This month’s contributors

Welcome

Longer days mean that we’re on the cusp

Chris Burkard

The adventure photographer has a new book out called The Oceans. Niall Hampton discovers the stories behind the images and the author’s relationship with the sea

Photo Active

10 things you can shoot, edit and create this month, from butterflies and castles to the perfect confetti shot

30 TIPS FOR SHOOTING SUPER SHOTS THIS SPRING

Pro photographer Simon Roy reveals his key techniques

CAMERA CINIC

Master the art of modern photography

Get the knowledge

Get familiar with your camera’s drive options

Three drive settings

Advice for tailoring your camera’s settings to match the situation

Three types of bracketing explained

Cover all your colour, exposure and focusing options by bracketing

Perfect examples of when burst shooting can help

You might not need the camera’s rapid shooting skills often but when you do, they can be really useful

Drive modes

They offer much more than shooting photos very quickly

Pros and cons

Continuous shooting

Camera know-how

Electronic shutters

Camera tech

Card speed

Shoot photos like a pro

Using the drive menu to help improve your shots

VIDEO TRAINING

The issue 280 download includes video lessons that build on our tutorials, plus bonus videos with extra tips www.digitalcameraworld.com/dc280

The power of Path Blur in Photoshop

Use this handy filter to mimic long-exposure scenes and transform them with a bold black and white treatment

Changing clothes after the photoshoot

Had a creative change of mind when editing? Let’s explore Lightroom tools that can help

Take control of contrast in Photoshop

There’s more to contrast than black and white points – increasing or decreasing contrast can be a powerful creative tool

15 actions, presets and profiles to boost your shots

THIS MONTH’S BONUS SOFTWARE EXTRAS

Photo Answers

Bamboozled by bracketing? Maddened by macro lens mysteries? Send your technique and camera questions to digitalcamera@futurenet.com

The art of seeing

Seeking a sense of place, Benedict Brain captures the vibe of Mexico in a diptych

Hotshots

Winning images from the International Landscape Photographer of the Year competition 2023

Reader gallery

Digital Camera readers show how they’ve been getting creative, submitting images across a range of genres

Shot of the month

A new book about Ruth Orkin explores the work of a photographer inspired by the visual language of cinema

In Focus

The latest photography news from around the globe

Scanning ahead…

A year on from the first Generative AI videos, Jon Devo looks at how far the tech has come

KitZone

New gear, buying tips and the world’s toughest tests

Jay Clue & Sam Glenn-Smith

Images by these underwater photographers are featured on PADI’s latest diver certification cards. Niall Hampton finds out more...

What the f-stop?

How much do you really know about photography? Test yourself to the max every issue with our tricky trivia quiz!

Buyer’s guide

Use our real-world testing scores from across the market to purchase your next camera with confidence

Fujifilm X100VI £1,599/$1,599

Looks like its predecessor but packs in some stealth upgrades w w w.fujifilm.com

Polaroid I-2 £599/$599

With full manual controls and a huge price tag, is this instant camera worth the big bucks? ww w.polaroid.com

Canon RF 24-105mm f/2 .8L IS USM Z £3,440/$2,999

A standard lens is reborn w w w.canon.co.uk

Sony FE 24 -50mm F2 .8 G £1,149/$1,098

Compact standard zoom has compromises www.sony.co.uk