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CANON ANNOUNCES NEW FLAGSHIP PRINTER AND POWERFUL RF KIT LENS

Canon’s new ImagePrograf Pro-1100 printer is packed with new tech, while its latest 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM lens borrows features from the L-series

Sony launches FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II –a fresh update of an iconic lens

© Sony Eight years on, Sony is updating

Sigma reveals two new lenses

Sigma unveils its latest Canon RF mount lens with the 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN |Cand reveals its revolutionary 28-105mm f/2.8 DG DN |Art

Benro opts for a lighter touch

Company launches two new super-lightweight tripods and amonopod, all with acool anodised blue finish

STORY BEHIND THE STILL

Photographer: RapidBlues @RapidBlues Image location: Bristol, UK

THE LIVING CITY

Wildlife photography isn’t limited to exotic locations on faraway continents. Peter Fenech meets Mark Deans to discover how to locate subjects in an urban area

BREAK THE INTERNET

Grow your reach online and get your photos seen across the globe by mastering influencer marketing

My dream photo kit

With help from used camera gear specialists MPB, we’ve created an expert photographer’s fantasy camera kitbag

Career advice

Claire Gillo speaks to asports photographer and shares her advice on photographing houses for estate agents

What does being a sports photographer involve?

Photographer Siobhan Hennessy shares her experience of breaking into this action-packed genre and how she gets the shot under pressure

WHY SHOTS WORK

Name: Nublado (cloudy) Date: January 2022

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY GLOSSARY

We explain the essential jargon you need to demystify modern photo technology

SHOOT CREATIVE AUTUMN LANDSCAPES

Master exposure techniques to capture the subtle side of the most colourful season of the year

Use creative exposures

Pictured Familiar obscurity Although fiery autumn colours

Edit your long exposures

CREATIVE AUTUMN LANDSCAPES

Work with autumn light

CREATIVE AUTUMN LANDSCAPES

Retouch delicate tones

CREATIVE AUTUMN LANDSCAPES

SHOOT SPECTA CULAR!

Learn how to capture eye-catching images that have the wow factor by following our simple pro techniques

Dynamic composition

Katarzyna Kujawska explains how composition can enhance the drama and direct the viewer

Figure out framing

Keep these points in mind to find the most drama in your scene

Create contrasting skies

Jignesh Chavda offers some insight into combining mesmerising dramatic backdrops with true black pixels

Embrace tonality

Discover how enhancing the dynamic range in an image can elevate the dramatic impact of your work

Create monodrama

Francisco Rosario on how photographic approaches contribute to theatrical results

Pro advice

Four top tips to enhance the dramatic impact of your images

Guiding light

Three key points Daniel considered when creating this dramatic frame

Work with the weather

Daniel Costa on the critical nature of working with foggy conditions that transformed his imagery

Capture natural spectacles

When most people stay indoors, venture out to explore powerful subjects

Shoot impactful portraits

Don’t limit the drama to outdoor images. Gavin Taylor illustrates the power of studio lighting and how to handle it for maximum effect

Follow your vision

Shoot film noir-style for apowerful, classic frame

Gavin’s lighting kit

The equipment he uses for shooting dramatic portraits

VINTAGE LENS MACRO VINTAGE LENS MACRO

Create magical bokeh in macro shots using a Trioplan lens

Shooting steps

VINTAGE LENS MACRO

Paint with light

Create mesmerising effects to highlight products

Create an ethereal blackand-white conversion

PHOTOSHOP TUTORIAL

Make misty autumn scenes pop in Lightroom

Lightroom has all the tools you need to make your autumnal shots look their best

Denoise your photographs

Recover low light frames by eliminating image noise

WILDAW

lan plant on making acareer change, why reinvention is key and his mission to inspire wildlife conservation

THE GALLERY 60 years of the Wildlife Photographer of theYear

Frozen moment Paul Nicklen lay flat on

SHOT OF THE MONTH

Photographer: James Ward Title: Finding To Infinity and

THE BEST OF TRAVEL MEMORIES

The winners of our latest contest with Photocrowd have been revealed

Kitintro

The expert and independent reviews of gear we’ve bagged this issue

THE SOMERSET WILLOW FARMERS

Josh Lomen showcases the traditional craft of willowing, casting aspotlight on the impact of willow farms on the picturesque Somerset landscape

Photo Kit Leaderboard 2024

Our real-time report on the very best gear available for you right now

BEST FULL-FRAME CAMERA

If you’re after maximum quality images, its larger pixels mean that afull-frame camera is the best place to start

BEST APS-C CAMERA

A lighter and more compact body

BEST MICRO 4/3 CAMERA

+10 POINTS OM System OM-1 Mark II

ESSENTIAL AF FEATURES

Keep up with speedy subjects CROSS-TYPE POINTS Cross-type

BEST MEDIUM FORMAT CAMERA

Fujifilm GFX 100 II This advanced GF-mount

BEST DSLR CAMERA

Old-school tech has life in it yet 1

BEST WIDE-ANGLE LENS

For even greater frame width

EDITOR’S COMMENT

“It’s hard not to notice that Canon’s RF

DECLICKABLEAPERTURE

Improve the quality of your video footage Changing

BEST STANDARD LENS

Essential for all-round use

BEST SPECIALIST LENS

For something alittle different

BEST TELEPHOTO LENS

Zoom in closer to the action

BEST LIGHTING

Take full control of the lighting conditions

BEST FILTERS

1 Kenko White Mist No. 1 SPECIFICATION

BEST MACRO LENS

For capturing the world up close

BEST TRIPOD

Using atripod is the key to sharper shots

Canon EOS R5 Mark II

James Artaius believes this could be the best camera you can buy right now

Sony ZV-E10 II

This updated Sony addresses its predecessor’s flaws,says Gareth Bevan

Canon

RF 10-20mm f/4L IS STM

Thypoch Simera 28mm f/1.4

An exquisitely crafted manual prime for more camera mounts. Gareth Bevan investigates

ACCESSRIES

A collection of the best fun-yet-functional products out there for photographers

Think Tank Mirrorless Mover

Price £136/$150 Website thinktankphoto.com Think Tank’s

BioLite Charge 100 Max

Price around £120/$150 Website bioliteenergy.com BioLite’s