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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Winter wonderlands • Demiray Oral visits The Roaches in the Peak District to take on the difficult shooting conditions of the season

Red kite at night • Richard Biggs explains how you can showcase beautiful birds of prey

Everyday photos • Discover more about photography – and about yourself – through a 365 project, says Richard Hill

Time for reflection • Think outside the box to produce interesting results, says Roddy Llewellyn

Fairground attraction • Keith Eccles takes the opportunity to shoot eyecatching portraits while the fun fair is in town

The old ways • Guy Bellingham shares the magic of shooting vintage tintypes

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Perfect petals • Helen Farlow makes the most of the great British weather to shoot interesting macro compositions

Perfect pie photography • Claire Gillo uses natural light to get creative Christmas shots

Station slowdown • James Artaius controls time with a slow shutter and stabilisation

Oar-some scenics • Kate Baxter surrounds her life with water

The art of seeing • Surreal snowflakes and photo fun inspire Benedict Brain this festive season

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Hotshots • Highlights from Close-up Photographer of the Year 2021, an annual global competition celebrating close-up, macro and micro photography

250 Tried & tested photo tips

1 LANDSCAPES • 25 tips for successful shooting in one of the most popular – and accessible – genres of photography

2 WILDLIFE • Bolster your wildlife portfolio with our top advice from professional photographers

3 ACTION • Squeeze every last ounce of performance out of your camera, and immortalise action-packed moments

4 ASTRO • Capture exquisite imagery in the dead of night with our pro advice for star-studded astro photos

5 PORTRAITS • Capture people shots full of flair and personality with a combination of technical and interpersonal skills

6 MACRO • Bring tiny critters to life with extraordinary detail using macro lenses, camera hacks and close-up imagery

7 ABSTRACT • A different way of thinking is required in order to tap into your creative energy and make mesmerising works of abstract art

8 NATURE • Capture the wonders of nature in all its glory with your camera and our expert advice

9 STREET • Shooting real life as it happens needs a distinctive approach and skill set: just keep it simple

10 EDITING • Photographs are the raw materials; the editing suite is where you stamp your mark and bring your digital dish together

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