Latest articles by George Cairns
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: 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!
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
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!)
Hobolite Avant Max and Hobolite Mini Max Creator Kits review: go big, or small, with retro lighting
Review A pair of powerful and attractive studio and location lights that will turn heads as well (as illuminate them!)
Sharks on a plane! Cinematographer Andrew Rodger talks cult hit 'No Way Up'
INTERVIEW Cinematographer of chart-topping movie 'No Way Up' talks the kit and technical approach behind the disaster-horror hit
RØDE Magnetic Smartphone Accessory Mount review: simple but effective
Review Expand your MagSafe-compatible smartphone’s shooting options courtesy of this simple but effective gadget
Zhiyun Cinepeer Weebill 3E review: bigger payloads at a smaller price
Review This heavy-lifting stabilizer lets you make smooth cinematic moves with a heavy DSLR payload
Movavi Video Editor 2024 (24.6.0) review: make your social feed pop
Review Convert your long rambling clips into slick social media sequences complete with eye-catching graphics, transitions and effects
Best lavalier microphone: tiny mics to clip to your clothes
Buying Guide Our pick of the best lavalier microphones for filmmakers and sound recorders – just clip them to a lapel and go!
"It makes my blood boil" – an entire generation has got video wrong (and AI makes it worse)
OPINION As an old-school video maker, it makes my blood boil to view vertical portrait-oriented shots on a horizontal widescreen TV. But can I bring myself to shoot vertically?
Hohem iSteady V3 gimbal review: your AI camera operator
Review This budget smartphone gimbal has some innovative design features that help give it the edge over its rivals
Zhiyun Smooth 5S AI review: follow your every move
Review Get your smartphone to tilt, pan, crane, and glide with the AI-assisted Zhiyun Smooth 5S AI
