Get 15 bonus gifts with the September 2026 issue of Digital Camera magazine

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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).

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You don’t have to be a seasoned climber to capture beautiful views of mountains – this month’s cover feature shows you how to get great results from distance… even from the window of your car.

Award-winning outdoor photographer Jeremy Flint shares his expert insights for taking your landscape shooting to new heights, including preparation, composition, kit tips, and using filters for long exposures. Turn to page 64.

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).

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Starting on page 43, our Photo Skills projects section will help you become a better photographer.

This month, you can learn how to photograph birds at a wetland reserve (pictured, above), turn holiday pictures into a photo book, get new perspectives on street photography – and more.

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Other projects this month include learning how to use framing devices for landscapes, and shooting the sun safely with a dedicated sun filter.

Plus, street photographer Kevin Etherington discusses his photo zine 'Nocturne' (pictured, above), which features a series of images he captured at night in his home city of Newcastle, UK.

Other highlights in September's Digital Camera

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September's Digital Camera Apprentice reader challenge sees macro pro Tony North give keen reader Shane Sellers a masterclass in close-up photography.

Looking to immerse himself more in macro, Shane partners up with Tony and goes in search of damselflies at first light.

See the results of their early-morning quest from page 8.

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Depth of field is an essential creative skill that’s up there with accurate exposure and focusing, says Will Cheung.

But if you'd like to know how to deploy depth of field even more creatively, whatever style you enjoy shooting, then Will has everything you need to know, in Camera Clinic.

From lens and accessory choice to honing your eye and focusing tips, dive straight in from page 88.

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Hotshots showcases the category winners from the Hasselblad Masters 2026.

With more than 108,000 image submissions from photographers in 160 countries and regions, across seven categories, the Hasselblad Masters is regarded as one of the most prestigious professional photography competitions.

See what impressed the judges from page 80.

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Ever wondered if it was possible to photograph 299 humpback whales in one day? In this month's interview, we speak to someone who has done just that.

Chris Fallows is a leading fine-art wildlife photographer who funnels the proceeds of his print sales into conservation projects.

He shares some career highlights with us, and how he achieves his fine-art aesthetic, from page 122.

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

Fundamentals (pictured, above) teaches you how to bring out the best from telephoto pictures of the moon, using Lightroom, while Get the Look shows how to rough up your shots with some grungy Photoshop effects.

Image showing the Essentials tutorial in issue 311 (September 2026) of Digital Camera magazine, showing how to create your own Photoshop Actions

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Also in this month's Digital Darkroom, we walk you through how to create your own Photoshop Actions – sets of specific editing instructions.

And to give you a flavor of what you can achieve with Photoshop Actions, we’re giving away a batch of 30 that allow you to experiment with distinctive black and white treatments.

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September's camera and lens reviews lead with a full test of the Leica SL3-P, the latest camera to join this full-frame mirrorless line-up.

On paper, it's the highest-performance Leica camera ever, but how good is it in real-world testing? Find out from page 112.

Image showing the two pages of the Canon RF 7-14mm F2.8-3.5L Fisheye STM lens review, in issue 311 (September 2026) of Digital Camera magazine

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Also reviewed is the Canon RF 7-14mm F2.8-3.5L Fisheye STM, an all-in-one circular and diagonal fisheye that'll be a great addition to a creative Canon photographer's kit bag.

Two other reviews complete this month's Kit Zone: the Lumix S 40mm F2 L-Mount lens and leading image editing software DxO PhotoLab 9.

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

Issue 311 of Digital Camera magazine is on sale now – you can also enjoy it on your smartphone or tablet (Image credit: Future)

September's bonus gifts include nine photo tips cards, 31 minutes of video tutorials and 40 software extras for Photoshop and Lightroom.

Here's the full list of the bonus gifts bundled with issue 311 of Digital Camera:

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  • Nine new photo tips cards covering landscapes, wildlife, astro – and more!
  • 31 minutes of video tutorials for Lightroom, Photoshop and Affinity
  • 40 bonus software extras (Actions, presets, and LUTs)
  • 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.

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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)
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Digital Camera World

Digital Camera World is the world’s favorite photography magazine and is packed with the latest news, reviews, tutorials, expert buying advice, tips and inspiring images. Plus, every issue comes with a selection of bonus gifts of interest to photographers of all abilities.

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Niall Hampton
Editor

Niall is the editor of Digital Camera Magazine, and has been shooting on interchangeable lens cameras for over 20 years, and on various point-and-shoot models for years before that. 


Working alongside professional photographers for many years as a jobbing journalist gave Niall the curiosity to also start working on the other side of the lens. These days his favored shooting subjects include wildlife, travel and street photography, and he also enjoys dabbling with studio still life. 


On the site you will see him writing photographer profiles, asking questions for Q&As and interviews, reporting on the latest and most noteworthy photography competitions, and sharing his knowledge on website building. 

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