Photo Review's September - November 2009 issue is out now featuring  Sydney-based photojournalist Peter Solness who in his latest work is "writing with light" in the truest sense.

Read about Queensland commercial photographer Ross Eason who uses his mastery of digital enhancement to optimise results without compromising his sense of reality.

In addition, Photo Review continues its preview of the Ballarat International Foto Biennale (Sept 4 - Oct 4) with profiles on three international photographers: Drex Brooks (Utah, USA); Thomas Roessler (Saarbruecken, Germany); and Mindaugas Kavaliauskas (Kaunas, Lithuania).

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In the Technique section, we look at how to turn your photos into oil paintings using layers and filters in Photoshop Elements to create a painterly effect.

Take a look at our survey of some exciting new options for transporting and protecting your equipment in our camera bags and cases Buying Guide Feature.

In Insider, Photo Review looks at firmware updates, a simple way to help ensure your digital camera remains problem-free.

In the Buyers’ Guide we review Sony DSLR A380 - an entry-level DSLR with features that can help novice photographers to discover the benefits of SLR photography; Canon EOS 500D - a capable DSLR for photographers who require a broad range of adjustable functions plus Full HD video recording; Pentax K-7 - a sophisticated DSLR camera with controls and functions for photo enthusiasts; Nikon D5000 - Nikon's latest, video-capable DSLR for photo enthusiasts; Olympus E-620 - a new addition to the Olympus Four Thirds System DSLR line-up; Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 - Panasonic's first Micro Four Thirds System (MFT) camera with HD video plus stereo sound recording; Sigma DP-2 -  a pocketable, advanced digital camera with a large Foveon X3 Direct Image Sensor; Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-HX1 - an ultra-zoom digicam with HD video recording capabilities and some new stills functions; Olympus SP-590 UZ - a compact digicam with the longest current optical zoom range plus a special Bird Watching mode; Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ7 - the latest in Panasonic's popular 'Travel Zoom' (TZ) line; Digital Foci Photo Book - a versatile, portable presentation album for professional, home and business users.

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