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Sony Xperia 1 IV
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Sony Xperia 1 IV

Sony's latest flagship is the first smartphone with an optical zoom lens. Amy Davies tries it out

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5 mins  |
September 20, 2022
Nikon Z 30
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Nikon Z 30

Nikon's most affordable APS-C mirrorless model to date, the Nikon Z 30, is pitched for the YouTube generation. Will it satisfy self-shooters? Tim Coleman finds out

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7 mins  |
September 20, 2022
To the moon and back
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To the moon and back

Working through 35,000 scans of Apollo moon mission imagery and 'remastering' the best is a massive job, but Andy Saunders did it magnificently, as Geoff Harris discovers

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9 mins  |
September 20, 2022
Joker faces
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Joker faces

Steve Fairclough talks to stand-up comedian and photographer Steve Best about his upcoming photo book Comedians

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7 mins  |
September 20, 2022
Make the grade
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Make the grade

Colour grading is a hot topic in photo editing, and a great way to enhance the mood of your images. James Paterson gets you up to speed

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9 mins  |
September 20, 2022
BLAST FROM THE PAST Leica IIIf
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BLAST FROM THE PAST Leica IIIf

John Wade looks at a late Leica screw-lens great

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1 min  |
September 13, 2022
In the know: High ISO
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In the know: High ISO

High ISO settings are often needed in low light and for faster shutter speeds. James Abbott shows how you can embrace it while maintaining image quality and sharpness

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5 mins  |
September 13, 2022
Long-exposure troubleshooting
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Long-exposure troubleshooting

Long exposures can be truly sublime, covering a number of techniques and styles. James Abbott explains how to avoid common pitfalls in a variety of situations

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8 mins  |
September 13, 2022
Get more from your lenses
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Get more from your lenses

Angela Nicholson explains how to make the most of your wideangle and telephoto lenses

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6 mins  |
September 13, 2022
Master perfect printing
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Master perfect printing

Want to look good on paper? Our 13-step troubleshooting guide will help ensure that what you see on screen is what you get in print

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3 mins  |
September 13, 2022
Wild things
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Wild things

From perfecting fieldcraft skills to focusing on fastmoving subjects, four pro photographers offer expert advice on how to create your best wildlife photographs yet

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6 mins  |
September 13, 2022
The dog's parabolics
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The dog's parabolics

AP Editor Nigel Atherton tries Rotolight's versatile new softboxes

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1 min  |
September 13, 2022
Join the Club
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Join the Club

Celebrating a milestone anniversary this year, this club is for everyone

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3 mins  |
September 13, 2022
Canon EOS R10
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Canon EOS R10

Canon's junior RF-mount APS-C mirrorless model packs a lot of features into a small body. Andy Westlake sees how it stacks up against the competition

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10+ mins  |
September 13, 2022
Final Analysis
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Final Analysis

Riders, South Dakota, 2016' by Matt Black

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2 mins  |
September 13, 2022
Never lose an image again
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Never lose an image again

Losing or accidentally deleting images can be very scary, but all may not be James Abbott explains everything you need to know about image recovery and back-up

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4 mins  |
September 06, 2022
In praise of the amateur
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In praise of the amateur

I'm an amateur photographer, apart from being a professional one,' said Elliott Erwitt at 82, and I think maybe my amateur pictures are the better ones.' Sophie Howarth tells us about her new book The Mindful Photographer

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6 mins  |
September 06, 2022
Join the Club
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Join the Club

This club's friendly members have an eclectic range of interests

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3 mins  |
September 06, 2022
Capital constructs
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Capital constructs

Javier Arcenillas's seductive photographs of the Kazakhstan capital won 2nd place in Architecture and Design at the 2022 Sony World Photography Awards

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3 mins  |
September 06, 2022
The path to perfect JPEGS
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The path to perfect JPEGS

Spend less time stuck at your PC and more time out and about by getting JPEGs right when you shoot. Angela Nicholson and two notable JPEG shooters explain how

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7 mins  |
September 06, 2022
Viewpoint - Nigel Atherton
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Viewpoint - Nigel Atherton

Instagram is a poor platform for photographers, says Nigel Atherton. It's about time we had something better

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2 mins  |
September 06, 2022
Db The Ramverk 32L Pro Backpack
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Db The Ramverk 32L Pro Backpack

Andy Westlake tries out a rugged modular front-loading backpack

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2 mins  |
September 06, 2022
Final Analysis - Peter Dench considers...
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Final Analysis - Peter Dench considers...

Anaerobic Digester at Frogmary Green Farm, South Petherton, Somerset, 2020 by Tessa Bunney

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2 mins  |
September 06, 2022
Bird photography with a difference
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Bird photography with a difference

An ever-popular genre, bird imagery is almost as old as photography itself. While traditional approaches will always have their place, Gemma Padley considers the work of photographers who are daring to do things differently

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6 mins  |
August 30, 2022
A 3.5m Great White Curiously Approaches My Lens
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A 3.5m Great White Curiously Approaches My Lens

Custom-made kit and lots of experience went into this image. Matty Smith tells Damien Demolder how he took it without becoming lunch

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4 mins  |
August 30, 2022
How low can you go?
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How low can you go?

In his latest column for AP nature photographer Marsel van Oosten explains the importance of shooting wildlife at low angles

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3 mins  |
August 30, 2022
Firmly focused on birds
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Firmly focused on birds

One of the biggest challenges in wildlife photography is capturing birds. Top pro Ben Hall shares his advice

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7 mins  |
August 30, 2022
End of Game By Amos Nachoum
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End of Game By Amos Nachoum

When you are looking for shock-value a big fierce monster eating a small cute animal is hard to beat. It’s the nature of nature though

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3 mins  |
August 30, 2022
New light on wildlife
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New light on wildlife

Looking for more-creative ways to light domestic wildlife? Top pro Richard Peters shares his artificial lighting and camera trap techniques with Kingsley Singleton

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5 mins  |
August 30, 2022
Wildlife editing masterclass
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Wildlife editing masterclass

Whether you shoot in Kenya or Kent, editing wildlife photos requires special care and attention to detail. James Paterson shares some expert advice

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6 mins  |
August 30, 2022