Issue 17 / Summer 2009

Here’s some of what's lined up for the Summer 2009 issue of Olympus User magazine.  Please note that the contents are subject to change. To read this issue you can subscribe to Olympus User.

Underwater photography
Waterproof cameras are becoming increasing popular, so we take a dip to discover the secrets behind taking successful underwater photographs.

Olympus User meets Simon Crosin
RAF photographer and Olympus enthusiast Simon Crosin talks us through the remarkable portfolio of images that he has assembled during his service around the world.

Travel to Cuba
Olympus User takes you on a journey to one of the most individual destinations in the world, Cuba. We travel from the bustling streets of Havana to the dark recesses of Cuban forests, spend lazy days on the beach and outrageous evenings at Cabaret Tropicana. 

Menus - image quality
All digital cameras feature a variety of menu options for regulating the quality of the photos taken, but what do they do, how do you access them, and when should you use them? Olympus expert Perry Lewis explains.

Guide to filters
Filters used to be a mainstay of creative camerawork, allowing the photographer to create dramatic effects, but are they redundant in today’s world of image manipulation? Richard Lane takes us back to basics to find out what filters are, what they still can do for our photography, and explains the filter functions hidden inside your Olympus digital SLR.

Keeping clean
We put our camera equipment through a lot; rain and snow in the winter, dust and sand in the summer, often without a second thought. But even modern weather proof and Tough models need a little tender care. Olympus User shows you the simple steps to take to keep them in perfect working order. 

Photo Clinic
More impartial advice for readers who have sent their photos in, with explanations of how they (and you!) might improve their photo skills.

Readers’ gallery
See the latest crop of images sent in by readers and be inspired to take your own photo masterpieces.

Productwatch
Find out about the latest addition to the Olympus E-System, the compact DSLR E-620; plus news of new digital compacts and Olympus’ first Micro Four Thirds camera.

Competition
What will you think of the winners of our ‘landscapes’ photo competition? Plus, we announce details of a new competition with great prizes to be won.

Letters
More correspondence from Olympus User readers.