
Adam Waring
Prior to joining digitalcameraworld.com as Guides Editor, Adam was the editor of N-Photo: The Nikon Magazine for seven years, and as such is one of Digital Camera World's leading experts when it comes to all things Nikon-related.
Whether it’s reviews and hands-on tests of the latest Nikon cameras and lenses, sharing his skills using filters, tripods, lighting, L brackets and other photography equipment, or trading tips and techniques on shooting landscapes, wildlife and almost any genre of photography, Adam is always on hand to provide his insights.
Prior to his tenure on N-Photo, Adam was also a veteran of publications such as PhotoPlus: The Canon Magazine, so his wealth of photographic knowledge isn’t solely limited to the Big N.
Latest articles by Adam Waring

The best 70-200mm lenses in 2025: top constant-aperture telephoto zooms
By Adam Waring last updated
BUYING GUIDE The best 70-200mm f/2.8 or f/4 lenses combine a fast constant maximum aperture and top build quality, and are essential additions to any pro's kit bag

The best filter holders in 2025: my pick of the best square slot-in filter systems
By Adam Waring last updated
Updated The best filter holder systems are easy-to-use, secure, and compatible with a wide variety of neutral density, ND grad, polarizer filters, and more…

Best lenses for bokeh in 2025: fast primes for brilliant background blur
By Matthew Richards last updated
UPDATED Here's my choice of the best lenses for bokeh. Isolate your subject and make it stand out against a dreamy blurred backdrop

The best gimbal heads for tripods in 2025: effortlessly track the action with big lenses
By Adam Waring last updated
UPDATED For wildlife, sports and action photography, there’s no beating a gimbal head for smoothly tracking moving subjects, especially if you’re using a big telephoto lens

The best geared tripod head in 2025: set up your shots with perfect precision
By Matthew Richards last updated
UPDATED When you need to get your compositions absolutely bang-on, a geared tripod head lets you make fraction-of-a-degree adjustments…

The best lenses for the Nikon Z5 II and Z5 in 2025: affordable lenses suited to Nikon's best-value full-frame mirrorless cameras
By Adam Waring last updated
Updated The Nikon Z5 and its successor, the Nikon Z5 II, are brilliant cameras with tempting price tags, so what are the best-buy options once you've outgrown the kit lens?

The best messenger bags for photographers in 2025: carry your camera gear in style
By Rod Lawton last updated
Buying Guide Over-the-shoulder bags are practical and stylish solutions for packing your photo kit and a laptop, whether you're traveling, shooting or commuting

The best protection filters for lenses in 2025: UV, skylight and clear filters
By Adam Waring last updated
Updated

The best variable ND filters: fader filters for videography and photography
By Ben Andrews last updated
Updated Variable neutral density – or fader – filters are essential for filmmakers… and handy for stills photography, too

The best selfie sticks for your smartphone, GoPro or full-size camera
By Daniela Bowker last updated
BUYING GUIDE A selfie stick makes it easy to take group and individual self-portraits or shoot from higher viewpoints for a bird's-eye-like view while including more expansive backgrounds

The best video tripods in 2025: camera supports for shooting movies smoothly
By Adam Waring last updated
BUYING GUIDE A video tripod needs to offer both an ultra-stable support and smooth movement, and here's my pick of the bunch to suit everyone from students to pro filmmakers

The best travel tripod in 2025: lightweight, stable supports for taking on the road
By Matthew Richards last updated
Buying Guide The best travel tripods have to be small enough to pack, light enough to carry, and sturdy enough for shake-free photos!

The best camera sling bags in 2025: halfway between a backpack and a messenger bag
By Adam Waring last updated
Buying guide The best camera sling bags combine the comfort of a backpack with the convenience of a shoulder bag for the best of both worlds

The best camera bags in 2025: carry your photo kit safely and securely
By Adam Waring last updated
Buying guide I reckon these are the best camera bags, no matter how much kit you need to cart around, from backpacks to messenger bags for all styles of photography

The best Nikon camera in 2025: from basic beginner cameras to advanced models for enthusiasts and pros
By Adam Waring last updated
BUYING GUIDE Nikon makes the best full-frame and APS-C sensor mirrorless cameras on the market, as well as DSLRs and bridge cameras, so there's something for everyone, and I've handpicked the best Nikon for you…

Nikon Z5 II review: brilliant full-frame mirrorless with a bargain price tag
By Adam Waring last updated
Review Nikon's latest low-cost full-frame camera is packed with powerful features at a hard-to-say-no-to price

The best light stands in 2025: solid support for studio flash heads, LED panels and more
By Matthew Richards last updated
buying guide Give a firm footing to studio lights, reflectors, backgrounds, and other accessories, with the best light stands on the market

The best mini tripods: tabletop camera supports that will fit in a pocket
By Adam Waring last updated
Buying Guide Short on space? Here are the best mini tripods for packing into a spare corner of your kit bag

Nikon made ONE big mistake with the Z5 II: it’s just too damn good!
By Adam Waring published
Opinion With the Nikon Z5 II being such an excellent all-round camera, who on earth is going to spend all that extra cash on a Z6 III?

The best lens for portraits in 2025: short-tele primes perfect for pictures of people
By Matthew Richards last updated
Buying guide Check out these picture-perfect portrait primes Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm, Olympus, Panasonic, Leica and Sigma mirrorless cameras, plus plenty of budget-friendly alternatives

The best Nikon wide-angle zoom lenses in 2025: top Z-mount and F-mount options
By Adam Waring last updated
Buying guide The best Nikon-fit ultra-wide zooms will literally widen your horizons, and are a must for landscape and interior photographers

Joby TelePod Mobile review: folds small but reaches tall
By Adam Waring published
Review Small enough to fit in a pocket but extending to more than half a meter in length, the Joby TelePod Mobile mini-tripod and selfie stick has more reach than most

Platypod delta review: a tripod for when you can't use a tripod
By Adam Waring published
Review When space really is at a premium, this shooting platform folds flat and could be the perfect alternative to a mini tripod
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