Matt Golowczynski
The former editor of Digital Camera World, "Matt G" has spent the bulk of his career working in or reporting on the photographic industry. For two and a half years he worked in the trade side of the business with Jessops and Wex, serving as content marketing manager for the latter.
Switching streams he also spent five years as a journalist, where he served as technical writer and technical editor for What Digital Camera before joining DCW, taking on assignments as a freelance writer and photographer in his own right. He currently works for SmartFrame, a specialist in image-streaming technology and protection.
Latest articles by Matt Golowczynski
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Manfrotto announces Befree Advanced Carbon, Live Carbon and GT models
By Matt Golowczynski published
NEWS Tripod specialist's Traveller line gets a boost with three new options
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Samyang AF 24mm F2.8 FE: Lightweight wide-angle lens for Sony users launched
By Matt Golowczynski published
NEWS New budget optic, designed to be used with full-frame Alpha models, weighs just 93g
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Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II USM and EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM lenses confirmed
By Matt Golowczynski published
NEWS New L-series optics employ fresh Image Stabilizer units and upgraded focusing systems
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Leica introduces SF 60 flash and SF C1 remote control unit
By Matt Golowczynski published
News New products are compatible with bodies in the S, SL and M systems, in addition to the company's Q and CL compacts
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Does brand matter when buying a new camera?
By Matt Golowczynski published
FEATURE It's common to wonder whether one brand is better than another, but it's not the most useful question to ask
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Huawei P20 Pro: Camera review
By Matt Golowczynski published
REVIEW The best camera performance on a smartphone right now? We give all four of the P20 Pro's cameras a workout
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Venus Optics announces development of four new Laowa lenses
By Matt Golowczynski published
NEWS Quartet includes a 17mm lens for Fujifilm's GFX system and a 4mm fisheye option for Micro Four Thirds users
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What's the difference between weatherproof and waterproof cameras?
By Matt Golowczynski published
Feature The terms are applied to many of today's models, and it pays to know the difference
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10 features you should look out for on your next camera
By Matt Golowczynski published
FEATURE Planning on buying a new camera? Here are 10 features designed to help you to shoot smarter and get better results
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Q&A: Philip Bloom - How to get started with video recording
By Matt Golowczynski published
LEARN We caught up with pro filmmaker Philip Bloom to get his essential advice for anyone wanting to start shooting video
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Highlights from The Photography Show 2018
By Matt Golowczynski published
EVENT This year's event was as busy and exciting as ever. Here's what we loved
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9 things to check when buying a new camera
By Matt Golowczynski published
TIPS Whether you're buying a new camera online or in person, make sure to check these beforehand to avoid disappointment
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Billingham Hadley Small Pro joins company's bag lineup
By Matt Golowczynski published
NEWS Latest member in the popular Hadley line offers 'exceptional protection' for mirrorless models and other small cameras
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Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro Lens arrives
By Matt Golowczynski published
NEWS Venus Optics adds a super-powerful, and surprisingly affordable, macro optic to its lens lineup
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Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM A: Super-wide-aperture telephoto lens arrives
By Matt Golowczynski published
NEWS Update: Pricing and a release date for Sigma's new "Bokeh master" has been revealed
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Canon EOS 2000D / Rebel T7 and EOS 4000D: New entry-level EOS DSLRs confirmed
By Matt Golowczynski published
NEWS Budget DSLR duo launched alongside the company's M50
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Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ - New smartphones boast f/1.5 maximum aperture
By Matt Golowczynski published
NEWS Company places strong focus on photographic features to rival competition from the likes of Apple, Huawei and Google
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Tamron confirms 70-210mm F4 Di VC USD and 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III RXD lenses
By Matt Golowczynski published
NEWS Full-frame tele-zoom to be followed by a standard zoom for mirrorless cameras later in the year
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Pentax K-1 Mark II: Ricoh Imaging revamps flagship full-frame DSLR
By Matt Golowczynski published
NEWS New model succeeds the two-year-old K-1, with a second-generation Pixel Shift Resolution System and improved noise reduction
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Samyang XP 50mm F1.2 confirmed for Canon full-frame DSLR users
By Matt Golowczynski published
NEWS New super-wide-aperture lens arrives with a significantly cheaper asking price than Canon's equivalent optic
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Tamron continues to tease new lenses
By Matt Golowczynski published
NEWS Constant-aperture tele-zoom and a further optic set to be announced on Thursday
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Fujifilm X-H1 full-resolution sample images and video footage
By Matt Golowczynski published
IMAGE SAMPLES Check out our image and video samples from Fujifilm's new flagship powerhouse
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Panasonic announces GX9 and TZ200
By Matt Golowczynski published
News New mirrorless and compact models follow the company's recent flagship G9 and GH5S models
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