Latest articles by George Cairns
Boyamic microphone review: relieve dropout headaches with onboard recording
Review Capture wireless audio without worrying about signal dropout thanks to onboard recording
Shootout: Can the iPhone 15 Pro Max compete with a dedicated action camera? I recruited a stuntman to find out
Features The GoPro Hero 12 Black is many people's go-to camera for action, but can the iPhone 15 give it a run for its money?
Saramonic Blink 500 B2+ review
Review Record your voice (or that of an interviewee) without being limited by the length of a cable
The best LED light sticks and light wands for photography in 2024
Whether you're shooting stills or video, the best light wands and LED light sticks offer a great lighting solution
Neewer iPhone 15 Pro Max Phone Cage review
Review Capture gimbal-smooth camera moves with your iPhone 15 Pro Max and add accessories such as LEDs and filters to your shooting set-up.
DaVinci Resolve 18.6 review: pro video editing for no cost
Review DaVinci Resolve 18.6 boasts a surprisingly comprehensive set of video editing tools for a free video editing app
Lowepro Pro Trekker BP 650 AW II review: protect your gear in the great outdoors
Review The Pro Trekker BP 650 AW II is a capacious camera backpack that will suit the needs of a wide range of outdoor photographers and videographers
Saramonic announces the Blink 500 B2+ – an affordable 2-Person Digital Wireless Microphone
news Saramonic aims to offer studio-quality sound on a budget with this smartphone-friendly wireless mic kit
Godox LC500R Mini Light Stick review: affordable go-anywhere lighting
Review The Godox LC500R Mini is a highly portable and compact LED light wand that can still illuminate the darkest of locations
Nanlite PavoSlim 120C review: a powerful LED panel
Review Nanlite’s PavoSlim 120C is a powerful yet portable LED panel that’s suitable for mains powered studio shoots or by battery power on location
Hollyland VenusLiv review
Review Stream live HD footage to social media sites without being tethered to a desktop PC
Hollyland Lark M2 Wireless Lavalier Mic Combo Kit review
Review The Lark M2 is a marvelous mini wireless mic that packs a powerful audio punch
SmallRig x Brandon Li Mobile Video Kit for iPhone 15 Pro Max review
Review The SmallRig Brandon Li Mobile Video Kit enables you to capture smooth pans, tracks and tilts whatever the weather
Apple Final Cut Pro (10.6.8) review
review This non-linear editor can turn raw footage into slickly edited sequences thanks to a powerful set of professional post-production tools
SmallRig RC 60B COB LED Video Light review
Review The RC 60B COB LED Video Light combines lightweight portability with impressive power
Godox WEC review
Review The Godox WEC Kit2 enables you to be heard from a distance - even in noisy environments
Godox IVM-S3 review: double-barrelled shotgun mic
Review Capture interview sound in noisy locations with this double-barrelled shotgun mic kit
Gomatic McKinnon Cube Pack review: travel smart
Review This compact cube transforms into a backpack, providing a lightweight way to transport kit and clothing
Social media has demonstrated that you can teach an old dog tricks. Here are 5 photo and video techniques I’ve learned
Features Get creative with your clips and stills using these social-media-inspired tips, tricks, and techniques
7Artisans DMic-S wireless microphone review
Review Get your voice heard loud and clear - even from a distance - without blowing your budget
Joby Beamo Reel Color LED review
Review Add a touch of color to your location portraits with this lightweight and highly portable LED
DxO PhotoLab 7 review
Review Process your Raw files to perfection using AI-assisted denoising tools and downloadable optics modules
DxO FilmPack 7 review
Review Give your digital photos an analog look with this versatile vintage film emulator
