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.
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Sigma launches its first telephoto zoom for Fujifilm X-mount cameras
SONY ANNOUNCES A PAIR OF REPLACEMENTS FOR THE SONY A7C • Seeing double? The A7C II and A7C R will bring Sony’s latest autofocus and some serious megapixel power to its most compact full-frame camera
Tamron launches world’s first 17-50mm wide-angle zoom for full-frame mirrorless cameras
Polaroid launches I-2 instant camera • The I-2 is Polaroid’s first camera with built-in manual controls and features its sharpest lens yet
In other news • More snippets of photography news from around the world
STORY BEHIND THE STILL
COURSE TO SUCCESS • Peter Fenech meets Paweł Konkol to discover the benefits of enrolling on a photography degree and how a qualification can help you turn pro
AUTUMN LANDSCAPES • Capture the beauty of autumn’s seasonal colour with Ross Hoddinott as he offers his ten essential pro steps
SHOOT NATURAL LIGHT MASTERPIECES • Master the world’s greatest light source and learn how to capture beautiful light throughout the day
Create film-noir lighting • Use shadows and pools of light to achieve the stylised cinematic look of classic crime dramas
Capture light trails • Use the long exposure technique to capture spectacular night shots
Use horizontal Curves for ultimate brightness control • Use Photoshop’s most versatile tool in an incredibly powerful new way
Accentuate golden hour sky colour • Give your sunrise and sunset shots a burst of colour
Gain control over HDR
PREPARE FILES FOR PRINTING • Make your image look better on paper by following these simple steps
PRICINGYOUR PHOTOS • Don’t sell yourself short. Dan Mold explains how to work out the perfect price for your images
Photo CV • We profile an expert photographer’s career journey for insight on becoming established in the industry
Career advice • Claire Gillo shares her thoughts on self-publishing and speaks to a pro in the industry about his new photography book
How do I write a book? • Benedict Brain tells us about his work,YouWill BeAbleToTake Great Photos ByThe End OfThis Book and shares his tips on getting your images published
WHY SHOTS WORK
FINDING HIS VOICE • The Police guitarist Andy Summers on the passion for photography he developed while touring in the 1980s
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SHOT OF THE MONTH
THE BEST OF SUMMER LIGHT • The winners of our latest contest with Photocrowd have been revealed
Kitintro • The expert and independent reviews of gear we’ve bagged this issue
Fast glass on a budget • For quick shutter speeds and a tight depth of field, you can’t beat a fast prime lens. Here are our best budget-friendly options for mirrorless cameras
THE WINNER IS... Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.4 • The Viltrox 56mm lens comes top of our shopping list
Canon EOS R7 • The APS-C camera you’ve been waiting for? James Artaius explores the latest R-series model and finds that it combines unparalleled speed and resolution
Sony A7C...