The contents of the Summer issue of Olympus User magazine are shown below. Click on the available links to download PDF versions of sample articles. To open the PDF format you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader, available free of charge from the Adobe website.

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Inside
News stories include how a photograph helped to save a baby’s life, Olympus at the Focus on Imaging photography show, plus a chance for Olympus Camera Club members to win a place on a landscape photography holiday.

Arctic adventure
We talk to storm-chasing photographer Mark Humpage about his trip to capture the Northern Lights on camera.

Olympus User meets Max Nash
Veteran Fleet Street photographer and dedicated Olympus E-System user, Max Nash has covered headline news and red carpets during his fascinating career.

The red city
Richard Lane shares his travel portfolio from a trip to Morocco and offers some tips for those thinking of visiting the red city, Marrakech.

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Stay sharp
Helen Harris explains how to sharpen up your act and avoid blurry photographs.

Live view
We explain how to get the most out of the LiveView feature on your Olympus digital SLR.

Discover duotones
Read about how using duotones can enhance your pictures and make a refreshing change from black and white images.

In the lab
We take an introductory look at how using a telescope with your E-System camera opens up different worlds of opportunities.

Visions of Venice
This issue’s diary feature takes us on a journey through the city of bridges – Venice.

Changing landscapes
Seasons change and so do landscapes, accomplished photographer and tutor Derek Forss shares his techniques for making the most of the time of year.

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Photofacts
Technical wiz’ Perry Lewis explains how the naming of the state-of-the-art Four Thirds system has its roots in conventions established by the electronics industry back in the 1950’s.

What’s on the menu
The E-3 has the fastest focusing around and we show readers how to get the best out of its focus menu options.

Readers’ gallery
See what images Olympus User readers have sent us – and be inspired to take your own masterpieces.

Shooting the stage
We talk to Miles Davies about taking photographs of theatrical productions.

Productwatch
A look at the new Olympus E-420 and E-520, plus a new professional digital voice recorder and the E-System ‘Pancake’ lens.

Competition
See the successful entries for the Olympus User ‘celebration’ photo competition.