The world’s leading digital photography magazine, Digital Camera launched in 2002 and has been helping photographers of all skill levels to improve their images ever since.

Every issue is packed with technique tips, tutorials, inspiring images and expert buying advice, plus the latest news and equipment reviews, as well as a selection of bonus gifts (see below).

If you've ever wondered how to shoot creative close-ups, then get some expert insights from a master of the genre.

This month's cover feature is an exclusive adaptation of Ross Hoddinott's book Digital Macro and Close-Up Photography.

We're presenting 10 of his top tips for shooting close-ups of the natural world, including plants and small critters. Get started from page 62.

If you like what you see, then Digital Macro and Close-Up Photography is published by Ammonite Press (ISBN: 978-1-78145-443-5), priced £16.99/$24.95, and is available online and from all good bookshops.

Buyers in the UK can get the book for only £13.50 plus postage and packing. Use the offer code R6172. Offer ends 17 October 2026.

Don’t forget that you can subscribe to Digital Camera magazine and get the magazine delivered to your door every month. Choose between a print or digital subscription, or a bundle of the two.

All print subscribers to Digital Camera magazine can now access digital back issues dating from 2009 (when using iOS) or 2012 (when using the Pocketmags Magazine Newsstand app or the Pocketmags website).

Starting on page 41, our Photo Skills projects section will help you become a better photographer.

This month, learn how to photograph rare plants in a botanical glasshouse, capture woodpeckers in flight, shoot seashells on the seashore – and more.

Other fun and creative projects include capturing sunflowers at sunset (pictured, above) and photographing paper marbling (dropping colored inks onto thickened water and creating swirling patterns by stirring them with stickers and pins).

Plus, street photographer Sarah Plummer talks us through her photo zine 'Tomorrow's chip wrappers', a collection of images of people seeking comfort at the seaside.

Other highlights in August's Digital Camera

This month's Digital Camera Apprentice reader challenge sees us set off on a red squirrel safari with pro wildlife photographer Dani Connor.

Reader Pauline Gibbs is keen to glean some smarts from 'Dani The Squirrel Girl', as she styles herself on Instagram, so we take a boat to Brownsea Island in Dorset, UK, a protected environment for around 150 of these bushy-tailed beauties.

Turn to page 8 to see how Pauline gets on.

Bridges and viaducts are spectacular feats of engineering, which makes many of them worthy of being photographed, says top pro Will Cheung.

That's the theme of this month's Camera Clinic, which could well help span a gap in your photographic repertoire.

See what kit you need and how best to use it, and learn some creative approaches to make your images stand out, from page 82.

Hotshots showcases the category winners from the World Food Photography Awards 2026.

Open to both professionals and non-professionals, this competition celebrates the very best in food photography from around the world, with the overall winner getting $6,600 (£5,000).

For this month's interview we speak to eight photographers who took portraits of female UK Parliamentarians for the Royal Photographic Society Women in Photography Group’s The 40% Project.

To record the milestone of women making up over 40 per cent of Members of Parliament, women photographers from across the UK came together to photograph portraits of the women shaping Parliament today.

Discover the stories behind the shots from page 118, and support the project's Kickstarter to help fund a book of the photos.

Digital Darkroom editing tutorials for August explore a range of creative techniques for Photoshop, Lightroom, Affinity and DxO PhotoLab 9.

Fundamentals (pictured, above) shows you how to use simple masks in Lightroom to boost your outdoor portraits.

In Get the Look (pictured, above) you can learn how to convert colour images to mono using linear conversion techniques in Photoshop.

Also in Digital Darkroom this month, follow along to create a retro-style travel poster using Affinity, and explore the new noise reduction options in PhotoLab 9, DxO's flagship image editor.

Accompanying this tutorial series, Digital Camera World users can get 15% off all DxO software until December 31, 2026. Find out more on page 103.

August's camera and lens reviews lead with a full test of the Sony A7R VI. The sixth version of the brand's high-resolution full-frame mirrorless tweaks the already impressive specs of its forebear with improvements to autofocus, speed and video.

So is this a camera that can literally do everything? Find out from page 106.

Also reviewed is the Lumix L10, a Micro Four Thirds compact with a travel-friendly zoom range that's 24-75mm equivalent in full-frame terms.

See what our test team make of the L10, from page 110.

If you shoot with a Sony E-mount or L-Mount body and you're looking for premium performance from a 35mm prime, then the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG II Art lens could be a contender.

The OG version of this lens was highly regarded, so has Sigma found a way to make it even better? Get our verdict on that, from page 114.

The latest issue of Digital Camera comes with an unrivaled selection of digital gifts 

August's bonus gifts include nine photo tips cards, 31 minutes of video tutorials and 15 software extras for Photoshop and Lightroom.

Here's the full list of the bonus gifts bundled with issue 310 of Digital Camera:

• Nine new photo tips cards covering wildlife, landscapes, macro – and more!
• 31 minutes of video tutorials for Lightroom, Photoshop and Affinity
• 15 bonus software extras (Actions, presets, LUTs and lens flares)
• 162-page Master Black & White photography bookazine
• 250-plus-page Camera Buyer’s Guide e-book full of buying advice

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Every issue of Digital Camera magazine is packed with tips, techniques, pro advice, reviews, news and inspiration.

Don’t forget that you can subscribe to Digital Camera magazine and get the magazine delivered to your door every month. Choose between a print or digital subscription, or a bundle of the two.

All subscribers to Digital Camera magazine can now access digital back issues dating from 2009 (when using iOS) or 2012 (when using the Pocketmags Magazine Newsstand app or the Pocketmags website).

You can buy limited back issues of Digital Camera magazine in print at our Magazines Direct secure store.

Alternatively, there is a range of different digital options available, including:

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• Zinio app (multi-platform app for desktop or smartphone)
• PocketMags (multi-platform app for desktop or smartphone)
• Readly (digital magazine subscription service)

The world’s leading digital photography magazine, Digital Camera launched in 2002 and has been helping photographers of all skill levels to improve their images ever since.

Every issue is packed with technique tips, tutorials, inspiring images and expert buying advice, plus the latest news and equipment reviews, as well as a selection of bonus gifts (see below).

A compelling landscape photograph rarely relies solely on spectacle, says leading pro Karolina Konsur – beyond the location and the light, what shapes a powerful image is an underlying structure.

That's the theme of this month's cover feature. Join Karolina as she shows you how to organise elements so the frame appears consistent, purposeful and complete.

Don’t forget that you can subscribe to Digital Camera magazine and get the magazine delivered to your door every month. Choose between a print or digital subscription, or a bundle of the two.

All print subscribers to Digital Camera magazine can now access digital back issues dating from 2009 (when using iOS) or 2012 (when using the Pocketmags Magazine Newsstand app or the Pocketmags website).

Starting on page 41, our Photo Skills projects section will help you become a better photographer.

July's raft of creative assignments includes learning how to photograph a waterfall in the middle of the day, how to take photos on a waterborne wildlife safari, and incorporating trees in astrophotography images.

You'll also learn how to capture the thrills and spills of beach volleyball, and get some insights on photographing brutalist architecture – and more!

Plus, photographer and music lover Alan Donaldson tells us all about his new photo zine, in which he pays homage to the vibrant jazz scene in Glasgow, Scotland.

Other highlights in July's Digital Camera

For this month's Digital Camera Apprentice reader challenge, we're on location with commercial photographer and educator Nick Church.

Nick is mentoring Adrian Robinson, who wants to learn how to shoot interiors for a side hustle. See how Adrian gets on – and what successful interiors photography consists of – by turning to page 8.

Photographing bugs is a great test of your camera skills, and whether in your garden or at the park, they're easy subjects to find.

Camera Clinic is an insect photography masterclass, with expert pointers from pro photographer and imaging writer Will Cheung.

Learn all about framing, focusing and lighting, plus advanced techniques like focus stacking, from page 80.

Hotshots showcases the category winners from the International Garden Photographer of the Year 2026 awards.

One of the world’s most respected photography competitions and exhibitions, IGPOTY embraces the word 'garden' in its broadest sense. See what wowed the judges, from page 76.

This month's interview is all about horseback pageantry, as we get the inside story on a new book titled Trusted Guardians: Inside the Mounted Regiment.

It's based on a long-term project documenting the everyday life of the British Army's most senior regiment, seen through the lenses of Norwegian photographer Glenn Røkeberg. Go behind the scenes with Glenn, from page 118.

Digital Darkroom editing tutorials for July explore a range of creative techniques for Photoshop, Lightroom, Affinity and DxO PhotoLab 9.

Fundamentals (pictured, above) shows you how to use Adobe Lightroom Classic to rescue holiday photos that haven't turned out as well as expected.

Get the Look (pictured, above) shows you how to generate a range of creative effects using Blending modes with Adjustment Layers in Photoshop.

Also in Digital Darkroom this month, learn how to enhance your raw files with Affinity, and join us as we continue our new series exploring PhotoLab 9, DxO's flagship image editor.

Accompanying this tutorial series, Digital Camera World users can get 15% off all DxO software until December 31, 2026. Find out more on page 105.

July's camera and lens reviews start with the Lumix ZS300/TZ300, a compact 'travel zoom' camera with a 20.1-megapixel 1-inch sensor.

With a 15x zoom (24-360mm full-frame equivalent) and 5-axis hybrid stabilisation, this could be the ideal solution for on-the-go shooters looking to keep things small and light while on vacation.

Also on test is the Canon RF 45mm F1.2 STM, a new prime that delivers a super-fast aperture for less than $500/£500.

That eye-catching price has got a lot of people talking about this lens – find out what we make of it in our real-world testing, from page 114.

Another distinctive lens being reviewed this month is the OM System 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25X Pro, for the Micro Four Thirds system.

This means it offers wildlife and action photographers up to 1000mm of focal reach when used with the built-in 1.25x teleconverter.

We tried it out on birds in flight – see the results on page 116.

The latest issue of Digital Camera comes with an unrivaled selection of digital gifts 

July's bonus gifts include nine photo tips cards, 32 minutes of video tutorials and 33 software extras for Lightroom and Photoshop.

Here's the full list of the bonus gifts bundled with issue 309 of Digital Camera:

• Nine new photo tips cards covering landscapes, wildlife, astro – and more!
• 32 minutes of video tutorials for Lightroom, Photoshop and more
• 33 bonus software extras (Actions, presets, LUTs and lens flares)
• 250-plus-page Camera Buyer’s Guide e-book full of buying advice

Subscribe now

Every issue of Digital Camera magazine is packed with tips, techniques, pro advice, reviews, news and inspiration.

Don’t forget that you can subscribe to Digital Camera magazine and get the magazine delivered to your door every month. Choose between a print or digital subscription, or a bundle of the two.

All subscribers to Digital Camera magazine can now access digital back issues dating from 2009 (when using iOS) or 2012 (when using the Pocketmags Magazine Newsstand app or the Pocketmags website).

You can buy limited back issues of Digital Camera magazine in print at our Magazines Direct secure store.

Alternatively, there is a range of different digital options available, including:

• Apple app (for iPad or iPhone)
• Zinio app (multi-platform app for desktop or smartphone)
• PocketMags (multi-platform app for desktop or smartphone)
• Readly (digital magazine subscription service)

The world’s leading digital photography magazine, Digital Camera launched in 2002 and has been helping photographers of all skill levels to improve their images ever since.

Every issue is packed with technique tips, tutorials, inspiring images and expert buying advice, plus the latest news and equipment reviews, as well as a selection of bonus gifts (see below).

You don’t need to go on an exotic safari to take superb shots of animals – great wildlife photography can start at home.

That's the theme of this month's cover feature. Join pro photographer Dan Mold in his back yard, as he shares his tips for shooting better bird photos.

You don't need expensive kit, as Dan covers getting the most from an affordable setup, including building a makeshift garden hide to overlook birds flying in to feed.

He also takes you through techniques for capturing birds in flight, birds landing on water and why the featured species one encounters in built-up areas shouldn't be overlooked.

Don’t forget that you can subscribe to Digital Camera magazine and get the magazine delivered to your door every month. Choose between a print or digital subscription, or a bundle of the two.

All print subscribers to Digital Camera magazine can now access digital back issues dating from 2009 (when using iOS) or 2012 (when using the Pocketmags Magazine Newsstand app or the Pocketmags website).

Starting on page 39, our Photo Skills projects section will help you become a better photographer.

June's creative suggestions include photographing retired military aircraft in aviation museums, capturing coastal waterfalls, and harnessing reflections in canals to create cityscapes with a difference.

Plus, learn how to make a custom diffuser from a pair of panty hose for adding an out-of-focus vignette effect, and solve the conundrum of what a model should do with their hands when sitting – or standing – for a portrait.

We also catch up with British landscape photographer Lee Howdle, who discusses his new photo zine celebrating the beauty of England's Peak District National Park.

Other highlights in June's Digital Camera

The FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off on June 11 in the USA, Canada, and Mexico… and we're warming up for this festival of soccer with some action from Scotland's top flight.

June's Digital Camera Apprentice sees reader Chantelle Cook get a masterclass in shooting the beautiful game from Motherwell FC's club photographer Raymond Davies.

Can Chantelle ace it and net some pictures worthy of being used on the sports pages? Turn to page 8 to see how she gets on.

Pleasure piers became a fixture on seasides in Victorian times, and traditional-looking examples tend to make great photographic subjects.

Pro photographer and imaging writer Will Cheung has shot a fair few piers over the years, so who better to dispense a wide range of tips and insights for capturing these super structures in a creative way? Camera Clinic starts from page 80.

Hotshots showcases the Professional Competition winners from the Sony World Photography Awards 2026.

Now in its 19th year, a SWPA trophy is what every pro wants to win. See the images that most wowed the judging panel, from page 74.

NASA's recent Artemis II moon mission captivated the world, capturing new perspectives of our nearest neighbor in the solar system.

We celebrate this awesome achievement for humankind with a special showcase of images taken on the mission – view our selection of Moonshots from page 90.

Fresh from their Sony World Photography Awards triumphs, we speak to three winners in the Professional Competition 2026, and the recipient of first place in the Open Competition, which is awarded for single images. This month's interview special starts from page 120.

Digital Darkroom editing tutorials for June cover some fresh techniques for Photoshop, Lightroom, and DxO PhotoLab 9.

Using Adobe Lightroom Classic, Fundamentals (pictured, above) reveals the steps required to create borders for photos to be displayed on social media.

Get the Look (above) shows how to harness the power of AI in Adobe Photoshop for making speedy selections ahead of adding targeted effects to the subject or the background.

Also in Digital Darkroom this month, learn how to give a pristine portrait the look of a poorly scanned photocopy by applying filter effects in Photoshop… and we start a new four-part series exploring DxO's flagship image editor, PhotoLab 9.

Accompanying this tutorial series, Digital Camera World readers can get 15% off all DxO software until December 31, 2026. Find out more on page 109.

June's camera and lens reviews start with the Ricoh GR IV HDF, the third of three new additions to the storied GR series of compact cameras.

This model's headline feature is a built-in highlight diffusion filter (HDF) that can be turned on and off – useful for creating a film-like look, spreading light out into softer 'blooms', and softening sharpness.

Also on test is the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra camera phone, the brand's latest top-of-the-range handset.

Features rolled out in this model include Privacy Display and new support for AirDrop, but will the Galaxy S26 Ultra's camera help it shine against rivals made by Oppo, Vivo, and Xiaomi? Find out from page 114.

The other reviews this month are the Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II, the sequel to a highly rated ‘trinity’ zoom, and Excire Search 2026, an AI-powered image searching plugin for Lightroom Classic.

The latest issue of Digital Camera comes with an unrivaled selection of digital gifts 

June's bonus gifts include nine photo tips cards, 31 minutes of video tutorials and 18 software extras for Lightroom and Photoshop.

Here's the full list of the bonus gifts bundled with issue 308 of Digital Camera:

• Nine new photo tips cards covering wildlife, landscapes, macro – and more!
• 31 minutes of video tutorials for Lightroom, Photoshop and more
• 18 bonus software extras (Photoshop Actions and photo borders)
• 250-plus-page Camera Buyer’s Guide e-book full of buying advice

Subscribe now

Every issue of Digital Camera magazine is packed with tips, techniques, pro advice, reviews, news and inspiration.

Don’t forget that you can subscribe to Digital Camera magazine and get the magazine delivered to your door every month. Choose between a print or digital subscription, or a bundle of the two.

All subscribers to Digital Camera magazine can now access digital back issues dating from 2009 (when using iOS) or 2012 (when using the Pocketmags Magazine Newsstand app or the Pocketmags website).

You can buy limited back issues of Digital Camera magazine in print at our Magazines Direct secure store.

Alternatively, there is a range of different digital options available, including:

• Apple app (for iPad or iPhone)
• Zinio app (multi-platform app for desktop or smartphone)
• PocketMags (multi-platform app for desktop or smartphone)
• Readly (digital magazine subscription service)

Issue 300 of Digital Camera is on sale now! To celebrate reaching this milestone, we've put together a mega-giveaway of fabulous photography prizes (UK readers only, see page 96), plus a mega-pack of 410 software extras for every reader (see page 91).

November's cover feature is a masterclass in how to combine composition and lighting to capture your best-ever landscape photos. Pro photographer Andrew James is your expert guide.

Discover how to use a range of techniques to create compositions with impact, including the rule of thirds, foreground interest, light and movement. Turn to page 52 to get started.

Don’t forget that you can subscribe to Digital Camera magazine and get the magazine delivered to your door every month. Choose between a print or digital subscription, or a bundle of the two.

All print subscribers to Digital Camera magazine can now access digital back issues dating from 2009 (when using iOS) or 2012 (when using the Pocketmags Magazine Newsstand app or the Pocketmags website).

Photo Active features 10 all-new projects to shoot and create this month, covering architecture, conkers, foxes, motorbikes – and more.

With this fall expected to be more of a colorful one than usual, in the UK at least, we're taking you for a walk in the woods to reveal five ways to shoot the beauty of trees, leaves and flowers.

Plus, we offer a workaround for offsetting drab and gray skies in landscape views, by showing you how to use foreground interest to balance the composition (pictured, above).

'Cityscapes' is the theme of our latest monthly reader photo challenge, so whether taken during the day or at night, we want to see your best shot. You can find all the details in project 10, on page 40.

Other highlights in November's Digital Camera

For this month's Digital Camera Apprentice we travel to the Baltic state of Estonia, to visit a brand new luxury photo hide complex, in the company of wildlife photographer and Sony ambassador Paul Browning.

Paul acts as a photographic mentor for keen reader Kate Peskett, sharing his insights on the bird photography that has earned him a big following on Instagram. See how Kate gets on, from page 8.

As the nights are closing in, what better time for a primer – and refresher – on low-light photography? Follow Will Cheung’s expert advice and you might find yourself preferring shooting in low light to full sunlight.

With tips for the best equipment to use, and a batch of inspirational photo ideas, plus some vital dos and don'ts, Camera Clinic can be found on page 64.

November's Hotshots gallery showcases the winning entries of the Astronomy Photographer of the Year Awards 17. For some photos that are out of this world, turn to page 44.

This month's interview sees us chat to the founder of Remembering Wildlife, the renowned wildlife conservation initiative that uses photography to highlight the plight of endangered species around the world.

Having just published the 10th book, Margot looks back over the first decade of Remembering Wildlife, and considers why the series has resonated so much.

Digital Darkroom tutorials for November walk you through some creative editing techniques for Photoshop, Lightroom and Affinity Photo 2.

Discover AI-assisted editing techniques for creating beautiful mono conversions (pictured, above), and learn how to use Lightroom’s Lens Blur feature to defocus the background in a portrait photo.

In other Digital Darkroom tutorials, you can learn four ways to boost clarity and detail in Photoshop (pictured, above) while users of Affinity Photo can find out how to create a 1950s-style pulp fiction magazine cover by compositing two images and adding text and effects.

November's camera and accessory reviews include a full test of the Lumix S9, a full-frame camera that's pitched at content creators. But how compelling is its offering for stills photographers? Turn to page 106 to find out.

Leading camera drone manufacturer DJI recently released the Mini 5 Pro, a sub-250g drone that's packed with high-end features, including a bigger camera and imaging sensor and a new LiDAR sensor system. Our review is set for take-off on page 110.

Third-party lens maker Sigma has just released another innovative optic. Available for L-Mount and Sony E-mount (FE), the Sigma 300-600mm F4 DG OS Sports is like two or three telephoto and super-telephoto prime lenses rolled into one. We recently gave it a real-world test – see how it fared from page 114.

The latest issue of Digital Camera comes with an unrivaled selection of digital gifts 

November’s bonus gifts include nine photo tips cards, 23 minutes of video tutorials, 410 software extras for Lightroom, Photoshop and Affinity Photo 2, and a camera buying guide ebook with more than 250 pages.

Here's the full list of the bonus gifts bundled with issue 300 of Digital Camera:

• Nine new photo tips cards covering wildlife, landscapes, macro – and more!
• 23 minutes of video tutorials for Photoshop and Lightroom
• 260 bonus software extras (Actions and presets) for Photoshop and Lightroom
• 150 retro-themed edges, overlays, light leaks, LUTs and Actions
• 250-plus-page Camera Buyer’s Guide ebook full of buying advice

Subscribe now

Every issue of Digital Camera magazine is packed with tips, techniques, pro advice, reviews, news and inspiration.

Don’t forget that you can subscribe to Digital Camera magazine and get the magazine delivered to your door every month. Choose between a print or digital subscription, or a bundle of the two.

All subscribers to Digital Camera magazine can now access digital back issues dating from 2009 (when using iOS) or 2012 (when using the Pocketmags Magazine Newsstand app or the Pocketmags website).

You can buy limited back issues of Digital Camera magazine in print at our Magazines Direct secure store.

Alternatively, there is a range of different digital options available, including:

• Apple app (for iPad or iPhone)
• Zinio app (multi-platform app for desktop or smartphone)
• PocketMags (multi-platform app for desktop or smartphone)
• Readly (digital magazine subscription service)

The world’s leading digital photography magazine, Digital Camera launched in 2002 and has been helping photographers of all skill levels to improve their images ever since.

Every issue is packed with technique tips, tutorials, inspiring images and expert buying advice, plus the latest news and equipment reviews, as well as a selection of bonus gifts (see below).

Our September issue takes a trip to the coast, so to turn the tide with your outdoor photography, head straight for page 52.

From the clifftop to the water’s edge, explore the treasure trove of photographic subjects that awaits by the sea. Andrew James is your captain for this mission.

Don’t forget that you can subscribe to Digital Camera magazine and get the magazine delivered to your door every month. Choose between a print or digital subscription, or a bundle of the two.

All print subscribers to Digital Camera magazine can now access digital back issues dating from 2009 (when using iOS) or 2012 (when using the Pocketmags Magazine Newsstand app or the Pocketmags website).

Another series of creative projects appears in September's Photo Active. Discover how to make the most of a trip to an old fishing harbour (pictured, above), and learn how to take winning photos of lawn bowls.

If you'd like to learn how to bag cracking captures of kestrels in flight, or improve on what you've shot in the past, then project nine has got it covered (pictured, above). Learn the essential techniques from page 88.

Other projects this month include shooting a still-life at home, using old perfume bottles, putting yourself in the picture with a self-portrait in the landscape, and we continue our series of extracts from Richard Garvey-Williams' Mastering Composition book.

The theme of our latest monthly reader photo challenge is sports, so we want to see your best shot of single-player, two-player or team sports. You can find all the details in project 10, on page 40.

Other highlights in September's Digital Camera

It's game on for Digital Camera Apprentice, with a trip to the south-east coast of England for the Lexus Eastbourne Open tennis tournament.

The formula is simple: we pair a professional photographer with an enthusiastic reader who wants to improve their photography of a given genre or subject.

This month we're privileged to be able to call on Marc Aspland, the chief sports photographer of The Times and The Sunday Times, and glean his insights for photographing tennis.

Turn to page 8 to see how reader Neeraj Beri fares, and how he applies Marc's expert advice to his day's photography.

Good photos don't grow on trees, but trees can make awesome pictures, says Will Cheung. And that's the theme of his Camera Clinic masterclass for September.

Find out everything you need for arboreal adventures with your camera – from what to photograph, how to photograph it and the kit you need to take. Turn to page 74 to get started.

For September's interview, we chat to international maternity portrait photographer Donatella Nicolini. Her distinctive style, achieved by shooting exclusively in a studio, makes her subjects appear as though they belong on the pages of high-end fashion magazines.

She tells us about her career to date, and why her photographic practice is all about empowering women by celebrating their strength. Read the interview from page 118.

Five new Digital Darkroom tutorials will guide you through some creative editing techniques for Lightroom, Photoshop and Affinity Photo 2.

Discover how to use Adobe Photoshop to adjust the luminance in photos of landscapes (pictured, above), and learn how to use the same software's new Generative Upscale tool to give low-res images a resolution boost.

September's Lightroom tutorial (pictured, above) explains how to make golden-hour portrait photographs glow, and our tutorial series covering DxO PhotoLab 8 continues with a look at noise reduction.

This leading subscription-free image editing program is being covered over six issues of the magazine – this month, see how you can work with color in PhotoLab 8. (Missed an issue? See below for how to purchase back issues of Digital Camera.)

If you don't own DxO PhotoLab, then you can take advantage of an opportunity to get 15% off any DxO software until 31 December 2025. For details of this exclusive offer for Digital Camera World readers, see page 93.

September's reviews section kicks off with a full test of the Fujifilm GFX 100RF medium-format camera. Taking styling cues from the outrageously popular Fujifilm X100VI, the GFX 100RF targets documentary and travel photographers looking for high resolution in a portable package.

Turn to page 102 to find out if Fujifilm could have another hit on its hands.

Panasonic is refreshing its S1 line of full-frame mirrorless cameras. The Lumix S1 II is the successor to 2019's S1 and as you'd expect there are substantial changes.

A new sensor, the adoption of phase hybrid autofocus and enhanced in-body image stabilization mark it out from its predecessor – read our tester's verdict from page 106.

Another exciting new product to have launched of late is the Sigma 17-40mm F1.8 DC Art lens, for APS-C sensor cameras, which is available for four different lens mounts.

More than a full f-stop faster than conventional 'trinity' zooms, this new optic will be ideal for applications ranging from landscapes and documentary work to travel and portraits. Find out more on page 112.

The latest issue of Digital Camera comes with an unrivaled selection of digital gifts 

September’s bonus gifts include nine photo tips cards, 23 minutes of video tutorials, 15 software extras for Lightroom, Photoshop and Affinity Photo 2, and a 196-page landscape photography ebook.

Here's the full list of the bonus gifts bundled with issue 298 of Digital Camera:

• Nine new photo tips cards covering landscapes, wildlife, action – and more!
• 23 minutes of video tutorials for Photoshop and Lightroom
• 15 bonus software extras (Actions and presets) for Photoshop and Lightroom
• 250-plus-page Camera Buyer’s Guide ebook full of buying advice

Subscribe now

Every issue of Digital Camera magazine is packed with tips, techniques, pro advice, reviews, news and inspiration.

Don’t forget that you can subscribe to Digital Camera magazine and get the magazine delivered to your door every month. Choose between a print or digital subscription, or a bundle of the two.

All subscribers to Digital Camera magazine can now access digital back issues dating from 2009 (when using iOS) or 2012 (when using the Pocketmags Magazine Newsstand app or the Pocketmags website).

You can buy limited back issues of Digital Camera magazine in print at our Magazines Direct secure store.

Alternatively, there is a range of different digital options available, including:

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• Zinio app (multi-platform app for desktop or smartphone)
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The world’s leading digital photography magazine, Digital Camera launched in 2002 and has been helping photographers of all skill levels to improve their images ever since.

Every issue is packed with technique tips, tutorials, inspiring images and expert buying advice, plus the latest news and equipment reviews, as well as a selection of bonus gifts (see below).

It’s all about nature and wildlife this month, with a masterclass on photographing the fauna near your – or further afield.

Don’t forget that you can subscribe to Digital Camera magazine and get the magazine delivered to your door every month. Choose between a print or digital subscription, or a bundle of the two.

All print subscribers to Digital Camera magazine can now access digital back issues dating from 2009 (when using iOS) or 2012 (when using the Pocketmags Magazine Newsstand app or the Pocketmags website).

There are more inspiring projects in Photo Active, including how to photograph seasonal wreaths, use the intentional camera movement (ICM) technique when capturing cityscapes, and taking macro images of the bugs that are waking up in spring.

Plus, we visit a safari park to document the imposing majesty of big cats, and offer some top tips for photographing industrial architecture – in this case, power stations.

The theme of our latest monthly reader photo challenge is farm or country life, so to get printed in the magazine, send us your best shot. You’ll find all the details in project 10, on page 38.

Other highlights in May's Digital Camera

Find out how award-winning landscape photographer Andy Gray captures his photos of valleys and woodlands, as we join him for a photo walk in England's Peak District. Turn to One to One on page 8.

Taking photos into the light, as opposed to having the sun behind you, can add drama and impact to your captures.

And that's the subject of this month's Camera Clinic. Contre-jour, as the practice is known, opens up a range of creative possibilities, as your expert tutor Will Cheung explains.

Iconic camera brand Leica celebrates its centenary in 2025, and some of the leading professionals who use its cameras are helping to celebrate the milestone.

Photojournalist Barbara Davidson and the legendary Joel Meyerowitz are two of them, and we spoke to them for this month's interview. Turn to page 116.

The results are in for our Remembering Wildlife reader competition. View the 20 winning entries and find out when you can buy the forthcoming book, 10 Years of Remembering Wildlife, and do your bit for conservation.

Five new Digital Darkroom tutorials will walk you through some creative editing techniques for Photoshop, Lightroom and Affinity Photo 2.

We show you how to improve underwhelming sunset photos, use Adobe Camera Raw for processing jpegs, and give 'straight' photos a creative ICM makeover.

Plus, we launch a new tutorial series covering DxO PhotoLab 8. A leading image editing program, it's available without a subscription.

Our series starts with a look at the key features – turn to page 86.

Kit reviews this month include the Sony A1 II, the latest iteration of the manufacturer's flagship camera.

With 50.1MP of resolution on tap, supported by the latest tech, the A1 II is a real all-rounder. But the addition of automatic subject detection autofocus could be a game-changer – see how it performs in our real-world testing.

The Nikon Coolpix P1100 is an update of a bridge camera launched in 2018. We put its astonishing 125x optical zoom under fresh scrutiny.

The latest issue of Digital Camera comes with an unrivaled selection of digital gifts 

May’s bonus gifts comprise nine photo tips cards, 17 minutes of video tutorials, nine Actions and a preset for Photoshop and Lightroom, and a camera buying guide ebook.

Here's the full list of the bonus gifts bundled with Digital Camera's May 2025 issue:

• Nine new photo tips cards covering landscapes, wildlife, macro – and more!
• 17 minutes of video tutorials for Lightroom and Photoshop
• Nine Actions and a preset for Photoshop and Lightroom
• 250-plus-page Camera Buyer’s Guide ebook full of buying advice

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Every issue of Digital Camera magazine is packed with tips, techniques, pro advice, reviews, news and inspiration.

Don’t forget that you can subscribe to Digital Camera magazine and get the magazine delivered to your door every month. Choose between a print or digital subscription, or a bundle of the two.

All subscribers to Digital Camera magazine can now access digital back issues dating from 2009 (when using iOS) or 2012 (when using the Pocketmags Magazine Newsstand app or the Pocketmags website).

You can buy limited back issues of Digital Camera magazine in print at our Magazines Direct secure store.

Alternatively, there is a range of different digital options available, including:

• Apple app (for iPad or iPhone)
• Zinio app (multi-platform app for desktop or smartphone)
• PocketMags (multi-platform app for desktop or smartphone)
• Readly (digital magazine subscription service)

The world’s leading digital photography magazine, Digital Camera launched in 2002 and has been helping photographers of all skill levels to improve their images ever since.

Every issue is packed with technique tips, tutorials, inspiring images and expert buying advice, plus the latest news and equipment reviews, as well as a selection of bonus gifts (see below).

Spring has finally sprung so dust off your camera, grab a lens or two and get busy with some of the seasonal creative ideas in this month’s cover feature.

From bluebell woods to butterflies, plus ducklings and daffodils, our techniques will help you blossom as a photographer.

Don’t forget that you can subscribe to Digital Camera magazine and get the magazine delivered to your door every month. Choose between a print or digital subscription, or a bundle of the two.

All print subscribers to Digital Camera magazine can now access digital back issues dating from 2009 (when using iOS) or 2012 (when using the Pocketmags Magazine Newsstand app or the Pocketmags website).

Another selection of Photo Active projects has sprung this month. Learn how to create and photograph a Cold War submarine scene, capture caterpillars, shoot jellyfish and document the wonder of Neolithic remains.

Plus, if you go down to the coast today, learn how to take your best-ever photographs of the lighthouses that helped keep our shipping off the rocks.

The theme of our latest monthly reader photo challenge is long exposures, so to be in with a chance of winning a £50 voucher towards Cewe Wall Art, send us your best shot. You’ll find all the details in project 10, on page 38.

Other highlights in Spring's Digital Camera

For this month's One to One pro masterclass, we go behind the scenes of a themed portraits shoot at Allerton Castle in England – find out how attending an event like this can transform your portraiture skills.

Camera Clinic continues with a monochrome masterclass – it's time to leave our colourful world behind, says Will Cheung.

Packed with pro technique tips and expert insights, you'll discover which subjects make great black and white images, and some of the accessories that can help you shoot them.

Green-fingered photographers can glean some invaluable insights into high-end garden photography this month, in our interview with Jason Ingram.

A leading British garden photographer, Ingram has just published his first book, and he tells us all about it from page 116.

Five image editing tutorials appear in Spring's Digital Darkroom, covering Photoshop, Lightroom, Affinity Photo 2 and NX Studio.

Get the Look (above) walks you through boosting dramatic landscape photographs using Adobe Photoshop.

Plus, discover how to use contrast masking in Adobe Lightroom to draw the viewer's eye to a specific part of a photo – our expert Sean McCormack shows you how it's done.

This month’s camera and accessory reviews include the Leica SL3-S, a 24.6MP full-frame mirrorless that's the brand's fastest-ever camera – it can shoot 30fps bursts with full autofocus.

But is the SL3-S Leica's best mirrorless? Turn to page 100 to find out.

Other reviews in the Spring issue include the Viltrox AF 135mm F1.8 LAB lens for Nikon's Z mount and Sony E-mount, and we assess the improvements that feature in the latest version of Radiant Photo editing software.

The latest issue of Digital Camera comes with an unrivaled selection of digital gifts 

Spring’s bonus gifts include nine photo tips cards, 27 minutes of video tutorials and two ebooks.

Here's the full list of the bonus gifts bundled with Digital Camera's Spring 2025 issue:

• Nine new photo tips cards covering landscapes, travel, wildlife – and more!
• 27 minutes of video tutorials for Lightroom and Photoshop
• 30 Actions, LUTs, presets and brushes for Photoshop and Lightroom
• The Black & White Photography Book – 164-page ebook
• 250-plus-page Camera Buyer’s Guide ebook full of buying advice

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Every issue of Digital Camera magazine is packed with tips, techniques, pro advice, reviews, news and inspiration.

Don’t forget that you can subscribe to Digital Camera magazine and get the magazine delivered to your door every month. Choose between a print or digital subscription, or a bundle of the two.

All subscribers to Digital Camera magazine can now access digital back issues dating from 2009 (when using iOS) or 2012 (when using the Pocketmags Magazine Newsstand app or the Pocketmags website).

You can buy limited back issues of Digital Camera magazine in print at our Magazines Direct secure store.

Alternatively, there is a range of different digital options available, including:

• Apple app (for iPad or iPhone)
• Zinio app (multi-platform app for desktop or smartphone)
• PocketMags (multi-platform app for desktop or smartphone)
• Readly (digital magazine subscription service)

The world’s leading digital photography magazine, Digital Camera launched in 2002 and has been helping photographers of all skill levels to improve their images ever since.

Every issue is packed with technique tips, tutorials, inspiring images and expert buying advice, plus the latest news and equipment reviews, as well as a selection of bonus gifts (see below).

The days are starting to get longer, so it's time to start thinking about venturing outdoors again with your camera.

And we have an ideal way of getting prepared – our cover feature has 10 expert tutorials for making 2025 your best-ever year for landscapes.

Don’t forget that you can subscribe to Digital Camera magazine and get the magazine delivered to your door every month. Choose between a print or digital subscription, or a bundle of the two.

All print subscribers to Digital Camera magazine can now access digital back issues dating from 2009 (when using iOS) or 2012 (when using the Pocketmags Magazine Newsstand app or the Pocketmags website).

Photo Active presents a batch of inspiring creative ideas for March. Try shooting a still-life using Lego bricks – from building the set to photographing it, professional toy photographer Benedek Lampert takes you through the process.

Also this month, take a tramp through a muddy field to capture Highland cows, learn how to shoot shipwrecks and take tender photographs of family groups.

The theme of our latest monthly reader photo challenge is bad weather, so to be in with a chance of winning a £50 voucher towards Cewe Wall Art, send us your best shot. You’ll find all the details in project 10, on page 36.

Other highlights in April's Digital Camera

Leading international dog photographer Kaylee Greer takes us behind the scenes of her latest project, finding homes for long-term shelter dogs using the power of photography.

The Greatest Adventure initiative has seen Greer and her colleagues travel 10,000 miles across the US, visiting shelters and taking their longest-term resident for a great day out – filming and photographing the fun and using the material to publicise the dog's story. Find out more in Pro in Focus.

Camera Clinic turns its lens on photo projects and why having one or more on the go is so important in your development as a photographer.

Will Cheung is a big advocate of photo projects, so who better to guide you through the process – how to come up with a theme, how to shoot it, and more.

If you're based in the UK, then The Photography & Video Show opens its doors on 8 March, for four days at the ExCeL London venue.

To offer a flavor of what some of the leading speakers will be covering, we have curated an interview special with Scott Kelby, Courtney Victoria, Josh Dury, Sujata Setia and Colin Prior.

Six more image editing tutorials await in Digital Darkroom, covering Lightroom, Photoshop, Affinity Photo 2 and NX Studio.

Discover how to make lips luscious in Lightroom (above), and discover the power of Photoshop's Frame tool.

Plus, we show you how to apply four stylised high-contrast effects (three in colour and one in black and white) to images using Photoshop (above).

April’s camera and lens reviews include the Pentax K-3 III Monochrome and DxO PhotoLab 8, the latest version of this powerful image editor.

Also getting an exacting assessment this month is the Tamron 90mm F2.8 Di III Macro VXD, a landmark macro lens for DSLRs that has been ported to mirrorless cameras using Nikon Z (FX) and Sony E lens mounts.

The latest issue of Digital Camera comes with an unrivaled selection of digital gifts 

April’s bonus gifts comprise nine photo tips cards, 38 minutes of video tutorials, a camera gear ebook and 26 Actions, frames and presets for Photoshop and Lightroom.

Here's the full list of the bonus gifts bundled with Digital Camera's April 2025 issue:

• Nine new photo tips cards covering wildlife, landscapes, astro – and more!
• 38 minutes of video tutorials for Lightroom, Photoshop and ON1 Photo RAW
• 26 software extras for Photoshop and Lightroom
• 250-plus-page Camera Buyer’s Guide ebook full of buying advice

Subscribe now

Every issue of Digital Camera magazine is packed with tips, techniques, pro advice, reviews, news and inspiration.

Don’t forget that you can subscribe to Digital Camera magazine and get the magazine delivered to your door every month. Choose between a print or digital subscription, or a bundle of the two.

All subscribers to Digital Camera magazine can now access digital back issues dating from 2009 (when using iOS) or 2012 (when using the Pocketmags Magazine Newsstand app or the Pocketmags website).

You can buy limited back issues of Digital Camera magazine in print at our Magazines Direct secure store.

Alternatively, there is a range of different digital options available, including:

• Apple app (for iPad or iPhone)
• Zinio app (multi-platform app for desktop or smartphone)
• PocketMags (multi-platform app for desktop or smartphone)
• Readly (digital magazine subscription service)

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Announcing Digital Photographer University!

This month, big things are happening on the magazine. We’re excited to announce our brand-new photography training program, Digital Photographer University. Since last year, the team has been working hard to bring you this robust syllabus of serialised features, tutorials, projects and workshops. 

The aim is simple – to provide our readers with the most complete, informative and inspirational course in professional photography of any photo magazine today. For the next 18 months, you can enjoy our series of exceptional pro-led content in our first two modules: Landscape, Travel & Architecture and Portrait, Still Life & Studio Techniques. Follow along from month to month as we build on what we’ve learned from the previous features and explore new ways to create top-level photos.

Capture incredible landscapes

To kick off the Pro Foundation part of our landscape course, head to p24 and join your tutor Jeremy Flint for 10 techniques for better scenics. Here you’ll learn what a professional landscape photographer first looks for in a landscape scene and how you can identify the most attractive elements of any location, to capture its atmosphere. 

Shoot beautiful portraits

Next, in the first feature in our Portraits, Studio, and Still-life learning track, discover essential steps to beautiful portraits with maximum impact with help from four top pro photographers and models. Learn how to manage the light on location and use the background elements to tell the story of your subject.  

Become an influencer today

Have you always wondered what it means to be a professional influencer? We caught up with Instagram star Mike Will who has answered your most burning questions about the life of a content creator. You’ll find this in our dedicated Career Advancement section of the magazine, beginning on p66. 

DP Gear of the Year Awards 2024

And don’t forget to read the culmination of our Kit Leaderboard rankings in the annual DP Gear of the Year Awards on p14. DP University is a bold and dynamic new direction for the magazine and we can’t wait for you to join us on this new adventure! 

Photo Kit Leaderboard

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You can get your copy of Digital Photographer in stores - but if you can't get out, then order a copy direct from us, either in print or digital form.

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Photo therapy: the art of patience - why it's worth waiting!

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Lighthouse photography: learn to compose images of very tall subjects

The world’s leading digital photography magazine, Digital Camera launched in 2002 and has been helping photographers of all skill levels to improve their images ever since.

Every issue is packed with technique tips, tutorials, inspiring images and expert buying advice, plus the latest news and equipment reviews, as well as a selection of bonus gifts (see below).

Happy new year! Readers who use Adobe Lightroom are in for a treat this month, as our cover feature is an advanced guide to teasing the maximum benefit from your raw files using this popular editing platform.

Don’t forget that you can subscribe to Digital Camera magazine and get the magazine delivered to your door every month. Choose between a print or digital subscription, or a bundle of the two.

All print subscribers to Digital Camera magazine can now access digital back issues dating from 2009 (when using iOS) or 2012 (when using the Pocketmags Magazine Newsstand app or the Pocketmags website).

For those who’d like to capture some new files to edit, then some cracking seasonal projects can be found in Photo Active.

Highlights this month include shooting a pirates-themed still-life at home, channeling the Pirates of the Caribbean film you inevitably watched over the festive season, using flash to elevate your shots of winter ice-skating, and checking out the photographic opportunities at your local cathedral.

Plus, learn how to combine wildlife with snowfall for fabulous fox photos (above), shoot the awe-inspiring Northern Lights, and discover how to deal with people when practicing street photography, in the second part of our serialisation of Brian Lloyd Duckett's Street Photography Workshop book.

The theme of our latest monthly reader photo challenge is indoor still-life, so to be in with a chance of winning a £50 voucher towards Cewe Wall Art, send us your best shot. You’ll find all the details in project 10, on page 38.

Other highlights in March's Digital Camera

In this month's One to One masterclass, you can learn how to shoot ‘sportraits’, a style that's popular in the US, with pro sports and fitness photographer James Clarke.

As the name suggests, a sportrait is essentially a portrait in sports kit, but there's more to it than that, as you can find out from page 8.

It might be midwinter, but the crisp conditions can lend themselves to amazing photos of architecture.

February's Camera Clinic offers everything you could possibly need to know about capturing this genre, with eight pages of hints, tips and expert advice from top pro Will Cheung.

Covering kit, accessories, techniques and editing, there's something new to learn, no matter how proficient a photographer you are.

Turn to Hotshots to see the world’s best wildlife photos, as we showcase the winners of Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2024.

One of the most prestigious international competitions, this year witnessed some incredible images – if you're in the UK, you can catch the exhibition at the Natural History Museum in London, until 29 June.

Staying with wildlife, David duChemin is in the hot seat for this month's interview, to discuss his upcoming talk at The Photography & Video Show in London in March.

He'll be discussing his latest book, Light, Space & Time: Essays on Camera Craft and Creativity, and you can get a flavor of it from page 118.

Remember that all talks at the show this year are free. Book advance tickets now and bag a 20% discount, by using this link www.bit.ly/dcm290_tps and entering the code DCW25.

Five new software tutorials appear in February's Digital Darkroom section, covering Photoshop, Lightroom and Affinity Photo. First up, learn how to use a clever hack for detailed AI-generated fills in Photoshop, in Tool School (above).

You can also discover how to optimize smartphone shots in Photoshop, and add mood and colour to lackluster images using adjustment layers in Affinity Photo 2.

New cameras and lenses on test this month include the Fujifilm X-M5. It's stylish and compact, but how does this 26.1MP APS-C mirrorless fare in our real-world testing? Turn to page 108 to find out.

Also making their way through our lab this month are the 7Artisans 10mm F2.8 II Fish-Eye ED, which offers a 185º angle of view for Canon RF, Leica L, Nikon Z and Sony FE bodies, and the Canon RF 35mm F1.4L VCM, a mirrorless version of a popular DSLR lens.

The latest issue of Digital Camera comes with an unrivaled selection of digital gifts 

Bonus gifts this month comprise nine photo tips cards, 31 minutes of video tutorials, a camera gear ebook and 18 Actions and presets for Photoshop and Lightroom.

Here's the full list of the bonus gifts bundled with Digital Camera's February 2025 issue:

• Nine new photo tips cards covering wildlife, landscapes, action – and more!
• 31 minutes of video tutorials for Lightroom, Photoshop and ON1 Photo RAW
• 18 software extras for Lightroom and Photoshop
• 250-plus-page Camera Buyer’s Guide eBook full of buying advice

Subscribe now

Every issue of Digital Camera magazine is packed with tips, techniques, pro advice, reviews, news and inspiration.

Don’t forget that you can subscribe to Digital Camera magazine and get the magazine delivered to your door every month. Choose between a print or digital subscription, or a bundle of the two.

All subscribers to Digital Camera magazine can now access digital back issues dating from 2009 (when using iOS) or 2012 (when using the Pocketmags Magazine Newsstand app or the Pocketmags website).

You can buy limited back issues of Digital Camera magazine in print at our Magazines Direct secure store.

Alternatively, there is a range of different digital options available, including:

• Apple app (for iPad or iPhone)
• Zinio app (multi-platform app for desktop or smartphone)
• PocketMags (multi-platform app for desktop or smartphone)
• Readly (digital magazine subscription service)

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10 ways to shoot sharper

Start this issue with our definitive guide to capturing sharper images in the dynamic world of digital photography, where megapixel counts keep climbing and screens deliver stunning resolutions. Sharpness is a topic for all photographers - whether you're shooting product photography in a controlled studio, crafting corporate headshots, or capturing that thrilling moment when a bird flies powerfully in front of your lens, sharpness is non-negotiable. Images that lack clarity simply won't cut it.

Get a winning approach 

As we embrace the dawn of a new year, our quest for inspiration and expertise leads us to the remarkable insights of the IPA POTY Awards’ category winners. In our special feature on page 36, we delve into the minds of five outstanding photographers who have mastered their craft and clinched the Photographer of the Year title across diverse genres. 

We will explore how to aim for abstract compositions with Architecture POTY winner Gleici Rufatto, delve into the craft of conceptual framing with Fine Art POTY winner Paul Szimak, learn techniques for underwater photography with Nature POTY winner Ben Yavar, focus on the subject with People POTY winner Maryam Firuzi, and discover what it takes to capture political demonstrations with Event POTY winner Chaz Niell.

Timeless beauty 

Join DP Editor Peter Fenech and professional photographer Thomas Speck as they explore the streets of Paris, uncovering the secrets to capturing iconic black-and-white city scenes. From page 14, explore essential tips for creating unique and timeless imagery from historical subjects. 

Thomas is a familiar face in the pages of Digital Photographer and has established a reputation for his classic black-and-white images of the French capital, emphasizing the emotional connections and contrasts between nature and the urban landscape.

A bite of art 

For our interview this month, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Zuzana Rainet, a food, product, and restaurant photographer based in Bratislava. We explored her innovative and award-winning food imagery, which boldly transcends the boundaries between photography and art. Zuzana shared her expertise in collaborating with diverse clients, highlighting her commitment to conveying each brand's unique story through her striking visuals, backed by her professional background in marketing.

Pro advice from the DP community

Our network of professional photographers has all the insider tips you need! In this issue, we present part two of our feature on how to become a magazine photographer. Claire Gillo shares her advice on the best sturdy tripods, and we interview photographer and graphic designer Rachael Ryder, who discusses the pros and cons of balancing the demands of two creative careers.

Photo CV 

Photo Kit Leaderboard

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Plus we've got the usual tutorials, interviews, insight and opinion, from a range of experienced pro photographers from across the industry. 

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Why not Subscribe for a print copy or you can read us on your mobile device with a digital subscription. 

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Essential exposure technique: settings for seamless backgrounds

Photo therapy: the art of patience - why it's worth waiting!

Adapt and conquer! Learn to use lens adaptors the right way

Lighthouse photography: learn to compose images of very tall subjects

The world’s leading digital photography magazine, Digital Camera launched in 2002 and has been helping photographers of all skill levels to improve their images ever since.

Every issue is packed with technique tips, tutorials, inspiring images and expert buying advice, plus the latest news and equipment reviews, as well as a selection of bonus gifts (see below).

With the new year nearly upon us, our mega lead feature gives you 25 photographic projects that could get you kickstarted with your camera in 2025. We hope it will inspire you to get more from your photography over the coming 12 months…

Don’t forget that you can subscribe to Digital Camera magazine and get the magazine delivered to your door every month. Choose between a print or digital subscription, or a bundle of the two.

All subscribers to Digital Camera magazine can now access digital back issues dating from 2009 (when using iOS) or 2012 (when using the Pocketmags Magazine Newsstand app or the Pocketmags website).

With the days being short, and the weather often inclement Will Cheung has stayed indoors this month - offering his expertise in Camera Clinic on how to take great photographs in the comfort of your own home.

In our regular One to One feature in this issue, we shadow professional street photographer Antonio Pisani as he shares his insight and tips on how to get compelling shots in the heart of the city.

As a big bonus this issue we are offering you 241 bits of free software that you can use to enhance your editing. It is the full pack of everything we have given away over the last year.

Our reviews pages are full of reports on how we have fared with the latest gear - and the highlight here is our field and lab tests with Sony's latest mirrorless flaghip - the A9 III.

The latest issue of Digital Camera comes with an unrivaled selection of digital gifts 

This month’s bonus gifts include nine all-new photo tip cards, 241 software extras for Photoshop, Adobe Camera Raw and Lightroom and 28 minutes of video tutorials.

Here’s the full list of the bonus gifts bundled with Digital Camera’s January 2025 issue:

• Nine new photo tips cards 
• 28 minutes of video tutorials for Photoshop, Lightroom and ON1 Photo RAW
• 241 software extras in our big software bundle
• 250-plus-page Camera Buyer’s Guide eBook full of buying advice

Subscribe now

Every issue of Digital Camera magazine is packed with tips, techniques, pro advice, reviews, news and inspiration.

Don’t forget that you can subscribe to Digital Camera magazine and get the magazine delivered to your door every month. Choose between a print or digital subscription, or a bundle of the two.

All subscribers to Digital Camera magazine can now access digital back issues dating from 2009 (when using iOS) or 2012 (when using the Pocketmags Magazine Newsstand app or the Pocketmags website).

You can buy limited back issues of Digital Camera magazine in print at our Magazines Direct secure store.

Alternatively, there is a range of different digital options available, including:

• Apple app (for iPad or iPhone)
• Zinio app (multi-platform app for desktop or smartphone)
• PocketMags (multi-platform app for desktop or smartphone)
• Readly (digital magazine subscription service)

The new issue of Digital Photographer is out now!

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This month we have another amazing issue for you, featuring professional tips, reviews, and practical how-to guides. Here's a sneak peek of what's inside!

Shoot the coast

Coastal landscapes offer a tremendous range of fabulous photo opportunities. These locations feature a unique balance of detail and display a fascinating contrast of hard and soft textures. They are also deceptively challenging to photograph correctly, with huge exposure extremes to navigate. In our cover feature this issue, landscape pro Karolina Konsur guides you through the key techniques you need to know to capture the seaside at its best. Learn to control exposure differences using filters, work with complex compositions, build the perfect kit bag and process your shots to perfection!

Flash masterclass

Next, in our second feature, we explore the world of professional flash photography. Many beginners believe flash creates ugly images, washing out detail, bleaching skin tones and introducing harsh shadows. With care, however, all of these aspects can be avoided, with flash instead becoming an indispensable tool for crafting balanced exposures, bold colours and natural frames. With help from flash exert Vince Preston, we explain how to use flash creatively to take shots in any lighting up a level. If you shoot portraits or events you don’t want to miss this feature!

Create incredible winter landscape photos

For our creative professional project this month, Ross Hoddinott headed out in the small hours while on location in Iceland to capture the unique qualities of winter landscapes. Ross explains how to adjust your camera settings for snow-capped terrain while keeping yourself and your kit safe. He then dives into the secrets of his editing process and explains how to balance exposure and colour for maximum drama and detail.

Candid companions - the pet portraits of Elke Vogelsang

Meanwhile, in our interview spot, we sat down with creative pet photographer Elke Vogelsang to talk about her distinctive humorous style of imagery, which captures the character of her furry models like no other. Elke recalls her inspirations and how she uses photography to give back to the animals who provide us with love and companionship, supporting special charities while running a successful business. It’s a fascinating and uplifting read.

Master magazine photography - your next career!

Looking to boost your business or support your passion with some extra pocket money? Working for magazines might be your best solution! In our career feature pages, Digital Photographer’s editor, Peter provides some insider advice on how to get started, what to expect from your first commission and how to ensure a productive and fulfilling long-term relationship with magazine publishers.

Advice from the DP community 

We're here to support pro photographers and their businesses while helping aspiring professionals get their foot in the door for their dream careers. Don't miss our career advice pages where we interview a range of pros who answer your questions about the business side of photography. This issue it's all about editing huge batches of images efficiently and how to make extra money without increasing your prices drastically. Check this out on p72.

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Plus we've got the usual tutorials, interviews, insight and opinion, from a range of experienced pro photographers from across the industry.

Don't miss out on all of this essential professional-level advice. Get your copy of Digital Photographer now.

Why not Subscribe for a print copy or you can read us on your mobile device with a digital subscription.

You can get your copy of Digital Photographer in stores - but if you can't get out, then order a copy direct from us, either in print or digital form.

For printed back issues go to Magazines Direct

For digital editions of the magazine, you have a variety of options available:

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Read more:

Essential exposure technique: settings for seamless backgrounds

Photo therapy: the art of patience - why it's worth waiting!

Adapt and conquer! Learn to use lens adaptors the right way

Lighthouse photography: learn to compose images of very tall subjects

The world’s leading digital photography magazine, Digital Camera launched in 2002 and has been helping photographers of all skill levels to improve their images ever since.

Every issue is packed with technique tips, tutorials, inspiring images and expert buying advice, plus the latest news and equipment reviews, as well as a selection of bonus gifts (see below).

How well do you know the landscapes near where you live? This month’s cover feature shows how returning to photograph familiar scenes can boost your creativity, and help you get better results.

It's the centrepiece of this month's outdoor photography special – read on for more details.

Don’t forget that you can subscribe to Digital Camera magazine and get the magazine delivered to your door every month. Choose between a print or digital subscription, or a bundle of the two.

All subscribers to Digital Camera magazine can now access digital back issues dating from 2009 (when using iOS) or 2012 (when using the Pocketmags Magazine Newsstand app or the Pocketmags website).

Our Photo Active projects section carries another selection of creative photography ideas. Learn how to shoot sea creatures and the sweeping curves of classic cars, plus capture the essence of woodland streams (below).

Our latest monthly reader photo challenge is ’Reflections’, so to be in with a chance of winning a £50 voucher towards Cewe Wall Art, send us your best shot. You’ll find all the details in project 10, on page 36.

Other highlights in December’s Digital Camera

Other outdoor photography-themed content in the December issue sees adventure photographer Sam Davis scale the heights in our One to One pro masterclass.

Camera Clinic continues, with all the advice and insights you'll need for getting started in night-time photography.

Turn to Hotshots to see the world’s best panoramic photos, courtesy of the 2024 Epson International Pano Awards.

And as the latest Accidentally Wes Anderson book goes on sale, its official photographer Marjorie Becker takes the questions in our interview.

Five new software tutorials appear in December’s Digital Darkroom section, covering Photoshop, Lightroom and Affinity Photo. Among these, learn how to balance Saturation and Vibrance in Lightroom to get the best colour rendition.

You can also discover how to liven up scenes with drab weather, using the tone mapping tools in Affinity Photo 2.

New cameras reviewed in December's Kit Zone comprise the GoPro Hero13 action camera and the Pentax 17 half-frame film camera.

Plus, we test eight sturdy tripods that can be used for outdoor photography.

The latest issue of Digital Camera comes with an unrivaled selection of digital gifts 

This month’s bonus gifts include nine all-new photo tip cards, 17 software extras for Photoshop, Adobe Camera Raw and Lightroom and 29 minutes of video tutorials.

Here’s the full list of the bonus gifts bundled with Digital Camera’s December 2024 issue:

• Nine new photo tips cards covering landscapes, wildlife, macro – and more!
• 29 minutes of video tutorials for Photoshop, Lightroom and ON1 Photo RAW
• 17 software extras for Lightroom and Photoshop
• 250-plus-page Camera Buyer’s Guide eBook full of buying advice

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Every issue of Digital Camera magazine is packed with tips, techniques, pro advice, reviews, news and inspiration.

Don’t forget that you can subscribe to Digital Camera magazine and get the magazine delivered to your door every month. Choose between a print or digital subscription, or a bundle of the two.

All subscribers to Digital Camera magazine can now access digital back issues dating from 2009 (when using iOS) or 2012 (when using the Pocketmags Magazine Newsstand app or the Pocketmags website).

You can buy limited back issues of Digital Camera magazine in print at our Magazines Direct secure store.

Alternatively, there is a range of different digital options available, including:

• Apple app (for iPad or iPhone)
• Zinio app (multi-platform app for desktop or smartphone)
• PocketMags (multi-platform app for desktop or smartphone)
• Readly (digital magazine subscription service)

The world’s leading digital photography magazine, Digital Camera launched in 2002 and has been helping photographers of all skill levels to improve their images ever since.

Every issue is packed with technique tips, tutorials, inspiring images and expert buying advice, plus the latest news and equipment reviews, as well as a selection of bonus gifts (see below).

Get hands on with macro photography this month, as we present six ways of capturing small subjects – turn straight to our cover feature.

You'll find expert advice on the kit you need to get started, plus five technique tutorials covering topics including lighting, using a focus stack to create image depth, shooting close-ups of household objects… and much more!

Don’t forget that you can subscribe to Digital Camera magazine and get the magazine delivered to your door every month. Choose between a print or digital subscription, or a bundle of the two.

All subscribers to Digital Camera magazine can now access digital back issues dating from 2009 (when using iOS) or 2012 (when using the Pocketmags Magazine Newsstand app or the Pocketmags website).

Our Photo Active projects section carries another selection of creative photography ideas.

Learn how to take fantastic photos of show caves, get the Gothic look in portraits for Halloween, and why it pays off to get up early to encounter the beauty of misty landscapes.

Plus, we recommend five tips for shooting fast jets at air shows (pictured, above) and how to include disused historic buildings in classic landscape photos.

Our latest monthly reader photo challenge is ’Halloween’, so to be in with a chance of winning a £50 voucher towards Cewe Wall Art, send us your best shot. You’ll find all the details in project 10, on page 38.

Other highlights in November’s Digital Camera

Your ticket for One to One is already booked, to a heritage railway line in the company of leading railways photographer Jack Boskett.

Find out more about Boskett and his work, and get some invaluable insights for capturing the romance of steam trains.

Take a trip to the coast in November's Camera Clinic – Will Cheung shares his top tips and pro insights for photographing where the land meets the sea… find out how to get the most from your camera and lenses on the day and which filters you need to pack.

This month's Hotshots gallery showcases our highlights from the iPhone Photography Awards 2024. Turn to page 42 to see some stunning examples of images taken on small sensors, not all of which were captured on the most up to date models.

This month's main interview sees photography curator Walter Moser discuss his new book about the work of the American photographer Gregory Crewdson.

One of the most compelling fine-art photographers working today, Crewdson is known for his cinematic, multi-layered and highly detailed staged photographs.

Having recently curated a Crewdson exhibition at the Albertina Museum in Vienna, Austria, Moser is the ideal person for guiding you through some of the key moments in Crewdson's career, and how they were produced.

Six new tutorials can be found in our new Digital Darkroom editing section, including PortraitPro 24 and ON1 Photo RAW alongside Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom.

Learn how to use Photoshop's layers panel to create brushed border effects, and see how Photoshop Actions can enhance the sky and land in scenic images (pictured, above).

And we walk you through how to correct underexposure in landscape photographs in Adobe Lightroom, using four simple steps.

While all the tutorials have been given a new ’Digital Darkroom’ look, your bonus extras – Actions, presets and video lessons – are still included.

November’s kit reviews include the Panasonic Lumix GH7 hybrid mirrorless, and the Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM II and Lumix S 14-28mm F4-5.6 Macro lenses.

Plus, we give the street photography friendly Ricoh GR III HDF a real-world test. With an APS-C sensor and a 28mm full-frame equivalent lens, its headline feature is a Highlight Diffusion Filter for creating a mellowness in image highlights. Find out how this new compact fares, from page 110.

The latest issue of Digital Camera comes with an unrivaled selection of digital gifts 

This month’s bonus gifts include nine all-new photo tip cards, 24 Actions and presets for Photoshop and Lightroom and 25 minutes of video tutorials.

Here’s the full list of the bonus gifts bundled with Digital Camera’s November 2024 issue:

• Nine new photo tips cards covering landscapes, macro, wildlife – and more!
• 25 minutes of video tutorials for Photoshop, Lightroom and ON1 Photo RAW
• 24 software extras for Lightroom and Photoshop
• 250-plus-page Camera Buyer’s Guide eBook full of buying advice

Subscribe now

Every issue of Digital Camera magazine is packed with tips, techniques, pro advice, reviews, news and inspiration.

Don’t forget that you can subscribe to Digital Camera magazine and get the magazine delivered to your door every month. Choose between a print or digital subscription, or a bundle of the two.

All subscribers to Digital Camera magazine can now access digital back issues dating from 2009 (when using iOS) or 2012 (when using the Pocketmags Magazine Newsstand app or the Pocketmags website).

You can buy limited back issues of Digital Camera magazine in print at our Magazines Direct secure store.

Alternatively, there is a range of different digital options available, including:

• Apple app (for iPad or iPhone)
• Zinio app (multi-platform app for desktop or smartphone)
• PocketMags (multi-platform app for desktop or smartphone)
• Readly (digital magazine subscription service)

Until very recently I was the editor of N-Photo magazine – a publication dedicated to users of Nikon cameras. But the commercial pressures for print publications – a declining readership, advertising revenue having fallen off a cliff over recent years, and the increasing costs of things like paper – has finally forced the magazine to close after 168 issues (92 of which I was editor). 

While on one hand, it was a sad day – heralding the end of my 35-year career in print journalism – on the other, it opened a world of opportunity, and I’m now relishing my new role as News Editor of this website. 

The web trumps mags in so many ways. News really is new – the time from gathering information to having it disseminated to the masses is only as long as it takes to write up the story – a matter of hours compared to several weeks for a print publication. One result of these lengthy timescales involved in putting together each issue of a magazine (it typically takes over two weeks from the press deadline to a magazine appearing on the newsstands, and the vast majority of the content is written weeks or months before that) is that ‘previews’ of new cameras often wouldn’t appear until after the product itself appeared in the shops, while reviews of products long on sale were of little use to the early adopter.

The size of the audience pales into insignificance too. At its peak, N-Photo was selling over 30,000 copies per month but by the end it had dipped to around 8,000. Digitalcameraworld.com gets more than of 3 million page visitors each month, so if a particular article gains traction and goes viral, it could be read by hundreds of thousands of people. 

And if you want to learn to do something specific photography-related, for example, realizing that there's a partial eclipse due to make an appearance this evening and want to find tips on how to shoot it, then a quick internet search is likely to lead you straight to a story with everything you need to know, such as this one. 

But there’s one thing that magazines offer that websites don’t. While the web is great for learning about stuff you know you want to learn about, magazines teach you things that you didn’t even realize that you wanted to know.

In our final issue, we explored what it’s like to be a news photographer with Getty Images staffer Leon Neal, who shared his top tips on the subject. We were flies on the wall (or mosquitos in a boggy marshland) as we documented a one-on-one workshop with macro photographer Tony North and one of our readers. We had an engaging interview with Greek mushroom photographer Agorastos Papatsanis. We followed the life of people who live their lives on Britain’s canals in a photo-documentary piece from barge-dweller Tracey Welch. We rounded up all 10 of Nikon’s current range of Z-series mirrorless cameras in a massive and in-depth group test. And we produced tutorials on subjects as diverse as photographing badgers to shooting a time blend to combine sunset and light trails in the same shot.

Some of these (such as the canal boat article) will find their way onto this website, and you may find them by following links that pique your interest (or if you happen to specifically search for them), but it’s the curated content that magazines provide – where a collection of articles written by experts are brought together into a single volume because the magazine team thinks they will be of interest to their readership – that makes print publications such an engaging read. And there’s just something about sitting down on the sofa to leisurely flick through the pages of a paper magazine…

The final issue of N-Photo went on sale in the UK on September 26 (and will reach newsstands worldwide in due course), but if you like to be kept informed about all aspects of photography – especially areas that you hadn’t even considered before – then why not subscribe to one of our remaining portfolio of print publications? We have a choice of three monthly photo magazines produced in the UK, and a further  two titles published in Australia – if you still love print, do please give these your support..

Buy a back issue of N-Photo magazine whilst they are still in stock

In this issue's lead feature, Getty Images’ editorial photographer Leon Neal shares 22 hand-picked tips for reportage and news photography, so you can learn to shoot the types of images that make the headlines. 

Meanwhile, our apprentice learns how to capture larger-than-life images of insects with award-winning macro maestro Tony North, creating creative close-ups of dragonflies and damselflies in the wild.

Back in October 2017, we unveiled the brand-new Nikon D850, still regarded as the finest DSLR ever made. But times have changed; the D850 is still on sale, but Nikon has since fully embraced mirrorless with its groundbreaking Z-series range and, to that end, in this issue’s Big Test we evaluate all 10 current models. 

N-Photo interviewee Agorastos Papatsanis proves to be a fun guy, as he tells how he cooked up a career shooting mushrooms and fungi. And barge-dweller Tracey Welch tells of her photo assignment to document the characters who live out their lives on Britain’s waterways.

Plus there's our usual mix of shooting and photo-editing projects for you to try your hand at. 

N-Photo: The Nikon Magazine is a monthly magazine that's written by Nikon enthusiasts for Nikon enthusiasts, you can be sure that all the content is 100% relevant to you! So for the best Nikon-focused news, reviews, projects, and a whole lot more, rush down to your local newsagent to pick up your copy of N-Photo today!

The world’s leading digital photography magazine, Digital Camera launched in 2002 and has been helping photographers of all skill levels to improve their images ever since. 

Every issue is packed with technique tips, tutorials, inspiring images and expert buying advice, plus the latest news and equipment reviews, as well as a selection of bonus gifts (see below). 

Golden season is almost upon us, so make sure you’re all set for the autumn by trying the 10 creative projects in our cover feature. 

Learn how to shoot misty woodlands like a pro, create a 'zoom' landscape, photograph explosive golden hours on the coast… and much more! 

Don’t forget that you can subscribe to Digital Camera magazine and get the magazine delivered to your door every month. Choose between a print or digital subscription, or a bundle of the two. 

All subscribers to Digital Camera magazine can now access digital back issues dating from 2009 (when using iOS) or 2012 (when using the Pocketmags Magazine Newsstand app or the Pocketmags website). 

There’s more to inspire you in our Photo Active projects section, with another compelling curation of ideas. 

Ahead of Remembrance Sunday in November, we teach you how to make a photographic homage to members of the armed forces, using a simple flat lay technique and a macro lens.  

Autumn is peak time for shooting photos of stags rutting – find out where to go and when, or if you've tried it before, glean some pointers for refining your technique. 

Our latest monthly reader photo challenge is ’Woodlands’, so to be in with a chance of winning a £50 voucher towards Cewe Wall Art, send us your best shot. You’ll find all the details in project 10, on page 30. 

Other highlights in October’s Digital Camera

For anyone looking to try macro photography of the natural world for the first time, or develop their skills further, turn to Camera Clinic. 

Expert contributor Will Cheung walks you through the kit you will need – plus ways you can improvise existing equipment – suggests some subjects to photograph, and how to get started. 

Recalling a golden summer of sport, leading pro sports photographers feature in Hotshots, with our selection of category winners from the World Sports Photography Awards 2024. 

In October's interview, we go on a journey into Yellowstone National Park with US photographers Charles Glatzer and Nathan Lee Allen. 

The duo has teamed up with Canon USA to highlight conservation initiatives in this diverse and pristine landscape. 

Seismic, their video collaboration, can be viewed on YouTube – we sit down with them to get the inside track on how it was made. 

Our new Digital Darkroom editing section continues, with ON1 Photo RAW joining the roster of tutorials alongside PortraitPro 2024, Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom. 

All tutorials have been given a new ’Digital Darkroom’ look, but your bonus extras – actions, presets and video lessons – are still included. 

This month, discover how to incorporate Photoshop's AI image-enhancing tools in your workflow (above), use the Masking tools in Lightroom to create a spectacular black and white image, and spice up autumn scenes with four techniques in Photoshop. 

October’s kit reviews include the Fujifilm GFX 100S II, a 102MP medium-format monster that's a lot of camera for the money. See what it's capable by reading our full test, from page 98.  

Lens reviews this month comprise the Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.4, the Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary and the Tamron 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD. 

And fans of the film photography look should turn to our test of the Dehancer Film plugin for Photoshop CC, Lightroom Classic and Capture One Pro.  

The latest issue of Digital Camera comes with an unrivaled selection of digital gifts 

This month’s bonus gifts include nine all-new photo tip cards, 22 Actions and presets for Photoshop and Lightroom and 27 minutes of video tutorials. 

Here’s the full list of the bonus gifts bundled with Digital Camera’s October 2024 issue: 

• Nine new photo tips cards covering wildlife, landscapes, macro – and more! 
• 27 minutes of video tutorials for Photoshop, Lightroom and ON1 Photo RAW 
• 22 software extras for Lightroom and Photoshop 
• 250-plus-page Camera Buyer’s Guide eBook full of buying advice

Subscribe now

Every issue of Digital Camera magazine is packed with tips, techniques, pro advice, reviews, news and inspiration. 

Don’t forget that you can subscribe to Digital Camera magazine and get the magazine delivered to your door every month. Choose between a print or digital subscription, or a bundle of the two. 

All subscribers to Digital Camera magazine can now access digital back issues dating from 2009 (when using iOS) or 2012 (when using the Pocketmags Magazine Newsstand app or the Pocketmags website). 

You can buy limited back issues of Digital Camera magazine in print at our Magazines Direct secure store.

Alternatively, there is a range of different digital options available, including:

• Apple app (for iPad or iPhone)
• Zinio app (multi-platform app for desktop or smartphone)
• PocketMags (multi-platform app for desktop or smartphone)
• Readly (digital magazine subscription service)

Fine art wildlife photographer Harry Skeggs’ images of exotic animals hang in galleries the world over, with price tags of his limited-edition prints running into the thousands. In this issue’s lead feature, he shares his tips and technique that elevate his images from mere photographs to works of art. 

Our apprentice heads to the moors and tors of Dartmoor National Park where landscape photographer Neil Burnell schools him in shooting scenic shots with a difference – in the infrared spectrum with a modified Nikon and specialist filters. 

We put eight prime lenses through their paces in our Big Test – ranging from wide angle to standard and short-telephoto focal lengths, the main factor that binds them together is that they’re all absolute bargains, costing under £250/$300. We also give the review treatment to Nikon’s new Z 35mm f/1.4 – that’s both faster and cheaper than its existing S-line Z 35mm f/1.8 S prime. 

Award-winning landscape and astrophotography expert Ian Asprey is in the hotseat for this issue’s N-Photo interview, while Light & Land photographer Charlotte Bellamy combines intentional camera movement with multiple exposures for intriguing images of woodlands near her home.

Plus we have a fun selection of projects to try your hand at, including going on a photowalk, dramatic toy scenes with a smoke machine, surreptitious street photography, and motion-blurred plant portraits. 

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Check out our latest subscription offer!

Where to find N-Photo magazine

So rush down to your newsagent today. Or ever better, why not subscribe with this fantastic deal  to a print edition, and have the magazine delivered to your door every month?

Alternatively, we have a number of different digital options available, including:

• Apple app (for iPad or iPhone)

• Zinio app (multi-platform app for desktop or smartphone)

• Pocket Mags (for Android devices)

• Readly (all-you-can-eat digital magazine subscription service)

If you wanted a printed version of any of our most recent issues we have a selection of back issues to choose from in our online store.

Subscription deals: Our guide to the best photo magazines

The world’s leading digital photography magazine, Digital Camera launched in 2002 and has been helping photographers of all skill levels to improve their images ever since. 

Every issue is packed with technique tips, tutorials, inspiring images and expert buying advice, plus the latest news and equipment reviews, as well as a selection of bonus gifts (see below). 

It’s action stations this month – capturing fast-moving subjects is the focus of our cover feature, with a series of projects on how to photograph motorsport, birds in flight and aircraft at airshows. 

Don’t forget that you can subscribe to Digital Camera magazine and get the magazine delivered to your door every month. Choose between a print or digital subscription, or a bundle of the two. 

All subscribers to Digital Camera magazine can now access digital back issues dating from 2009 (when using iOS) or 2012 (when using the Pocketmags Magazine Newsstand app or the Pocketmags website). 

Photo Active, our photo projects section, presents a range of tutorials across different genres, including light trails, outdoor still-life, cricket and travel. 

And there’s practical advice for capturing the beauty of lakes – follow the five expert tips to elevate your photos of scenic expanses of water. 

Our latest monthly reader photo challenge is ’Sporting events’, so to be in with a chance of winning a £50 voucher towards Cewe Wall Art, send us your best shot. You’ll find all the details in project 10, on page 38. 

Other highlights in September’s Digital Camera

Camera Clinic continues, with an overview of how to film video using the capabilities found inside mirrorless and DSLR digital cameras. 

If you have never explored the potential of the moving image, then now could be a great time to start. Expert user Will Cheung is on hand to explain what all the jargon means, which resolution to use when filming, plus some handy video kit to invest in. 

The leading portrait photographer Réhahn appears in Pro in Focus this month, discussing his new book ’100 Iconic Portraits’, and his Memories of Impressionism project. 

Discover more about the man, his method and how he likes to give back to the indigenous communities he’s famous for photographing.  

September’s Hotshots gallery features the winners of the Hasselblad Masters 2023 photo competition. 

Established in 2001, the Hasselblad Masters is one of the world’s most prestigious awards to win – find out why from page 42. 

World-renowned climbing photographer Simon Carter is our guest for September’s interview. Based in Australia but with images captured across the globe, Carter gives us an insight into his techniques, tools and inspiration. 

September sees us launch a new image editing section. Digital Darkroom will feature extra tutorials covering non-Adobe software, and we kick things off with a mini-series looking at what the latest version of PortraitPro 24 can do… with coverage of other programs to be introduced soon. 

This appears alongside the regular lessons that cover the latest features of Photoshop and Lightroom: Tool School (above, which tries out Photoshop 2024’s new Selection Brush), Get the Look and Fundamentals. 

While these three tutorials have been given a new ’Digital Darkroom’ look, the bonus extras – actions, presets and video lessons – will continue. 

Also this month, there’s a copy of Ashampoo Photo Commander 16 (Windows only) for every reader – discover how to download and get started with it, on page 80. 

September’s Kit Zone starts with a full review of the Nikon Z 6III, an upgrade of the brand’s highly regarded enthusiast mirrorless camera. 

Also tested this month is a trio of lenses: the Canon RF 400mm F2.8L IS USM, the Panasonic Lumix S 24mm F1.8 and the Viltrox AF 16mm F1.8. 

The latest issue of Digital Camera comes with an unrivaled selection of digital gifts 

This month’s bonus gifts include nine all-new photo tip cards, three packs of software extras for Photoshop and Lightroom and 28 minutes of video tutorials. 

Here’s the full list of the bonus gifts bundled with Digital Camera’s September 2024 issue: 

• Nine new photo tips cards covering landscapes, action, wildlife – and more! 
• 28 minutes of video tutorials for Photoshop and Lightroom 
• Ashampoo Photo Commander 16 editing software (Windows only)
• 15 software extras for Lightroom and Photoshop 
• 250-plus-page Camera Buyer’s Guide eBook full of buying advice

Subscribe now

Every issue of Digital Camera magazine is packed with tips, techniques, pro advice, reviews, news and inspiration. 

Don’t forget that you can subscribe to Digital Camera magazine and get the magazine delivered to your door every month. Choose between a print or digital subscription, or a bundle of the two. 

All subscribers to Digital Camera magazine can now access digital back issues dating from 2009 (when using iOS) or 2012 (when using the Pocketmags Magazine Newsstand app or the Pocketmags website). 

You can buy limited back issues of Digital Camera magazine in print at our Magazines Direct secure store.

Alternatively, there is a range of different digital options available, including:

• Apple app (for iPad or iPhone)
• Zinio app (multi-platform app for desktop or smartphone)
• PocketMags (multi-platform app for desktop or smartphone)
• Readly (digital magazine subscription service)

We’re slap-bang in the middle of the festival season, so this issue we’ve enlisted the help of pro music photographer Matt Higgs to share his top tips for capturing not only the main headline acts, but also the weird-and-wonderful goings-on you’ll find on the fringes of a frenetic music festival.

Wildlife photography doesn’t necessarily require lengthy treks into the wilderness or sitting for hours-on-end in a hide. Our apprentice heads to a central London cemetery to photograph wild animals that live amongst us: wily red foxes. 

We bring you the N-Photo verdict on Nikon’s latest mirrorless, the Z 6III. With an innovative new partially stacked sensor, it offers pro features in an enthusiast-level body. And we pit eight standard zooms against each other to see which is the best upgrade from your kit lens.  

Finnish wildlife photographer and Nikon Ambassador Konsta Punkka tells how he photographs all creatures great and small, while multidisciplinary artist and photographer LUAP explains why he travels the world in the company of a pink bear…

We have a great selection of practical projects to try your hand at, including travel photography, ultra-close-ups using bellows, intentional camera movement in landscapes, and how to shoot reflection-free copies of artworks, plus how to blend focal lengths in Affinity Photo and use the Curves tool in Photoshop.

N-Photo: The Nikon Magazine is a monthly magazine that's written by Nikon enthusiasts for Nikon enthusiasts, you can be sure that all the content is 100% relevant to you! So for the best Nikon-focused news, reviews, projects, and a whole lot more, subscribe to N-Photo today – with our unmissable subs deal!

Check out our latest subscription offer!

Where to find N-Photo magazine

So rush down to your newsagent today. Or ever better, why not subscribe with this fantastic deal  to a print edition, and have the magazine delivered to your door every month?

Alternatively, we have a number of different digital options available, including:

• Apple app (for iPad or iPhone)

• Zinio app (multi-platform app for desktop or smartphone)

• Pocket Mags (for Android devices)

• Readly (all-you-can-eat digital magazine subscription service)

If you wanted a printed version of any of our most recent issues we have a selection of back issues to choose from in our online store.

Subscription deals: Our guide to the best photo magazines

The world’s leading digital photography magazine, Digital Camera launched in 2002 and has been helping photographers of all skill levels to improve their images ever since. 

Every issue is packed with technique tips, tutorials, inspiring images and expert buying advice, plus the latest news and equipment reviews, as well as a selection of bonus gifts (see below). 

Lovers of wildlife photography are in for a real treat this month. Our cover feature adapts some key content from two chapters of the updated edition of The Wildlife Photography Workshop by Ben Hall and Ross Hoddinott. 

Learn how to improve your wildlife compositions and take control of the ideal settings for exposure and white balance while shooting in the field… plus, the authors share their insights on the best lenses to use for this popular genre of photography.  

Don’t forget that you can subscribe to Digital Camera magazine and get the magazine delivered to your door every month. Choose between a print or digital subscription, or a bundle of the two. 

All subscribers to Digital Camera magazine can now access digital back issues dating from 2009 (when using iOS) or 2012 (when using the Pocketmags Magazine Newsstand app or the Pocketmags website). 

There are more outdoor projects to enjoy in Photo Active. Find out how to capture the glories of the British seaside holiday (above), even when decent weather decides to stay at home. 

Also this month, learn how to shoot vintage camera gear with a macro lens, use fill-flash to rescue portraits taken outside, and photograph puffins like the one featured on the front cover of the magazine. 

Photo Active’s four-page project sees us go on location with music photographer Steven Christie – he shares his smarts for capturing the essence of rock bands for the publicity photos you see on album covers and gig posters. 

Our latest monthly reader challenge is ’Sunsets’, so to be in with a chance of winning a £50 voucher towards Cewe Wall Art, send us your best shot. You’ll find all the details in project 10, on page 38. 

Other highlights in August’s Digital Camera

For many beginner and enthusiast photographers, the perceived complexity of flash lighting is something best avoided, but August’s Camera Clinic shows that there’s nothing to fear. 

Discover how flash can be used as a powerful creative tool that can transform your photography. Expert user Will Cheung takes you the various forms of artificial light to show you what’s possible, and how to get started on your flash journey. 

Our wildlife focus continues in the One to One pro masterclass, where we travel to The Red Kite Feeding Centre at Gigrin Farm in Wales, to watch Paul Way photograph the daily avian invasion. 

See what happens as hundreds of red kites descend for feeding time, and discover how Way uses his deep knowledge of the birds’ behaviour to capture some amazing photographs of this majestic raptor.  

This month’s Hotshots gallery showcases the winning entries from the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation’s Environmental Photography Award 2024. 

Launched in 2021, these awards were created to reward photographers who put their creativity to good use in raising awareness of protecting planet Earth.

We take to the skies with Donn Delson for August’s interview. Delson is an aerial photographer, but one with a distinctive approach – he uses a helicopter to fly higher than a drone, on a mission to capture scenes that look entirely different from what they are in reality. 

Discover more about his ’down’ shot technique, where he leans out of doorless helicopters – yes, really – to get a unique perspective on what’s below. 

With holiday season starting this month, don’t head off on your travels without our recommendations for the best photo books to enjoy this summer. 

We’ve curated a collection that will be at home in suitcases or on coffee tables… from technique manuals to career retrospectives and collections of documentary photography, there’s something for all readers. 

This month’s Practical Photoshop section comprises three tutorials to immerse you in the latest creative features of Photoshop and Lightroom. 

Starting with Tool School (above), see what Photoshop’s all-new Adjustment Brush can do for your captures. Included in the latest update of Photoshop CC, it allows you to paint tonal adjustments over an image. 

Get the Look (above) suggests four ways to transform drab landscape photos, including sky replacement and adding creative blur. 

Fundamentals turns its lens on portraits with shiny faces. Learn how to use masking techniques in Lightroom Classic to tame any distracting shine in your people pictures. 

August’s Kit Zone starts with a hands-on preview of the Fujifilm X-T50, the latest entry level interchangeable lens camera from the brand. 

With a 40MP APS-C sensor, the X-T50 promises to be a great stills camera – read our early verdict on it from page 102. 

Also on test this month is the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II Art, an updated ’trinity’ lens for Leica L-Mount and Sony E-mount cameras. 

With optical and handling improvements over the original, it certainly impressed our test team. Find out why from page 112.  

Also dropping this month is the DJI Mini 4K. This new camera drone for budget-conscious beginners delivers 4K video at a sub-£/$300 price tag. 

Other hot products in August’s Kit Zone include the GoPro Hero12 Black action camera, and the Fujinon GF120mm F4 Macro R LM OIS WR, a powerful medium-format lens that’s ideal for extreme close-ups. 

The latest issue of Digital Camera comes with an unrivaled selection of digital gifts 

This month’s bonus gifts include nine all-new photo tip cards, three packs of software extras for Photoshop and Lightroom, 46 minutes of video tutorials, and two photography eBooks. 

Here’s the full list of the bonus gifts that are bundled with Digital Camera’s August 2024 issue: 

• Nine new photo tips cards covering landscapes, wildlife, macro – and more! 
• 46 minutes of video tutorials for Photoshop and Lightroom 
• 15 software extras for Lightroom and Photoshop
• 196-page ’Shoot Like a Pro’ photo projects eBook 
• 250-plus-page Camera Buyer’s Guide eBook full of buying advice

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Every issue of Digital Camera magazine is packed with tips, techniques, pro advice, reviews, news and inspiration. 

Don’t forget that you can subscribe to Digital Camera magazine and get the magazine delivered to your door every month. Choose between a print or digital subscription, or a bundle of the two. 

All subscribers to Digital Camera magazine can now access digital back issues dating from 2009 (when using iOS) or 2012 (when using the Pocketmags Magazine Newsstand app or the Pocketmags website). 

You can buy limited back issues of Digital Camera magazine in print at our Magazines Direct secure store.

Alternatively, there is a range of different digital options available, including:

• Apple app (for iPad or iPhone)
• Zinio app (multi-platform app for desktop or smartphone)
• PocketMags (multi-platform app for desktop or smartphone)
• Readly (digital magazine subscription service)

Buy our back issues USB stick

For any readers who would like to enjoy every digital back issue from 2022, plus all the bonus gifts, a special Digital Camera 2022 Collection USB stick for Windows and Mac users is on sale now. 

Using Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat, you can browse, search and print out issues 250-262. The Digital Camera 2022 Collection is available for UK readers for £19.99 including postage – for international readers, overseas postage fees will apply. 

The summer of sport is upon us! The Euro football championships will be nearing the quarter-finals by the time this issue is in print, the Olympics are just around the corner, the cricket T20 World Cup winners will have just been crowned, and rugby fans have the Autumn Internationals to look forward to – not to mention the various annual tennis, motorsports and cycling competitions. So in this issue’s lead feature N-Photo’s Mike Harris shares his top tips for capturing the action, no matter what discipline – or level – of sport you follow.  

Our apprentice learns to shoot the split-second action of a different kind, with fishing ospreys on the wing as they dive for their dinner, under the advisement of wildlife pro Gary Jones. 

In the N-Photo interview, we speak with Laurence Griffiths, one of Getty Images’ most celebrated sports ’togs, who’s shot every major event you can think of, and then some… We also get the inside story of how architectural photographer Gilbert McCarragher gained exclusive access to shoot Prospect Cottage, the residence and workplace of acclaimed artist Derek Jarman.

We’ve been waiting for a while, but after what seems like years of whispering and rumour, Nikon has finally unveiled the Z 6III, so don’t miss our hands-on preview. We also put superzooms through their paces, with their generous wide-angle-to-telephoto focal lengths, and bring you the N-Photo verdict on Tamron’s new 28-75mm f/2.8 G2, a fast-aperture standard zoom at a very tempting price point.

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Alternatively, we have a number of different digital options available, including:

• Apple app (for iPad or iPhone)

• Zinio app (multi-platform app for desktop or smartphone)

• Pocket Mags (for Android devices)

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If you wanted a printed version of any of our most recent issues we have a selection of back issues to choose from in our online store.

Subscription deals: Our guide to the best photo magazines

The world’s leading digital photography magazine, Digital Camera launched in 2002 and has been helping photographers of all skill levels to improve their images ever since. 

Every issue is packed with technique tips, tutorials, inspiring images and expert buying advice, plus the latest news and equipment reviews, as well as a selection of bonus gifts (see below). 

If you haven’t given manual photography a go, then perhaps it’s time to start now. This month’s cover feature explains how taking control of exposure, focusing and white balance can make a real difference to your image making.

Over 12 pages, we’ll walk you through techniques that will help you realise your creative vision, whatever type of photography you like to shoot… there’s coverage of landscapes, nature and wildlife, portraits and astrophotography. 

Don’t forget that you can subscribe to Digital Camera magazine and get the magazine delivered to your door every month. Choose between a print or digital subscription, or a bundle of the two. 

In our current deal, Summer Savings, UK and overseas customers can get three print issues for £5/$5/€5. 

All subscribers to Digital Camera magazine can now access digital back issues dating from 2009 (when using iOS) or 2012 (when using the Pocketmags Magazine Newsstand app or the Pocketmags website). 

There are plenty of other projects to enjoy in Photo Active. Discover how to photograph the interiors, exteriors and gardens of stately homes and capture the majesty of our iconic heritage spaces. 

We also suggest strategies for success when taking action shots of cycle races, and if you’re heading to a desert this summer and want to turn your lens on a camel then we’ve got your back. 

Other inspirational projects this month include creating a 3D effect on a photo you’ve already taken, photographing fog from above using a drone, and combining images with different focus points to get incredible front-to-back sharpness. 

Our latest monthly reader challenge is ’Coastlines’, so to be in with a chance of winning a £50 voucher towards Cewe Wall Art, send us your best shot. You’ll find all the details in project 10, on page 38. 

Other highlights in July’s Digital Camera

Also this month, Camera Clinic offers an expert overview of lens filters, and how to choose and use them. 

These accessories can really take your photography to the next level, but if you don’t know your soft grads from your hard grads, or a variable ND from a virtual ND, then turn straight to Will Cheung’s eight-page masterclass. 

If you like the idea of photographing horses, then saddle up for an equine portraiture masterclass in One to One. 

Leading pro Emma Campbell uses a straightforward approach to creating her images – natural light, no reflectors or modifiers – and we learned a lot during our morning spent watching her at work in England’s beautiful Lake District.  

A veritable photo-feast awaits you on page 42, where you can savour the winners of Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year 2024. 

It’s the foremost international competition that aspiring and established food photographers want to win. Find out what it takes to do so in Hotshots. 

Former award-winning photojournalist Harriet Logan takes us around a new exhibition that she has co-curated, in our main interview.

’The Camera Never Lies: Challenging images through The Incite Project’ explores the power of documentary images, drawing on many key examples of photojournalism over the last 100 years. 

The exhibition is open until 20 October at the Sainsbury Centre in Norwich, and Logan takes us behind the scenes of putting it together. 

Outdoor photographer, author and educator Glenn Randall has just published the second edition of his book ’Dusk to Dawn’. 

He shares his love of after-dark photography, and how he creates his incredible images, in Behind the Lens from page 96. 

This month’s Practical Photoshop delivers another trio of tutorials taking you inside the latest creative features of Photoshop and Lightroom. 

Discover the new AI-powered Remove tool in Lightroom and Adobe Camera Raw and why it’s a game changer for photo fixes – that’s Tool School (above). 

Get the Look (above) explores a set of monochrome techniques in Photoshop that will let you apply realistic analogue effects to your digital images. And you can see them at work in no time at all, as the four included Photoshop Actions replicate all the steps. 

Fundamentals this month focuses on newborns. Don’t let editing a baby’s skin bring you out in blotches – follow our expert’s steps in Lightroom Classic and your editing process will be much smoother. 

This month’s kit reviews include a hands-on preview of the Leica SL3, the third iteration of the SL-System camera. 

With a 60.3MP full-frame sensor, and benefiting from hybrid phase detect autofocus, the SL3 could be the body that’s worth switching to the brand for… especially as it’s more affordable than a Sony A1 and A9 III. 

Also this month, we test DxO Nik Collection 7, the latest version of the popular plug-in suite. 

Elsewhere in Kit Zone, you’ll find three lens reviews. The Nikkor Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR is a new superzoom that offers several lenses in a travel-friendly form, and Sony continues to redefine the trinity lens formula with its FE 16-25mm F2.8 G. How much difference does sacrificing 10mm at the long end make? Find out on page 114.

One optic that does cover 35mm is the Lumix S 35mm F1.8. It looks pretty understated but our reviewer says it could be a terrific investment for L-mount camera owners. Read his review on page 110. 

The latest issue of Digital Camera comes with an unrivaled selection of digital gifts 

This month’s bonus gifts include nine all-new photo tip cards, three packs of Actions and presets for Photoshop and Lightroom, 41 minutes of video tutorials, and one camera guide eBook. 

Here’s the full list of the bonus gifts bundled with Digital Camera July 2024: 

• Nine new photo tips cards covering action, wildlife, landscapes – and more! 
• 41 minutes of video tutorials for Photoshop and Lightroom 
• 15 software extras for Lightroom and Photoshop
• 250-page Camera Buyer’s Guide eBook full of buying advice

Subscribe now

Every issue of Digital Camera magazine is packed with tips, techniques, pro advice, reviews, news and inspiration. 

Don’t forget that you can subscribe to Digital Camera magazine and get the magazine delivered to your door every month. Choose between a print or digital subscription, or a bundle of the two. 

In our current deal, Summer Savings, UK and overseas customers can get three print issues for £5/$5/€5. 

All subscribers to Digital Camera magazine can now access digital back issues dating from 2009 (when using iOS) or 2012 (when using the Pocketmags Magazine Newsstand app or the Pocketmags website). 

You can buy limited back issues of Digital Camera magazine in print at our Magazines Direct secure store.

Alternatively, there is a range of different digital options available, including:

• Apple app (for iPad or iPhone)
• Zinio app (multi-platform app for desktop or smartphone)
• PocketMags (multi-platform app for desktop or smartphone)
• Readly (digital magazine subscription service)

Buy our back issues USB stick

For any readers who would like to enjoy every digital back issue from 2022, plus all the bonus gifts, a special Digital Camera 2022 Collection USB stick for Windows and Mac users is on sale now. 

Using Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat, you can browse, search and print out issues 250-262. The Digital Camera 2022 Collection is available for UK readers for £19.99 including postage – for international readers, overseas postage fees will apply. 

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Shoot your best-ever summer landscapes

Who doesn't enjoy going out on a sunny day to capture the natural beauty around us? However, shooting summer landscapes can be a bit tricky due to the harsh sunlight. 

Our guide starting on p36 has some great tips on how to handle these tough conditions and get the most out of your photos. Photographer Karolina Konsur shares her pro tips on taking great summer landscape shots, using in-camera features, filters, and making the most of your existing photography gear. We'll also cover composition strategies and discuss how the latest photography gear might not always be the best choice for certain summer techniques.

Portrait retouching workshop

Then, delve into our comprehensive portrait editing workshop, beginning on page 24 to learn editing tips for delivering precisely what your clients desire. Paula Stopka, Jake Keshia Gordon, and Paul Wilkinson expertly showcase professional retouching techniques, providing step-by-step guidance. While putting a spotlight on creating authentic looks we also discuss creative dramatic backgrounds. 

Catch the stars

Astrophotographer and night-sky conservationist Josh Dury, also known as 'Starman', has dedicated his career to using photography to promote conservation initiatives and raise awareness about the negative impacts of light pollution. From p14 Josh also discusses his preparation for celestial events and the challenges posed by bad weather and cancelled flights, which nearly deprived him of the opportunity to capture a once-in-a-lifetime astronomical event.

Royal Photography

Having spent decades documenting the British Royal Family as a Getty Images photographer, Chris Jackson has many fascinating stories to tell. Starting on p76, he sits down for an interview and explains what it takes to capture some of the biggest moments in royal history.

Pro advice from the DP community

Our network of professional photographers has got all the inside scoop you need! In this issue, Annie Green-Armytage shines a spotlight on the value of looking after our mental wellbeing, even in the midst of shooting to deadline, Claire Gillo delves into the logistics of running a successful photography business and interviews event photographer Jules Renahan.

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Essential exposure technique: settings for seamless backgrounds

Photo therapy: the art of patience - why it's worth waiting!

Adapt and conquer! Learn to use lens adaptors the right way

Lighthouse photography: learn to compose images of very tall subjects

Have you ever come back from a far-flung destination, only to be disappointed to discover your memory card is full of so-so holiday snaps? We’ve enlisted the advice of travel pro Steve Davey, who shows you how to get under the skin of a location to capture the ‘sense of a place’ and show the side that you don’t see in the holiday brochures. 

Our apprentice stays closer to home, exploring the West Country to capture bluebell woods, rapeseed fields, stately homes and ancient monuments, under the instruction of landscape pro Mark Bauer. 

Emma Dunham tells how she transformed her career from taking portraits of people to foodie photos in the N-Photo interview. Plus Motorsports supremo Jon Nicholson shares a lifetime of images of capturing everything on four wheels, from banger-racing to Formula 1.

We take a super-close look at eight of the best macro lenses for F- and Z-mount Nikons, to help you take larger-than-life shots of everyday items. And we also check  out Nikon’s stunning new superzoom, with its gargantuan 28-400mm focal length range. 

We have our usual mix of practical shooting and editing projects, including how to shoot road bike racing, get close-ups of bees, capture the excitement of a football match, and take sporty portraits with a stroboscopic effect, as well as mastering Affinity Photo’s HSL tool and adding a misty effect to scenes in Photoshop CC.

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Check out our latest subscription offer!

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So rush down to your newsagent today. Or ever better, why not subscribe with this fantastic deal  to a print edition, and have the magazine delivered to your door every month?

Alternatively, we have a number of different digital options available, including:

• Apple app (for iPad or iPhone)

• Zinio app (multi-platform app for desktop or smartphone)

• Pocket Mags (for Android devices)

• Readly (all-you-can-eat digital magazine subscription service)

If you wanted a printed version of any of our most recent issues we have a selection of back issues to choose from in our online store.

Subscription deals: Our guide to the best photo magazines

The world’s leading digital photography magazine, Digital Camera launched in 2002 and has been helping photographers of all skill levels to improve their images ever since. 

Every issue is packed with technique tips, tutorials, inspiring images and expert buying advice, plus the latest news and equipment reviews, as well as a selection of free gifts (see below). 

This month we’re encouraging our readers to take it slow… by photographing streams and waterfalls. 

Our cover feature is a 12-page masterclass on the subject, with composition and technique tips, filter system recommendations and an editing walkthrough. 

Don’t forget that you can subscribe to Digital Camera magazine and get the magazine delivered to your door every month. Choose between a print or digital subscription, or a bundle of the two. 

In our current deal, UK customers can get one print issue for £4.31 (billed at £27.99 every six months/ six issues). Overseas readers can get three print issues for $29.49 per quarter. 

All subscribers to Digital Camera magazine can now access digital back issues dating from 2009 (when using iOS) or 2012 (when using the Pocketmags Magazine Newsstand app or the Pocketmags website). 

Photo Active contains a selection of additional outdoor projects, starting with the concluding part of a series adapted from ’The Landscape Photography Workshop’ by Mark Bauer and Ross Hoddinott. 

Discover how you can improve the composition of your scenic photos by breaking the rules – including staples like the rule of thirds and the rule of odds.  

Also this month, we visit Wincanton Racecourse for a masterclass in capturing the action and excitement of horse racing. 

Plus, learn how to shoot sea eagles and hoverflies, and how to get started in drone photography, with the first part in a serialisation of projects from ’52 Assignments: Drone Photography’, by Fergus Kennedy.   

Our latest monthly reader challenge is ’Historic buildings’, so to be in with a chance of winning a £50 voucher towards Cewe Wall Art, send us your best shot. You’ll find all the details in project 10, on page 38. 

Other highlights in June’s Digital Camera

Elsewhere, Camera Clinic takes you through advanced camera setup – we delve deep into the user manuals of various camera so you don’t have to. 

From personalising your camera and choosing the right file format to seeing what advanced features like focus bracketing and pre-capture can do for your photography, there’s plenty to learn. 

As always, the leading freelance photographer and imaging writer Will Cheung is on hand to share his decades of experience – so whether you’re a beginner or an experienced enthusiast, you’ll learn something new from his expert insights. 

Also this month, we go behind the scenes of an award-winning architecture project, in Pro in Focus. 

Irish photographer Siobhan Doran recently co-authored ’Houses that Sugar Built’, an exploration of ancestral homes in the Philippines – she invites us behind the scenes and reveals how she approaches architectural photography.  

Doran was one of the Professional competition category winners in the Sony World Photography Awards 2024. You can see winning entries across all Professional categories in our Hotshots gallery, from page 42. 

For June’s interview the leading photographic historian Huw Lewis-Jones explores the enduring appeal of animal photography. 

His new book ’Why We Photograph Animals’ features work from many leading animal photographers, including Sergey Gorshkov, Jo-Anne McArthur, Tim Flach, Marsel van Oosten and many more. See some of the photos from page 118.   

This month’s Practical Photoshop delivers another trinity of top tutorials that demonstrate the creative features in Photoshop and Lightroom. 

Tool School (above) shows you how to get to grips with the updated AI tools in Photoshop and use the Generate Image feature to create jaw-dropping shots. 

Get the Look (above) presents four easy Photoshop effects that can make a big difference to your portrait shots – and four Photoshop Actions are included so you can try the effects out straight away. 

Fundamentals also focuses on portraits, in particular the eyes. So if irises haven’t turned out the way you wanted them to, then we walk you through how to fix them in Lightroom Classic. 

June’s camera and lens reviews include our verdict on the OM System OM-1 Mark II, an exciting new Micro Four Thirds camera that’s packed with clever computational tech. 

Targeting the needs of outdoor photographers, the OM-1 Mark II’s headline feature is Live GND, a software-driven in-camera neutral density filter. No physical filter? No problem! 

A trio of new lenses is put under scrutiny in our lab, starting with the Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art, an affordable entry point into the super-fast f/1.2 club and which offers superb image quality. 

Plus, see how the Canon RF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM and the 7Artisans AF 50mm F1.8 fare in real-world testing. 

The latest issue of Digital Camera comes with an unrivaled selection of digital gifts 

This month’s bonus gifts include nine all-new photo tip cards, three packs of Actions, presets and profiles for Photoshop and Lightroom, 59 minutes of video tutorials, and one camera guide eBook. 

Here’s the full list of the bonus gifts bundled with Digital Camera June 2024: 

• Nine new photo tips cards covering action, wildlife, landscapes – and more! 
• 59 minutes of video tutorials for Lightroom and Photoshop 
• 18 software extras for Lightroom and Photoshop
• 250-page Camera Buyer’s Guide eBook full of buying advice

Subscribe now

Every issue of Digital Camera magazine is packed with tips, techniques, pro advice, reviews, news and inspiration. 

Don’t forget that you can subscribe to Digital Camera magazine and get the magazine delivered to your door every month. Choose between a print or digital subscription, or a bundle of the two. 

In our current deal, UK customers can get one print issue for £4.31 (billed at £27.99 every six months/ six issues). Overseas readers can get three print issues for $29.49 per quarter. 

All subscribers to Digital Camera magazine can now access digital back issues dating from 2009 (when using iOS) or 2012 (when using the Pocketmags Magazine Newsstand app or the Pocketmags website). 

You can buy limited back issues of Digital Camera magazine in print at our Magazines Direct secure store.

Alternatively, there is a range of different digital options available, including:

• Apple app (for iPad or iPhone)
• Zinio app (multi-platform app for desktop or smartphone)
• PocketMags (multi-platform app for desktop or smartphone)
• Readly (digital magazine subscription service)

Buy our back issues USB stick

For any readers who would like to enjoy every digital back issue from 2022, plus all the bonus gifts, a special Digital Camera 2022 Collection USB stick for Windows and Mac users is on sale now. 

Using Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat, you can browse, search and print out issues 250-262. The Digital Camera 2022 Collection is available for UK readers for £19.99 including postage – for international readers, overseas postage fees will apply. 

The new issue of Digital Photographer is out now!

Subscribe today to get DP delivered to your door and device.

This month we have another amazing issue for you, featuring professional tips, reviews, and practical how-to guides. Here's a sneak peek of what's inside!

Shoot your best Black and White

Don’t miss our 13-page guide to creative black-and-white photography – a classic method of stripping images back to the essentials. From p36, you’ll learn to think in monochrome and balance the contrast in any scene, for maximum impact. From composition to understanding the relationship between tones and the effects of scene colour on your monochrome results, by the time you finish this masterclass, you’ll be set to create timeless black-and-white drama like an expert. 

Creative ways to use shutter speed 

Digital cameras are extremely powerful pieces of kit and there’s an endless array of images we can capture with them. However, there is always a danger that we forget about the core image elements that people like to see in a photograph. Stripping things back to the basics is often a great way to reset your visual goals. As such, be sure to read our feature on using shutter speed in creative ways. It might seem like a simple camera setting but, if you’re looking to refresh your photo style, exposure duration can be a perfect place to start. Find this feature on p24 of the issue and delve into Jeremy Flint’s top tips for success.

Self Exposed

If you find yourself in an artistic rut, our Shoot Like a Pro feature can help! From p14 of the magazine, self-portrait expert Jake Kehar Gill takes us behind the scenes on one of his conceptual shoots to teach us how to create mesmerising shots without even having to leave our living rooms. Liven up your selfies and learn key portrait lighting skills for use with clients in the process.

Top-tier reviews 

Then, in our reviews section, we take the brand-new Fujifilm X100VI for a spin to see if it can live up to the hype of its predecessor. We also take a look at DXO PureRAW 4 to find out how it can breathe new life into your older RAW files and bring them bang up to date. Don’t miss our Kit Leaderboard this month to discover if last month’s top camera has been knocked off the number 1 position and gain a pro snapshot of the photo market.

Pro advice from the DP community

Our network of professional photographers offers indispensable insight into everything you need to know! In this issue, Leonora Brebner (@lrb_creative) shows you how to tell the world about your photography and how to use marketing to reach the right clients for you. From p72 Claire Gillo (@clairegillophotography) explains how to push yourself out of your comfort zone to create new challenges.

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Plus we've got the usual tutorials, interviews, insight and opinion, from a range of experienced pro photographers from across the industry. 

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Why not Subscribe for a print copy or you can read us on your mobile device with a digital subscription. 

You can get your copy of Digital Photographer in stores - but if you can't get out, then order a copy direct from us, either in print or digital form.

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Essential exposure technique: settings for seamless backgrounds

Photo therapy: the art of patience - why it's worth waiting!

Adapt and conquer! Learn to use lens adaptors the right way

Lighthouse photography: learn to compose images of very tall subjects

It’s the time of year that many of us are planning our summer getaways, packing our Nikons, naturally. So in this issue’s lead feature, intrepid photographer Iain Afshar shares his tips for getting off the beaten track and capturing your best-ever travel images. 

You don’t have to go to the ends of the earth for incredible scenic shots, though. Landscape pro Ian Asprey leads his apprentice through the Eryri (Snowdonia) national park in North Wales, where an unexpected dusting of spring snow transformed the mountains into something truly magical. 

A ‘nifty fifty’ should be in every photographer’s kit bag, and in our Big Test we rate eight FX and DX lenses with a 50mm-ish effective focal length for Z-mount Nikons, plus highlight the F-mount options that are still available. We also check out the Astrhori 25mm f/2.8 Macro 2-5x, a fun optic that renders subjects up to five times larger than life – and at a bargain price, too. And we pit the Manfrotto Befree Advanced and Novo Helix T50 travel tripods against each other. 

We speak with macro maestro Tony North about his amazing images of minibeasts and mushrooms in the N-Photo interview, while in our On Assignment section, Alfie Bowen tells how his affinity for horses helped him through tough times and set him on the road to be a wildlife photographer. 

Plus we have a plethora of projects to try your hand at, shooting reflections, festivals, birds of prey and making a party photo booth! 

N-Photo: The Nikon Magazine is a monthly magazine that's written by Nikon enthusiasts for Nikon enthusiasts, you can be sure that all the content is 100% relevant to you! So for the best Nikon-focused news, reviews, projects, and a whole lot more, subscribe to N-Photo today – with our unmissable subs deal!

Check out our latest subscription offer!

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So rush down to your newsagent today. Or ever better, why not subscribe with this fantastic deal  to a print edition, and have the magazine delivered to your door every month?

Alternatively, we have a number of different digital options available, including:

• Apple app (for iPad or iPhone)

• Zinio app (multi-platform app for desktop or smartphone)

• Pocket Mags (for Android devices)

• Readly (all-you-can-eat digital magazine subscription service)

If you wanted a printed version of any of our most recent issues we have a selection of back issues to choose from in our online store.

Subscription deals: Our guide to the best photo magazines

The world’s leading digital photography magazine, Digital Camera launched in 2002 and has been helping photographers of all skill levels to improve their images ever since. 

Every issue is packed with technique tips, tutorials, inspiring images and expert buying advice, plus the latest news and equipment reviews, as well as a selection of free gifts (see below). 

Artificial intelligence is a subject that’s hard to avoid these days, but it has delivered significant benefits for users of Photoshop 2024. 

Our cover feature shows you how to get the most from new AI tools including Generative Fill, Neural Filters and the latest version of the Remove tool. 

Don’t forget that you can subscribe to Digital Camera magazine and get the magazine delivered to your door every month. Choose between a print or digital subscription, or a bundle of the two. 

In our current deal, UK customers can get one print issue for £4.31 (billed at £27.99 every six months/ six issues). Overseas readers can get three print issues for $29.49 per quarter. 

All subscribers to Digital Camera magazine can now access digital back issues dating from 2009 (when using iOS) or 2012 (when using the Pocketmags Magazine Newsstand app or the Pocketmags website). 

More photo techniques await you in Photo Active, with 10 projects to choose from. 

Get the latest in a series of tips for superlative scenic photos from master practitioners Mark Bauer and Ross Hoddinott, as we continue our adaptation of their new book ’The Landscape Photography Workshop’. 

Now that spring has arrived, discover how to capture the beauty of bluebells, and learn how to take creative pictures of beached boats that have seen better days. 

Plus, we spend a day shooting heritage railways at the Didcot Railway Centre in Oxfordshire, while macro photographer Sara Jazbar shows you how to turn mini-beasts into beautiful, big beasts. 

We continue our look at the new Generative Fill tool in Photoshop 2024, with a walkthrough on how to add and remove individual elements in a photo, and Ross McLaren concludes his lowdown on capturing dogs in motion. 

Our latest monthly reader challenge is ’Perspective’, so to be in with a chance of winning a £50 voucher towards Cewe Wall Art, we want to see shots that demonstrate interesting uses of perspective. You’ll find all the details in project 10, on page 38. 

Other highlights in May’s Digital Camera

Camera Clinic continues, with a masterclass on getting colours right. Modern digital cameras can capture an astonishing range of colours, of course, but sometimes a little help from the photographer is needed to make them really pop. 

Leading freelance photographer and imaging writer Will Cheung is on hand to bring his decades of experience to bear on the subject – whether you’re a beginner or an experienced enthusiast, you’ll learn something new from his expert insights. 

Also in Digital Camera this month, we get a practical introduction to drone photography from leading practitioner Fergus Kennedy, in One to One. 

Kennedy shoots aerial sequences for ’The Great British Bake Off’ TV show, amongst other things, and was happy to show us his tips for how to elevate landscape photography. 

His latest book, ’52 Assignments: Drone Photography’ will be serialised in the coming months in Digital Camera, so we find out more about Kennedy and his photography journey to date.  

Hotshots features the winning entries from International Garden Photographer of the Year 17. With photos capturing the beauty of wild open spaces, lovingly tended gardens and more, you can enjoy our showcase of the best-in-class images from this prestigious competition on page 43.

For May’s main interview we’re joined by the leading documentary photographer Peter van Agtmael, to discuss his new book ’Look at the USA: A Diary of War and Home’. 

Van Agtmael has spent the last two decades documenting key events in US history, at home and abroad, and just under 200 of his photos from this period appear in the book. 

He tells us more about his photography and the stories behind some of his images, from page 118.   

This month’s Practical Photoshop delivers another trio of top tutorials demonstrating the creative features in Photoshop and Lightroom. 

Get the Look (above) shows you how to generate creative effects with Curves, one of Photoshop’s most versatile Adjustment Layers.

They might have a reputation for being complicated, but Curves can be tackled at different levels of complexity… and there are four ways of going about it in this tutorial.

Fundamentals (above) focuses on faking a polariser effect in Lightroom Classic. Unlike graduated filters, a polariser can’t be replicated easily in software, but our Lightroom expert has figured out a good way of doing it. Turn to page 86 to find out more. 

Tool School examines Adjustment Presets in Photoshop, a handy new feature which allow you to create one-click colour-boosting effects. (You’ll need to be running Photoshop version 25.5 or higher to explore what Adjustment Presets can do.) 

May’s camera and lens reviews lead on the Sony A7C II, one of two new A7C bodies to drop last autumn. 

While there are minor external changes, it’s what’s on the inside that counts, and the specs have been bumped to a 33MP sensor (from 24.2MP), alongside some improvements to the autofocus system. Read more from page 104. 

A pair of new lenses passes through our lab this month. The Panasonic Lumix S 28-200mm f/4-7.1 Macro OIS could be the only wide-tele superzoom that L-Mount camera owners need, while architectural photographers and users of Fujifilm’s medium-format GFX system will be excited by the arrival of the Fujinon GF 30mm F5.6 T/S. 

Plus, we put the latest version of DxO’s raw batch processing software, PureRAW 4, through its paces, and give the DJI Mini 2 SE camera drone a full flight test. 

The latest issue of Digital Camera comes with an unrivaled selection of digital gifts 

This month’s bonus gifts include nine all-new photo tip cards, three packs of Actions, presets and profiles for Photoshop and Lightroom, 47 minutes of video tutorials, and one camera guide eBook. 

Here’s the full list of the bonus gifts bundled with Digital Camera May 2024: 

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• 16 software extras for Lightroom and Photoshop
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In our current deal, UK customers can get three issues for £5, followed by £27.99 every six months/ six issues.

In our current deal, UK customers can get one print issue for £4.31 (billed at £27.99 every six months/ six issues). Overseas readers can get three print issues for $29.49 per quarter. 

All subscribers to Digital Camera magazine can now access digital back issues dating from 2009 (when using iOS) or 2012 (when using the Pocketmags Magazine Newsstand app or the Pocketmags website). 

You can buy limited back issues of Digital Camera magazine in print at our Magazines Direct secure store.

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Using Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat, you can browse, search and print out issues 250-262. The Digital Camera 2022 Collection is available for UK readers for £19.99 including postage – for international readers, overseas postage fees will apply. 

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Discover creative compositions

Sometimes in photography, as in life, intricate planning can be the route to success. However, in many cases, spontaneity is what yields the most inspirational results. Take composition, for example. You can follow the rules set out in all the photo textbooks but often we press the shutter button when the image feels right. In the moment, improvisation produces the most unexpected successes. 

To that end, explore our special cover feature starting on p36 of the magazine, where you’ll learn how to identify unusual framing opportunities for professional-looking shots that go beyond the obvious. We’ll show you the key ways to find unusual angles and exciting new ways to photograph everyday scenes, for images with energy and drama.

Secrets of the mode dial

In our other main feature, starting on p24 of the magazine, we’ve got a refresher guide for you about professional ways to use your camera’s shooting modes. The humble mode dial might seem familiar, but are you using each shooting mode to its fullest potential and getting the most from your camera’s exposure system? Even pro photographers can benefit from evaluating how they use their cameras, so take a look at these pages and rediscover your kit. 

Ditch the tripod and master handheld photography

Next up, be certain to explore our creative project pages where travel photo expert, Kav Dadfar, demonstrates how to shoot and edit handheld images in low-light situations. There are times when a tripod or monopod simply isn’t practical and, in these cases, knowing how to capture sharp images in any light is critical. 

NEW! Photo Kit Leaderboard

Starting on p96, our new Kit Leaderboard has been an instant hit! It's an exciting live snapshot of the photo industry, listing the very best cameras, lenses, accessories, software and more. Stay tuned to see if your camera reaches the top! And will our current winning camera, the Sony A9 III, be knocked off its throne? Pick up a copy of issue 278 to find out! 

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The Lake District regularly tops the polls as Britain’s favourite national park, and capturing its stunning natural beauty is on every landscape photographer’s bucket list. Pro photographer Edyta Rice is lucky enough to call it home, and in this issue’s lead feature she shares her top tips for getting your best-ever images of the Cumbrian countryside. 

The weather can be wild in the mountains, mind, so our apprentice opts for the comfort of an indoor portrait shoot with a difference: it’s in a rain studio. But at least the rain is warm… 

In our Gear section, we put eight wide-angle primes that are ideal for street and walkabout photography through their paces. We also check out a macro lens for DX-sensor Nikons  that not only renders everything twice as large as life, but it’s a ‘probe’ lens that can be poked into places that other lenses would find impossible…

Famed for his slow-shutter-speed scenic shots, we sit down with landscape photographer John Miskelly for this issue’s N-Photo interview. And fetish photographer Andrew Macdonald explains why he likes to shoot his subjects dressed from head to toe in latex. His models, that is, not him…

Plus we have our usual mix of shooting projects to try your hand at, including capturing carpets of bluebells, natural light portraits, documentary shots and sunset silhouettes, and we explore Affinity Photo’s Develop Persona and generate AI backdrops in Photoshop. 

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The world’s leading digital photography magazine, Digital Camera launched in 2002 and has been helping photographers of all skill levels to improve their images ever since. 

Every issue is packed with technique tips, tutorials, inspiring images and expert buying advice, plus the latest news and equipment reviews, as well as a selection of free gifts (see below). 

One of the best times of year for taking photographs is almost upon us, so gather 30 top tips for shooting the spring season with leading pro Simon Roy – it’s this month’s cover feature. 

From planning your shots, how to use fieldcraft, capturing action and animal behaviour and much more, it’s all there – so turn to page 50 to get started.  

Don’t forget that you can subscribe to Digital Camera magazine and get the magazine delivered to your door every month. Choose between a print or digital subscription, or a bundle of the two. 

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For overseas readers, a print subscription starts from $9.08 per issue (billed at US$29.49 per quarter/ 3 issues). 

More photo techniques can be found in Photo Active, with 10 projects to choose from. Take your pick from options including landscape, wedding and heritage photography, as well as how to capture the butterflies that will emerge this spring.

We also walk you through the new Generative Fill tool in Photoshop CC 2024. Ever wondered how to add content to a portrait-orientated scenic shot, to make it a landscape-orientated one? Turn to page 34.    

Plus, part four of our serialisation of ’The Landscape Photography Workshop’ by Mark Bauer and Ross Hoddinott looks at how to create depth in scenic photos. 

And Ross McLaren offers his pointers for photographing pooches while out on your daily walk, sharing his insights for capturing the expressive nature and character of man’s best friend.   

Our latest monthly reader challenge is ’Symmetry’, so to be in with a chance of winning a £50 voucher towards Cewe Wall Art, send us your best shot containing an element of symmetry, whatever the subject is. You’ll find all the details in project 10 on page 38. 

Other highlights in Spring’s Digital Camera

Our Camera Clinic series continues, with how to get the most from drive modes. Find out what each mode means, and when you might want to use them, to unlock the untold potential of your camera… whatever you love to shoot. 

Leading imaging writer and freelance photographer Will Cheung is your tutor – whether you’re a beginner or an experienced enthusiast, you’ll learn something new from his expert insights. 

Hotshots features the winning entries from International Landscape Photographer of the Year 2023. Enjoy our showcase of the best-in-class images from this prestigious competition, which is now in its 10th year, on page 42.

Also in Digital Camera this month, you can enjoy some superlative captures from adventure photographer Chris Burkard, who we interview in Pro in Focus. 

Burkard is famed for going the extra mile to get great photos – we talk to him to discuss his new book, ’Oceans: The Maritime Photography of Chris Burkard’, from page 8. 

And our main interview is a two-hander featuring leading underwater photographers Jay Clue and Sam Glenn-Smith. 

Their photos appear on new certification cards issued by PADI, the Professional Association of Diving Instructors – we find out more about Clue and Glenn-Smith’s work from page 120. 

This month’s Practical Photoshop delivers another trio of in-depth tutorials demonstrating the creative features in Lightroom and Photoshop. 

Tool School (above) explores Path Blur in Photoshop, a handy filter that allows you to mimic long-exposure scenes. 

Fundamentals (above) focuses on the power of the People Mask in Lightroom Classic, which offers a range of options when clicking on the mask for a person. 

And Get the Look presents four ways to take control of contrast in Photoshop, showing you how to add and subtract contrast, alongside other effects, for a more creative approach. 

Spring’s camera and lens reviews kick off with the Fujifilm X100VI, a 40.2MP APS-C sensor compact that has quite a lot to live up to: its predecessor has become an online viral sensation. 

Our full review starting from page 102 considers whether the X100VI is likely to follow suit, and capture the heart of TikTok influencers. 

The other camera review is the Polaroid I-2, an instant camera with full manual controls and a big price tag. Does its performance justify it? Find out on page 106. 

Other reviews in the Spring issue include the Canon RF 24-105mm f/2.8L IS USM Z, which updates a popular kit lens for full-frame Canon DSLRs, and adds new features that target video shooters. 

Also upending conventions is Sony, whose latest zoom loses 20mm from the long end in the interests of portability and saving weight. But how will the Sony FE 24-50mm F2.8 G perform in real-life and lab conditions? KitZone starts on page 101. 

The latest issue of Digital Camera comes with an unrivaled selection of digital gifts 

This month’s bonus gifts include nine all-new photo tip cards, three packs of Actions, presets and profiles for Photoshop and Lightroom, 44 minutes of video tutorials, and two photography eBooks. 

• Nine new photo tips cards covering landscapes, action, wildlife – and more! 
• 44 minutes of video tutorials for Lightroom and Photoshop 
• 15 software extras for Lightroom and Photoshop
• 148-page Outdoor Landscape & Nature Photography eBook, worth £12.99
• 250-page Camera Buyer’s Guide eBook packed full of buying advice

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Don’t forget that you can subscribe to Digital Camera magazine and get the magazine delivered to your door every month. Choose between a print or digital subscription, or a bundle of the two. 

In our current deal, UK customers can get six issues of the UK’s best-selling photography magazine from just £4.31 per issue (billed at £27.99 every 6 months/ 6 issues).

For overseas readers, a print subscription starts from $9.08 per issue (billed at US$29.49 per quarter/ 3 issues). 

You can buy limited back issues of Digital Camera magazine in print at our Magazines Direct secure store.

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For any readers who would like to enjoy every digital back issue from 2022, plus all the bonus gifts, a special Digital Camera 2022 Collection USB stick for Windows and Mac users is on sale now. 

Using Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat, you can browse, search and print out issues 250-262. The Digital Camera 2022 Collection is available for UK readers for £19.99 including postage – for international readers, overseas postage fees will apply. 

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Complete guide to landscape post processing

We all love landscape photography and, in this issue, we focus on the hugely artistic genre of landscape editing. We dive into the core software techniques for editing landscape images, covering everything from colour treatment to lighting effects. Landscapes offer an almost endless variety of colours and patterns to explore but we are limited by the lighting nature gives us while we’re out on location. With the high-level skills covered in these pages, you’ll be able to create scenic shots that truly express the emotions you experienced when out in the field. Master all of the essential tools in key editing software and learn to subtly work with different exposures, bring out incredible detail and take control of the light. Create scenic masterpieces today!

Shoot Abstract

Then, from p36, we explore the wonderfully expressive genre of abstract photography. With help from two pro abstract photographers, Raghuvamsh Chavali and Ladoza, learn to find amazing photo subjects in any location, even at home, and make beautifully artistic images brimming with colour and energy.

All access

For a great many creative people, photography is a means of expression – a way of converting emotions into a physical representation of who they are and what they stand for. However, for some, the act of photography itself can present challenges most of us would never stop to consider. On page 14 of the magazine, we join Isobel Greenhalgh, a photographer on a mission to highlight accessibility issues in photography and the small changes that could make the industry a better environment for us all to work in. 

NEW! Photo Kit Leaderboard

We never like to sit still for long on the magazine and, as such, we have two brand new sections for you to explore. Starting on p96, our Kit Leaderboard is an exciting live snapshot of the photo industry, listing the very best cameras, lenses, accessories, software and more. Stay tuned to see if your camera reaches the top! We also demystify the most confusing photography jargon in our new Photo Glossary on p112.

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Essential exposure technique: settings for seamless backgrounds

Photo therapy: the art of patience - why it's worth waiting!

Adapt and conquer! Learn to use lens adaptors the right way

Lighthouse photography: learn to compose images of very tall subjects

From crumbling castles to epic feats of engineering, the human imprint on the landscape is everywhere you look, and in this issue Nigel Forster shows you how to capture scenes that have been transformed – for better or worse – by the stamp of mankind. 

Our apprentice heads into the streets to photograph Bristol Light Festival – a once-a-year installation that fills the city with light-themed artworks.

They don’t come cheap, but in our Big Test we rate 10 of the best telephoto prime lenses for both F-mount and Z-mount Nikons, which combine epic reach with the optical quality that only a fixed-focal-length lens can deliver, and are the go-to glass for pro sports and wildlife photographers. On the other end of the scale, we bring you our five-star review of the Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 – a fully professional lens for DX mirrorless Nikons that comes with a bargain price tag. 

In our interview, Brett Florens tells his unlikely tale of how a stint as a riot policeman led to being one of the world’s most in-demand wedding photographers. Plus landscape photographer John Miskelly explains why slow is the way to go on a trip to capture the epic scenery of Iceland. 

We have projects on shooting spring flowers, starling murmurations, model railways and cyanotypes – an old-school method of exposing chemically coated paper to capture simple shapes, plus our usual Photoshop and Affinity Photo tutorials.  

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The world’s leading digital photography magazine, Digital Camera launched in 2002 and has been helping photographers of all skill levels to improve their images ever since. 

Every issue is packed with technique tips, tutorials, inspiring images and expert buying advice, plus the latest news and equipment reviews, as well as a selection of free gifts (see below). 

Landscape photography is a very popular pursuit, so how can you make your captures stand out from the crowd? 

Discover how taking a fine-art approach could let you do just that – it’s April’s cover feature. Choose from 11 different approaches, including long-exposures, intentional camera movement, and creating multiple exposures in software… plus much more! 

Don’t forget that you can subscribe to Digital Camera magazine and get the magazine delivered to your door every month. Choose between a print or digital subscription, or a bundle of the two. 

In our current deal, UK customers can get six issues of the UK’s best-selling photography magazine from just £4.31 per issue (billed at £27.99 every 6 months/ 6 issues). 

For overseas readers, a print subscription starts from $9.08 per issue (billed at US$29.49 per quarter/ 3 issues). 

Ten more technique projects await in Photo Active, including some seasonal-themed ideas. Garner some successful strategies for capturing outdoor Easter events, March hares, and a flat-lay tableau using found items from nature (above). 

Plus, we walk you through using a set of portrait toning profiles in Lightroom and Camera Raw, included in this month’s digital gifts, and reveal how to showcase spring fauna in a whole new way by using a telephoto lens to produce a macro look.   

You’ll also discover how to deploy symmetry effectively when photographing scenic views, in the latest adaptation from ’The Landscape Photography Workshop’ by Mark Bauer and Ross Hoddinott (above).

Our latest monthly reader challenge is ’Water’, so to be in with a chance of winning a £50 voucher towards Cewe Wall Art, submit your best photo that celebrates the essential element of the medium. You’ll find all the details in project 10 on page 38. 

Other highlights in April’s Digital Camera

Our Camera Clinic series continues, with how to get the most from prime lenses. Find out more about their pros and cons, and how to tune your photography technique to their optical strengths. 

Leading imaging writer and freelance photographer Will Cheung is your guide – whether you’re a beginner or an experienced enthusiast, you’ll benefit from his expert insights. 

Hotshots features the winning entries from Close-up Photographer of the Year 5 (2023). 

Founded in 2018 and supported by Affinity Photo 2 image editing software, this competition aims to encourage photographers to slow down and discover beauty in subjects that are often overlooked. Enjoy the latest set of superlative images from page 42.

This month three inspirational professional photographers feature in Digital Camera: food photographer and Adobe Lightroom Ambassador Bea Lubas, cave photographer Sam Davis and multi-award winning dog photographer Jess McGovern.

All three are speaking at Europe’s largest photo and video event, The Photography & Video Show, which takes place in Birmingham from 16-19 March, and we hope to see you there – our stand number is H404.

Click here to buy advance tickets today and use the code DCAMTPS24 to save 20% on the price. 

This month’s Practical Photoshop delivers another trio of in-depth tutorials that demonstrate the latest features in Photoshop and Lightroom. 

Things get under way in Tool School (above), which explains how Content Credentials work in Photoshop and Lightroom. 

As the use of Generative AI continues to become more widespread, Adobe has partnered with leading brands in the photography industry to prevent the work of photographers being misused by AI image generators. 

Get the Look (above) walks you through four quick ways to use the Multiply blending mode in Photoshop – see how these techniques can benefit your images. 

And Fundamentals shows you to add a fine-art border to landscape shots in just a few clicks, using the powerful features available in Adobe Lightroom. 

This month’s reviews start with a new release from a storied photography brand. While the Hasselblad 907X isn’t actually new, the CFV 100C medium-format digital back definitely is – it offers users 100MP of resolution, doubling what’s available when using the CFV 50C digital back, which was released in 2020. 

As the CFV 100 can also be used with Hasselblad 200 and 500 cameras, this latest cutting-edge tech is doing its bit for sustainability by offering a new lease of life to older cameras. 

Also tested this month is a trio of new lenses. The Canon RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM is a new affordable super-telephoto for wildlife, sports and action shooters, while the Lumix S 100mm f/2.8 Macro for L-Mount cameras racks up a few world-firsts in terms of design and features. 

Plus, the Viltrox AF 27mm F1.2 Pro is a ’pro’ lens for Fujifilm X and Nikon Z APS-C bodies but with a consumer price tag – discover what our reviewer made of it, from page 118. 

The latest issue of Digital Camera comes with an unrivaled selection of digital gifts 

This month’s bonus gifts include nine all-new photo tip cards, four packs of Actions and Presets for Photoshop and Lightroom, 45 minutes of video tutorials, and a 250-plus page camera gear guide eBook. 

• Nine new photo tips cards covering landscapes, wildlife, macro – and more! 
• 45 minutes of video tutorials for Lightroom and Photoshop 
• 25 software extras for Lightroom and Photoshop
• 250-page Camera Buyer’s Guide eBook packed full of buying advice

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Don’t forget that you can subscribe to Digital Camera magazine and get the magazine delivered to your door every month. Choose between a print or digital subscription, or a bundle of the two. 

In our current deal, UK customers can get six issues of the UK’s best-selling photography magazine from just £4.31 per issue (billed at £27.99 every 6 months/ 6 issues).

For overseas readers, a print subscription starts from $9.08 per issue (billed at US$29.49 per quarter/ 3 issues). 

You can buy limited back issues of Digital Camera magazine in print at our Magazines Direct secure store.

Alternatively, there is a range of different digital options available, including:

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• Zinio app (multi-platform app for desktop or smartphone)
• PocketMags (multi-platform app for desktop or smartphone)
• Readly (digital magazine subscription service)

Buy our back issues USB stick

For any readers who would like to enjoy every digital back issue from 2022, plus all the bonus gifts, a special Digital Camera 2022 Collection USB stick for Windows and Mac users is on sale now. 

Using Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat, you can browse, search and print out issues 250-262. The Digital Camera 2022 Collection is available for UK readers for £19.99 including postage – for international readers, overseas postage fees will apply. 

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Improve your image quality

In our first techniques feature this issue, we explore how to shoot and edit your best-ever digital files by understanding how to make your gear perform at its very best! From p24, we discuss how to improve the quality of your shots by learning how to identify when your gear is performing at its peak and the secret steps you can take to squeeze every ounce of detail from any camera and lens.

Snap the streets

Get into position, observe and press the shutter - street photography sounds simple, but there’s an art to capturing images with a lasting impression. Starting on p36 of the magazine, we explore this exciting genre with pro photographer Jamie Canning, covering everything from using your lenses to approaching subjects, arranging compositions on the fly and focusing to perfection.  

Capture incredible urban panoramas

Real-estate photography often requires working in busy streets, providing challenges for wide-angle imaging and pano blending. In our creative project this issue, we show you how to capture panoramic images in confined locations and how to overcome the problems of repeating patterns and optical distortions. 

TPS special: Scott Kelby on his favourite things to see at The Photography and Video Show

TPS special: Bella Kotak on her fairytale images

Bella's images are instantly recognisable for their beauty and delicate colours. Starting on p76, Bella gives us a fascinating glimpse into her creative process and her upcoming talk at The Photography and Video Show on 16th March in Birmingham. 

Pro advice: buying second hand gear

Clash of the mirrorless titans!

Finally, it’s the clash of the pro camera titans as the mighty Canon EOS R3 and Nikon Z 9 do battle in our exclusive Head-to-Head test. If you’re into sports or wildlife photography, make sure you turn to page 96 to find out which one takes the crown!

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While it might not quite be sunbathing weather just yet, the lure of the coast is an all-year-round attraction to photographers. But with the constantly changing tides to account for, there’s more to worry about than with a regular landscape shoot, so in this issue’s lead feature Ross Hoddinott presents his top tips for capturing sensational shots of the seashore. 

Of course, this time of year is a very good time to stay inside, too, and food photographer Emma Dunham shares the tricks of the trade with her apprentice for the day, teaching her to capture tantalizing images of tasty treats including delicious desserts, shocking-pink shakes and stacks of syrup-drenched pancakes. Mmmm, pancakes…

Getty Images pro Clive Mason tells how tinkering with his dad’s DSLR led to him becoming one of the top sports ’togs in the business, and the youngest-ever winner of the RSPCA Young Photographer Awards shares the story behind her astounding wildlife images.  

We put a range of short-telephoto primes that are  ideal for portraiture through their paces, with focal lengths between 85mm and 135mm. The Voigtländer 15mm f/4.5 wide prime gets the review treatment. We also test Nikon’s claim that its Z-series teleconverters have no material effect on image quality. Can it really be true? 

We’ll show you how to capture caves, get reflective shots of wildlife, be creative with cross-polarization and photograph a mermaid, too!

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The world’s leading digital photography magazine, Digital Camera launched in 2002 and has been helping photographers of all skill levels to improve their images ever since. 

Every issue is packed with technique tips, tutorials, inspiring images and expert buying advice, plus the latest news and equipment reviews, as well as a selection of free gifts (see below). 

Photography doesn’t have to be an expensive pastime, so with the cost of living continuing to bite, this month’s feature gathers a selection of projects that can be tackled with basic or existing camera kit. 

Learn how to get the most from a kit lens when shooting scenics, improvise a macro optic using a reversing ring on an old lens, elevate your portraits using a prism – and more!   

Don’t forget that you can subscribe to Digital Camera magazine and get the magazine delivered to your door every month. Choose between a print or digital subscription, or a bundle of the two. 

In our current deal, UK customers can get six issues of the UK’s best-selling photography magazine from just £4.31 per issue (billed at £27.99 every 6 months/ 6 issues). 

For overseas readers, a print subscription starts from $9.08 per issue (billed at US$29.49 per quarter/ 3 issues). 

Also this month, Photo Active offers a selection of superb seasonal projects, starting with a trio of romantic ideas for Valentine's Day. 

You’ll also discover how to master balance and harmony, in the second adaptation from ’The Landscape Photography Workshop’ by Mark Bauer and Ross Hoddinott, and create an easy and arty double exposure effect using Photoshop.  

Plus, find out why one photographer recommends photo walks as a great way of getting some shutter therapy, and get some hints and tips for photographing winter sports. 

And, as we’re giving away 500 Stock photos from Franzis (above) in the March issue, we suggest one way of getting creative with them in Photoshop, or your preferred image editor.  

Our latest monthly reader challenge is ’Shapes’, so to be in with a chance of winning a £50 voucher towards Cewe Wall Art, submit your best photo that celebrates the essential element of the medium. You’ll find all the details in project 10 on page 38. 

Other highlights in March’s Digital Camera

Our Camera Clinic series continues, with how to get the most from zoom lenses. Find out more about their pros and cons, and how to make the most of their features. 

You will also learn how to refine your shooting technique so you’ll never miss a shot again – leading imaging writer and freelance photographer Will Cheung is your expert guide. 

Also this month, we launch our Remembering Tigers reader competition. Enter your best photograph of a tiger and you could be in with a chance of having it printed in the forthcoming book from Remembering Wildlife, which will be the ninth in the series.  

And a gallery of inspirational images await in Hotshots, with 2023’s best astrophotography photos. 

Ahead of speaking at The Photography & Video Show in March, we speak to portrait and street photographer Sean Tucker. 

Get the inside track on his talk, titled ’The Meaning in the Making’, in our interview special, from page 8. 

Tickets for the show are on sale now – click here to buy yours and find out more about Europe’s largest photo and video event.   

This month’s Practical Photoshop delivers another trio of in-depth tutorials that demonstrate the latest features in Photoshop and Lightroom. 

Point Color is a new tool in Photoshop and Lightroom, and it enables colors in photos to be fine-tuned with precision. 

In Tool School (above) we give you the lowdown on how to get the most from Point Color – and you can see what it’s capable of in the accompanying video tutorial. 

Turn the page and you’ll discover how to boost contrast and transform your photos in Adobe Lightroom – that’s this month’s Fundamentals. 

And Get the Look (above) takes you through four quick ways to apply creative adjustments to landscape photographs using Photoshop. 

This month’s camera and accessory reviews include the Leica M11-P rangefinder, which features a built-in content protection feature. 

The photographer’s copyright details are baked into the images it captures, to fight back against photographs being misused by artificial intelligence image generators. 

Also tested this month is DJI’s Mini 4 Pro camera drone, which makes the case on paper for staying light… but does it do enough to earn its ’pro’ designation? 

And a pair of new lenses gets field- and lab-tested: the 7Artisans 9mm f/5.6 for Canon RF, Leica L, Nikon Z and Sony E mounts, and the Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2, an updated zoom for Sony E with optical stabilization.  

The latest issue of Digital Camera comes with an unrivaled selection of digital gifts 

This month’s bonus gifts include nine all-new photo tip cards, Excire Foto Light software and Franzis 500 Stock photos, three packs of Actions and Presets for Lightroom and Photoshop, 45 minutes of video tutorials, and two ebooks. 

Here’s the full line-up of the bonus gifts with issue 278: 

• Nine new photo tips cards covering wildlife, landscapes, action – and more! 
• Excire Foto Light software and Franzis 500 Stock photos – worth £100/$125
• 45 minutes of video tutorials for Lightroom and Photoshop 
• 15 software extras for Lightroom and Photoshop
• 164-page digital photography annual eBook 
• 250-page Camera Buyer’s Guide eBook packed full of buying advice

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Don’t forget that you can subscribe to Digital Camera magazine and get the magazine delivered to your door every month. Choose between a print or digital subscription, or a bundle of the two. 

In our current deal, UK customers can get six issues of the UK’s best-selling photography magazine from just £4.31 per issue (billed at £27.99 every 6 months/ 6 issues).

For overseas readers, a print subscription starts from $9.08 per issue (billed at US$29.49 per quarter/ 3 issues). 

You can buy limited back issues of Digital Camera magazine in print at our Magazines Direct secure store.

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Using Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat, you can browse, search and print out issues 250-262. The Digital Camera 2022 Collection is available for UK readers for £19.99 including postage – for international readers, overseas postage fees will apply. 

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Improve your image quality

In our first techniques feature this issue, we explore how to shoot and edit your best-ever digital files by understanding how to make your gear perform at its very best! From p24 we discuss how to improve the quality of your shots by learning how to identify when your gear is performing at its peak and the secret steps you can take to squeeze every ounce of detail from any camera and lens.

Snap the streets

Get into position, observe and press the shutter - street photography sounds simple, but there’s an art to capturing images with a lasting impression. Starting on p36 of the magazine, we explore this exciting genre with pro photographer Jamie Canning, covering everything from using your lenses to approaching subjects, arranging compositions on the fly and focusing to perfection.  

Capture incredible urban panoramas

Real-estate photography often requires working in busy streets, providing challenges for wide-angle imaging and pano blending. In our creative project this issue, we show you how to capture panoramic images in confined locations and how to overcome the problems of repeating patterns and optical distortions. 

TPS special: Scott Kelby on his favourite things to see at The Photography and Video Show

TPS special: Bella Kotak on her fairytale images

Bella's images are instantly recognisable for their beauty and delicate colours. Starting on p76, Bella gives us a fascinating glimpse into her creative process and her upcoming talk at The Photography and Video Show on 16th March in Birmingham. 

Pro advice: buying second hand gear

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Photo therapy: the art of patience - why it's worth waiting!

Adapt and conquer! Learn to use lens adaptors the right way

Lighthouse photography: learn to compose images of very tall subjects

Welcome to the first edition of N-Photo of 2024! As we settle into the new year, it’s time to re-invigorate our photography, and to that end James Paterson sets 24 photo challenges for you to try over the next 12 months, from ideas to shoot at home to those designed to get you out and about with your Nikon. 

Our apprentice undergoes her own personal challenge, stepping firmly outside her comfort zone to sneak surreptitious snaps of strangers on a candid street shoot in London, under the watchful eye of pro photographer Lucy Hamidzadeh. 

In our Gear section, we turn the spotlight on to a selection of speedlights to add anything from a blip of fill to a blast of overpowering flash to your shots, plus we have in-depth reviews of Nikon’s super-light Z 600mm f/6.3 S VR super-tele prime, with its clever phase fresnel optics that enable an ultra-compact design, and Tamron’s fast and versatile 35-150mm f/2-2.8, which blurs the boundaries between standard and telephoto zooms. 

We meet with Swedish astrophotographer Göran Strand in the N-Photo interview, to learn how his fascination with space turned into a career. And commercial photography graduate Shelby Nolan-Hoare tells how a uni fashion shoot assignment led to an award-winning image. 

And our photo projects include capturing misty scenic shots, outdoor portraits, indoor architecture and the magic of mushrooms!

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The world’s leading digital photography magazine, Digital Camera launched in 2002 and has been helping photographers of all skill levels to improve their images ever since. 

Every issue is packed with technique tips, tutorials, inspiring images and expert buying advice, plus the latest news and equipment reviews, as well as a selection of free gifts (see below). 

Happy New Year! Short days mean long nights, so we’ve devoted this month’s cover feature to after-dark photography. 

Learn how to capture the northern lights – forecast to make many appearances this month – and master light painting, with tutorials on creating light domes and long exposures with light wands. 

Don’t forget that you can subscribe to Digital Camera magazine and get the magazine delivered to your door every month. Choose between a print or digital subscription, or a bundle of the two. 

In our current January savings deal, UK customers can get three issues of the UK’s best-selling photography magazine for just £5! For overseas readers, you can save 10% off the regular newsstand price. 

Also this month, Photo Active offers another batch of fun and creative projects to try today. 

Learn how to shoot distinctive portraits in the rain, using an umbrella and a couple of flashes, and also discover how to keep white balance in check during shooting and at the editing stage. 

Plus, we walk you through creating a ’fakescape’ – a mountain made from flour – to make a fun still-life study in the comfort of your own home, and how to photograph the natural phenomenon of starling murmurations (above).  

Our latest monthly reader challenge is ’Action’, so to be in with a chance of winning a £50 voucher towards Cewe Wall Art, submit your best photo that celebrates the essential element of the medium. You’ll find all the details in project 10 on page 38. 

Other highlights in Febuary’s Digital Camera

Our Camera Clinic series continues, with how to get the most from your camera’s autofocus system. 

AF revolutionised photography when it was introduced in the 1980s, but so many great strides have been made in the technology since then it’s worth checking that you’re using it correctly. Leading imaging writer and freelance photographer Will Cheung is your expert guide. 

And we go behind the scenes of the latest RankinLive, taking place in London’s iconic Carnaby Street, for February’s One to One. 

During these events, the acclaimed photographer turns his lens on members of the public – we sat in one of the sessions, to see how Rankin shoots his signature portraits. 

This month’s Hotshots gallery is devoted to the winning images from the latest HIPA competition, themed around ’Diversity’. 

With the winning entry bagging £95,000 ($120,000), HIPA is the world’s richest photo competition – see what it takes to win from page 42.  

Ahead of her talk at The Photography & Video Show in March, we speak to Denise Maxwell, recently awarded an honorary degree for her services to photography.

Discover how this photographer and educator has forged a successful career, and glean some of her tips for making a living from photography in our main interview, from page 118. 

Tickets for the show are on sale now – click here to buy yours and find out more about Europe’s largest photo and video event.   

This month’s Practical Photoshop delivers another trio of in-depth tutorials that demonstrate the latest features in Lightroom and Photoshop. 

See how to apply creative colour effects to snow-filled landscapes in Get the Look (above), which comes with four Winter Effects Photoshop Actions. 

Turning to Adobe Lightroom, our editing expert shows you how take advantage of HDR Mode, which is also available in Camera Raw. 

If you have an HDR display, then this mode allows you to see up to an extra four stops of dynamic range – which is particularly useful for bringing out the best in photographs of landscapes. 

February’s camera and lens reviews include the Fujifilm GFX 100 II, an impressive flagship medium-format camera that could tempt professionals to switch from full-frame. 

Plus, we give two new lenses exacting field and lab tests: the Canon RF 24-50mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM, a compact zoom that will be ideal for walkabout photography, and the Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S, which offers superb performance for wildlife and action shooters for a sub-£/$5k price tag. 

And we see what the latest version of a leading vintage film emulator can do – our review of DxO FilmPack 7 starts on page 112. 

The latest issue of Digital Camera comes with an unrivaled selection of digital gifts 

This month’s bonus gifts include nine all-new photo tip cards, three packs of Actions and Presets for Lightroom and Photoshop, 42 minutes of video tutorials and a 250-page camera buyer’s guide ebook. 

Here’s the full line-up of the bonus gifts with issue 277: 

• Nine new photo tips cards covering landscapes, action, wildlife – and more!
• 42 minutes of video tutorials for Lightroom and Photoshop 
• 15 software extras for Lightroom and Photoshop
• 250-page Camera Buyer’s Guide eBook packed full of buying advice

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Every issue of Digital Camera magazine is packed with tips, techniques, pro advice, reviews, news and inspiration. 

Don’t forget that you can subscribe to Digital Camera magazine and get the magazine delivered to your door every month. Choose between a print or digital subscription, or a bundle of the two. 

In our current January savings deal, UK customers can get three issues of the UK’s best-selling photography magazine for just £5! For overseas readers, you can save 10% off the regular newsstand price. 

You can buy limited back issues of Digital Camera magazine in print at our Magazines Direct secure store.

Alternatively, there is a range of different digital options available, including:

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• PocketMags (multi-platform app for desktop or smartphone)
• Readly (digital magazine subscription service)

Buy our back issues USB stick

For any readers who would like to enjoy every digital back issue from 2022, plus all the bonus gifts, a special Digital Camera 2022 Collection USB stick for Windows and Mac users is on sale now. 

Using Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat, you can browse, search and print out issues 250-262. The Digital Camera 2022 Collection is available for UK readers for £19.99 including postage – for international readers, overseas postage fees will apply. 

This year, perhaps more than any other, we’ve been truly amazed by Nikon cameras and lenses. N-Photo has been running for 12 years now and, for each and every one of them, we’ve had a sparkling stream of new kit passing through our hands and our test lab. Some cameras, lenses and accessories have always shined more brightly than others, but over the past 12 months, we’ve tested and reviewed kit that has a real wow-factor – not just once or twice, but over and over again. 

Two camera launches over the past year stand out – but the emphasis in 2023 has been on lenses. Z-mount glass impressed us right from the start, but everything just keeps getting better, with new lenses to suit every need and budget.

Here are the highlights of Nikon’s 2023, as chosen by N-Photo: The Nikon Magazine. For even more Nikon Gear of the Year, pick up the latest issue!

Best enthusiast Nikon camera

Nikon Zf

What we love
We love the styling of the Nikon Zfc: it’s practically a work of art. We love that the new Zf has almost identical handling characteristics and is barely any bigger or heavier, despite being a full-frame rather than a DX format camera. Despite its classic retro looks, the Zf is bang up to date, with an EXPEED 7 image processor and the latest AI-assisted autofocus system. When it comes to performance, the Zf  certainly isn’t a case of style over substance. 

What’s missing?
The Zf doesn’t come with a battery charger, but EN-EL15c (and EN-EL15b) batteries can be charged in-camera. We’d add a SmallRig grip (originally bundled with the camera) to enhance handling. 

Why upgrade?
For photographers who appreciate retro design and want the latest in technical excellence and overall performance, the Zf delivers. 

Best professional Nikon camera

Nikon Z8

What we love
The Z8 is a phenomenon. It packs all of the best bits of the mighty Z9 into a comparatively compact and lightweight build. We love the pro-style control layout that gives the Z8 superb handling characteristics for creative photography, along with its intuitive four-axis tilting touchscreen. The combination of 45.7MP FX format stacked BSI CMOS sensor and EXPEED 7 processor deliver spectacular performance and image quality, for both stills and video.

What’s missing? 
Because it’s 30 per cent smaller than the Z9, the Z8 doesn’t feature a built-in vertical grip with duplicate shooting controls.

Why upgrade?
It’s twice the price of the Z6 II – but for the ultimate in all-round performance, the Z8 is a powerhouse.

Best video/vlogging lens

Nikon Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR

What we love
Last year we gave a gong to the Nikon Z30, a practically perfect camera for vlogging. That perfection is completed by the compact but highly capable Z DX 12-28mm. We love that the wide angle of view lets you put yourself in the scene, ideal for travel vlogs and any time you want to include your surroundings while putting yourself centre-stage. The motorized zoom works brilliantly well for shooting video, and the VR is highly effective.

What’s missing? 
The petal shaped HB-112 lens hood is sold separately and it doesn’t come cheap, at around £35/$42. 

Why upgrade?
It enables a much more expansive viewing angle than the Z DX 16-50mm lens, ideal for close-range vlogging.

Best wide-angle lens

Nikon Z 17-28mm f/2.8

What we love
The Z 17-28mm delivers an expansive field of view for landscape and architectural shoots. We love that it’s so compact, light and easy to live with, for a lens that really takes the blinkers off in terms of viewing angles.

What’s missing? 
There’s no AF/M focus mode switch, but the lens does have a customizable focus/control ring.

Why upgrade?
An ultra-wide-angle lens can really give a different perspective to your photography. This one’s relatively compact, light and reasonably priced.

Best standard lens

Nikon Z DX 24mm f/1.7

What we love
Nikon’s first DX format prime lens for Z-system cameras is a small wonder. We love that it’s so compact and light, making it a perfect fit for street photography and candid shooting with a slimline Z30, Z50 or Zfc. The focal length is ideal for wide-ranging scenarios, equating to 36mm in full-frame terms, while the fast f/1.7 aperture enables sufficiently fast shutter speeds to freeze motion, even in dull lighting. It’s also great for bokeh with close-ups.

What’s missing? 
There’s no optical VR, which can be an issue, as there are currently no DX format Z cameras with IBIS. 

Why upgrade?
A fast prime is a must-have for most photographers, and the combination of this lens’s field of view and aperture make it very versatile.

Best pancake lens

Nikon Z 26mm f/2.8

What we love
Tiny but mighty, the Z 26mm truly qualifies as a pancake lens, at just under an inch thick. You’d be forgiven for thinking that Nikon can’t really squeeze much quality glass into such a small package, but we’ve been hugely impressed by the image quality from this lens. It’s a superb optic for walkabout and travel photography with full-frame Z cameras, and also works a treat on DX format bodies, where it has a  natural 39mm effective focal length.

What’s missing? 
You can only fit filters via the circular HB-111 hood, which is supplied with the lens. 

Why upgrade?
If you’re after a versatile, fairly fast prime lens that you can slip into a spare pocket, look no further.

Best portrait lens

Nikon Z 85mm f/1.2 S

What we love
Ultra-fast prime lenses are notorious for being a bit soft, especially when shooting wide-open. The Z 85mm f/1.2 S rewrites the rulebook, delivering scintillating sharpness throughout its entire aperture range, along with negligible color fringing. But photographic quality isn’t just about sharpness. What we really love about this lens is that the combination of focal length and f/1.2 aperture enables a really tight depth of field, and that the quality of bokeh is so deliciously soft and dreamy.

What’s missing? 
It’s not the least bit surprising that such a fast lens lacks optical VR, but it can take full advantage of the IBIS in all full-frame Z cameras.

Why upgrade?
It’s an undeniably expensive lens – but if you want the very best portrait prime on the market, it’s well worth the asking price. 

Best lens for bokeh

Nikon Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena

What we love
85mm might be the classic focal length for full-frame portraiture, but 135mm is a better fit for really tight head-and-shoulders shots, and for shooting from a more discreet distance. Nikon bills this lens as the first to maximize the potential of the Z-mount flange’s large diameter and close proximity to the image sensor. The result is a medium-telephoto focal length with a fast f/1.8 aperture that’s great in itself – but we’re most impressed by the beauty of the bokeh and the relative absence of vignetting.

What’s missing? 
As with the Z 85mm f/1.2, there’s no optical VR – but that’s essentially unnecessary, and bokeh quality is maximized.

Why upgrade?
This is a fabulous lens that provides full creative freedom for both stills and video.

Best telephoto zoom lens

Nikon Z 70-180mm f/2.8

What we love
One of Nikon’s most exciting lens launches of 2023, the Z 70-180mm f/2.8 completes the lightweight ‘trinity’ of f/2.8 zooms. Building on the success of the Z 17-28mm and the Z 28-75mm f/2.8, this takes the same constant-aperture rating into telephoto territory. Conventional 70-200mm f/2.8 lenses tend to be big, heavy and very expensive, which makes this lens very easy to live with and relatively affordable – and we find that we don’t really miss the extra 20mm in zoom range that rival lenses provide.

What’s missing? 
There’s no optical VR, so handheld telephoto shooting is more of a challenge on DX format cameras that lack IBIS. 

Why upgrade?
This telephoto zoom with a fast f/2.8 aperture works brilliantly for portraiture, action, sports and wildlife, without breaking the bank.

Best super-telephoto zoom lens

Nikon Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR

What we love
For birds in flight, air shows and sporting events, where you can’t get as close to the subject as you might like, the Z 180-600mm makes all the difference. Sure, it’s relatively big and heavy, but we find it manageable, even for long periods of handheld shooting, where the 5.5-stop VR comes in really useful. We also love that the pro-grade controls, image quality and all-round performance come with a very competitive price tag.

What’s missing? 
There’s nothing really missing, although purists might prefer an aperture rating that remains constant throughout the zoom range.

Why upgrade?
It’s a must-have lens for any photographer who wants to shoot birds and other small wildlife, aircraft and the like, without blowing the budget. 

Best super-telephoto prime lens

Nikon Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S

What we love
If you’re going to spend as much on a lens as many of us would pay for a family car, it needs to be something special. And this one certainly is. Its built-in teleconverter gives the options of 600mm and 840mm focal lengths and it’s compatible with Nikon’s separate 1.4x and 2.0x Z-mount teleconverters. We’re impressed that the lens is scary-sharp but we love most that the ultra-fast ‘Silky Swift Voice Coil Motor’ autofocus system and 5-stop optical VR deliver an amazing hit rate.

What’s missing? 
It would be nice if an interest-free loan was part of the overall package.

Why upgrade?
When you simply have to nail the decisive moment in action, sport and wildlife photography, this monster of a lens won’t let you down.

Read more: 

Best Nikon cameras
Best Nikon lenses
Best lenses for the Nikon Zf
Best lenses for the Nikon Z8 and Z9

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Landscape framing

Elevate your landscape photography skills and create inspiring, narrative images with these essential composition techniques.

With some lateral thinking and expert guidance from our editor, Peter Fenech, you'll learn how to compose for different landscape styles, from busy scenes to minimalist landscapes, and use elements like water to add balance and energy to your frames. In our 10-page special you'll also discover how to create contrast and adjust your framing to capture the direction and intensity of light at different times of the day.

Capture cool creatures

If you want to take some cool snaps of winter wildlife but don't want to break the bank, our Technique Editor, Kim Bunermann, has got you covered. From page 36, she gives you a crash course on what you need to capture winter creatures without spending a fortune. 

With pictures by Reed Miller, who is no stranger to the pages of Digital Photographer magazine, she explains how to get started and why you should blend into nature to increase your chances of capturing natural behavior of wild animals. Reed also offers some tips and advice for capturing creatures big and small when out in the cold.

Interview with an AI explorer

Nancy Poeran, a Dutch artist, uses AI to create work that challenges our perception of reality. As a photographer with a unique viewpoint, she sees AI tools as an opportunity to produce abstract art. In our interview on page 76, Nancy explains how she embraces this controversial technology and believes that it has much to offer to the world of photography.

Shoot super sunsets

Whether you're shooting in a remote location or a bustling city, the beauty of sunset is always within reach. Let us show you how to balance exposure and colour to create a powerful and captivating sunset atmosphere that will leave a lasting impression. Learn the essential steps to capture this beautiful light at the end of the day from p50. 

City location photoshoots

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Winter is coming. And while that’s the cue for most folks to crank up the central heating, draw the curtains and sup on a cup of cocoa, it sees wildlife photographer Andrew Mason wrapping up warm and heading out into the elements. He shares 25 tips for stunning shots of animals in the harshest – but arguably most photogenic – season of them all. 

But it was the warmth of the studio that was certainly favoured by our apprentice as he learned to capture images of splishes and splashes far faster that the blink of an eye, courtesy of pro photographer Iain Afshar’s high-speed flash workshop.

It’s also the time for our annual Gear of the Year awards, where we reflect on the very best kit that’s passed through our labs over the past 12 months. And with the January sales just around the corner, it could be the perfect time to pick your next photographic purchase. We also bring you the N-Photo verdict on Nikon’s stunning ‘Plena’ portrait lens, which quite possibly boasts the most beautiful bokeh ever seen. 

Marine photographer Henley Spiers tells how he got bitten by the underwater bug in this issue’s N-Photo interview. And Michel Haddi explains how he came to photograph legendary rap artist Tupac in the prime of his tragically all-too-short life. 

Finally, our seasonal projects selection includes astro, festive food photos, winter scenes and last-minute greetings cards to hone your photography skills. 

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The world’s leading digital photography magazine, Digital Camera launched in 2002 and has been helping photographers of all skill levels to improve their images ever since. 

Every issue is packed with technique tips, tutorials, inspiring images and expert buying advice, plus the latest news and equipment reviews, as well as a selection of free gifts (see below). 

Whether you enjoy shooting familiar genres or would like to challenge yourself with something new, turn straight to our cover feature for a series of photo projects linked to the four seasons of 2024. 

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Also this month, you’ll find another varied selection of projects in Photo Active. Learn how to capture coastal shots in pitch darkness, photograph the moon and why enjoying the moment is essential when composing scenic images. 

Plus, see what you get when you combine wire wool spins and long exposures (pictured, above) and see how to create striking HDR-like macro images using the vegetables in your fridge. 

Our latest monthly reader challenge is ’Light’, so to be in with a chance of winning a £50 voucher towards Cewe Wall Art, submit your best photo that celebrates the essential element of the medium. You’ll find all the details in project 10 on page 38. 

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And there are plenty of other camera techniques this month. The third part of our new Camera Clinic series will teach you everything you need to know about digital ISO. 

Helmed by leading imaging writer and freelance photographer Will Cheung, Camera Clinic will help you master the art of modern photography, and make the most of contemporary camera technology. 

January’s Hotshots gallery showcases the category winners of leading international competition Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2023. 

Produced by the UK’s Natural History Museum, Wildlife PotY is accompanied by a book and a touring exhibition. You can enjoy the winning images from the comfort of home, from page 42 of January’s Digital Camera. 

For this month’s main interview, we speak to the French climate photographer Christophe Jacrot.  

His latest book sums up his approach; titled ’Lost in the Beauty of Bad Weather’, it shows what happens when you immerse yourself in challenging weather conditions, rather than trying to avoid them. 

See a selection of Jacrot’s amazing photos from page 120. 

This month’s Practical Photoshop delivers another trio of in-depth tutorials that demonstrate the latest features in Photoshop and Lightroom. 

For a lesson on how to use the new Lens Blur panel in Photoshop, head to Tool School (above), and see what this new AI-powered tool can do for your image editing.  

Switching to Adobe Lightroom, find out how to add a lens flare effect using this popular software. Lens flare is something normally avoided, but applying a subtle amount of it to landscape photos can create distinctive results. 

Get the Look also focuses on Photoshop. This month, we show you how transform the mood of your outdoor shots by adjusting foliage tones using Hue/Saturation. 

To complement all our tutorials, we bundle bonus software extras to improve your editing workflows. 

This month, in addition to 15 new Photoshop Actions and Presets, we’re giving away all the software extras from 2023 – that’s a total of 243, including 155 Actions and Presets. 

The exciting new Nikon Z f leads January’s kit reviews. Having seen the success of the crop-sensor Z fc, the brand recently launched a full-frame model. Find out what our test team made of it, from page 98. 

Also reviewed this month is the OM System Tough TG-7, a robust compact designed to be taken anywhere. Our reviewer submerged the camera in a glass of water… did it survive intact and still be able to take photos? Turn to page 102. 

Kit Zone continues with the Nikkor Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena, a bokeh-tastic prime for portrait photographers. 

And a popular Sigma super-zoom for DSLRs was recently ported to mirrorless mounts. Our test of the Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sport is on page 108.  

The January issue means that it’s time to look back over the best photo books of 2023. 

Our selection covers genres including landscapes, wildlife, portraiture, documentary and street – pick up some gift recommendations for you or the photographer in your life on pages 94 and 95. 

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This month we have another amazing issue for you, featuring professional tips, reviews, and practical how-to guides. Here's a sneak peek of what's inside!

Easy portraits

Portrait photography is understandably a very popular genre. Not only are shots of our friends and family amongst the first images we take, but pictures of people are almost certainly the most frequently commissioned paid photography jobs. 

However, these subjects are the most demanding whether you are capturing images for a client or just a friend. People are highly sensitive about their appearance, so it can be tricky to please. In our main cover feature of this issue, we dive into the best methods of capturing stunning portraits quickly and easily. Learn to identify what defines your sitter's character and how to shape your lighting for the most effective results. 

Editing techniques you absolutely need to learn

Editing has, in many ways, become the biggest defining factor in the personal style of many photographers. While post-processing makes up a variable percentage of our workflow, depending on artistic preference and necessity, there are certain processes which you can't ignore. 

This month, we welcome back Lauren Scott to the magazine, our former editor, to explain the key styles and trends in photo editing circulating right now. With these simple processes, which you can apply to the majority of photo genres, you'll be able to craft a portfolio that stands out from the masses and meets the expectations of clients today. Become the next big thing by learning these techniques and discover how you can use them to best effect in your photography. 

Normski: between Hip and Hop

Normski is a veteran of the Hip Hop world. Growing up in London, he documented the rise of one of the most influential movements of a generation. In our interview slot, he recalls his first forays into photography and explains how the medium has been a vessel for capturing a wealth of famous faces and rich culture. 

Night cityscapes

Cities have to be some of the most well-photographed locations. We live amongst the buildings, twinkling lights and traffic, so it is only natural that we would be drawn to turn our cameras on these vibrant scenes. However, they are far more complicated to shoot than one might first imagine. In our creative project, we head into the big city armed with a camera, monopod and standard lens, to demonstrate how to manage the extreme contrast and time your shots for optimal results. 

Location photoshoots

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