Photo Review's December – February 2009/10 issue is out now featuring Marcus Bell and his passion for wedding photography.

In the technique section, we look at how to join two images that don't overlap precisely through advanced image merging and we show you how to make your own greeting cards using readily available tools to create and print cards for any occasion. Learn how to get colour balance right using colour reference tools with your digital camera to ensure correct colour reproduction.

In Insider, we explain our test procedures and give you an overview of the processes we use when we review cameras and lenses.

In the Buyers’ Guide, we review Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 - a pocketable interchangeable-lens camera that offers DSLR image quality and HD video recording; Olympus PEN E-P1 - a compact camera with a large image sensor, DSLR-like controls for serious photographers and HD video recording; Sony A850 -  Sony's 24.6-megapixel pro-sumer full frame DSLR; Nikon D300S - video capture and dual card slots added to the feature set of the D300; Sony A230 - Sony's latest entry-level DSLR model; Fujifilm Finepix S200EXR-  an SLR-styled digicam with a 14.3x optical zoom lens plus new sensor technology; Canon Powershot SX20 - a high-res, 20x zoom digicam that supports HD video recording; Pentax X70 - the first super-zoom digicam from Pentax offers high-speed continuous shooting and video recording; Ricoh CX2 - Ricoh's second CMOS-sensor digicam extends the zoom range beyond 10x; Fujifilm Finepix F70EXR -  a 10x optical zoom lens and new, extended dynamic range sensor technology; Canon Digital Ixus120 IS - a high-resolution, 20x zoom digicam that supports 720p HD video recording with stereo soundtracks; Sony DT 50mm F/1.8 SAM lens; Sony 70-200MM F/2.8 G lens; Panasonic Lumix G 20MM F/1.7 ASPH lens.

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Read about Broome photographer Peter Strain who has found a rich supply of macro wonders patiently hanging out in the mangroves with the snails and crabs. In addition, Photo Review  previews the fabulous Foto Freo 2010  photography festival which takes place in Fremantle in March and April 2010. Subscribe now for your chance to win the superb new Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 worth $1,649. Subscriptions start from only $35.00 per year.

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