
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

Best portable fog machines in 2025: get smokin' shots with these creative gizmos
By George Cairns published
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
By Matthew Richards last updated
Buying guide The best fisheye lenses can show you a whole new ultra-wide-angle perspective of the world around you

3 Legged Thing introduces Monty, for mounting monitors, mics, lights, and all manner of other gubbins
By Adam Waring published
News This trio of mini mounts enables the precise positioning of accessories through 360º panning and a ratched-controlled tilting to anything with a cold shoe or Picatinny rails

The best pancake lenses in 2025: super-skinny primes and zooms
By James Artaius last updated
Buying guide At around an inch thin – or even less – the best pancake lenses are downsized delights and ideal for traveling light

The best roller bags for photographers in 2025: wheeled bags for easy transport
By Adam Waring last updated
Updated These cabin-friendly roller bags are ideal for photographers on the move, but which is best for your gear?

Enabot Ebo Air 2 review: a 'companion' robot that can keep an eye on your home, pets, and people
By Adam Waring published
Review This fun remote-controlled drivable robot camera has a serious side, and can help amuse your pets, keep your home safe, and spy on the unsuspecting

Best L-brackets for your camera in 2025: take horizontal and vertical shots with ease
By Matthew Richards last updated
Buying Guide With the best L-bracket, you can switch between perfectly aligned landscape and portrait-orientation compositions in seconds

The best camera harness in 2025: carry your cameras hands-free and in comfort
By Dan Mold last updated
Updated Protect your neck, back and shoulders from strain and pain with the best camera harnesses for outdoor photography shoots

The best lenses for landscapes in 2025: ultra-wide zooms for sweeping vistas
By Matthew Richards last updated
Buying guide Discover the best lenses for landscapes that capture the wider view, from rolling hills and rocky mountains to enchanted forests

The best cheap lenses in 2025: affordable lenses for mirrorless cameras and DSLRs
By Matthew Richards last updated
BUYING GUIDE My pick of the best bargain lenses offers great performance and creative versatility without breaking the bank!

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 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 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 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 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

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

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
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