Matthew Richards
Matthew Richards is a photographer and journalist who has spent years using and reviewing all manner of photo gear. He is Digital Camera World's principal lens reviewer – and has tested more primes and zooms than most people have had hot dinners!
His expertise with equipment doesn’t end there, though. He is also an encyclopedia when it comes to all manner of cameras, camera holsters and bags, flashguns, tripods and heads, printers, papers and inks, and just about anything imaging-related.
In an earlier life he was a broadcast engineer at the BBC, as well as a former editor of PC Guide.
Latest articles by Matthew Richards
Canon Extender RF 2x review: double your telephoto reach and close-up magnification
By Matthew Richards published
Review The Canon Extender RF 2x aims to give twice the telephoto power for select RF lenses with minimal loss of performance and image quality.
Canon Extender RF 1.4x review: a revamped teleconverter for the EOS R-system
By Matthew Richards published
Review The Canon Extender RF 1.4x is a teleconverter designed from the ground up for Canon’s EOS R-system mirrorless cameras and select telephoto lenses.
Tamron SP 85mm f/1.8 Di VC USD review
By Matthew Richards published
review The first 85mm prime lens with inbuilt image stabilization for Canon & Nikon DSLRs, this Tamron is refreshingly shallow
Harman Reusable 35mm Film Camera review: load, shoot, repeat
By Matthew Richards published
Review The Harman Reusable 35mm Film Camera comes with two rolls of Kentmere Pan ISO 400 black & white film, but that’s just for starters.
Kodak Black & White Tri-X 400 Single Use Camera review: a professional disposable camera?
By Matthew Richards published
Review The Kodak Black & White Tri-X 400 Single Use Camera has ‘Professional’ written large on its packaging. That’s a bit of a stretch
Harman EZ35 Reusable 35mm Film Camera review: a cut above the average plastic analog camera
By Matthew Richards published
Review The Harman EZ35 Reusable 35mm Film Camera comes complete with a roll of Ilford HP5 Plus black & white film and even a motorized film transport
Ilford HP5 Plus B&W Single Use Camera: buy it, use it, mail it
By Matthew Richards published
Review The Harman Ilford HP5 Plus B&W Single Use Camera comes preloaded with a black & white roll of 35mm film and a battery, so you’re good to go
Best L-bracket for your camera in 2024
By Matthew Richards last updated
Buying Guide With the best L-brackets on your tripod you can shoot both horizontal and vertical compositions with ease
Lomography Simple Use Reloadable Film Camera LomoChrome Purple review: go vibrant violet with film
By Matthew Richards published
Review Lomography Simple Use Reloadable Film Camera LomoChrome Purple is a cut-price, reusable 35mm camera that aims to accentuate purple hues.
Kodak Sport Single Use Camera review: ideal for the beach or pool party
By Matthew Richards published
Review The Kodak Sport Single Use Camera features a watertight casing that’s not only splash-resistant but fully submersible.
Kodak M35 Reloadable Film Camera review: pick a color, there a plenty
By Matthew Richards published
Review The Kodak M35 Reloadable Film Camera comes in a huge range of color options, just add film and a battery.
Kodak i60 Reloadable Film Camera review: is it a case of style over substance?
By Matthew Richards published
Review The Kodak i60 Reloadable Film Camera certainly has some retro charm going for it but it’s not without its foibles.
Kodak Funsaver Single Use Camera review: bring on the fun of film
By Matthew Richards published
Review The Kodak Funsaver Single Use Camera aims to let you capture fun moments on film without any hassle.
Lomography Simple Use Reloadable Film Camera Color Negative review: ‘simple use’ not single use
By Matthew Richards published
Review The Lomography Simple Use Reloadable Film Camera Color Negative aims for pocket-sized photo fun with ‘dazzling, saturated colors’.
Canon Speedlite EL-5 review
By Matthew Richards published
review The Canon Speedlite EL-5 is the first flashgun to feature Canon’s new-fangled ‘multi-function foot’, with a touch of gold
Viltrox AF 27mm F1.2 Pro review: faster, better, more!
By Matthew Richards published
review Is the Viltrox AF 27mm F1.2 Pro for Fujifilm X, Nikon Z DX and Sony E truly a ‘pro’ lens with a consumer price tag? You’d better believe it!
3 Legged Thing Patti 2.0 review: This versatile travel tripod keeps things simple
By Matthew Richards published
review The travel-friendly 3 Legged Thing Patti 2.0 is the last in the Punks range to be updated to Version 2, with an added monopod mode.
Sirui T-005 tripod review
By Matthew Richards published
review A rather cunning plan comes together well in this off-beat tripod design from Sirui
3 Legged Thing LevelHed review: Level up when you’re shooting with a tripod
By Matthew Richards published
review New out in 2024, the 3 Legged Thing LevelHed aims to keep you on the level when you’re shooting with a tripod.
3 Legged Thing AirHed Cine review: A tripod head with fluid movement for shooting video
By Matthew Richards published
review Like the Sade song, the 3 Legged Thing AirHed Cine is a smooth operator, engineered from the ground up for cinematic and video shooting, with a fluid dynamic.
12 lenses of Christmas: December 2023 was portrait primetime for Fujifilm, with something new replacing two things old
By Matthew Richards published
Ready for your close-up? Fujifilm’s latest portrait prime is apparently so good that two old favorites were axed
12 lenses of Christmas: November 2023 was Canon’s BIG month, launching a world-first super-telephoto zoom
By Matthew Richards published
Ever seen a super-telephoto zoom that stretches all the way to 800mm? We hadn’t, either, until Canon rewrote the rule book
12 lenses of Christmas: October 2023 gave us a game-changing super-telephoto from Nikon
By Matthew Richards published
A 600mm super-telephoto prime that’s compact and lightweight enough for handheld shooting? That’s the plan
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