ollie
Loc: Ogdensburg, NY
I have a three year subscription to N Photo. I no longer pay any attention to any of the other photo magazines. I find everything I need in N Photo and on the Hog. I definitely think it is worth it
I read issues at the book store I didn't like them.
I subscribed when Barnes and Noble changed distributors and didn't shelf it for several months. What I especially like is the pairing of a Pro and novice on a specific type of assignment: differing equipment and levels of experience. You follow the evolution of the learning and communication between the two, then see the "best of" images from each shooter. The staff uses varied Nikon models, from older D90 and D300 to the latest D750 or D810. A mix of shooting interests and skill sets in each issue, with tests of Nikon and aftermarket optics too.
DWU2
Loc: Phoenix Arizona area
Mac wrote:
Is it worth the cost?
I'm not sure I should wade in here. I've never read the magazine, because I shoot Canon. So, effectively, I know nothing about this question. But, I have read numerous issues of N-Photo's sister publication for Canon,
PhotoPlus. Both are products of Future Publishing.
I assume the two publications are comparable. I'll comment on PhotoPlus - maybe the comments apply to N-Photo as well.
Initially, I found the magazine to be informative and kind of fun to read. It was nice to have a magazine devoted to the brand I chose. But, after a number of issues, I concluded that most of the space in the magazine was beginner-centric, and that articles seem to recyle with new pictures and rewording annually. That's similar to several US photo magazines.
I've stated on this forum that I like the international photo mags better than the US mags. But, the charm has sort of worn off with PhotoPlus.
The copies that I bought did come with a DVD with some instructional videos and camera tests on them. I thought that part was better than the magazine.
I think that the value of this, or any photo publication is going to depend on your interests and abilities. For some, it's heaven-sent. For others, kind of repetitious. On the other hand, maybe N-Photo isn't anything like PhotoPlus.
Mac wrote:
Is it worth the cost?
NO !
I subscribed for a year and found it to be lightweight so I didn't renew.
Mac wrote:
Is it worth the cost?
Mac, I think it is. It seems that most photo mags have gotten very watered down and are mostly ads. N-Photo is loaded with good information that I can use. I recommend it. Is expensive though!
Mac
Loc: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia now Hernando Co. Fl.
romanticf16 wrote:
I subscribed when Barnes and Noble changed distributors and didn't shelf it for several months. What I especially like is the pairing of a Pro and novice on a specific type of assignment: differing equipment and levels of experience. You follow the evolution of the learning and communication between the two, then see the "best of" images from each shooter. The staff uses varied Nikon models, from older D90 and D300 to the latest D750 or D810. A mix of shooting interests and skill sets in each issue, with tests of Nikon and aftermarket optics too.
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Thanks romanticf. That sounds both interesting and fun.
srat50
Loc: Ware, Massachusetts
I have it on my nook its way cheaper that way and I love it plus you can get all the tutorials and such online
I do not subscribe to any. I do view and buy selectively.
Cheers!
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