We’ve gone low light crazy in the latest issue of Practical Photography, with over 30 pages of inspirational images and creative projects. There’s even a chance to win a shiny new Canon EOS 7D! From moonlit landscapes and neon buildings to gritty reportage and high-octane action, we’ve left no stone unturned in our pursuit of low light perfection.
Elsewhere, we ask, “How clean is your camera?” as we look at how a hygiene routine can improve picture quality, we delve into the world of HD movies and show why the latest batch of DSLRs could transform your photographic horizons, and show how two off-camera flashguns could open up a whole new world of portrait potential.
In Gear guide, we get under the skin of the Nikon D3S to see exactly what you get for £4000, we round up the latest flash triggers, and get to grips with the Elemental LR85 Plus, a professional studio kit at enthusiast prices. All this and a whole lot more in the February issue, on sale 30 December…
Low light special
What do you get when you mix creative techniques and loads of enthusiasm with a sizeable dollop of low light? A huge feature full of inspirational images and easy-to-follow projects, that’s what. We’ve searched the globe for the best in low light photography, tested our own skills to the limits in a series of four amazing low light projects, and we’ve even got a lovely EOS 7D to give away, courtesy of the kindly souls at Canon.
A step-by-step guide to off-camera flash
The second part of our essential camera skills feature looks at how using two flashguns instead of one can open up a plethora of lighting setups. Try your hand at three simple cross-lighting techniques for a variety of effects, learn how to light backgrounds effectively, and then take a look at our flash trigger test for the most objective buying advice.
How clean is your camera?
It’s time to don the Marigolds and give your camera a really good scrubbing down, as Darren Harbar runs you through a camera hygiene routine that’ll improve not only your DSLR’s health, inside and out, but will also improve image quality. Also check out our cleaning products round up in Gear guide.
Gear guide
Nikon’s D3S is the priciest camera we’ve tested for quite some time, and at £4000 we’re expecting something pretty damn special. So do you really get what you pay for? And will the D3S turn you into an action snapper over night? We also take a look at the Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VRII lens, Elemental LR85 Plus kit, and Casio EXILIM EX-H10 and Canon PowerShot S90 digital compacts.
