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

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

SONY ZV-1 II

This sequel does little to distinguish itself from the original

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

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

COSINA UNVEILS SUPER-FAST NIFTY FIFTY FOR CANON RF

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

HOW TO...EDIT WITH A STYLUS

Mike Harris uses an Apple Pencil and Affinity Photo 2 for iPad to make precision edits

DJI AIR 3

The latest Air has a dual-camera system but a lower resolution

LIGHT UP THE DANCEFLOOR

Ben Davis shows you how to get into the groove and shoot dynamic dancefloor action like a pro

MASTER URBAN ARCHITECTURE

Learn the art of architectural photography to capture the soul of the city

ZF BRINGS NIKON'S RETRO STYLE TO FULL-FRAME

New model blends the best of Nikon's modern tech with old-school looks

NIKKOR Z DX 24MM F/1.7

Own-brand prime time for Nikon's APS-C format Z system cameras

BLEND WITH BRIGHTNESS

Forget selections and masks, says James Paterson: use Blend Options to create incredible composites

DAVID VS GOLIATH IN THE SKY AS FALCON BATTLES PELICAN

Dramatic mid-air duel wins Bird Photographer of the Year 2023

SHOTS THAT ROCK

We throw a budding music photographer lens-first into the photo 'pit' with pro Matt Higgs

THE NEW GOPRO HERO 12 BLACK GOES BIG ON AUDIO

The iconic action cam gets an external mic and dual-channel audio

CANON POWERSHOT V10

The vlogging camera that could actually replace your phone

HOW TO... CREATE A WET PLATE EFFECT

Replicate the look of a 19th-century wet plate image in Affinity Photo with editing tricks and our free borders

CAPTURE CONFETTI

Wedding photographer Ben Davis share his tips on timing and technique to capture perfect confetti photos

TOP GUN

Pro aviation photographer Philip Stevens teams up with an enthusiast who shares his love of planes for a day of shooting fast jets at the RAF Valley training base on Anglesey, off the north-west coast of Wales

VILTROX LAUNCHES 27MM F1.2 LENS FOR FUJIFILM X MOUNT

New super-fast prime looks ideal for bokeh portraits and low-light shoots

40 summer photo projects

Don't waste the last of the season's sunshine, sunsets or celebrations... Jason Parnell-Brookes has got 40 ways for you to capture it all with your camera

LEICA Q3

Beautiful, simple to use and takes incredible photos

TOP OF THE CROPS

James Paterson explores the powerful features that lurk within the invaluable Crop Tool

KEEP IT NATURAL

Capture great portraits with James Paterson's step-by-step guide to using window light

KITTEN AMBUSH SNAP WINS COMEDY PET PHOTO AWARDS

Playful pair steal the show in the fun-packed photography competition

GO WILD THIS WEEKEND

Jon Adams and Andrew James present 10 great ways to capture amazing wildlife shots - no safari needed!