
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 LED light panels in 2025: portable lighting for photography and video
By Ben Andrews last updated
BUYING GUIDE I've listed the best LED light panels for any size or budget, for smartphones, hotshoe mounting, and studio photography

The Nikon ZR is just the start! Nikon insiders reveal plans for future Nikon x Red video cameras and a new line of Z Cinema lenses
By Adam Waring last updated
News Digital Camera World grilled Nikon’s top brass about the development of the Nikon ZR compact cine camera and what's next for the Red Z Cinema colab, and this is what they had to say…

I think I've decided on which iPhone 17 I'm going to buy, but am I making the same mistake again?
By Adam Waring published
Opinion With Apple's pre-order deadline for the latest iPhone looming, I'm trying to work out which is best for me as a photographer. Help!

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 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 ZR hands-on review: a brilliant 'baby' Red cinema camera at a barely believable price
By Adam Waring published
Not yet ratedReview Nikon's Z-series mirrorless cameras have always been great at video, but the Nikon ZR adds a sprinkling of Red magic and a video-friendly form factor to take it to a professional level

Introducing the Nikon ZR: the first-ever Nikon x Red 'Z Cinema' camera!
By Adam Waring published
News Nikon and Red have had a baby – the Nikon ZR combines Nikon Z-mount tech with the cinema know-how of Red at a price that you won’t believe!

3 Legged Thing launches innovative Axis camera strap system on Kickstarter
By Adam Waring published
News 3LT's range of six new straps enables you to carry your camera around your neck, at your hip, on your wrist, or attached to your bag

The best mini tripods in 2025: tabletop supports that slip into a pocket or bag
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

The best budget tripods in 2025: get solid support without spending over the odds
By Adam Waring last updated
Updated A sturdy tripod needn’t make a massive hole in your photography budget – these offer the best bang for your buck right now

Nikon Zf now available in Silver Edition AND gets a 'film grain' firmware update
By Adam Waring published
News Want, want, WANT! As if the Nikon Zf wasn't cool enough already, this metallic makeover adds to its irresistible retro charm

The best carbon fiber tripods in 2025: get solid support for your camera while easing the load for the journey
By Matthew Richards last updated
Updated More than just a touch of luxury, carbon fiber enables tripods to be sturdy and resistant to vibration, while shedding around 25% in terms of carrying weight

Spice up your photography this weekend with a 3-way!
By Adam Waring published
Opinion If you’re open-minded enough to twiddle with a few knobs, trying a different type of head can open up a whole world of experimentation

The best selfie sticks in 2025: for your smartphone, GoPro or full-size camera
By Adam Waring last updated
BUYING GUIDE A selfie stick makes it easy to take group and individual self-portraits or shoot from up high for a bird's-eye view, while including more expansive backgrounds, and these are the best!

The best iPhone tripods and Android tripods in 2025: for long exposures, selfies, and super-stable video
By Adam Waring last updated
UPDATED The best smartphone supports are small and light, simple to set up, and open up a world of creative shooting opportunities

Nikon Z6 III gets supercharged with firmware update v2.00
By Adam Waring published
News Standout features include Birds AF subject tracking, Auto Capture, and an all-new Nikon Authenticity Service

Nikon's astounding new Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II has FIVE times faster autofocus!
By Adam Waring published
News Faster, lighter, and better in every way than its predecessor (though alas not cheaper!), this Mark II lens redefines the standards of standard zooms…

The best pan and tilt tripod heads in 2025: precise control for your camera
By Matthew Richards last updated
UPDATED Also known as 3-way heads or 2-way heads, the best pan-and-tilt tripod heads offer extra precision over a ball head

Freewell Vlogpod review: your flexible friend
By Adam Waring published
Review With bendy legs that grip onto pretty much anything, this mini tripod can shoot from the highest height

Vanguard VEO PH-38S 3-way pan head review: a new twist on 3-way tripod heads
By Matthew Richards published
Review The Vanguard VEO PH-38S 3-way pan head adds extra versatility and convenience with a secondary panning mechanism

Benro HD2A 3-way head review: slap dab in the middle of an impressive range
By Matthew Richards published
Review New and improved, the Benro HD2A 3-way head boasts significant improvements over its predecessor for compatibility and ease of use

Digital photo frames are so boring… but I have a solution
By Adam Waring published
Opinion A picture frame is supposed to be a statement piece, so why is it that so many of them have so little to say?

The Canon AE-1 isn’t a camera: it’s an objet d’art
By Adam Waring published
Opinion No, I'm not ever going to use it again, but I just like looking at it
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