Latest articles by Matthew Richards
SmallRig Camera Desk Mount review: a compact and convenient mount for content creators
Review The SmallRig Camera Desk Mount is a very straightforward affair without any fancy frills, for those who like to keep things simple.
The best all-in-one printers for home office and hybrid working
Updated Print, scan, copy and fax when you’re working at home, with the best all-in-one printers available right now.
The best gimbal heads for tripods: effortlessly track the action with big telephoto lenses
UPDATED For wildlife, sports and action photography, there’s no beating one of the best gimbal heads for tracking moving subjects, especially if you’re using a big telephoto lens.
Tarion Desk Mount Camera Stand review: a decidedly angular affair that offers a full range of movement
Review The Tarion Desk Mount Camera Stand is a different kind of table-clamping support that lets you really play all the angles.
The best standard zoom lenses: an essential lens everyone should own
BUYING GUIDE A must for any photographer, our pick of best standard zoom lenses for Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm and MFT cameras
Nikon Z 50mm f/1.4 review: a cost-cutting swift nifty fifty
Review The Nikon Z 50mm f/1.4 aims to bring a fast aperture to the masses, with a very reasonable price tag for an f/1.4 standard prime
Take control of white balance on your Nikon camera
HOW TO Coping with different light sources can be something of a balancing act…
The best AAA rechargeable batteries
buying guide Keep your devices running longer, with the best AAA rechargeable batteries available today
Vanguard Alta Pro 3VLT 235CV 10 review: a remarkably compact and lightweight video tripod
Review The Vanguard Alta Pro 3VLT 235CV 10 cuts the size and weight of a video tripod to the bone, but it’s not all plain sailing.
3 Legged Thing Camera Desk Mount System review: say goodbye to your tripod
Review The 3 Legged Thing Camera Desk Mount System (CDMS) comes in three different kits, plus optional extras, ideal for content creators.
7Artisans 60mm F2.8 Macro 2x review: Double up on your macro superpowers
Review Unlike most autofocus macro lenses, the fully manual 7Artisans 60mm F2.8 Macro 2x gives twice the magnifying power for extreme close-ups
Canon RF 35mm F1.4L VCM review: a classic Canon lens, reinvented for mirrorless
Review The Canon RF 35mm F1.4L VCM has a tough act to follow, in the shape of many photographers’ favorite EF prime lens. I reckon the new one is even better
Viltrox AF 28mm F4.5 FE review: a zero-fat pancake lens for Sony cameras
Review The Viltrox AF 28mm F4.5 FE is barely more than half an inch thick and only weighs a couple of ounces. Even for a pancake lens, that’s really thin and lightweight
AstrHori 120mm F2.8 Macro 2x review: is twice as much really twice as good?
Review The fully manual AstrHori 120mm F2.8 Macro 2x has a slightly longer focal length than most macro lenses and gives double the magnification
How to clean your Nikon camera’s image sensor
HOW TO Here’s how to keep your camera’s image sensor squeaky-clean
The best flashgun: the best strobe units for your camera
Updated These are the best flashguns that attach to the hotshoe of your DSLR or mirrorless camera
Sigma 28-105mm F2.8 DG DN Art review: a not so standard zoom lens
Review Designed for Sony E and L-mount full-frame cameras, the Sigma 28-105mm F2.8 DG DN Art takes f/2.8 standard zooms further into telephoto territory.
Nikon shutter type options explained - which do you choose when?
HOW TO Z-series cameras have a variety of shutter options. Here’s how they work…
Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN C review: head to head with Canon’s own-brand lens
Review Now available in Canon RF-S mount, the Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN C offers a faster alternative to Canon’s APS-C format ultra-wide-angle zoom.
How to update your Nikon camera's firmware
HOW TO New firmware updates for your camera can deliver everything from bug fixes to exciting new features
Make the most of your Nikon camera's dual card slots
HOW TO Here’s how to double up on the potential of dual memory card slots
The best photography lighting kits: for studio, location and video
Buying guide We select the best photography lighting kits with mains power, battery power, and continuous LED lighting for video
The best ringflash for macro photography
Updated Make sure your macro shots of insects and flowers are beautifully lit using a dedicated ringflash
