Jon Stapley

Jon Stapley

Jon spent years at IPC Media writing features, news, reviews and other photography content for publications such as Amateur Photographer and What Digital Camera in both print and digital form. With his additional experience for outlets like Photomonitor, this makes Jon one of our go-to specialists when it comes to all aspects of photography, from cameras and action cameras to lenses and memory cards, flash diffusers and triggers, batteries and memory cards, selfie sticks and gimbals, and much more besides.  

An NCTJ-qualified journalist, he has also contributed to Shortlist, The Skinny, ThreeWeeks Edinburgh, The Guardian, Trusted Reviews, CreativeBLOQ, and probably quite a few others I’ve forgotten.

Articles by: Jon Stapley

Asus’ high-spec ROG II gaming phone boasts impressive camera specs

By Jon Stapley published

NEWS It may be designed for gaming, but the new Asus ROG II is no slouch in terms of megapixels

The world's first image from the world's first 64MP camera phone… is of a cat

By Jon Stapley published

NEWS Redmi releases photo from world’s first 64MP camera phone – and the level of detail looks absolutely ridiculous

Canon profits to decline 40% this year, Nikkei reports

By Jon Stapley published

NEWS A slowing chip market and disappointing European returns will likely lead to a slump for the camera market’s #1 player

Cokin CLEARSKY filter

Cokin announces CLEARSKY light pollution filters

By Jon Stapley published

NEWS Pesky street light interference in photographs could be a thing of the past

Packshot Creator announces two new portable photo studios

By Jon Stapley published

NEWS These all-in-one photo studio systems are ideal for product photography workflows

Researchers develop an AI that can “relight” portraits post-capture

By Jon Stapley published

The neural network reportedly can alter the direction, temperature and quality of light in an image

I’m Back unveils new digital back for medium format

By Jon Stapley published

The company is crowdfunding for an affordable digital back for Hasselblad, Bronica, Rolleiflex, Mamiya and others.

Canon patent puts in-body image stabilization in a DSLR

By Jon Stapley published

The walls between mirrorless cameras and DSLRs continue to come down

LomoChrome Metropolis

Lomography returns to Kickstarter with color negative film

By Jon Stapley published

The lo-fi analogue specialists are back with LomoChrome Metropolis, the first new color negative film in over five years

Light Revolution studio lighting system

Light Revolution is a motorised, rotating lighting system

By Jon Stapley published

NEWS To be honest, you really have to see it in action to get it

Sony MRW-S3

Sony launches “world’s fastest” card reader and USB hub

By Jon Stapley published

NEWS The Sony MRW-S3 is billed as a record-breaking one-stop-shop for all your data transfer needs

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 leaks – here’s what we know so far

By Jon Stapley published

NEWS More details emerge about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 10 smartphones, which are due in August

Canon might have just solved the “lost lens cap” problem

By Jon Stapley published

NEWS A new patent reveals a lens cap/hood hybrid that might never disappear at the bottom of a bag again

Kenro announces Nissin i600 speedlight

By Jon Stapley published

NEWS Arriving in the UK for the summer, the Nissin i600 is a TTL and HSS speedlight with a long zoom range

Pentax fisheye zoom

Ricoh announces updated HD-Pentax DA fisheye 10-17mm F3.5-4.5 ED

By Jon Stapley published

A practically vintage fisheye lens for K-mount cameras gets an update with new coatings

SiOnyx Aurora Sport

The SiOnyx Aurora Sport is an action camera that sees in the dark

By Jon Stapley published

NEWS Infrared technology promises to turn night into full-color daylight

Leica V-Lux 5

Leica announces V-Lux 5, a rebadged Panasonic FZ1000 II

By Jon Stapley published

NEWS Billed as being “made for adventure”, the V-Lux 5 does everything the FZ1000 II can do – and also has the red dot

Sony FE 35mm F1.8

Long-rumored Sony FE 35mm F1.8 lens arrives

By Jon Stapley published

NEWS Fast wide-angle prime finally fills a hole in the Sony FE lens line-up

Nikkei: Camera market down 18% in 2018, decline set to continue

By Jon Stapley published

NEWS Industry-wide, the world of camera sales is still in a slump – and it’s not going to stop anytime soon

Kennel Club announces winners of Dog Photographer of the Year contest

By Jon Stapley published

NEWS Lots and lots of good, good dogs

Could this Samsung / Fujifilm sensor challenge Sony’s dominance?

By Jon Stapley published

NEWS The new ISOCELL Plus sensor is a glimpse into the next generation of imaging tech

Nikon D6 specs leak – camera to come in 2020?

By Jon Stapley published

The latest specs of Nikon’s future flagship DSLR suggest it will have some “mirrorless features”

Four Sigma full-frame lenses leaked: coming this month

By Jon Stapley published

NEWS The lenses will launch first for L-mount and Sony FE, but are coming for Canon RF and Nikon Z later in the year

Manfrotto MVK500190XV review

Manfrotto Hybrid 500 Video System tripod review

By Jon Stapley published

REVIEW A chunky tripod and fluid head combo, especially suited for video users

Sony takes Nikon’s #2 spot in interchangeable lens camera sales

By Jon Stapley published

The rise and rise of Sony continues as it surpasses a major rival in ILC sales

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