Photography Week

The world's best-selling digital photography magazine, Photography Week is the ultimate resource for anyone who wants to improve their photography. Every issue we bring you inspirational images, creative ideas, must-try photo projects and in-depth video reviews, plus no-nonsense practical advice on how to get the best from your camera, so you can capture and edit images you can be proud of. Designed specifically for mobile devices, each issue features reader galleries, how-to articles and step-by-step videos that will help you become a better photographer. It's your one-stop shop for all things photographic.

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NEW 8K INSTA360 X4 RAISES THE BAR FOR 360 CAMERAS • Successor to X3 brings serious upgrades to resolution and battery life

16-25MM F/2.8 G IS SONY’S NEW ‘MINI TRINITY’ LENS

MASTER THE MODE DIAL • Learn when and how to use every exposure mode on your camera for pro results Words Lauren Scott

STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY • Under consistent lighting or flash, your exposure can be fine-tuned

WHEN TO WORK IN MANUAL MODE • M mode gives you greater control over your settings – just be aware of the drawbacks

MANUAL EXPOSURE BRACKETING • Customise your bracketing based on the scene

MEASURE EXPOSURE DIFFERENCES • Discover the brightness difference between two subjects

WHEN TO USE SHUTTER PRIORITY • Master exposure times for motion blur or freezing action

LIMIT YOUR ISO • Set the ISO values to avoid unwanted noise

LINK EXPOSURE TO THE AF POINT • Shoot in changeable light where exposure is the priority

BEWARE OF BACKGROUND DETAIL • With varying depth of fields, be mindful of the backdrop

WHEN TO USE APERTURE PRIORITY • Control the depth of field for smooth or sharp background detail

SHOOT IN BURST MODE • Continuous shooting maintains sharpness in variable lighting conditions

SET MINIMUM SHUTTER • Ensure your exposure isn’t too slow

CHECK RESULTS LIVE • Use depth of field preview on mirrorless for real-time results

CUSTOMISE YOUR CAMERA • Set up and use custom modes to access preconfigured settings

WHAT ABOUT VIDEO? • Where to set the mode dial for video

SET CUSTOM MODES • Using the custom mode dial

NO MODE DIAL? NO PROBLEM • How to use cameras without a mode dial

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XPOSURE • THE WEEK’S MOST INSPIRING READER PHOTOS

THE ONLY WAY IS UP FOR THESE AERIAL PHOTO ACES • SkyPixel contest showcases stunning stills and video captured using drones

INFRARED ON A BUDGET • Mike Harris shows you how to shoot infrared images without investing in a costly camera conversion

HOW TO… BOOST RAW PORTRAITS • James Paterson shows you how to use the Develop Persona in Affinity Photo to enhance portraits

SONY FE 24-50MM F2.8 G • A compact standard zoom with compromises

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