Get 16 bonus gifts with the October 2026 issue of Digital Camera magazine
9 photo tips cards, 32 minutes of video lessons, 14 software extras and two ebooks – another unrivaled selection from the world's favorite photo mag
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).
Autumn is almost upon us, and we're here to help you make the most of it. October's cover feature has 12 pages of pro advice for capturing the wondrous colors of the season in a variety of creative ways.
Experienced outdoor photographer Peter Fenech will help you master top landscape shooting techniques for the new season. Turn to page 62 to get started.
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Starting on page 41, our Photo Skills projects section will help you become a better photographer.
The best camera deals, reviews, product advice, and unmissable photography news, direct to your inbox!
This month, you can discover how award-winning photographer Chris Gurton takes his evocative pictures of harvest time (pictured, above).
Plus, we show you how to put together a colorful floral still-life using lights and smoke, and you can learn how to blur clouds in landscape photos with a 10-stop neutral density filter.
Other projects this month include learning how to capture harvest mice, and shooting country house landscape gardens.
Plus, photographer Imogen Tinkler discusses her photo zine documenting the coastal town of Margate in the UK (pictured, above).
Other highlights in October's Digital Camera
October's Digital Camera Apprentice reader challenge sees pro car photographer James Mann give Rufus Rogers a masterclass in automotive photography.
Rufus got to shoot a range of different cars at the Haynes Motor Museum in south-west England – including a Ford Mustang GT Coupe (pictured, above). Turn to page 8 to see how the day unfolded.
Of all the photo skills worth learning, how to use light tops the list, says imaging expert Will Cheung.
Over 10 pages in October's Camera Clinic, he shows you how to make the most of light… and even more importantly, how to use it right. Enrol on the course from page 82.
Commencing on page 74, Hotshots showcases the category winners from the 19th iPhone Photography Awards.
With thousands of submissions from all over the world, see how the top-rated entries continue to showcase the possibilities of iPhone photography. The 20th IPPAwards is open for entries now.
The Caithness coastline in north-east Scotland is often described as one of the best in the world for nature.
Whether you've been there or not, you'll agree when you've seen the photographs in Ken Crossan's book Life At The Edge.
Discover more about the book, and the stories behind the shots, in our interview from page 120.
Our Digital Darkroom editing tutorials for October explore a range of creative techniques for Photoshop, Lightroom, and Affinity.
Essentials (pictured, above) shows how to turn photographs into artworks that look like watercolor paintings, while Fundamentals covers using the Vignette tool in Lightroom to focus on key parts of an image.
Also in this month's Digital Darkroom, the Get the Look tutorial (pictured, above) reveals how to unleash the creative power of the Adobe Camera Raw filter in Photoshop.
October's Kit Zone section of camera and lens reviews kicks off with a group test – six of the best travel cameras.
Featuring a cross-section of brands from across the market, we've assessed half a dozen small shooters that excel at both stills and video. See which camera wins, from page 106.
Also reviewed is the Tamron 35-100mm F2.8 Di III VXD, a new zoom with a versatile focal range and a relatively fast aperture for Sony E-mount and L-Mount bodies.
Plus, we test the Meike 85mm F1.4 Mix II, an affordable portrait prime that's available for three leading lens mounts including Nikon Z.
The latest issue of Digital Camera comes with an unrivaled selection of digital gifts
October's bonus gifts include nine photo tips cards, 32 minutes of video tutorials and 14 software extras for Photoshop and Lightroom.
Here's the full list of the bonus gifts bundled with issue 312 of Digital Camera:
- Nine new photo tips cards covering wildlife, landscapes, action – and more!
- 32 minutes of video tutorials for Lightroom, Photoshop and Affinity
- 14 bonus software extras (Actions, presets, and LUTs)
- The Ultimate Guide to Photography Post Production e-book
- 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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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.
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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