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MINIATURE MARVELS • This month we paired up Canon macro pro Oliver Wright with PhotoPlus reader Matthew to learn to photograph an abundance of miniature critters up-close
TECHNIQUE ASSESSMENT • Oliver dials in key macro settings on Matthew’s mirrorless EOS R6
OLIVER’S TOP 10 TIPS FOR MACRO
OLIVER’S MAGICAL MACRO SHOTS • Three of Oliver’s all-time favourite marvellous macro images
SHOT OF THE DAY!
INSPIRATIONS • STUNNING IMAGERY FROM THE WORLD OF CANON PHOTOGRAPHY
STEP UP TO FULL-FRAME • Your complete guide to Canon’s full-frame cameras, from EOS DSLRs to mirrorless, plus go full-frame for less with our used camera buying advice
WHY FULL-FRAME? • Discover why you should upgrade to a full-frame Canon right now
WHAT TO LOOK FOR WHEN BUYING USED • Our top tips to help you avoid buying a dodgy second-hand full-frame camera
FULL-FRAME EF AND RF LENSES • Here’s what to look out for in EF and RF optics designed for full-frame Canon camera bodies
BEST FULL-FRAME EOS CAMERAS UNDER £1000 • Got around a grand to spend on an upgrade? Get more bang for your buck with a used Canon full-framer
The Perfect Christmas Gift for just £51.50 • Free Lowepro Truckee BP 150 backpack
Convertibles & Cappadocia • Find out how David utilizes an incredible opportunity to shoot striking images of classic cars against a backdrop of colourful balloons
New projects with video guides • Sharpen up your photography skills with our all-new photo projects and expert guides
Place in the sun • James Paterson teaches you to tame bright sunlight falling on your subjects by utilizing some key skills to take super sunny portraits
ON LOCATION USING FLASH LIGHT IN THE SUN • Set up a flash in tricky midday conditions for bold portraits under the beating sun
TOP TIPS CREATING BETTER SUNLIGHT • Make the sunlight work for you with these simple lighting tips and tricks
TOP TIPS EDITING YOUR SUNLIGHT PORTRAITS • Hard-light portraits shot in sunlight will often benefit from subtle retouching in Photoshop
TOP TIPS HIGH SPEED SYNC FLASH LIGHT • Want to shoot in sunny conditions with a flash, but still blur backgrounds?
A shot in the dark • ISO values can seem scary but don’t let them haunt you any longer! Dan Mold shows how to use ISOs to achieve sharp shots in low light
UNDERSTANDING ISO AND FILE TYPES • Don’t let these sensitivity settings spook you any longer…
JPEG, RAW AND YOU • Make sure you understand the difference between a JPEG and a Raw
PROJECT 2
Lenses for landscapes • In the fifth part of our landscape photography masterclass series, Dan Mold runs through the different lenses for capturing lush vistas
STEP BY STEP FOCAL LENGTH EXPLAINED • Discover how the focal length of your lens drastically changes your composition
TOP CANON LENSES: THE HOLY TRINITY • Three quality lenses that will ensure you have every focal length covered
Top of the range • Louise Carey uses range masking for perfect exposure and colours
HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF RANGE...