Photography Reviews

Review: Alien Skin Bokeh

This plug-in simulates shallow depth of field far better than Photoshop can on its own. But will you use it often enough to justify the price?

Snap Art 2 Makes Photoshop Art Easier, More Realistic

When version 1 of Snap Art debuted in 2006, it was impressive enough. In version 2, Alien Skin has created a superior artistic tool with an improved interface and algorithms.

Review: Tiffen Dfx Suite Version 2

More than 1,000 photo filters combined with a well-implemented interface make this an excellent option for photographers of landscapes, events, portraits, and weddings.

Review: Wacom Intuos4

The Intuos4 feels great, looks gorgeous, and is extremely well-made. Photographers, designers, illustrators, and visual effects artists can all benefit from the innovations in this new line of tablets.

Bridge CS4

Take a closer look at Adobe's media browser.

Review: Adobe Photoshop CS4

Some improvements and additions will make you smile; others will make your jaw drop in awe.

Camera Raw 5

Take a closer look at the raw processor plug-in.

Review: Epson P-7000

The large LCD on this multimedia photo viewer is a big help when you're shooting in the field. Is it worth its price?

Review: Silver Efex Pro

If you’re serious about working in black and white, you need to be serious about the tools you use to convert your color photographs to grayscale. Silver Efex gives you the power you need with the ease of use you want.

Review: Capture NX 2

Version 2 brings important upgrades to this innovative image editor, including major interface revisions, workflow improvements, and important new editing tools.

Review: Epson Stylus Photo R1900

Looking for a printer that can output a wide range of print sizes for $500 or less? This review may be your answer. You won’t find another printer that produces glossy output this good for under $2,000!

Review: Canon Digital Rebel XSi

This $799 SLR camera is a very smart upgrade to the Rebel line. So smart, in fact, that it's treading on the heels of the mid-range Canon EOS 40D.

Review: HP Photosmart Pro B8850 Printer

How does this $550 inkjet printer compare to the Epson Stylus Photo R1900 and the HP Photosmart Pro B9180?

Review: Nik Software's Viveza

This plug-in is ideal for anyone who regularly creates complex masks.

Review: Nikon D300

With a stunningly sharp LCD, excellent image quality, and interface improvements, the D300 is a top contender in the mid-range digital SLR market.

Canon EOS D60: More Pixels, Less Bucks, Great Camera

Two years after the introduction of the Canon EOS D30, Canon has upgraded the D30 with a 6-megapixel image sensor, added a few features, and made a number of tweaks. Most importantly, though, the price has dropped to about $2,000, making the Canon EOS D60 an even better value than its predecessor.

Image Grabber: Stock Photo Search Done Right (and Fast)

Graphic arts professionals are constantly on the lookout for productivity-enhancing tools that can cut down on the overhead of a design business, leaving them more time for their creative pursuits. The current release of Image Grabber from Random Eye Technologies is a nifty Web-based utility that can streamline the picture-research process.