Digital Photographer No. 242

© Emmett Sparling It’s a common saying that the best camera is the one that’s with you. Obviously in the pro photo industry, skill and creativity are vital, but a new camera can open up exciting new image possibilities as it provides new tech and features. Navigating an expensive camera purchase in today’s market is confusing, especially if you don’t know what you need, or how your current kit might fit into any future upgrades. That’s why, from p22, we’ve put together an extensive guide to camera types, formats, sensor sizes and lens systems, with pro case studies and even an upgrade roadmap to help you with your decision. Speaking of pro photographers, we’ve also got 50 tips to share with you from ten of the world’s most popular and…

© delihayatn Sakoolchai/ E+ via Getty Images PETER FENECH Our technique editor Peter is a fountain of practical advice on all genres, but this month (p22) he kicks things off with a high-tech and extensive guide to kit upgrades. You’ll also find his steps for shooting woodland scenes (p50) and bold landscapes (p56), plus social media tips (p62) and lens reviews (p110). Website: www.digitalcameraworld.com NEIL BURNELL Neil is an award-winning landscape photographer from the southwest of England. He has a unique and graphic style and runs a myriad of popular workshops. We take to the coast for this month’s shoot like a pro feature, and Neil takes us through his advice and essential kit for shooting seascapes. Soak in his tips from p14. Website: www.neilburnell.com RICHARD GARRIOTT We recently joined…

Free e-book to download 101 Dream Travel Locations We all have a wish list of places we’d like to visit around the world with our camera, whether it’s beautiful beaches, majestic mountains, stunning cities, or a combination of all these. 101 Dream Travel Locations is the ultimate companion for anyone looking to plan their next photography trip when travel is open! To claim your free e-book, head to https://bit.ly/DP242-book You’ll need to enter your details, and then we can email you a link to directly view and/or download your free e-books. Bonus 13-page photo guide How to shoot in the golden hours Sunrise and sunset are famously popular times for landscape photographers to make images, but the popularity of dawn and dusk means similar images are captured by photographers at…

Nikon has turned the retro nostalgia up to maximum with the official announcement of their latest mirrorless camera, the Z fc. The new body is fitted with a 20.9MP APS-C format imaging sensor and draws much of its design inspiration from the landmark 35mm Nikon FM2, a camera loved by pros and enthusiasts alik. This styling philosophy extends from the inclusion of manual setting control dials on the top plate, right down to the inscribed Nikon logo and circular eyepiece for the EVF. This manual control offers a far more tactile experience than sorting through menus or using digital scroll wheels to toggle through shutter speed and ISO values. Somewhat interestingly, the f/stop is displayed using a minute top plate LCD screen which, while unusual, makes up for the lack…

MWC (the Mobile World Congress) was called off at the eleventh hour in 2020 as Covid-19 started to take its grip on the world. Usually held in Barcelona in February, it is an event where some of the biggest names in the mobile phone industry launch new products, introduce new technology and showcase the future of the most popular product ranges. While this year the event was postponed until the summer, it took place as a hybrid event. This meant that some exhibitors attended in person, as did some on-site visitors, however the vast majority of the event was held online. MWC is of interest to many photographers as traditionally some of the biggest announcements at the conference centre are around cameraphone technology. While it was anticipated there would be…

After the usual tentative rumours and ubiquitous leaks which precede a major lens or camera launch from the big manufacturers, Canon has officially announced the RF 14-35mm f/4L IS USM. This professional optic shares much of the form and function of the RF15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM but comes with a slightly slower f/4 maximum aperture and significantly lower price tag. The new lens is Canon’s broadest ever zoom range for a full-frame autofocus model, yet even so it accepts standard 77mm circular filters, making it more practical than other 14mm full-frame DSLR lenses, which often require special filter attachments. Furthermore, the lens has a minimum focusing distance of 20.1cm/7.9in across the entire focal range, allowing the user to fill the frame with foreground interest, in a landscape scene, for example.…