LUMIX S 28-200MM F/4-7.1 MACRO OIS

Panasonic's compact and lightweight superzoom makes a strong case for being the only lens you need to pack for your travels

HOW TO...MASTER LUMINOSITY MASKS

James Paterson shows you how to get to grips with Photoshop Channels, and make use of our 10 free actions

CAPTURE PERFECT LIGHT

Mike Harris explains how a little planning and lot of patience can boost your chances of capturing stunning landscape lighting

COULD YOU TAKE A PHOTO LIKE THESE TO WIN A SHARE OF £1M?

Entries are open for HIPA, the world's richest photography competition

MASTER MONOCHROME

Discover the captivating qualities of black-and-white photography, and learn how to master the genre in the age of digital technology

THE LEICA Q3 APPEARS IN BOLD NEW COLOUR OPTIONS

There are 24 striking tones - but they're only available in Singapore for now

FUJINON GF 30MM F5.6 T/S

A stunning tilt-shift optic for Fujifilm's medium-format GFX system

HOW TO...ADD A TOUCH OF FLARE

Create lens flare effects in Affinity Photo, and master shapes, live filters, and colour tools with James Paterson

THE GREAT OUTDOORS

Mike Harris shows you how to capture stunning portraits on location and in golden light

CREATIVE WAYS TO USE SHUTTER SPEED

Master the art of controlling shutter speed to create beautiful works of art

ASTRHORI UNVEILS BUDGET PORTRAIT PRIME FOR NIKON

Super-affordable 85mm F1.8 Full-frame AF lens is now available for Z mount

POLAROID I-2

With full manual controls and a huge price tag, is this instant camera worth the big bucks?

HOW TO...GO MONO WITH PROFILES

James Paterson shows you how to create brilliant black-and-white images with ease using Profiles

UNDERSTAND COLOUR THEORY

Adam Waring takes you back to art class with a primer in colour theory

MEET THE YOUNGSTER WITH A EYE FOR A WINNING PHOTO

Jamie Smart won a top contest aged just eight, and she's only just getting started

FAMILY BUSINESS

Pro portrait photographer Catherine O'Donnell passes on her top tips and techniques for capturing sponateous and engaging family photos in the studio

TTARTISAN'S MONSTER ZOOM IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR DSLR

Affordable 500mm f/6.3 is released in Canon EF and Nikon F mounts

SONY FE 24-50MM F2.8 G

A compact standard zoom with compromises

HOW TO...BOOST RAW PORTRAITS

James Paterson shows you how to use the Develop Persona in Affinity Photo to enhance portraits

INFRARED ON A BUDGET

Mike Harris shows you how to shoot infrared images without investing in a costly camera conversion

THE ONLY WAY IS UP FOR THESE AERIAL PHOTO ACES

SkyPixel contest showcases stunning stills and video captured using drones

MASTER THE MODE DIAL

Learn when and how to use every exposure mode on your camera for pro results

16-25MM F/2.8 G IS SONY'S NEW ‘MINI TRINITY' LENS

Sony has announced the FE 1625mm f/2.8 G, the companion lens to the recently released Sony FE 24-50mm f/2.8 G (see this issue's review).

NEW 8K INSTA360 X4 RAISES THE BAR FOR 360 CAMERAS

Successor to X3 brings serious upgrades to resolution and battery life

SONY WORLD PHOTO AWARDS ANNOUNCES 2024 WINNERS

Prestigious contest celebrates outstanding photography from around the globe

ROLLEI 35AF WILL GET A 35MM F/2.8 LENS AND AUTOFOCUS

Mint Camera confirms key specs for upcoming reboot of classic film model

SIGMA 500MM F/5.6 DG DN OS SPORTS

This relatively lightweight lens packs a load of upmarket features

GENERATE AI BACKDROPS

Meet the filter that creates entire backgrounds based on a few words – James Paterson shows you how

A PLACE IN THE SUNSET

James Paterson shows you how to shoot and combine images to create striking silhouette composites

CREATIVE COMPOSITIONS

Break the rules, and discover strategies for framing images that stand out