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How to get pin-sharp results from your current camera and lenses Plus easy Photoshop tips!
NEW! Canon EOS 70D SLR Hands-on guide to 60D upgrade:
faster AF, new sensor, touchscreen!
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creative ideas for summer
technique
creativity
pro advice
Capture cool shots of towns at night during your holiday
Give a three-dimensional look to your still-life shots
How to take breathtaking shots of people skydiving
dusk masterclass
How to go all 3D
meet the fall guy
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Story of the Cover Sue Hsu explains how she set about taking this issue’s striking cover shot
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The Photo Fixer This issue, our reader wants to know how to shoot better sports action shots and add dynamism to his images by using flash
ESSENTIALS
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Your Mission We reveal the winners of our reader competition for creative water pictures
10 Things to Try Right Now Ten great new creative photo ideas to try during August and September
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Photoshop School Expert advice on enhancing your photos, including tutorials on raw in Photoshop Elements and Lightroom 5
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Postcards from the Edge Skydiving photographer Michael Murphy talks about his daredevil profession
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Photo Advisor All your SLR and Photoshop queries answered, plus feedback on your shots
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20 Ways to Get Sharper Shots Make your shots shine this summer and banish blurred photos with our essential advice for achieving sharper images
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Shoot! Expert camera tips and shooting advice to help you perfect your photography
The Digital Camera Interview Everybody wishes they could be a travel photographer, so Gavin Gough explains how to make that dream a reality The Shot I Wish I’d Taken Fran Halsall waxes lyrical about an atmospheric Ansel Adams woodland scene
Viewfinder Your opinions make for a lively read, plus Chris George muses on the endless beef between Nikon and Canon users
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Next Month What’s coming up in issue 142
Digital Camera August 2013
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Canon 70D It’s got a new sensor, faster autofocus and a touchscreen. What’s not to like?
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Sony Alpha 58 The A58 promises impressive features at an affordable price – does it deliver?
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ways to get sharper shots this summer Softness can kill even the best photos. Chris Rutter shows how to stay sharp!
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So, before you start thinking about upgrading your kit, take a look at our top 20 tips for getting sharper results. From choosing the right settings, mastering focusing and eliminating camera shake, this essential advice will help you get the most from your existing gear. It will also mean you’ll get the best results if you do decide to upgrade your kit later.
All images: Chris Rutter
o you look at your shots and wish they were sharper? You might think you need a new camera, but the quality of your images isn’t just down to the resolution of your camera’s sensor or even the quality of the lens. In fact, the higher the resolution, the more obvious any blur or softness can be.
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