You’ll need a bag for your camera kit, but what type should you choose and what should you look for? Here’s a list of bag types, from the smallest to the largest, followed by some tips on useful features. Holster bag These are the smallest and they’re designed to hold a single camera with a […]
Olloclip Core Lens Set review
Verdict: Three stars ★★★ You can have a lot of fun with the Olloclip Core Lens Set, but don’t expect DSLR-style optical quality. You’ll get images and videos that are great for sharing, but for exhibiting, not so much. You get what you pay for and you aren’t paying a lot. iPhone photography – don’t […]
Peak Design Slide and Leash reviews
Verdict: Four stars ★★★★ You probably got a cheap strap with your camera so why pay for a premium version of something you’ve already got? Keep reading to find out why, and to learn how Peak Design’s neat touches might even tempt one-time strap haters. When does a strap become a leash? Who knows, but […]
Tenba Cooper 15 Slim review
Verdict: 5 stars ★★★★★Don’t get me wrong. This bag won’t suit backpackers, travel photographers or sports fans. But if you’re a commuting photographer/journalist, like me, it’s perfect, and I’ve got five reasons why… 1: It’s supremely versatile My laptop goes in a separate padded pocket in the back, so I can get it out to […]
Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D review
Verdict: 5 stars ★★★★★ Who wants to return to the bad old days of fixed focal length lenses, manual focus and manual exposure? After trying the Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D, we do! It’s small, light, nice to use and produces terrific image quality. It’s even affordable! After using it more and seeing what it can […]
Sony A6000 review
Verdict: 3 stars ★★★ It’s one of the cheapest mirrorless cameras on the market, yet it has a 24-megapixel sensor, an electronic viewfinder, 11fps shooting and advanced hybrid autofocus. So what’s the catch? The A6000 is an APS-C mirrorless camera first launched by Sony in February 2014. It has a rectangular ‘rangefinder’ style shape rather than […]
3 Legged Thing Iggy review
Verdict: Five stars ★★★★★ If you need a simple, portable tabletop tripod for your smartphone, action cam, compact camera or even a small mirrorless camera, the Iggy is just about perfect. It’s light, super-simple to use and the legs fold into the shape of a handle so you can use it as a short selfie […]
Manfrotto Lumimuse 8 with Bluetooth review
Verdict: 5 stars ★★★★★ You can get the same amount of light – and more – for a lot less money, but the Lumimuse 8 scores on build quality, its size/output ratio, convenient USB recharging and accessory filters. The Bluetooth control is surprisingly useful, too. (Sorry, but that natty little stand is separate.) £105 is a […]
Fujifilm instax SHARE SP-3 printer review
Verdict: Four stars ★★★★ The purchase price and running costs get in the way of giving the instax SP-3 a five-star rating, but as a concept it’s beyond price. It lets you print, keep and share life’s key moments in a way that a Facebook post, an Instagram or a regular photo print delivered five […]
Hähnel PROCUBE2 review
Verdict: Five stars ★★★★★ Available for five different camera brands, the Pro Cube 2 can charge two batteries at the same time, or four AAs, and it has a USB output too for charging your smartphone. It even has a car adaptor. It’s a niche product, but it’s very, very good. OK, so a battery […]