Digital Camera World – August 2026
Summary
Two 12-year-old chess players, a cover feature on Erdogan Demir and 68 pages of instruction define Digital Camera World's August 2026 issue (issue 310), which also opens with a free 32-page guide on photographing red squirrels.
Digital Camera World's August 2026 issue, numbered 310, runs to 68 pages and opens with a free 32-page guide on photographing red squirrels, followed by a cover feature on Erdogan Demir. Features include a piece on two 12-year-old chess players, and a look at how a photographer built a career around a single subject. Gear coverage leads with a full Canon EOS R6 Mark III review, while later tests cover lenses, a tripod and a printer. A section gathers reader photos and critiques, and the issue includes practical advice on shooting better images this month.
Regular departments keep the practical thread running. A photo-ideas section delivers assignments readers can shoot now, and a skills section covers camera technique in the field. Practical pages include editing and software tutorials, while a news spread covers new cameras and releases. The back pages gather a buyers' guide and directory of gear and services for readers sourcing equipment.
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Content Guide
▸ Cover Story / Features / Guides
p.4 · ERDOGAN DEMIR cover feature
Erdogan Demir fronts the cover feature, discussing his photography and approach to his subjects. The piece covers his body of work and method. Study one Demir image and note its lighting today.
p.? · FREE 32-PAGE GUIDE: PHOTOGRAPHING RED SQUIRRELS
A free 32-page guide opens the issue, covering how to photograph red squirrels in the field. The guide details habitat, timing and camera settings. Visit one local wood at dawn to try these settings.
p.? · TWO 12-YEAR-OLD CHESS PLAYERS
A feature looks at two 12-year-old chess players, photographed as part of a wider project on young talent. The piece covers the shoot and its subjects. Photograph one focused subject this week using natural window light.
p.? · CAREER FROM A SINGLE SUBJECT
A feature looks at how a photographer built a career around one subject, covering focus and long-term projects. Pick one subject to shoot for a year starting this month.
▸ Gear / Tests
p.? · CANON EOS R6 MARK III REVIEW
The Canon EOS R6 Mark III gets a full review, covering performance and handling for enthusiasts. The test looks at real-world shooting with the body. Compare the R6 Mark III's specs to your current camera.
p.? · LENS, TRIPOD AND PRINTER TESTS
Later tests cover lenses, a tripod and a printer for photographers building a kit. Check one tested lens against your bag before upgrading.
▸ Regulars / Skills
p.? · PHOTO IDEAS AND ASSIGNMENTS
A photo-ideas section delivers assignments readers can shoot now, with practical briefs for the month. Shoot one assignment from this section this week.
p.? · EDITING AND SOFTWARE TUTORIALS
Practical pages include editing and software tutorials for photographers. Apply one editing step from these tutorials to a recent RAW file.
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Editor's Take
The free 32-page red squirrel guide is the strongest reason to pick up this August 2026 issue (310): it is a substantial, specific bonus that outlives the month. The Canon EOS R6 Mark III review is the gear highlight, and the Erdogan Demir cover feature gives it a named photographer to follow. The weakness is the middle: the two 12-year-old chess players feature is slight, and the career-from-one-subject piece is generic advice dressed as a profile. Layout is busy, and the buyers' guide plus directory pages pad the back. Best for enthusiasts who want the squirrel guide and the R6 Mark III verdict; pros may find it thin.
Strengths
• Free 32-page red squirrel photography guide
• Full Canon EOS R6 Mark III review
• Erdogan Demir cover feature with real work
• Photo assignments readers can shoot immediately
Weaknesses
• Chess players feature is slight and filler-like
• Back pages padded by buyers' guide and directories
Verdict: Recommended — The free 32-page squirrel guide and R6 Mark III test justify the issue.
