Latest articles by Matthew Richards
Manfrotto Nano Light Stand review: a small but reasonably tall light stand
Review The Manfrotto 5001B-1 Nano Light Stand achieves a decent operating height but folds down surprisingly small for compact stowage.
Elinchrom Lighting Stand review: a stand that keeps things simple
Review The Elinchrom Lighting Stand is quick and easy to use but gives lofty, sturdy support, all at a keen price.
Manfrotto 420B Combi-Boom Stand review: a two-in-one light stand and boom
Review The Manfrotto 420B Combi-Boom Stand gives the versatility of a towering light stand plus a boom, in one convenient package.
Manfrotto 003 Backlite Stand review: elegant simplicity and sturdy support for backdrop lighting
Review The Manfrotto 003 Backlite Stand is ideal when you want to go low, and illuminate backdrops while keeping your flash head out of the frame.
Amazon Basics Aluminum Light Stand twin pack review: so cheap it’s like a BOGOF deal
Review The Amazon Basics Aluminum Light Stand twin pack is so inexpensive it seems like you’re buying one and getting the other one for free.
The best Nikon portrait lenses for Nikon Z cameras and Nikon DSLRs
Buying Guide How to choose the best Nikon portrait lenses to fit your camera and your budget! Includes Nikon Z and DSLR cameras
Best Canon flashgun: which Speedlite will be best for you?
UPDATED Our comprehensive guide will help you choose the best Canon flashgun that suits your needs and budget
Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM II review: the portrait-friendly G Master lens gets a revamp and comes up trumps
Review Eight years on, the Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM II seeks to build on the success of the original G Master ‘portrait prime’ with some desirable updates.
Manfrotto Befree GT 3-Way review: a compact travel tripod for hybrid content creators
Review The compact and lightweight Manfrotto Befree GT 3-Way is built for the road and aims to cater to all the needs of hybrid content creators shooting stills and video.
NiSi NM-200s Macro Focusing Rail review: get on track for extreme close-ups
Review The NiSi NM-200s Macro Focusing Rail helps you to nail focusing for tricky macro shots and makes light work of focus stacking
The best L-mount lenses: check out these best buys for your Panasonic, Sigma or Leica mirrorless camera
Buying guide These are the best L-mount lenses for Panasonic Lumix S cameras, the Leica SL range and the amazing Sigma fp series
The best camera under $200: cheap cameras with a bit more power
UPDATED The best camera under $200 includes digital compacts, hybrids and tough waterproof cameras
I’ve started a love affair with lens wraps, and my camera bags are now left on the shelf
opinion I’ve started a new love affair with lens wraps, and my camera bags are being left on the shelf. Here’s why...
Nikon Z 35mm f/1.4 review: a nifty, nippy little lens with street smarts for Nikon Z-system cameras
Review Billed as an ideal lens for street photography, the Nikon Z 35mm f/1.4 is, remarkably, the company’s first ever f/1.4 Z-mount prime lens
Novoflex KOPF2 geared head review: ultra-fine precision but comes at a price
Review The Novoflex KOPF2 Geared Head Starter Kit is from a range of modular kit options, catering to the most exacting requirements
Novoflex Qube Goniometer Head Pro-Kit review: ultra-high-precision adjustments are the aim of this modular tripod head
Review The Novoflex Qube Goniometer Head Pro-Kit sits at the top of the tree of various modular geared tripod head kit options, offering the greatest versatility.
Automatic sensor cleaning isn't essential? My experience would beg to differ
Opinion I’d have thought that by now, every digital camera would have an automatic image sensor cleaning option. The Nikon Z30, Z50 and Z fc have made me think again.
Nikon Z6 III: Here’s why I gave a so-called ‘compromised’ camera a full 100% rating
Opinion People are saying that the new partially stacked image sensor in the Nikon Z 6III compromises its performance. I’m not one of them
The best camera sensor cleaners: these kits will banish dark spots from your photos
Updated Clean up your act, or at least your image sensor. These top kits are just the job for mirrorless cameras and DSLRs
The best Leica SL lenses: a guide to the full Leica SL lens range
Updated Looking for the best Leica SL lenses? Leica’s full-frame L-mount lenses aim for optimum performance
Yongnuo YN11mm F1.8S DA DSM WL review: mighty wide perspective meets speedy aperture rating, plus optional remote control
Review The APS-C format Yongnuo YN11mm F1.8S DA DSM WL in Sony E-mount shoehorns an effective 16.5mm focal length and fast f/1.8 aperture into a compact build.
Nikon Z6 III review: a dream camera for content creators through to enthusiast and pro photographers
Review With a revolutionary ‘partially stacked’ sensor and an eye-popping viewfinder, the Z6 III takes Nikon’s mid-range mirrorless camera to new heights
Zeiss Loxia 35mm F2 review: a classic street photography lens for Sony E-mount full-frame cameras
review The Zeiss Loxia 35mm F2 manual-focus lens combines a classic focal length with classic looks and handling.
