Digital Photographer

Launched in 2002, Digital Photographer is the ultimate monthly photography magazine, delivering indispensable, practical and hands-on shooting advice. Aimed at digital enthusiasts and professional photographers, Digital Photographer features the latest high-end kit reviews, expert interviews, practical shooting advice and image-editing tutorials to help you become a better photographer. We also showcase a selection of images from DP readers every month – the ideal launch pad for your career. Please note: Digital versions of the magazines do not include the covermount items or supplements that you would find on printed editions.

Skill and creativity are vital, but a new camera can open up exciting new image possibilities

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TRÈS CHIC: NIKON GOES RETRO WITH THE Z FC • New Nikon Z system camera embraces the styling of decades past

MWC 2021 goes for hybrid structure • MWC Barcelona is back for 2021, albeit with a few differences

Canon RF 14-35mm f/4L IS USM finally released • Canon announces a new lens offering quality for less

Astronomy POTY showcases stellar images • Shortlisted images from global contest revealed

In other news • More snippets of photography news from around the world

STORY BEHIND THE STILL

Minimalist seascapes • Claire Gillo shadows photographer Neil Burnell for a minimalist seascape photo shoot along the idyllic South Devon coastline

Neil Burnell

Learn to use your histogram • Neil uses the histogram graph on his camera’s LCD screen to keep an eye on the exposure

The shooting gear that Neil uses

Neil’s top tips

The steps Neil takes to set up his seascapes

UPGRADE YOUR KIT • Take a step up and unlock new image possibilities with the perfect kit

Route 1: APS-C to APS-C • A bigger sensor isn’t always the answer

APS-C advantages • Reasons why sticking with a smaller sensor may be just what you need

Rangefinder style • Go small and stylish with a retro-inspired design

Upgrade case study • Here’s an example of a sideways camera switch within the Nikon APS-C format

Route 2: APS-C to full-frame • Follow this common upgrade path to a larger sensor and even more advanced features

PRO KIT LENSES

Upgrade analysis • A closer look at the pros and cons of a switch in format

Upgrade case study • DSLR system

Route 3: Full-frame to medium format • Once seen as the ultimate in quality and pro reputation, is medium format still king?

Modular vs compact • Choose between absolute quality and practicality

Is medium format worth it? • A larger sensor brings both costs and benefits

Upgrade case study • Take the ultimate step up and switch to medium format

Lenses and accessories • Upgrade your glass and peripherals to build the perfect system for your photographic needs

REMEMBER MEMORY

Money saving accessories • Minimise the hidden costs of camera and lens upgrades

Image circle explained • The relationship between sensor size and lens dimensions

UPGRADE ROADMAP • Build the perfect system for your photographic needs. First, what’s most important to you?

10 things to check before you upgrade • Take these simple steps for a stress free upgrade experience

50 pro photo tips • Discover surefire and savvy advice from the pros at Creator Circuit on everything from lifestyle to landscapes

What is Creator Circuit?

Create an ethereal woodland scene • Shoot a landscape with a fairytale theme using complex lighting and layering...