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EU ‘camera tax’ to hit photographers

Crazy new EU plans could see every amateur photographer in the country hit with a punitive annual licence fee simply for owning a decent camera.

Nikon D3300 vs D5300: which DSLR should you choose?

On paper, the entry-level Nikon D3300 is very similar to its bigger brother, the Nikon D5300, making it a tough buying decision. Our careful Nikon D3300 vs D5300 comparison helps you choose wisely.

How ISO 1600, hyperfocal focusing made this stunning, handheld image possible

Professional travel and landscape photographer David Clapp takes thousands of pictures, but one of his most recent favourites is this ethereal shot of a Hindu celebration taken during an excursion to Varanasi, India.

In his latest guest blog post he reveals how a high ISO and a hyper focal distance technique helped him capture this wonderful moment.

Tutorial file downloads for Photoshop School in Digital Camera 150

Get start files for the Spring 2014 issue’s Photoshop and Lightroom tutorials In Digital Camera 150, on sale on Friday 28 March, our Photoshop School section shows you how you can add light trails to low-light images in Photoshop Elements; combine shots with different shutter speeds in Photoshop (pictured above); and use the Histogram in [...]

How to sell photos online, in print and in ways you never dreamed of

In our new series we explore the different ways to sell photos online, in print, and elsewhere in ways you might not have considered before.

Each week we’ll look at a different genre or method to sell photos online and in other markets. To kick things off we’ll look at 16 novel ways you can start making money from your landscape images. And we’ll start by introducing you to a photographer who has been doing it successfully after being discovered by accident on Flickr.

Nikon D5200 vs D7100: 14 key differences you need to know

Nikon launched the D5200 and D7100 DSLRs in quick succession. Both have 24-megapixel sensors, both use Nikon DX format lenses, and both are designed for photo enthusiasts. So how do you choose between them? Find out in our Nikon D5200 vs D7100 comparison.

Nikon 1 V3: price, specs, release date confirmed

Nikon has launched its first-ever touch-screen interchangeable lens camera. The Nikon 1 V3 price tag will be £799 / €949 with a 10-30mm kit lens from its 17 April release date.

Canon EOS 7D vs 70D: 16 things you really need to know

The EOS 7D was undoubtedly ahead of its time, but has the newer and cheaper EOS 70D overtaken it? Find out in this Canon EOS 7D vs 70D comparison.

Getty opens archive to bloggers for free with new embedding tool

Bloggers and editors of ‘non-commercial websites’ can now use photos from Getty Images’ archive for free.

The world’s largest photo agency has announced a new embed tool that will allow people to embed and share Getty’s images at no cost on non-commercial websites, blogs and social media channels.

Nikon D4s vs D4: 14 things you need to know about Nikon’s flagship DSLR

Nikon’s new flagship DSLR, the Nikon D4s offers a number of key improvements over its predecessor. Find out what they are in our Nikon D4s vs D4 comparison.