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    Nikon D40Light Shooter

    Capture portraits full of razor-sharp detail and vivid, true-to-life color with the ultra-compact Nikon D40. Weighing just 16 ounces, the high-performance D-SLR is designed for convenience with intuitive controls, fast startup and shutter-response times, and a redesigned menu system. Other features include a 6.1-megapixel Nikon DX Format CCD imaging sensor, proprietary 3D Color Matrix Metering II for accurate exposure control in all conditions, a 2.5-inch color LCD and creative in-camera editing functions. List Price: $599. Contact: Nikon, (800) NIKON-UX, www.nikonusa.com

    Olympus SP-550Affordable Big Zoom
    Take a versatile range of shots with the Olympus SP-550 UZ. This compact 7.1-megapixel camera comes with a 28-504mm (35mm equivalent) zoom. The camera features an image-stabilization system for capturing crisp, blur-free images, even in low light, by mechanically shifting the image sensor to compensate for camera shake. Other features include high-speed sequential shooting (up to 15 fps). List Price: $499. Contact: Olympus, (888) 553-4448, www.olympusamerica.com

    lowepro slingshot 300 aw backpackSling It
    Get to your gear quickly and easily when toting it around in the Lowepro Slingshot 300 AW backpack. The new bag makes room for your D-SLR with attached zoom lens, plus five to six additional lenses, flash units, memory cards and other extras. For faster access, you can rotate or “sling” the bag around from your shoulder to get inside. A full-access lid includes a built-in pouch for more storage and two accessory pockets. List Price: $124. Contact: Lowepro, (800) 800-LOWE, www.lowepro.com


    Pelican 1495
    Safe Case
    Keep your laptop in tip-top condition by storing and transporting it in the Pelican 1495 case. Nearly 1,000 cubic inches of space are available, making the 1495 suitable for all laptop sizes up to 17 inches, with room left over for power cables, digital storage drives and other electronics. High-impact structural resin and open-cell core wall construction protect your equipment from harsh conditions. An integrated, programmable combination lock and stainless-steel reinforced padlock protectors are designed to help prevent theft. List Price: $309. Contact: Pelican Products, www.pelican.com


    Shot Extension
    Shot Extension
    Capture the perfect panorama with plates by Novoflex that can be used in any position. The Panorama=Q and Panorama=Q Pro operate smoothly on a 360-degree scale in 10-degree increments, but the Q Pro has an adjustment knob that also will pre-set the number of increments in a circle from six to 36 stops in 360º or continuously. The plates feature an integrated spirit level for accurate horizontal alignment and are designed for mounting either between a tripod and ballhead or ballhead and camera. Both accept Q plates from Novoflex and Arca-compatible plates from other suppliers. List Price: $275 (Q); $745 (Q Pro). Contact: HP Marketing Corp., (800) 735-4373, www.hpmarketingcorp.com


    Masking Pro
    Masking Pro
    Tackle the most challenging masking job with the improved Mask Pro 4 from onOne Software. Based on the concept of “keeping” or “dropping” colors, the plug-in shows you the exact color values to be kept or dropped from masks. According to your selections, the Mask Pro algorithm then removes only those colors from the image. Other features include built-in training videos that explain each tool and when to use it, support for Wacom tablets and improved navigator windows showing multiple views while masking a subject. List Price: $159. Contact: onOne Software, (888) 968-1468, www.ononesoftware.com



     

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    • Open Only to Legal Residents OF THE fifty (50) UNITED STATES AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, 18 years of age or older.
    • Void Where Prohibited.
    • Officers, directors, employees and agents of Werner Publishing Corporation ("Sponsor"), and its parent, affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising and promotion agencies, and website providers/web masters (collectively, the "Released Parties"), and their immediate families (parent, child, spouse or sibling) and those living in their same households are not eligible to enter or win.
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    TO ENTER

    • Between 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time ("ET") on 2/20/06 and 11:59 p.m. ET on 4/30/07 (the "Entry Period"), visit pcphotomag.com and complete and submit the official entry form.
    • When you submit your entry form, please be sure to indicate which prize drawing you are entering. If you like to be entered into all prize drawings, select "Enter me for all of the prize items" and you will be automatically entered into the each prize drawing.
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    PRIZE DRAWINGS

    • One (1) potential winner will be selected for each prize described below in a random drawing on or about 5/30/07 from all eligible entries received for the applicable drawing.
    • Entries from one prize drawing will not be included in other prize drawings.
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    • See prize details above.
    • Total ARV of all prizes: $1,965.
    • All prize details not specified herein are at the sole discretion of Sponsor.
    • Winners may not substitute, assign or transfer prizes or redeem prizes for cash, but Sponsor reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to substitute a prize (or portion thereof) with one of comparable or greater value.
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    WINNERS LIST

    • For the names of the winners (available after 5/17/07), send a self-addressed stamped envelope to: PCPhoto WIN THIS! Sweepstakes, 12121 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 1200, Los Angeles, CA 90025, for receipt no later than 5/17/07.

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    • Werner Publishing Corporation, 12121 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 1200, Los Angeles, CA 90025


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