Tom May
Tom May is a freelance writer and editor specializing in art, photography, design and travel. He has been editor of Professional Photography magazine, associate editor at Creative Bloq, and deputy editor at net magazine. He has also worked for a wide range of mainstream titles including The Sun, Radio Times, NME, T3, Heat, Company and Bella.
Latest articles by Tom May
Joyusing V508 document camera review
By Tom May published
REVIEW Is this mid-range document camera worth the money?
The best underwater fishing camera: see what's happening below the surface
By Gavin Stoker last updated
Buying Guide Get bigger bites down below, by using the best underwater fishing cameras to stalk your catch
The best opera glasses in 2024: pocket sized binoculars for theater and stage
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying Guide Going to the opera, theater or a concert? Enhance your experience with the best opera glasses available today
The best thermal printers in 2024
By Tom May last updated
Buying Guide You don't need ink to print address labels, tickets and labels: just use the best thermal printers!
26 best novels about photography
By Tom May last updated
Features Literature meets the lens in these brilliant books about photographers and the art of photography.
The best shotgun mics in 2024
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Updated Capture clean audio without the background noise, with the best shotgun mics available today
The best microphone isolation shields in 2024 for podcasts, streaming & more
By Tom May last updated
Updated Want to sound clear, crisp and professional? Then you need the best microphone isolation shield!
Plustek ePhoto Z300 review: sheet-feed scanner for digitizing old photos, fast
By Tom May published
review If you have a ton of family photos you need to scan quickly, this scanner is here for you. But is it up to the job? Our Plustek ePhoto Z300 review answers that question.
The best VPN for photographers in 2024
By Tom May last updated
Buying Guide A VPN keeps you safe online, unblocks international content, and much more. Here are my top picks for photographers on the market today.
The best budget microphones in 2024
By Tom May last updated
Updated Capture great audio quality at low cost, with the best budget microphones
The best docking station for MacBook Pro in 2024
By Tom May last updated
Buying Guide Modern MacBooks are short on ports. But you can connect lots of devices with the best docking stations for MacBook Pro
The best book scanner in 2024
By Adam Juniper last updated
Buying Guide Discover the best book scanners, which make it quick and easy to accurately capture the pages of a book in digital form.
Best light bulb security cameras in 2024
By Adam Juniper, Tom May last updated
Buying Guide Simple to set up and difficult for bad actors to spot, these are the best light bulb security cameras on sale today
The best 3D scanner in 2024
By Adam Juniper, Tom May last updated
Buying Guide Scan real-world objects and turn them into digital models, using the best 3D scanners.
The best cutting mat in 2024 for trimming photos, scrapbooking and more
By Tom May last updated
Buying Guide Make cuts easily and precisely, with the best cutting mats for photographers, artists, crafters and DIYers.
The best digital whiteboard in 2024
By Adam Juniper last updated
Buying Guide Present to colleagues, collaborate with clients or get students involved in classes, with the best interactive whiteboards
The best Google Pixel phone in 2024: which Pixel is right for you?
By Gareth Bevan last updated
Buying Guide The best Google Pixel phones offer high-end features at a low price. We help you pick the right Pixel phone deal for you
Best laptop power banks and power stations in 2024: stay topped up, on the go
By Tom May last updated
Buying Guide Charge your computer – as well as your cameras, tablets, and phones – with the best laptop power banks and power stations
Best head torch in 2024: head lamps to see in the dark and free up your hands
By Gavin Stoker, Chris George last updated
Buying Guide We reveal the best head torch for photography, astronomy, camping, DIY and other purposes
5 cool new features for Lightroom announced at Adobe Max
By Tom May published
Adobe Max They sound cool anyway. Although Adobe's been keeping them very close to their chest for some reason...
Adobe sets out to speed up video editing with 5 new Creative Cloud features
By Tom May published
Adobe Max Premiere Pro just got a bunch of new features, and there's a video-related change to Adobe Stock too
The best Mac mouse in 2024 for MacBook, Mac Mini, Mac Studio, or iMac
By Tom May last updated
Buying Guide Speed up your workflow with the best Mac mouse
The best label maker in 2024
By Tom May last updated
Buying Guide Print labels for business or personal use, using the best label makers available today
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