EVEN more so than with APS-C format cameras, the Micro Four Thirds system makes it notoriously difficult to blur the background in portraits. With a 2.0x crop factor, this lens gives an effective focal length of 90mm, but its actual focal length of 4

THE rocky, tree-lined trenches at Puzzlewood offer a worm’s-eye view without having to lie in the dirt. “I wanted an image that captured the essence of Puzzlewood, its dark gullies encased in moss, with trees perched atop and soaring into the sky,” s

THERE are many different ways to create a digital image. In this creative photo project, we’re going to show you how you can make images without even picking up a camera or your phone. All you need is a flatbed scanner and a creative imagination! We

www.walterrothwell.com HOW would you describe your photography? Leaning towards the classic, no gimmicks. Which photographers (living or dead) would you like to have round for dinner? William Henry Fox Talbot, Edward Weston and William Eugene Smith.

DESIGNED for APS-C format Fujifilm bodies, this lens gives an effective focal length of 84mm, ideal for portraiture. However, because depth of field is mostly based on actual rather than effective focal length, it’s at a disadvantage when it comes to

This month, two readers join technique editor Claire Gillo for a day of fantastic photography at an ancient 14-acre woodland – and popular filming location – in the Forest of Dean READER 1 CAMERA: Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II LOCATION: Gloucestershire S

IN THE foggy landscape of idyllic Lapland, Finland, you’ll most likely find photographer Tiina Törmänen setting up her camera. Tiina is a specialist in winter and forest photography, and no doubt in her element every time she’s back in the natural en

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SMALLER and lighter than any other 85mm lens on test, this one nevertheless boasts an f/1.4 aperture rating. It’s based on a very traditional design with 10 optical elements, none of which is aspherical, and it doesn’t even feature Nikon’s ED (Extra-

Kit Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II with 60mm f/2.8 Macro lens Exposure 3.2 sec at f/22, ISO 320 PUZZLEWOOD is famed for its fabulous twisted tree and rock formations, but there are plenty of small-scale delights too. “I settled on this composition as the

IF YOU want to take a different angle on the street genre, then pay attention! Ryan Hardman has been shooting street photography for three years now, and started his project On The Bus! after becoming inspired by Dougie Wallace’s Age Of Wealth and Ni

WHEN you buy a portrait prime, you often need to make the choice between image stabilisation or a super-fast f/1.4 aperture. This new 85mm gives you both, with no compromise in features or image quality. Typical of recent upmarket designs, the lens h

THE rule of thumb for shooting sharp pictures without a tripod is to make sure the shutter speed doesn’t drop below the focal length, expressed as a fraction. For example, a 50mm lens shouldn’t be used at a shutter speed slower than 1/50 sec, and 1/5

LIGHTING www.elinchrom.com 1 An optional Q-Reflector Adaptor Mk II enables use of Elinchrom’s full range of light shapers. 2 Extension cables are available to add to the head’s 2.5m lead. 3 Dual output sockets enable a pair of heads to be powered fro

The whole picture Jake used a 14mm wide-angle lens to capture a larger field of view and frame more of the Milky Way. Using the same lens for the shot of the mountain yielded a more natural perspective when they were then merged together. Unexpected

CSC www.canon.co.uk 2 The touchscreen display is effective, both for control changes and setting the focus point. 3 The M50 is designed for beginners and first-time system camera users, so the external controls are limited compared with more advanced

Without camera shake THERE are many reasons why you might reject a photo – the exposure being off and unrecoverable for one. Perhaps the background of your shot isn’t complementary to the subject. Maybe you’ve missed the moment altogether. But ditchi

TAP on any image to view full-screen BEN Cherry has been fascinated by nature since he was five. “I was dragged around nature reserves by my dad,” he says. “Photography came into my life aged 11, and has steadily grown into my obsession.” Ben studied

SLR www.www.ricoh-imaging.co.uk 1 The ‘SR’ stands for Pentax’s Shake Reduction II system, which offers a host of clever features. 2 The rear screen pulls out on a complex but clever cantilever that allows both vertical and sideways tilt. 3 The main m

juvenile red fox, Bristol – awarded as a finalist in the Urban category and lead publicity image for the 2016 Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards; a red fox in front of Brunel’s Clifton Suspension Bridge, Bristol; TAP on any image to view full-s

Brighton, East Sussex (vintage print, unmounted), c1967 TAP on any image to view it full-screen TONY Ray-Jones died of a rare form of leukaemia aged 31, with his work unpublished and largely unknown. Following the posthumous publication of a book of

the last rays of the day backlight a swan’s plumage at Wimbledon Common; and a dwarf Japanese quince trumpeting Spring’s arrival in front of the muted tones of a lavender bush Canada Geese on a dawn fly-by across Pen Ponds in Richmond Park; TAP on an