CREATE SPECIAL EFFECTS

Add these filters to your kitbag to give your images a unique edge

CONTROL COLOUR

Use hardware filtration to carefully balance colour like a pro

LENGTHEN EXPOSURES

Introduce a sense of movement into your shots and control depth of field

BALANCE EXPOSURE

Control the distribution of tones within your images for maximum detail

MASTER YOUR FILTERS

Peter Fenech explains how to use filters to get the professional look

INSTA360 UNVEILS 8K ACE PRO TO TAKE ON GOPRO AND DJI

New action cam has a rear flipscreen and impressive low-light credentials

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

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

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

BODY BEAUTIFUL

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

POST-APOCALYPTIC PANO IS TOP LANDSCAPE IMAGE OF 2023

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

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

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