Angela Nicholson

Angela has been testing camera gear from all the major manufacturers since January 2004 and has been Amateur Photographer’s Technical Editor and Head of Testing for Future Publishing’s photography portfolio (Digital Camera Magazine (opens in new tab), PhotoPlus: The Canon Magazine (opens in new tab), N-Photo (opens in new tab), Practical Photoshop (opens in new tab), Photography Week (opens in new tab) and Professional Photography magazines, as well as the Digital Camera World and TechRadar websites).

Articles by: Angela Nicholson

Benro MeFoto RoadTrip Pro Carbon Fiber tripod review

By Angela Nicholson published 19 June 22

review This jack-of-all-trades tripod is possibly the most versatile we've ever seen but is it a master of none?

Peak Design Travel Tripod (Aluminum) review

By Angela Nicholson published 18 June 22

review Peak Design's unconventional design has resulted in a very compact yet strong and stable travel tripod

Gitzo Légende tripod review

By Angela Nicholson published 15 June 22

review This special edition of the Gitzo Series 1 4-section Traveller oozes quality but, as you'd expect, doesn't come cheap.

3 Legged Thing Leo 2.0 + AirHead Pro

By Angela Nicholson published 15 June 22

review Compact yet beefy, 3 Legged Thing's Leo 2.0 is a travel tripod with full-sized tripod aspirations

Vanguard Veo 3T 235CBP review

By Angela Nicholson published 15 June 22

review This smart little carbon fiber tripod coverts into a monopod and comes with a ball head that's also a panning head

Vanguard Veo BH-160S Dual-Axis Ball Head review

By Angela Nicholson published 10 June 22

review Precision machining and a dual-panning system give this Vanguard Veo BH-160S ball head the X factor

Gitzo GH4383LR Center Ball Head Series 4

By Angela Nicholson published 9 June 22

review Is the Gitzo Series 4 Center Ball Head worth its extra weight and cost?

Vanguard Alta BH-250 ball head review

By Angela Nicholson published 18 May 22

review Separate lock and friction controls add to the appeal of this strong ball head

Benro GX35 Low Profile Ballhead review

By Angela Nicholson published 10 May 22

review A clever release mechanism helps to keep your camera extra safe on Benro’s robust GX35 ball head

3 Legged Thing AirHed Pro review

By Angela Nicholson published 8 May 22

review Slim, light and incredibly strong, 3 Legged Thing’s AirHed Pro has plenty to offer

Manfrotto XPRO Magnesium Ball Head review

Manfrotto XPRO Ball Head with Top Lock review

By Angela Nicholson published 8 May 22

review Clever design touches and an attractive price add to the appeal of this capable Manfrotto XPRO ball head

Hoya Fusion One Next Cir-PL polarizing filter review

By Angela Nicholson published 25 April 22

review We take a look at the latest circular polarizing filter from the optical glass giant Hoya

Cokin NX CPL polarizing filter review

By Angela Nicholson published 25 April 22

review Cokin’s NX-Series circular polarizer is designed for use in the all-metal NX-Series Holder

Marumi DHG Super Circular PL polarizing filter review

By Angela Nicholson published 21 April 22

review Marumi offers one of the biggest ranges of circular polarizing filters and at very attractive prices, but how do they perform?

Lee Filters Elements Circular Polariser

By Angela Nicholson published 21 April 22

review Lee Filters now makes circular filters as well as a range of square and rectangular filters, we take a look at the polarizer

Lee Filters Lee100 Polariser review

By Angela Nicholson published 21 April 22

review The Lee100 Polariser is designed to be used with one of the best-known filter systems around

Canon EOS R3 vs Sony A1: specs and features compared

By Angela Nicholson published 23 March 22

Buying guide If you’re looking for a high-end mirrorless camera the Canon EOS R3 and the Sony A1 must be at the top of your list

Nikon Z9 vs Sony A1: specs and features compared

By Angela Nicholson published 21 March 22

Buying guide We compare the features of two of the fastest and highest-resolution full-frame mirrorless cameras currently available

Panasonic Lumix GH6 vs GH5 II: specs and features compared

By Angela Nicholson published 17 March 22

Buying guide The Panasonic Lumix GH6 and GH5 II share some technology and appeal to similar users, but have significant differences

Canon EOS R3 vs Nikon Z9

By Angela Nicholson published 16 March 22

Buying guide We take look at the key specifications of the Canon EOS R3 and Nikon Z9, two top pro cameras, to see how they compare

Olympus OM-1 vs OM-D E-M1 Mark III

By Angela Nicholson published 4 March 22

Buying guide Thinking about buying either the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III or the new OM System OM-1? We compare their key features

Manfrotto Professional CFexpress Type B card review

By Angela Nicholson published 27 February 22

review Manfrotto might be better known for its tripods but its Profession CFexpress cards are worth considering

Delkin Devices Black CFexpress Type B card review

By Angela Nicholson published 26 February 22

review A 48-hour replacement guarantee gives extra reassurance with Delkin Devices CFexpress cards

Lexar Professional CFexpress Type B Gold Series card review

By Angela Nicholson published 25 February 22

review Lexar’s Gold Series CFexpress Type B cards come in a range of capacities offering speed at competitive prices

ProGrade Digital Cobalt CFexpress Type B card review

By Angela Nicholson published 25 February 22

review ProGrade’s Cobalt CFexpress card was used to set Nikon’s benchmark burst depth figures for the Z 9