Digital Camera Magazine

Digital Camera is the definitive guide to digital SLR photography and will show you how to improve any digital photo. It’s packed with practical photography advice and Photoshop tutorials to help you become a better digital photographer. With buying advice to help you choose the DSLR, compact system camera, lens, tripod, printer, or camera bag that’s right for you, it covers all DSLRs including Canon EOS/Rebel and Nikon systems. The perfect title for both amateur and pro photographers

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Fowl play on the water • One reader, one pro… we visit the Slimbridge Wetland Centre with top wildlife photographer Andy Rouse

Flying bird photos 101 • Things to bear in mind when shooting in a wetland centre

Technique assessment • You won’t go wrong with these top tips for capturing birds

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DxO PureRAW 6 • Latest version of raw file batch processing software brings enhanced noise-reduction for Bayer sensors, ‘breakthrough’ high-fidelity DNG file compression, ‘unmatched’ AI dust removal and faster performance

Focal point • Rounding up what’s new and exciting this month

Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG II Art • Updated prime for L-Mount and Sony E-mount focuses on bringing enhanced resolution across the entire frame for today’s higher-resolution mirrorless bodies

Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II • The original was crowned the ‘world’s best’ 70-200mm trinity zoom, but the latest version is better, lighter, faster… and more expensive

AskMatthew • All your questions answered. Send your questions to digitalcamera@futurenet.com

Second-hand superstar • Almost the last in an illustrious line, this APS-C format DSLR has a lot to offer

Readers’Letters • Have a burning question about the future of photography? Want to discuss a feature or a tutorial in the magazine? Send us your letters…

Scanning ahead… • Jon Devo says advances in smartphone tech could signal the end of the mirrorless camera

Reader gallery • Digital Camera readers show how they’ve been getting creative, submitting images across a range of genres

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PHOTO SKILLS • Tips, tricks and techniques to improve your photography

Under the boardwalk • Come and shoot some long exposures under the pier in broad daylight, with Wendy Evans

02 LANDSCAPES • Louise Collier explains how to capture fantastic ICM shots, such as this one from Saunton Sands

Create a collage • Wendy Evans channels her inner Dr Frankenstein by assembling a portrait made from body parts

Compose a spring-themed tableau • Assemble the props for your take on Easter or spring, and shoot a still life with Wendy Evans

05 WILDLIFE • Greg Patton shot these amazing Dalmatian pelicans from a traditional fishing boat

06 ACTION • Marc Le Cornu recounts the stories behind these amazing captures of Ocean Seven swimmers from around the world

London – Light & Lines • Hollin Jones explains how he captures the patterns and colours of the capital’s streets and architecture

Rate my photo • Christopher Scragg’s coffee-themed still-life is examined

Feeding a chick • Cam Parfitt won last month’s ‘Birds’ challenge with this cracking capture

Architecture challenge • We’re looking for buildings, monuments or stonework – modern or old

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