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CONTENTS
ESSENTIALS
22
Inspirations
These are simply the best Canon
photos from Digital Camera’s Photographer
of the Year competition30
Outdoor photo techniques
From high dynamic range imagery
to exposure blending, learn how to improve
a wide variety of your outdoor shots42
Subscription Offer
Massive subscription savings, plus
get a free Vanguard shoulder bag worth £74
Photo Stories
We look at one man’s journey with
depression and photography, and another
that documented his Thailand travels125
Next Issue
A month of waiting made easier
with this brief preview of the next issue130
Focus Point
Letters from the PhotoPlus inbox,
best of the web, and the month in numbersCANON PROS
08
The Apprentice
Our Apprentice heads out to shoot
glorious castles around South Wales with
Canon pro photographer Drew Buckley44
David Noton On Location
David remembers a little town that
no longer exists, due to natural disasters66
The Pro Interview
Ivor Prickett details the trials and
tribulations of photographing in war zonesCANON SCHOOL
82
Software Solutions
Canon’s free Digital Photo Professional84
Digital SLR Essentials
Claw back more control going Manual89
EOS S.O.S
Brian answers your technical questionsNEW TESTS
96
Gear Update
Another month, another haul
of marvellous Canon related gear98
Mini Test: Roller bags
We compare six roller bags to see
which should be protecting your Canon kit
on photoshoots and trips100
Lens Test: Tokina
Opera 16-28mm
Add some unique drama to your
wide-angle shooting with the second
of Tokina’s new Opera lenses102
Super Test:
Travel tripods
Strong and stable, these travel
tripods will support your
kit while still remaining
portable and lightweight114
Buyers’ Guide
Make sense of all the Canon
cameras and lenses with our handy little
buyers guides48
OUTDOOR PHOTO TIPS
30
Improve your
dynamic range
Crank up that tonal range with our
expansive tips guide to boosting your
outdoor photography images...10 2
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