Photography Magazines - Recommendations?

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"Alan Wonsowski" <awonsow@atattglobal.network> wrote in message
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> Hi Everyone,
>
> Any recommendations for a photo magazine that is geared to the DSLR
> amature photographer?

Speaking as a recent amateur dSLR beginner, I don't think magazines are
the way to go. Or if you do, try to find the ones that are more about
techniques and general information rather than equipment.
The reason being, that magazines rely heavily on advertising from the
big brands, and that makes any equipment discussions either really watered
down (like a press release) or jaded. I've found that forums like
fredmiranda.com and this group are much more informative, and certainly not
jaded. Googling this group from their groups search page works very nicely
for getting information without starting new threads and waiting for
answers.

Dave

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"Alan Wonsowski" <awonsow@atattglobal.network> wrote in message
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> Hi Everyone,
>
> Any recommendations for a photo magazine that is geared to the DSLR
> amature photographer?
>
> Thanks,
> Alan

Also try PC Photo. Fairly reasonable in price and content. Just don't
evaluate the magazine by its website (one of the worst websites I've seen in
recent history). You may want to hit a local library or large bookstore
and do some browsing. Just like photography, it's high subjective towards
the reader / viewer. Let us know what you find!!

SF

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> With the timeliness of the internet, and the myriad resources for
> free, of what value are magazines, except to sell product for their
> advertisers?
> -Rich


For once Rich - I couldn't agree more.

I think the publishing world as we knew it is gone.

I think the internet is killing magazines and the falling circulation makes
the magazines more expensive to buy which in turn makes the internet even
more attractive.

I know a few aussies use this NG, have you checked out the cost of some of
your fav mags now? They're like $20 -$30. Why would you spend that much
money for a decent RAW article say, when you could just go to a NG like this
or google for everything you would ever need...

I think their days are numbered....well certainly only the fittest will
survive....

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On Fri, 16 Sep 2005 20:05:07 -0400, Rich <none@none.com> wrote:

>With the timeliness of the internet, and the myriad resources for
>free, of what value are magazines, except to sell product for their
>advertisers?

A beautiful image still looks best on glossy paper, imo. I find it
easier to fully appreciate a photograph that way, rather than on a
monitor. I also enjoy relaxing with my feet up, a good espresso in my
hand and a magazine on my lap. Sometimes it's good to get away from
the 'puter....

Al
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Rich wrote:

> On Fri, 16 Sep 2005 14:12:51 -0400, Alan Wonsowski
> <awonsow@atattglobal.network> wrote:
>
>
>>Hi Everyone,
>>
>>Any recommendations for a photo magazine that is geared to the DSLR
>>amature photographer?
>>
>>Thanks,
>>Alan
>
>
> With the timeliness of the internet, and the myriad resources for
> free, of what value are magazines, except to sell product for their
> advertisers?
> -Rich

They're still easier to read while you're in the WC.

everyone wants something or has their own opinion, but magazines are still worth reading. i like outdoor photographer, they do have good information leading more towards the tech side but, but information worth knowing. study to show yourself approved.