Digital Camera World

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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On the rocks • On one of the hottest days of the year, Harriet Fuller cools down with some refreshing drinks photography. Alistair Campbell joins her on Weymouth beach

A stroke of luck • Transform your image editing workflow with a tablet and stylus, says Mike Harris

Shoot a space-age portrait • Explore new frontiers with futuristic lighting, says Niall Hampton

Catch falling seeds • Seeds and leaves falling offer great motion shots, says Adrian Davies

Create your own photomosaic portrait • Make a contact sheet of hundreds of images and build your own photomosaic portrait from a memorable trip, says Claire Gillo

Arty street scenes • James Paterson transforms urban spaces into abstracts

Shake things up • Use intentional camera movement to capture streets with striking blur

Master abstract camera skills • Six ways to get the best out of your abstracts

Enjoy a burst of speed • Reap the rewards of continuous shooting. Mark Hamblin reveals all

It’s showjumping time! • Equestrian photographer Sebastian Oakley shows us how to get the jump on the competition

Angle for something better • Be creative with your angles to produce shots that are unique in their compositions, says Jack Hollingworth

Go for gold • Perfect planning allows Jerome Colombo to shoot a starburst within an arch

Reflections photo challenge • Send us your best image to win a £50 voucher towards Cewe Wall Art

The art of seeing • Seeking the spirit of place, Benedict Brain finds answers in a trimmed hedge

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Hotshots • Our highlights from the Travel Photographer of the Year competition 2022

SUPER STARS! • Dan Mold shares his favourite tips and tricks for capturing incredible astrophotography images that are literally out of this world

1 WISE BUYS FOR ASTRO • Start with basic equipment and build up your kit bag as your journey progresses

Follow the galaxies with the Benro Polaris • Astrophotographer Josh Dury puts this game-changing product through its paces

Shoot stars like a pro with the Sigma 14mm F1.4 DG DN • This new fast prime for astro is a game-changer, says Josh Dury

2 ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY: FOUR QUICK PROJECTS • Four ideas to plan for on your astrophotography calendar throughout the year

3 SHOOT ASTRO SCENES WITH PIN-SHARP STARS • Use fast shutter speeds, wide apertures and high ISO values to freeze the stars pin-sharp

4 Blend long exposures for sublime star trails • Use a long exposure to turn pin-sharp stars into blurry streaks that add a dramatic twist to your astro night shots

5 Capture the magic of the Northern Lights • Photograph nature’s most incredible light show

6 Discover deep sky imagery • Zoom in for deep sky shots of distant stars, galaxies, gas clouds and nebulae to take photos that are literally out of this world

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

Shot of the month • Simon Heather won first...