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

Digital Camera World

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This month’s contributors

Feeding her passion • Food photographer Donna Crous cooks and captures her own creations. Niall Hampton gets a taste of her home‑based operation

Donna’s recipe for career success

Donna’s photographic pantry • The tools of the trade that help her cook up a storm

How to shoot food, glorious food • Donna’s top tips for styling, lighting and capturing tasty cuisine every time

Fruit ninja • Alistair Campbell shows how you can slice, dice, and chop fruit and nuts perfectly every time

Switch to manual focus • Using manual focus is essential to get a high burst rate when the action begins. Pre-focus on the area where the fruit pieces will collide to give yourself the best chance at success.

Low angles for more impact • If throwing both halves of your fruit is proving difficult for your assistant, you can place one half on the floor, where it stays still, then throw in the other…

Creative lens flare • Alistair Campbell uses a CD to take control of reflected light

Drip it! • Claire Gillo sets up a messy but vibrant DIY project at home

Faux fog • Alistair Campbell shows how to add an air of mystery to your images

Get the lo-fi look • Dan Mold makes a lens from household objects for a vintage vibe

Get selective • Alistair Campbell reveals an easy and powerful way to manipulate colour

Howdy, pardner • Clinton Lofthouse explains how he creates compelling images without having to leave the house

Your Instagram journey begins • Share your images directly with people who love your photography

You are feeling very Slinky… • Alistair Campbell uses an old-school toy to create an hypnotic spiral that’ll give your shoot a modern feel

Abstract Architecture • Look at architecture from another angle, and enter your shot into our contest

The Street Scene winner is…

The art of seeing • Benedict Brain discusses a long-form pet project layered with questions and meaning

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10 WAYS TO CAPTURE SPRING! • Make the most of the new season with fresh creative assignments from Jon Adams & Andrew James

Camera College • The complete guide to modern photography

Working on the body • There’s more to camera maintenance than a simple rub-down with your sleeve

Attack these areas • Pay particular attention to these parts of the camera, which are prone to harbour dust

Looking after lenses • To avoid scratches, you need to be methodical when you clean your glass

Emergency repairs • Be prepared to make minor mends when you’re out shooting

Dealing with sensor dust • If you’re seeing spots appear in the same place of every shot, it’s time to start cleaning

Camera skills Tripod care • Keep your support in good working order

Camera skills Battery routine • Keep your camera accessories well-fed

How to engage in damage limitation • Take some simple precautions to protect your expensive equipment from the elements

Shot of the month • Liliana Ochoa captures a ballet in the sky

Hotshots • Our selection from the Shackleton...