability of 6.5 frames per second, the 40D is a natural fit for advanced amateurs and entry-level pros...More
OLYMPUS STYLUS 1000
September 17, 2007 - The Stylus 1000 can capture images up to 3.6 frames per second in SQ1 mode, and it stores photos to its xD card slot...More
CANON POWERSHOT G7
September 17, 2007 - A plucky little point and shoot film camera that yields excellent image quality and offers a full range of manual controls...More
MACBOOK PRO 17-INCH AND 15-INCH
September 17, 2007 - The photographic road warrior could have no better friend than the Apple MacBook Pro—an Intel Core 2 Duo-toting laptop...More
SAMSUNG L83T
September 17, 2007 - Samsung’s new ultracompact L83T packs an 8-megapixel sensor inside a body that’s less than four inches wide and less than three-quarters of an inch thick...More
SONY DSC-H5
September 17, 2007 - Telephoto usually means “shaky” but the DSC-H5 uses Sony’s Super SteadyShot image stabilization to help reduce blur, and it also offers ISO sensitivity up to 1000...More
CANON EOS-5D
September 17, 2007 - The ever-reliable Canon EOS-5D is one of the best-designed digital cameras we’ve ever used...More
OLYMPUS EVOLT E-510
September 17, 2007 - Olympus’s E-510 packs all the advanced features of the company’s Four-Thirds camera system into one compact, easy-to-use body...More
PANASONIC LUMIX DMC-FZ18
September 17, 2007 - Despite some shortcomings of fixed-lens SLRs, for some photographers, this is actually the perfect camera...More
LACIE 526 LCD MONITOR
September 17, 2007 - When it comes to color gamut, no LCD screen touches the LaCie 526 Monitor...More
APPLE MAC PRO
September 17, 2007 - The eight-core Mac Pro desktop—is one of the fastest computers ever (at least for now)...More
WACOM INTUOS3 TABLET
September 17, 2007 - It should be illegal to be a retoucher without a Wacom tablet...More
SONY CYBERSHOT DSC-T200
September 17, 2007 - This updated version of the popular T100 camera is as powerful as it is small...More
CANON POWERSHOT A650 IS
September 17, 2007 - For those looking for the primary features of the Powershot G9 without the RAW shooting capabilities, check out the Canon A650 IS...More
OLYMPUS STYLUS 790 SW
September 17, 2007 - The Olympus 790 SW is the only compact camera out there that’s waterproof, shockproof, freezeproof, sandproof and dustproof...More
SONY ALPHA DSLR-A100
September 17, 2007 - In addition to carrying the mount and Super SteadyShot system, the dSLR-A100 uses a 10-megapixel, APS-C-sized sensor, which allows for ISO sensitivities up to 1600 without degradation in image quality...More
NIKON D80
September 17, 2007 - For shooters who would rather let the camera set up a shot, the D80 has seven automated settings, including portrait, sports, night portrait and landscape...More
NIKON D200
September 17, 2007 - The semi-pro D200 definitely inherited a sturdiness, with a magnesium alloy chassis and a coating that helps keep out harsh elements...More
SHURE SE530 SOUND ISOLATING HEADPHONES
September 17, 2007 - Instead of canceling out noise (which can make you seasick), these earphones work like earplugs, filling the ear canal and keeping out noise...More
CANON EOS-ID MARK II N
September 17, 2007 - With its all-metal, waterproof body, the sharp-looking Mark II N can shoot up to 200,000 exposures before needing a new shutter mechanism, and capture images at up to 1/8000th of a second...More
FUJIFILM FINEPIX S3 PRO
September 17, 2007 - With the ability to capture 33 standard resolution JPEG images at a time, and a buffer allowing for eight RAW files in a burst, the S3 Pro lets you shoot all day...More
ALTEC LANSING FX6021 2.1 SPEAKER SYSTEM
September 17, 2007 - Affordably priced, it has incredibly crisp high notes, mid tones and base, thanks to the six-way speaker system and separate subwoofer...More
SAMSUNG GX-1S
September 17, 2007 - Capturing images at up to 1/4000th of a second makes this a capable camera for any semi-pro shooter...More
CANON EOS-1DS MARK II
September 17, 2007 - The Mark II’s 200,000-exposure rated shutter captures images at up to 1/8000th of a second with ISO sensitivity from 100 to 1600...More
NIKON D50
September 17, 2007 - As smart as it is fast, the D50’s auto focus system switches between AF-S (single servo auto focus) and AF-C (continuous servo) depending on the motion in the viewfinder...More
APC BATTERY BACKUP UNITS
September 17, 2007 - Protect your computer gear from brownouts and blackouts with uninterruptible power supplies from APC...More
PENTAX K100D
September 17, 2007 - The K100D is Pentax’s first digital SLR to feature a Shake Reduction system combined with high-precision auto focus and auto sensitivity control...More
CANON POWERSHOT SD800 IS DIGITAL ELPH
September 17, 2007 - The SD800 IS combines a 7.1-megapixel sensor with the company’s vibration reduction system to create a teeny camera with image stabilization...More
CASIO EXILIM EX-6880
September 17, 2007 - The LCD is three times brighter than most digital cameras, making it easy to view in bright daylight...More
DELL XPS M1710
September 17, 2007 - The top-of-the-line Dell laptop features an UltraSharp 17-inch screen and an Intel Core 2 Duo 2.33Ghz processor for some of the fastest Vista speeds around...More
ALIENWARE AREA-51 ALX
September 17, 2007 - For those who want to make the most of their Windows XP and Vista editing systems, the Alienskin Area-51 ALX might be the ultimate power tool...More
OLYMPUS EVOLT E-330
September 17, 2007 - The E-330 remains an excellent camera for composing hard-to-capture shots, especially from overhead or around an obstacle...More
CANON EOS-30D
September 17, 2007 - No slouch at focusing, the 30D’s high-precision nine-point auto focus system and subject tracking makes for excellent acquisition and capture, functioning from Exposure Value (EV) -0.5 to 20...More
CANON DIGITAL REBEL XT
September 17, 2007 - The XT captures images at 8 megapixels with a CMOS sensor at three frames per second, and it can secure up to 14 frames in burst mode...More
CANON POWERSHOT G9
September 17, 2007 - The Powershot G9 features a 12.1-megapixel sensor and 3-inch LCD screen, and retains the image stabilized 6x zoom lens and optical viewfinder...More
CANON DIGITAL REBEL XTI
September 17, 2007 - With a 10.2-megapixel resolution, the XTi produces images as clear as its EOS 30D cousin, making it an amazing buy for its price bracket...More
NIKON COOLPIX S50C
September 17, 2007 - With built-in WiFi connectivity, the Nikon S50C includes features offered by few other digital cameras...More
DELL 3007WFP-HC 30-INCH FLAT PANEL
September 17, 2007 - For those who want a higher contrast ratio at a cheaper price, there’s the Dell 30-inch flat panel display...More
APPLE CINEMA DISPLAY 30-INCH
September 17, 2007 - As beautiful as it is big, the Cinema Display has a 2560 x 1600 pixel resolution, with a palette of 16.7 million colors and a brightness of 400 cd/m2...More
SONY VAIO TZ SERIES
September 17, 2007 - If you’re hunting for an ultraportable computer, they don’t get much thinner or lighter than the Sony VAIO TZ series...More
CANON POWERSHOT SD950 IS
September 17, 2007 - With the new SD950 IS, Canon has managed to fit the best of its Elph technology into a sleek, titanium shell that should stand up to daily use...More
ENDICIA.COM AND THE DYMO LABELWRITER
September 17, 2007 - Endicia provides computer-based postage solutions, the best of which is the Endicia software and Dymo LabelWriter...More
CASIO EXILIM EX-Z70
September 17, 2007 - The camera offers basic features—zoom, auto focus and metering, but it’s a good return on a small investment...More
LOGITECH WAVE KEYBOARD
September 17, 2007 - Designed for comfort, the Logitech Wave is ergonomically designed to take stress off of busy hands...More
HP PHOTOSMART R937
September 17, 2007 - HP has moved into the world of touch screens with its new R937, which features a 3.6-inch LCD and an 8-megapixel sensor.More
NIKON COOLPIX P5000
September 17, 2007 - Nikon's P5000 is a compact yet creative digital camera with built-in Vibration Reduction technology and a 10-megapixel sensor...More
PENTAX K10D
September 17, 2007 - The K10D sports 10.2 megapixels with built-in Shake Reduction that allows images to be shot under low light with minimal blur with every single lens...More
NIKON D40X
September 17, 2007 - This is Nikon’s smallest DSLR ever, and it’s incredibly sophisticated despite the small size...More
NIKON COOLPIX P3
September 17, 2007 - The CoolPix P3 has an 8-megapixel sensor, and includes the same vibration reduction capabilities found in Nikon’s professional lenses...More
HASSELBLAD H3D
September 17, 2007 - This 39-megapixel sensor back is a full-frame, 48mm sensor-based camera that captures images at 1.4 seconds per capture at sensitivities from ISO 50 up to 400...More
OLYMPUS EVOLT E-500
September 17, 2007 - The competent 8-megapixel E-500 allows users to capture images at 2.5 frames per second, with up to four frames for RAW and JPEGs until the card is full...More
UDMA COMPACTFLASH CARDS AND READERS
September 17, 2007 - CompactFlash technology quietly took a big leap forward this year as major flash-memory companies rolled a new standard called UDMA...More
KODAK V1253
September 17, 2007 - Able to output HD images and video at up to 1080i, this point-and-shoot’s 12-megapixel sensor captures images in its smart scene modes...More
LEAF APTUS 75S
September 17, 2007 - Capturing images at 53 frames per minute, the top-of-the-line Aptus 75S is one of the fastest backs on the market...More
PHASE ONE P45+
September 17, 2007 - The full-frame CCD sensor captures 39-megapixel images with a 12-f-stop dynamic range, which captures images at ISO ranges from 50 to 800...More
KODAK EASYSHARE V705 DUAL LENS
September 17, 2007 - The V705 uses two lenses to provide a 5x zoom range for its 7-megapixel sensor...More
SONY DSC-T10
September 17, 2007 - Slim enough to tuck in a camera bag or purse, this metal-bodied camera is as eye-catching as it is functional...More
SANYO XACTI CA6
September 17, 2007 - The Xacti CA6 comes with a 6-megapixel sensor, 5x optical zoom and a 2-inch flip-out LCD screen that works well for self-portraits and other creative shots...More
LEICA D-LUX 3
September 17, 2007 - The D-Lux 3 is a 10-megapixel camera with a Leica DC Vario-Elemarit 6.3-25.2mm 4x lens that’s equivalent to a 28-112mm in 35mm format...More
LEICA M8
September 14, 2007 - No recent camera has sparked as much lust as the newly released Leica M8…More
CANON EOS-1DS MARK III
September 14, 2007 - This marks the first time that a digital SLR has entered the 20-megapixel range...More
CANON EOS-1D MARK III
September 14, 2007 - This super-high-speed successor to the venerable sports-centric Mark II boasts a 10.1-megapixel sensor...More
NIKON D3
September 14, 2007 - Based around a full-frame (finally!) 12.1-megapixel sensor, the D3 is designed to make the best images possible...More
FUJIFILM IS PRO
September 14, 2007 - Few photographers have a need for the features of the Fujifilm IS Pro, but for that select group, no other camera on the market will do...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.
Nikon Releases Stunning Camera Update, New Lenses  
July 01, 2008 - Fresh on the heels of the Nikon D300 and D3 cameras, Nikon has announced a new body, and new lenses.More
Ricoh GX 200, Compact High-End Camera More Lust-Worthy
New AMD Card Drives Displays Faster
iPhone 2.0 Ready To Rock
Video To Go In The Flip Video Mino
Nikon Capture NX2 Ships
Michael Stewart10 Super Wide Lenses for DSLRs
July 01, 2008 - Michael Stewart surveys the field and discusses his top picks for wide angle lenses.