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Hey guys,

Happy New Year.

Thinking of subscribing to a photography magazine, one with a good mix of how-to's / info / equipment updates / review etc

FYI - I am not a pro or expert, but am not a total begginer either. So the magazine has to cater for something inbetween intermediate and begginer.

Thanks in advance
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I subscribe to Practical Photography and Digital SLR Photography.

I'd recommend either.
 
I wouldn't bother subscribing to be honest, they all have hit and miss months and they all regurgitate the same themes. Much better to go down WHSmiths, have a browse and buy what you fancy at the time.
 
I've found Practical Photography to be more Nikon bias which is not so good if you shoot Canon. When demonstrating tips and techniques they have a preference to illustrate the example with Nikon gear. Does anyone else agree?
 
Organic said:
I've found Practical Photography to be more Nikon bias which is not so good if you shoot Canon. When demonstrating tips and techniques they have a preference to illustrate the example with Nikon gear. Does anyone else agree?
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my thoughts as well i buy practical photography more nowadays and amateur when they have any interesting articles..
 
I subscribe to Profesional photographer, did the usual monthly buying of PP and found it was the same old so stopped and got a deal with the above.

Rob.
 
I started with Digital SLR Photography and I'd still recommend it. Professional Photography is what I get now along with PhotoPro from the States.

I can't stand Practical Photography, I find their articles misleading in that they encourage photographers to "have a bash" at things with minimal kit while illustrating their articles with pics taken on top end kit and lenses. Misleading is the best I can come up with without resorting to the kind of language not encouraged around here. :)
 
Organic said:
I've found Practical Photography to be more Nikon bias which is not so good if you shoot Canon. When demonstrating tips and techniques they have a preference to illustrate the example with Nikon gear. Does anyone else agree?
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Whether they prefer Nikon or not I haven't noticed. But I can't see that it matters. All cameras have pretty much the same functions and features and a Nikon-produced article won't stop a Canon user doing the same thing.

As for an answer to the original question, I used to buy 4 or 5 mags every month but finally stopped when they all seemed to be regurgitating the same old stuff aimed at beginners. I get Digital Photographer every month subscribed, because it has a fair amount of advanced and pro stuff, and a couple of the pro mags off the shelf now and again. The only 'normal' magazines I get occasionally are Digital Camera and Digital SLR Photography, which might fit your needs.
 
We get Practical Photography, but really only subscribed for the free bag :)

Although, I was buying it pretty much every month anyway and subscribing is cheaper....

I do agree that they seem to have more Nikon pics when they are showing how to do something, but to be honest in other mags (or PP occasionally) when they use other cameras, its pretty easy to convert it to the correct settings/features for the camera you own (at least I think it is for me)
 
I don't subscribe to any, but tend to buy Outdoor Photography and Professional Photographer every month, so may well subscribe shortly...

Practical Photography and Digital SLR Photography (as Ali says) are not bad for the intermediate, but do cover each other in well under 12 months :(
 
Amateur Photograper is the best magazine on photography IMVHO. It doesn't just cover 'how to' techniques, or carry reviews, but it also comments on photography itself, books, photographers and exhibitions.


If you're considering subbing, there's an offer on here.
 
I started subscribing to Practical Photography about 12 months ago. Again tempted by the freeby bag - Lowepro Mini Trekker. I've started to go off it, tend to prefer Digital Photo that I buy every month.

A friend got my Digital SLR User subscription for me for Christmas, I believe its £25 for the year which is a bargain :)
 
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