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THE CANAN MAGAZINE

Who we are and our favourite Canon content in this issue…

GO COASTAL IN NORFOLK

We team up PhotoPlus subscriber Dave Curley with Canon pro Andrew James for a seascape photography masterclass along the Norfolk coast

SHOT OF THE DAY!

DAVE’S COMMENT Thank you to Andrew and PhotoPlus

Krafla obsession

Krafla, Iceland. 16:00pm. 4 December 2018

New projects with video guides

Follow our Canon camera walkthrough guides and Photoshop editing videos

The long and short of shutter blending

James Paterson gets better blur by combining different exposures

Be a city slicker with your building shots

Matty Graham explains why the architecture all around us is so important and shares tips to help you capture your best-ever shots

Winter wonderland

Matty Graham shows you how to take your best seasonal landscapes

Turn back time for a stylish retro look

Jon Adams helps you use your free Actions to apply cool, retro effects to any picture, then get your shot ready for a high-quality print in one click

The Masking panel

James Paterson takes a look at Adobe Camera Raw’s and Lightroom’s major Raw editing updates

Stars in their eyes

Get creative with portraits and NASA images for otherworldly effects in Affinity Photo – James Paterson gives a star turn and explains all

JUSTIN MINNS

From the spectacular scenery of Iceland to the misty flatlands of East Anglia, Justin Minns is one of Britain’s most adaptable landscape photographers. He tells Keith Wilson about the values of shooting locally and learning to adapt to the Arctic

Vanessa Joy

Professional wedding photographer and Canon Explorer of Light Vanessa Joy explains the camera kit she couldn’t live without when capturing a couple’s special day

INSPIRATION

WINNING IMAGERY FROM THE WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR

MASTER YOUR CANON CAMERA!

101 top tips inside! 

London calling

Peter tells us how he captured London in a new light by shooting at night

FOCUS POINT

We’d love to hear your thoughts on the magazine and all things photographic! Email us at photoplus@futurenet.com

Telephoto lenses

Making the most of longer focal lengthss

How big do you want to go?

EXTEND YOUR SKILLS

Sharper shots

Increase the ISO and adjust IS to avoid motion blur

Working with extenders

Get frame-filling shots with the help of these accessories

Getting more reach in camera

Advantage of APS-C sensors and digital teleconverters

Canon setup techniques

Improve your hit rate when shooting with a telephoto

School tip Update your firmware!

Keep your Canon camera and lenses working smoothly

SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

Edit winter scenes with DPP

STEP BY STEP MAKE THE MOST OF A SNOWY SCENE

Find out how to adjust the exposure and white balance, expand the tonal range and enhance texture

PHOTO-EDITING SOFTWARE

Photo editing has evolved in the past few years, and today’s software can take you in many different directions says Rod Lawton

What to look for in photo-editing software

Everyone’s editing needs are different; here are some things to think about before buying…

ADOBE LIGHTROOM/ CLASSIC

£9.98/month (annual subscription)

ADOBE PHOTOSHOP

£9.98/month (annual subscription)

ADOBE PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS 2023

£86.56 £

AFFINITY PHOTO 2

£59.99 (currently £39.99)

CANON DIGITAL PHOTO PRO 4.6.1

FREE (with camera serial number)

CAPTURE ONE 23

£299/£179 annual subscription

COREL PAINTSHOP PRO 2023

£89.99

DXO PHOTOLAB 6 ELITE

£199

EXPOSURE X7

£131

ON1 PHOTO RAW 2023

£101.34 (subscriptions from £8.10/month)

RADIANT PHOTO

£159

SKYLUM LUMINAR NEO

£129.99 (lifetime), £7 month for annual subscription

THE WINNER IS... THE ADOBE PHOTOGRAPHY PLAN

Combining Lightroom and Photoshop, it’s the perfect package of versatile features offering a great deal

Photo Plus BUYERS’ GUIDE

With prices ranging from a couple of hundred to a few thousand, Canon has an EOS camera to suit everyone, from the complete beginner to most demanding pro…

Photo Plus BUYERS’ GUIDE

With prices ranging from a few hundred to several thousand, Canon has an EOS camera to suit everyone, from the complete beginner to most demanding pro…

Photo Plus BUYERS’ GUIDE

With over 200 lenses we’ve listed for Canon EOS cameras, picking the right one can be tough. Here’s the lowdown!