Matt Golowczynski
The former editor of Digital Camera World, "Matt G" has spent the bulk of his career working in or reporting on the photographic industry. For two and a half years he worked in the trade side of the business with Jessops and Wex, serving as content marketing manager for the latter.
Switching streams he also spent five years as a journalist, where he served as technical writer and technical editor for What Digital Camera before joining DCW, taking on assignments as a freelance writer and photographer in his own right. He currently works for SmartFrame, a specialist in image-streaming technology and protection.
Latest articles by Matt Golowczynski
Cheat sheet: White balance presets
By Matt Golowczynski last updated
Cheat sheet Only ever stick to Auto white balance? Our cheat sheet gives you the lowdown on all the other options
Sony RX100 Mark VI review
By Matt Golowczynski published
review With its superzoom lens squeezed into its diminutive shell, the RX100 VI is a considerably different proposition to earlier RX100 compact cameras
Photography cheat sheet: How to hold your camera properly
By Matt Golowczynski, Lauren Scott last updated
Holding your camera the right way is vital for comfortable shooting and sharp images
Photography cheat sheet: How to read a histogram
By Matt Golowczynski, Lauren Scott last updated
CHEAT SHEET We explain how (and why) to use your camera's histogram
Photography cheat sheet: What is directional light?
By Matt Golowczynski last updated
CHEAT SHEET Learn how lighting direction affects your photography – and the three main types of directional light you can use
Photography cheat sheet: portrait lighting techniques
By Matt Golowczynski last updated
CHEAT SHEET How do you go about lighting a portrait with just one light source? Here are six things to try
Billingham Hadley One review
By Matt Golowczynski last updated
REVIEW Billingham's classic shoulder bag gets a makeover for the modern-day photographer
Pentax K-70 review
By Matt Golowczynski published
review With a weather-sealed body and a pentaprism viewfinder, the rather good Pentax K-70 is making a comeback
Everything you need to know about the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 180-400mm f/4E TC1.4 FL ED VR
By Matt Golowczynski last updated
Features The built-in teleconverter might be its main draw, but there's more to Nikon's new tele-zoom smasher than you might think. We take a closer look
The best Canon EOS Rebel T5 / Canon EOS 1200D prices and deals
By Matt Golowczynski published
Camera Deals The Canon EOS Rebel T5 – also known as the EOS 1200D – was a fine entry-level DSLR. And you may well find it at great prices
Photography cheat sheet: Depth-of-field decisions
By Matt Golowczynski published
Four typical subjects and suggestions on how to get depth of field spot on
Tamron confirms 70-210mm F4 Di VC USD and 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III RXD lenses
By Matt Golowczynski last updated
NEWS Full-frame tele-zoom to be followed by a standard zoom for mirrorless cameras later in the year
Sony A7R III joins full-frame Alpha stable
By Matt Golowczynski last updated
News New model builds on the A7R II, with claims of faster processing speeds and up to 15EV stops of dynamic range
Peter Dazeley: Photographing London's Theatreland
By Matt Golowczynski last updated
Pro photographer Peter Dazeley discusses his recent project
What are the differences between the PASM exposure modes on your camera?
By Matt Golowczynski last updated
LEARN Bored of shooting in Auto? We explain the Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Speed and Manual exposure modes
The complete guide to Canon's lens terms
By Matt Golowczynski last updated
We explain every term the company uses in its lens names
How to use Instagram for photography… all your questions answered
By Matt Golowczynski published
How to Want to share your images on Instagram? Here's everything you need to know about getting started
Memory card symbols explained – how to understand the info on your new card
By Matt Golowczynski, James Artaius published
CARD TIPS Wondering what all those memory card symbols mean? We demystify all those cryptic figures and icons!
Fujifilm X-Pro2 review
By Rod Lawton, Matt Golowczynski published
Updated The Fujifilm X-Pro2 is bit of a Fujifilm classic, and although the X-Pro3 is now out, the X-Pro2 still has strong appeal
A-Z of Nikon lens jargon: from AF-P to Z-mount
By Matt Golowczynski published
LEARN Nikon uses many suffixes and abbreviations in the names of its lenses – here's what all the lens jargon means
Venus Optics Laowa 24mm f/14 2x Macro Probe lens – pricing announced
By Matt Golowczynski, Chris George published
PHOTOKINA 2018 Weird lens that gives a bug's eye view is soon to go on sale for Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Pentax cameras
99 things you need to know about the Nikon Z full-frame mirrorless camera system
By Matt Golowczynski published
Features Our comprehensive guide to Nikon's new Z7 and Z6 full-frame cameras and lenses
Samyang's AF 14mm F2.8 F is the company's first AF lens for Nikon cameras
By Matt Golowczynski published
NEWS Weather-sealed optic, also known as the Rokinon AF 14mm F2.8 F in the US, follows a number of other wide-aperture prime lenses from the company
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