Latest articles by Adam Waring
I discovered the best use for a selfie stick, apart from taking selfies…
Opinion Neccessity is the mother of invention, and after getting hopelessly lost at the Glastonbury music festival, I came up with this unorthadox use for a selfie stick
The Photography & Video Show 2026: everything you need to know
News The annual show dedicated to all things photography (and videography) returns to Birmingham next year. Here are all the deets so far…
The best camera backpacks in 2025: carry cameras, lenses, and accessories in comfort
BUYING GUIDE The best camera backpacks have plenty of room for all your camera gear – and a whole lot more besides – and keep it organized, secure, and comfy to carry around all day long
The 7Artisans 10mm f/3.5 ultra-wide prime is so cheap you'd be crazy not to buy one
News This fun manual wide-angle lens for APS-C cameras comes in Nikon Z, Sony E, Fujifilm X, and Micro Four Thirds mounts, and you won't believe how little they're asking for it
The best tripod for photographers in 2025: give your camera a rock-steady support
Buying guide The best tripods offer high performance and sturdy build quality at a fair price, but which will win the three-legged race?
The best lenses for safari photography: get close to wildlife while maintaining a respectful distance
UPDATED Strong telephoto reach is the common theme to the best lenses for safari photography. Here are my top picks
The best lenses for sports photography: telephoto zooms that get you closer to the action
Updated Shoot sports? You'll need one of the best lenses for sports photography – here are the best buys for Canon, Sony, L-mount, Nikon, Fujifilm, Pentax and Micro Four Thirds shooters
Trump’s tariffs on camera gear can only hurt photographers
Opinion With Canon, Nikon, Sony – and pretty much every other camera maker – now having hiked prices in response to blanket tariffs, it’s US consumers who are bearing the brunt
The best travel tripod in 2025: lightweight, stable supports for taking on the road
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 lenses for the Nikon D850 in 2025: top-notch glass for Nikon's best-ever DSLR
UPDATED Only the very finest lenses will get the best out of the Nikon D850's high-res full-frame sensor, and here are my top picks
This is the world's first digital photo frame that you don't have to plug into the power outlet!
News The first-ever photo frame to use a low-power ePaper display enables the Aluratek 13.3” ePaper WiFi Digital Photo Frame to be hung on your wall with no ugly trailing cables
The best monopods in 2025: stable support that can take a load off
Updated For wildlife and sports photography, or anytime you’re using a big heavy lens, a monopod can give some much-needed relief
No, you're not dreaming: the Venus Optics Laowa 12mm f/2.8 FF II C&D Dreamer is coming next week
News This full-frame ultra-wide prime is Laowa's second to boast autofocus – if you've got a Nikon or Sony mirrorless – but Canon and L-mount users will have to make do with focusing manually
The best flashgun in 2025: camera strobes, Speedlights and Speedlites for every budget
Updated These are the best flashguns that attach to the hotshoe of your DSLR or mirrorless camera, from basic bare-bones devices to fully featured pro models
The best spotting scope tripods in 2025: here are my top-rated scope supports
Updated The best spotting scope tripods keep your high-powered optics secure and supported whilst watching wildlife or the stars
This is the one bit of kit every photographer should upgrade but no one ever does
Opinion I've just updated my buying guide to the best ball heads, and it's high time you updated your ball head, too. Here's why…
The best ball heads for tripods in 2025: simple, speedy setup with sturdy support
Buying Guide A good ball head should make life simple, being quick and easy to set up while offering solid support. I reckon these are the best options…
The Peak Design Roller Pro is ready for takeoff and only costs… HOW MUCH!?
News Purveyor of upmarket camera carrying cases, Peak Design has branched into roller bags with the Roller Pro and Pro Creator Bundle, but they don't come cheap…
I rediscovered my first-ever film SLR in the attic. It's going back in the attic.
Opinion The Canon AE-1 was a brilliant camera in its day. But its day was 35-plus years ago…
The best diffusion filters in 2025: soft-focus, low-contrast filters for the cinematic look
Updated The best diffusion filters – or mist filters – flatter skin, raise shadows, and create a classic cinematic style
Best Sony flashguns in 2025: dedicated flashguns for Sony mirrorless cameras
UPDATED Now's the time to light up your life (and your photography) with one of the best Sony flashguns. Here are my top picks...
Best portable fog machines in 2025: get smokin' shots with these creative gizmos
Buying guide Elevate your portrait and product photography to creative new heights, courtesy of fabulous fog machines. Here are my recommendations…
The best fisheye lenses in 2025: see the bigger picture with a 180º view
Buying guide The best fisheye lenses can show you a whole new ultra-wide-angle perspective of the world around you
