The festive season with Nikon

Editor’s pick

The latest tips, tricks and techniques this festive season

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Dom Salmon assets for Nikon magazine, Photo Finish: Low Light

Master low light

Whether you’re a total beginner or a passionate hobbyist, get the lowdown on low light and take one of our Photo Finish challenges  
How low can you go?
Angel Fux's images for Nikon magazine

Starry night

Angel Fux on capturing the Milky Way-lit mountainscape in her Nikon Z6III-filmed documentary The Shot Above
A guide to the galaxy
Nikon magazine - 2025 Gift guide

Select the perfect stocking filler

Whatever your style, a few well-chosen additions to your kit can make all the difference to your stills and video  
10 must-have accessories
Scott Antcliffe photos for Nikon magazine article

Snow ready

Camera settings, kit list and how to make the white stuff pop  
Photographing winter landscapes

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Adopt the lingo

Don’t know your N-Log from your Pro-Res RAW? Read our handy technical video language guide to be in the know...  
Video terms decoded
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