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Getting the bigger picture
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Getting the bigger picture

Several cameras now let you capture images that are larger than the pixel dimensions of their sensor. Angela Nicholson explains how

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5 mins  |
January 17, 2023
Take back control of white balance
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Take back control of white balance

Auto white balance may end up fixing things that aren’t broken, and adusting later in raw is not always a panacea, as Rod Lawton explains

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4 mins  |
January 17, 2023
The art of ISO
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The art of ISO

ISO is one of digital imaging’s superpowers, giving you the freedom to shoot any time, anywhere and almost in any light. Will Cheung shows how you can harness its potential to improve your photography

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8 mins  |
January 17, 2023
Custom classics
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Custom classics

Inside every digital camera is a treasure chest of customisation tools that can make a big difference. Will Cheung helps you select which ones are worth using, with case studies

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8 mins  |
January 17, 2023
Home at last
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Home at last

A new home for British photography opens to the public in London on 26 January and promises to be a hub for connecting photography and photographers across the nation. Peter Dench finds out more

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9 mins  |
January 17, 2023
Six hidden camera power features
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Six hidden camera power features

The average modern camera has such a wealth of features that it’s easy to miss a few. Angela Nicholson reveals six notable ones that can really help

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10+ mins  |
January 17, 2023
Laowa wideangle for Micro Four Thirds
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Laowa wideangle for Micro Four Thirds

VENUS Optics has announced the ultra-wide Laowa 6mm f/2 Zero-MFT lens, calling it a ‘game-changer’ for Micro Four Thirds users.

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1 min  |
January 17, 2023
Remembering a fine contributor
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Remembering a fine contributor

WE’RE very sad to report the death of a highly respected contributor to AP, Jamie Harrison.

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1 min  |
January 17, 2023
Remembering Marilyn Stafford
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Remembering Marilyn Stafford

AP IS saddened to report the death of eminent photojournalist Marilyn Stafford, who passed away peacefully aged 97 at her home in Sussex on 2 January.

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1 min  |
January 17, 2023
Video specialist S5IIX on its way
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Video specialist S5IIX on its way

PANASONIC has revealed that it’s also making a more video-centric variant, the Lumix S5IIX.

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1 min  |
January 17, 2023
Lumix S 14-28mm F4-5.6 Macro
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Lumix S 14-28mm F4-5.6 Macro

A NEW lens will also be gracing Panasonic’s line-up in 2023. The Lumix S 14-28mm F4-5.6 Macro is a small, lightweight ultra-wideangle zoom that joins the same relatively affordable range as the Lumix S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 and 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro OIS optics.

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1 min  |
January 17, 2023
Panasonic Lumix S511
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Panasonic Lumix S511

Andy Westlake takes a first look at Panasonic’s updated full-frame mirrorless model, which finally gains phase detect autofocus

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3 mins  |
January 17, 2023
'It's going to rain all night'
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'It's going to rain all night'

Isabella Ruffatti talks to Alicia Vera about using photography to process her mother’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis and keep their connection alive

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3 mins  |
January 10, 2023
FILM STARS The joy of snaps
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FILM STARS The joy of snaps

Why snapshots of the past are still important today. John Wade delves into a few family albums

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10 mins  |
January 10, 2023
Make a bird photo haven
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Make a bird photo haven

Raise your chances of taking great wild bird shots by attracting more of them to your garden. Andrew Fusek Peters is your guide

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2 mins  |
January 10, 2023
Close calls
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Close calls

Close-up Photographer of the Year 04 winners share the stories and techniques behind their pictures with co-founder

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10+ mins  |
January 10, 2023
An Alternative History of Photography
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An Alternative History of Photography

Amy Davies reviews a fascinating new book that takes a fresh view on the history of photography

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2 mins  |
January 10, 2023
Another flipping smartphone
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Another flipping smartphone

CHINESE smartphone maker Oppo has announced the Find N2, the second iteration of its foldable flagship smartphone series.

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1 min  |
January 10, 2023
Panasonic rolls out 12-35mm Leica lens
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Panasonic rolls out 12-35mm Leica lens

PANASONIC has announced the Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-35mm F2.8 ASPH Power OIS lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras.

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1 min  |
January 10, 2023
Final Analysis
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Final Analysis

Peter Dench considers... House of Jokes, Central Dr, Blackpool, 3rd May 2021 by Hannah Platt

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2 mins  |
January 03, 2023
Buying Guide
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Buying Guide

Our comprehensive listing of key specifications for DSLR lenses

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1 min  |
January 03, 2023
Domke Camera Backpack
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Domke Camera Backpack

Richard Sibley reviews Domke's first foray into the world of backpacks

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2 mins  |
January 03, 2023
Google Pixel 7 Pro
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Google Pixel 7 Pro

Joshua Waller finds out whether this new flagship smartphone can deliver when it comes to image quality and photographic features. Does it offer enough to tempt you away from the likes of Samsung and Apple?

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7 mins  |
January 03, 2023
Fujifilm X-T5
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Fujifilm X-T5

Fujifilm’s traditionally styled 40MP model is a sensational camera for enthusiast photographers. Andy Westlake puts it through its paces

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10+ mins  |
January 03, 2023
Tabletop treasures
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Tabletop treasures

Amy Davies asks three photographers to explain how to photograph miniatures, models and tabletop scenes all from the comfort of your own home – the ideal winter photo project

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9 mins  |
January 03, 2023
Cold snaps
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Cold snaps

Images from Nansen’s polar expedition of 1893-96 remain influential for scientists, explorers and photographers today. A new book showcasing them all is a fascinating read. Author Geir O Kløver tells Amy Davies all about it

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7 mins  |
January 03, 2023
The American West by Ernst Haas
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The American West by Ernst Haas

Magnum photographer Ernst Haas captured the essence of the American West in this stunning collection of images, as Amy Davies discovers

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1 min  |
January 03, 2023
Helping youngsters create through photography
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Helping youngsters create through photography

THE RAHEEM Sterling Foundation, set up by the star England football player and the National Portrait Gallery, has launched a programme in London to raise the career aspirations of young people interested in expressing themselves through photography and portraiture.

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1 min  |
January 03, 2023
Viewpoint Amy Davies
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Viewpoint Amy Davies

Does anybody actually use their smartphone’s pro modes? Or are they a marketing gimmick?

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2 mins  |
January 03, 2023
Landscape audio book
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Landscape audio book

A NEW audiobook, Landscape Photography: For Mirrorless and Digital SLR Users, is now available for download on Amazon/Audible, Google Play and other popular platforms.

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1 min  |
January 03, 2023