Get 16 bonus gifts with the November 2025 issue of Digital Camera

Front cover of issue 300 (November 2025) of Digital Camera magazine and a red blob that reads 'On sale now!'

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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).

Image showing the first two pages of the cover feature of issue 300 (November 2025) of Digital Camera magazine, on the subject of photographing landscapes — (Image credit: Future)

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).

Image showing project 5 of the Photo Active projects section in issue 300 (November 2025) of Digital Camera magazine, explaining how to take photographs of autumn scenes at an arboretum — (Image credit: Future)

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.

Image showing project 9 of the Photo Active projects section in issue 300 (November 2025) of Digital Camera magazine, explaining how to offset a drab sky in landscape photographs by including interest in the foreground — (Image credit: Future)

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

Image showing the first two pages of the Apprentice article in issue 300 (November 2025) of Digital Camera magazine, a masterclass in photographing birds at the Wildlife Dreams nature reserve in Krootuse, Estonia — (Image credit: Future)

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.

Image showing the first two pages of the Camera Clinic article in issue 300 (November 2025) of Digital Camera magazine, an 8-page masterclass about taking photographs in low light — (Image credit: Future)

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.

Image showing the first two pages of the Hotshots gallery in issue 300 (November 2025) of Digital Camera magazine, showcasing the winning entries of the Astronomy Photographer of the Year Awards 17 — (Image credit: Future)

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.

Image showing the first two pages of the interview with Margot Raggett, founder of Remembering Wildlife, who looks back over the first 10 years of the conservation project, in issue 300 (November 2025) of Digital Camera magazine — (Image credit: Future)

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.

Image showing the Tool School tutorial in issue 300 (November 2025) of Digital Camera magazine, about using Adaptive profiles to make beautiful Monochrome conversions in Lightroom and Photoshop — (Image credit: Future)

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.

Image showing the Get the Look tutorial in issue 300 (November 2025) of Digital Camera magazine, about using four techniques to enhance detail and clarity in Adobe Photoshop — (Image credit: Future)

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.

Image showing the first two pages of the Panasonic Lumix S9 camera review, in issue 300 (November 2025) of Digital Camera magazine — (Image credit: Future)

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.

Image showing the first two pages of the DJI Mini 5 Pro camera drone review, in issue 300 (November 2025) of Digital Camera magazine — (Image credit: Future)

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.

Image showing the Sigma 300-600mm F4 DG OS Sports lens review, in issue 300 (November 2025) of Digital Camera magazine — (Image credit: Future)

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

Front cover of issue 300 (November 2025) of Digital Camera magazine — Issue 300 of Digital Camera magazine is on sale now – you can also enjoy it on your smartphone or tablet (Image credit: Future)

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:

Front cover of issue 300 (November 2025) of Digital Camera magazine and images showing the highlights of the bonus gifts included with the magazine &ndash; nine photo tips cards, 3 tutorial videos, 410 software extras and an ebook — (Image credit: Future)

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

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

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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