Digital Photographer

There is something particularly satisfying about turning the page to a new chapter in a book. I was recently musing on this fact and it occurred to me how the best things in life happen at boundaries – when one state of being moves into the next. It’

Leica has launched its latest camera, the M11 Monochrom, as well as an enhanced version of its Summilux-M 50 f/1.4 ASPH lens. This fourth-generation camera is specifically developed for black-and-white photography. The M11 Monochrom comes with a mono

The definition of success differs for everyone, but while some photographers are fully booked and brimming with ideas, others struggle to get their portfolio off the ground. Luck plays a part, but the most skilled or well-equipped photographers aren’

Canon’s latest RF 100-300mm F2.8L IS USM ushers in a new generation of powerful zooms. The lens is claimed to provide incredible telephoto reach with a versatile zoom range, constant wide f/2.8 maximum aperture and the top image quality you’d expect

Monochrome cameras would appear to be like buses, as this month, not only did we get the Leica M11 Monochrom (see opposite page), but Ricoh also announced the Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome. It’s a DLSR camera designed with a monochromatic-only senso

DJI has announced the long-awaited Inspire 3, six and a half years after the Inspire 2 was launched. It carries the 8K full-frame Zenmuse X9 cinema camera, sports a new 1080p FPV camera with night-vision and has built-in support for RTK waypoints for

As photographers, we can often be heard bemoaning how much we spend on photographic equipment. Though in general, we love buying new gear, perhaps we’re less impressed with the price tags associated with the most recent high-end camera kit. One possi

Photographer: Karolina Konsur Instagram: @karolinakonsur Location: Chapel of St. Barbara, South Moravia, Czech Republic Type of commission: Personal Details: Canon EOS 80D, Sigma 70-200mm lens, f/11, 1/200s, ISO 400 About the shot: “As a landscape ph

Explore the second part of our Pro Masterclass in Issue 267, available 13th June Want to capture gorgeous landscape photos oozing with depth and atmosphere? While great landscapes can be captured at any time of the day, many photographers favour the

The job of a wedding photographer requires so much more than just turning up on the big day and shooting a few romantic scenes. They must also display indispensable qualities, such as organisation, flexibility, adaptability and reliability. Being a w

Difficulty level: Advanced Time taken: 1.5 hours One of the great things about shooting on cameras with APS-C or Micro 4/3 sensors is that the crop factor these formats apply can help us achieve even greater magnification from our lenses, macro optic

BEFORE AFTER In February this year, people living in the UK were treated to an unexpected and rare event in the night skies as the Aurora Borealis, otherwise known as the Northern Lights, were visible across much of the nation. Many spectacular ima

Shooting and curating images from our portfolio is an essential skill for a wide variety of professional applications. As photographers, we are regularly called upon to create collections of shots for others, whether this includes simply friends and

I’m environmentally conscious and I want to make my business as green as possible. Do you have any tips? Brad Fielding As a small business, it can be hard to make big changes, however, the fact that you are conscious of this aspect is a great place

Located in the Deep South of the United States, the state of Mississippi, also known as the ‘Magnolia State’, is rich in history, not least for being the birthplace of the Delta blues. During the American Civil War, black soldiers reinvented former s

The Travel Photographer of the Year is one of the world’s most prestigious competitions, with images ranging from the quirky, humorous and lyrically beautiful to those showing the darker side of travel, including protests and conservation efforts. Si

WIN! SAMSUNG 256GB PRO PLUS MICRO SDXC MEMORY CARD WITH SD ADAPTER Every issue, one Digital Photographer reader wins a Samsung 256GB PRO Plus MicroSDXC memory card with SD adapter. Boasting up to 160MB/s and 120MB/s read/write speeds, the card is p

A couple of months ago (issue 265) we focused on downsized crop sensor cameras, pitching four of the latest high-performance bodies against each other. This time, we’re turning our attention to standard zooms, ideal for everyday shooting with an APS-

For our latest competition in association with Photocrowd, we challenged you to submit your best still-life studies and, after working through all the entries, the winners have been selected. As a prize, the expert winners will win a licence to Affin

Separate dedicated control rings are featured for zoom, manual focus and aperture control, the last with an auto/manual switch The regular minimum focus distance of 0.6m shrinks to 0.3m - 0.4m in Macro mode, as you extend through the zoom range The

The Sigma comes with a bayonet-fit hood that is independent of the 55mm filter attachment thread, which is small for an f/2.8 lens. Unlike the other lenses on test, the Sigma is available in a range of Fujifilm X, Leica L and Sony E APS-C format mou

Canon and Nikon may dominate the DSLR market, but we must not forget there’s a third contender – Pentax. The company has been making DSLRs as long as the other two and after an early dalliance with mirrorless, it has committed fully to the digital SL

FILTER ATTACHMENT THREAD The optional hood screws into the 46mm filter attachment thread, so it can’t be reversed for compact storage like a regular bayonet-fit hood The zoom ring is positioned at the front and operates the retracting mechanism, wit

Megapixels 24MP Max resolution 6000x 4000pixels Sensor information APS-C CMOS (23.5 x 15.6 mm) Shutter speed 30sec – 1/6000sec ISO sensitivity 100 - 102400 Exposure modes P, A, S, M, SCN, Bulb, Custom Metering options Multi , Spot , Center-weight

Price: Website: £789/$679 www.canon.co.uk To cut a long story short, the Canon EOS R50 is a newer, cleverer replacement for the M50 line, even though the M50 will continue to be sold and the EOS M system will still be supported. It’s clear that the C

PRICE: £1,249/$1,299 FOCUS DISTANCE: 0.25-1.5m WEIGHT: 1,115g The Tamron 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di III VXD is a new venture for the veteran lens manufacturer but it’s not entirely without precedent. With a zoom range stretching from a standard focal lengt

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As both a photographer and social worker, social issues are a big concern for me. Violent crimes are committed every day, but not only behind closed doors where nobody sees them. Often incidents happen in public – in the park around the corner or oth

PRICE: £1,399/$1,098 FOCUS DISTANCE: 0.25-0.3m WEIGHT: 488g We’ve reviewed more 24-70mm lenses than we can count over the years as they have become something of a staple in the kitbag of many a professional. This recent optic from Sony mixes things u