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One camera, fixed lens: infinite possibilities

Premium compacts are professional-level cameras that are typically used for street photography, yet can be used to shoot a much wider range of subjects than you might expect. We speak to photographers who use the limitations of their cameras as a catalyst for creativity and a sense of liberation...

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Kim Bunermann meets Vince Preston to discuss on-location photo shoots and how to build confidence in your career

Nikon Z 70-180mm f/2.8

Matthew Richards tests the final lens in the alternative Z-system trinity

BETWEEN HIP & HOP

From its humble beginnings, Normski recorded the rise of hip-hop culture as it became a global phenomenon

NEW NIKON Z 600MM F/6.3 VR S OFFERS SUPER TELEPHOTO HANDHELD SHOTS

Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S may be around one-third of the price of the monster Nikon Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S, but it still doesn’t come cheap

STORY BEHIND THE STILL

About the shot: Capturing the perfect wildlife shot requires more than good camera equipment, research and preparation. The most important quality is patience, something photographer Rémi Vacher needed when taking this image of a leopard on safari in South Africa.

EDITING TECHNIQUES YOU NEED TO KNOW

Explore our collection of essential trending post-processing styles for success in 2024

Mylio Photos+

George Cairns explores this slick digital asset management app for organising your photos

DISCOVER 5 EASY PORTRAIT A STYLES

Shining the spotlight on five techniques that will make your portraits stand out

Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8

Paul Burrows reviews this hugely versatile, yet bulky third-party zoom

DIVERSIFY YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY

Learn new skills, offer a wider range of services and diversify your business to improve your photography and increase your bookings

NIGHT LIGHTS

For the best night-time urban landscape shots, capture twilight images and balance challenging colour, detail and exposure effects in post-processing

Panasonic Lumix G9 II

The Lumix G9 II is Panasonic’s latest Micro Four Thirds flagship, but is this a format we should still care about? Gareth Bevan takes a closer look

DxO PhotoLab 7

Process your RAW files to perfection using AI-assisted denoising tools, downloadable optics modules and more. George Cairns tries out the latest pro Adobe alternative

GET IT RIGHT IN-CAMERA

Maximise your camera's potential to gain control, improve image quality and reduce editing time

REALLY RIGHT STUFF UNVEILS NEW UNVIVERSAL L-BRACKET

Tripod accessory is compatible with virtually any camera

POST-APOCALYPTIC PANO IS TOP LANDSCAPE IMAGE OF 2023

Stunning image of heath devastated by fire wins Landscape Photographer of the Year

NIKKOR Z 180-600MM F/5.6-6.3 VR

The first affordable ultra-telephoto zoom for Z-system cameras

BODY BEAUTIFUL

Mike Harris demonstrates how to take studio-quality close-ups of vehicles in a classic car museum

HOW TO FOCUS-STACK A LANDSCAPE

Shoot a set of images for a focus stack, then use the Focus Merge command to blend them for front-to-back sharpness

CANON UNVEILS WORLD'S FIRST 800MM TELE-ZOOM

Plus a fast 24-105mm f72.8 and an ultra-wide zoom for the APS-C RF-S

LENS TEST - EXPERT OPINION ON THE LATEST KIT

This 70-180mm lens completes a lightweight trinity of f/72.8 Z-system zooms

A BIT OF A BLUR?

Adam Waring shows you how to use a variable neutral density filter to slow down shots just enough to convey a sense of movement

HIDE AND SEEK

Wildlife pro Paul Fowlie delivers a masterclass in capturing eye-catching portraits of birds and woodland creatures in challenging conditions

COSINA UNVEILS SUPER-FAST NIFTY FIFTY FOR CANON RF

And it's Canon-approved for electrical compatibility with R-series cameras

HOW TO...GO ROUND IN CIRCLES

James Paterson uses layer masking and subtle shadows in Affinity Photo to create striking circles

ARCH ANGLE

Perfect planning allows Jerome Colombo to shoot a starburst within an arch

SONY ZV-1 II

This sequel does little to distinguish itself from the original

CAPTURE THE BEST OF AUTUMN

Seize the opportunities presented by the new season, and capture amazing photos with these creative and fun projects. Dan Mold shows you how to get the most out of autumn, both outdoors and at home

Al editing and how it's changing photography

Will AI help photographers or replace them? Rod Lawton looks at how AI is being used in photo editors