Latest articles by George Cairns
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
Apple iPhone 17 review: taking your selfies to the next level
Review Meets the photography needs of the ‘average Joe’, but not a camera for a pro
The best gimbals for mirrorless and DSLR cameras in 2025
Updated The best DSLR and mirrorless camera gimbals can smooth out your footage and camera movements in ways that IBIS can't
The best iPhone microphone in 2025: get high-quality audio with your Apple phone
buyers guide I’ve rounded up the best iPhone microphones to help you boost your mobile audio production
Feiyu Scorp 3 review: a heavy-lifting stabiliser for your DSLR/mirrorless camera
Review Make cinematic camera moves with ease, or enjoy an AI-powered camera operator
Hollyland Lark Max 2 Ultimate Combo Kit review: an impressive kit for pro sound recordists
Review Hollyland’s pro wireless mic system enjoys an upgrade in its design
The best LED light sticks in 2025: my pick of light wands for photography & videography
Whether you're shooting stills or video, the best light wands and LED light sticks offer a great lighting solution
Best wireless microphones in 2025: record crisp, clear audio at a distance
Buying guide Record crisp, clear audio at a distance, with the best wireless microphones
Hollyland Lark A1 review: Improve your audio production values
Review Although this compact wireless mic kit has a budget price, it can outperform more expensive competitors!
Hohem iSteady V3 Ultra review: a compact AI-powered smartphone stabiliser
Review This AI-powered gimbal helps you perform smoother camera moves (as well as follow your moves smoothly)
Sennheiser Profile Wireless review: clever 32-bit float onboard recording
Review A wireless mic kit that automatically activates onboard recording when the signal drops out!
The best photo editing software in 2025: retouch, fix and enhance your images
BUYING GUIDE This is the best photo editing software for improving your images and feeding your creativity
Boya Magic review: this shape-shifting microphone will put a spell on you!
Review This innovative four-in-one wireless mic kit can be configured to suit your specific content-creating needs
Insta360 Flow 2 review: a nifty entry-level smartphone stabilizer
Review This AI-powered gimbal will keep you (and your friends) in the picture like a skilled camera operator
Lighting, lenses and LUTS: cinematographer Andrew Rodger takes us behind the camera on his latest movie
INTERVIEW Discover the tricks of the trade of cinematographer Andrew Rodger as he mixes vintage lenses with digital video cameras
Amaran Verge and Verge Max review: diffuse fill and key lights for your home studio
Review Produce powerful and flattering light sources without requiring a massive softbox
Best iPhone camera grips: rigs and cages to hold your smartphone steady
buying guide Our recommendations for the best iPhone grips and cages that will enable you to shoot steadier stills and clips on your smartphone
Emeet Pixy Dual-Camera PTZ 4K Webcam review: keeps you in the picture at all times
Review For tech-heads, the Emeet Pixy Dual-Camera PTZ 4K Webcam is the world’s first dual-camera AI-powered PTZ 4K webcam. For the rest of us, it's just super-cute
FeiyuTech Scorp Mini 3 Pro Kit review: an agile stabilizer for mirrorless and smartphone movie makers
Review Make cinematic camera moves with ease, or activate AI to follow your every move
Saramonic Air review: Record your and an interviewee’s voice wirelessly from a distance
Review This kit’s mini transmitter mic can make your voice sound loud and clear even if your mouth is a tiny dot in the distance!
Boyamic 2 review: Enjoy the ‘safety net’ of on-board recording
Review Capture pro-level audio quality from a distance and harness an effective AI noise cancellation feature
Harlowe Sol 5 Spectra Creator Kit review: a stylish, portable and colourful LED
Review This solidly built, eye-catching RGB light will suit social media content creators who want to show off their kit
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…
