Jon Stapley
Jon spent years at IPC Media writing features, news, reviews and other photography content for publications such as Amateur Photographer and What Digital Camera in both print and digital form. With his additional experience for outlets like Photomonitor, this makes Jon one of our go-to specialists when it comes to all aspects of photography, from cameras and action cameras to lenses and memory cards, flash diffusers and triggers, batteries and memory cards, selfie sticks and gimbals, and much more besides.
An NCTJ-qualified journalist, he has also contributed to Shortlist, The Skinny, ThreeWeeks Edinburgh, The Guardian, Trusted Reviews, CreativeBLOQ, and probably quite a few others I’ve forgotten.
Latest articles by Jon Stapley
Sony takes Nikon’s #2 spot in interchangeable lens camera sales
By Jon Stapley published
The rise and rise of Sony continues as it surpasses a major rival in ILC sales
You can now trade in any old camera for £100 off a new GoPro
By Jon Stapley published
NEWS GoPro’s trade-up program lets you swap any old camera – even a broken one – for £100 off a HERO7 Black or Fusion
Leica and Lenny Kravitz team up to create M Monochrom “Drifter”
By Jon Stapley published
NEWS A faux-pythonskin camera and two bespoke sepia-brown lenses – that’ll be $23,950
Lomography introduces Petzval 55mm f/1.7 MKII for Sony E, Canon RF and Nikon Z
By Jon Stapley published
NEWS The latest stylish Petzval lens joins the full-frame mirrorless family, offering new 6-step bokeh control
Rumors suggest three Canon RF lenses coming early 2020
By Jon Stapley published
NEWS Ears to the ground indicate that users of the RF full-frame mirrorless system can expect three new optics early next year
Apple’s new 8-core MacBook Pro runs Photoshop “75% faster”
By Jon Stapley published
NEWS It’s the fastest Mac notebook yet, and it’s good news for photographers and video editors looking for more processing power
The Godox X2T is a revamped, redesigned flash trigger
By Jon Stapley published
NEWS Replacing the X1T, this widely compatible flash trigger adds Bluetooth and a redesigned control layout
Fotospeed announces Martin Parr as Foto Fest 2019 headliner
By Jon Stapley published
The fourth annual Foto Fest will see four world-renowned photographers sharing their stories
Olympus Tough TG-6 arrives with new underwater modes and accessories
By Jon Stapley published
NEWS The latest in Olympus’s range of tough waterproof compacts is a solid, straightforward update
Peak Design unveils ultra-portable Travel Tripod, its ninth Kickstarter
By Jon Stapley published
NEWS The firm promises to completely shake up tripod design with “world’s most portable” tripod
The InstantKon RF70 is a foldable instant camera with full manual control
By Jon Stapley published
NEWS Using Fujifilm Instax Wide film, this instant camera lets you take complete control over shutter speed, aperture and focusing
Voigtländer announces Nokton 21mm F1.4 Aspherical lens for Sony E-mount
By Jon Stapley published
NEWS This manual-focus lens boasts extensive electronic contacts allowing it to communicate with Sony cameras
Google’s Huawei blacklisting: How will this affect Honor smartphones?
By Jon Stapley published
NEWS Owner of an Honor smartphone? Here’s what you need to know about the Google/Huawei spat
Leica introduces special edition CL for Bauhaus’s 100-year anniversary
By Jon Stapley published
NEWS This limited-edition version of the APS-C camera celebrates a century since the birth of the renowned art school
Ricoh executives think mirrorless photographers will soon return to DSLRs
By Jon Stapley published
NEWS Within “one or two years”, apparently…
Google bars Huawei from Android updates
By Jon Stapley published
NEWS The world’s second-biggest smartphone maker will have its Android access restricted, following its blacklisting by the Trump administration
DJI debuts Smart Controller for drones with built-in display
By Jon Stapley published
CES 2019 Controlling your drone is no longer dependent on the battery in your phone
UK new drone laws – what do they mean for you?
By Jon Stapley published
News Following recent issues at Gatwick airport, the UK has announced new measures to tackle irresponsible drone use
AirSelfie launches a fleet of new aerial cameras to take your vanity levels sky high
By Jon Stapley published
CES 2019 Three new flying selfie cameras for all your selfie needs.
Vuze XR Camera shoots 360-degree 5.7K video
By Jon Stapley published
PHOTOKINA 2018 And it’s pretty affordable too!
Tenba goes super-tough with new Axis camera backpacks inspired by the military
By Jon Stapley published
NEWS Inspired by Tenba’s range of military bags, these are the firm’s toughest photo backpacks yet
Renowned aerial photographer Yann Arthus-Bertrand becomes DJI ‘master’
By Jon Stapley published
Latest news The first of a new series of partnerships between DJI and notable filmmakers
Zeiss Batis 40mm f/2 makes bunch of five for Sony E-mount
By Jon Stapley published
PHOTOKINA 2018 The lens-makers have rounded out their range for Sony’s full-frame mirrorless A7 and A9 range
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