Latest articles by George Cairns
The best camera backpacks in 2024: carry all your cameras, lenses, and accessories
BUYING GUIDE The best camera backpacks have plenty of room to carry your camera gear and keep it organized and secure
The best gimbals for mirrorless and DSLR cameras in 2024
Updated The best DSLR and mirrorless camera gimbals can smooth out your footage and camera movements in ways that IBIS can't
Boya Mini microphone review: a minuscule mic with big sound
Review If you need a tiny mic that can still go the distance then the Boya mini is the one for you
The best photo organizing software in 2024
UPDATED Store, find, and edit your images, with the best photo organizing software, both paid-for and free.
Harlowe Blade 5 & 10 Bi-Color & RGB Tube Light Kit review
Review Add colourful light to any location with these portable, compact (and magnetic!) LED tubes
Lensgo Smoke S Mini Fog machine review
Review Add cinematic texture, depth, and atmosphere to your model and product shoots
The best iPhone microphone 2024: get high-quality audio with your Apple phone
buyers guide We’ve rounded up the best iPhone microphones to help you boost your mobile audio production
RØDE Wireless Micro review: perfect entry-level wireless mic kit
Review This pocket-sized ‘plug and play’ wireless mic kit will dramatically enhance your smartphone audio recordings
Best iPhone camera grips in 2024: rigs and cages to hold your smartphone steady
buying guide Our recommendations for the best iPhone grips and cages that will enable you to shoot steadier stills and clips on your smartphone
My income from stock photography dried up… but I have a new way of making money from my photos
OPINION Stock photography is dead …but you can still earn decent money for your photos by licensing them for book cover use
I’m turning off my iPhone’s AI Camera and going ‘old school’ with my photography, thanks to Halide 2.5’s Process Zero
OPINION Apple's AI-assisted cameras can't beat old-school editing
Neewer Cage for iPhone 16 Pro review: turn your iPhone into a pro camera rig
Review Get a better grip when shooting video and stills using this versatile iPhone 16 Pro cage
Apple iPhone 16 Plus review: bigger is better
Review The iPhone 16 Plus provides a larger display without the need to blow your budget on an iPhone 16 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 16 review: catching up with the Pros
Review The iPhone 16’s video, audio and photo quality means you can leave your DSLR at home, especially when going on vacation!
Neewer CB200C COB RGB LED video light review
Review Add a wide range of colors and effects to your studio shoots with this powerful LED
Neewer Teleprompter X14 III review
Review Talk directly to a camera with confidence and always stick to your script!
Best wireless microphones in 2024 for content creators & performers
Buying guide Record crisp, clear audio at a distance, with the best wireless microphones
Godox Cube-SC Wireless Mic review
Review A marvellous mini mic kit for smartphone users who want to sound great but travel light
Adobe Premiere Elements 2024 review
Review Convert long clips into slickly edited social media sequences complete with graphics, transitions, and effects
Apple Pencil Pro review: edit your work with pro precision
Review The Apple Pencil Pro provides an intuitive and ergonomic way to interact with your iPad Pro
The best photo editing software in 2024: retouch, fix and enhance your images
BUYING GUIDE This is the best photo editing software for improving your images and feeding your creativity
Saramonic Blink500 ProX B2R review
Review This wireless smartphone and camera-compatible mic goes the distance without signal loss!
Reolink Argus 4 Pro review
Review Enjoy a 180º view of your property in 4K and full color (even at night!)
