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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This month’s contributors
A night with the stars • Simon Newman shows why planning, patience and careful technique is the backbone of brilliant astrophotography
How to shoot • The gear and techniques you need to shoot large-scale astro landscapes
Beautiful bluebells • Claire Gillo shares her top tips for taking dreamy photographs of flowers in your garden this summer
The power of black-and-white • Alistair Campbell shows you how to take control of mono conversions
Build a tower • Claire Gillo shows how to create an abstract artistic sculpture from fruit and some cocktail sticks, all in the comfort of your own home
Create a digital glitch • Alistair Campbell shows how to turn right into wrong
Produce a stop-frame photo animation • George Fairbairn uses his stills camera to create fun animations
Precision and patience • Slow and steady wins the race
Create a personal photo project • Marc Newton explains why every photographer should undertake a passion project
Instagram: It’s all about your target audience • Use these tips to post your best content and engage with the right people
Join the club! • Clive Greenland shares his insights into the benefits of getting involved with a local photographic group
Edit two images together • This month we’ve set you the challenge to combine two or more images together
The art of seeing • Benedict Brain adds a new dimension to his photography with stereoscopic imagery
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STAY AT HOME PHOTOGRAPHY • Keep calm and camera on with our guide to projects you can complete indoors
1 How to produce perfect photo prints at home! • Now’s the time to print out and display the shots you’re most proud of. Leading photographer and educator Glyn Dewis shares his top tips, hints and insights
2 How to choose a photo sharing site • Having a striking portfolio is essential for getting your work seen. And photo sharing platforms offer the easiest way to get up and running
3 Bag a best-buy photo product for home use • These top-rated photographic accessories will help you make the most of lockdown. Full reviews at www.digitalcameraworld.com – click on the ‘Home working’ tab
4 Send us your shots and star in our photo gallery • With more time on our hands, we’ve all had the chance to be creative at home
5 Shoot your local field of dreams! • Capture your own floral masterpiece with these simple steps for a great shot
Discover AirMagic • Find out how to use this month’s fantastic software gift to enhance your drone photos
Create fine-art images with natural textures • Use our free pack create artistic images in Photoshop CC
Raw editing with Affinity Photo • James Paterson demonstrates how to enhance landscapes with this Photoshop alternative
Sharpen up your shots • Find out why sharpening should bookend your Lightroom editing process – and explore the tools you need
Make any portrait subject look great • James Paterson teaches you...