Latest articles by Jon Stapley
The best camera for product photography: these will get better product shots than a smartphone
Updated At home or in the studio, the best camera for product photography will help you to market the things you have to sell
The best Canon superzoom lenses in 2026: supersized zoom range for Canon DSLR and mirrorless cameras
Updated We pick the best Canon superzoom lenses for Canon DSLR and mirrorless cameras – single lenses to replace two or three!
Best camera for music videos: my top picks for YouTube, TikTok and more
UPDATED Want the best camera for music videos? Our experts pick the finest options for YouTube, TikTok and more
The best cameras for Instagram in 2026: take your gram game to the next level
UPDATED The best cameras for Instagram offer video and photo capabilities, WiFi transfer, and won't break the bank
The best Kodak cameras in 2026 - the pick of the crop from the pocket camera king
Updated Make your own Kodak moments once again with the best Kodak cameras to buy, including film and digital
The best VHS to DVD converter: digitize your videotapes easily in 2026
buying guide Make the footage on your ageing videotapes last forever, by digitising them with the best VHS to DVD converters.
ClearClick Video2Digital Converter 3.0 review: a brilliant premium all-in-one unit for digitizing home movie tapes
review With a large screen and microSD slot, this converter can digitize your old analog footage with needing a computer
ClearClick Video2USB review: a more modern-feeling means of digitizing your old videotapes
review With HDMI input and USB-C output, the ClearClick Video2USB feels a few steps ahead of many competing converters.
The best budget action camera in 2026: action cams for under $100
BUYERS GUIDE Want to record rough and tumble pursuits without trashing your wallet? These are the best budget action cameras under $100
Harman Switch Azure 35mm film review: this film is nuts, and I kind of love it
Review This ‘color-switching’ film may be too crazy for some photographers, but I had a LOT of fun with it.
Crazy or brilliant? Harman's new 'Switch Azure' film turns colors on their heads
News Blues become orange, reds become purple, hues are unpredictable – the latest analog film from Harman looks absolutely off the wall.
The best cutting mat for trimming photos, scrapbooking and more
buying guide Make cuts easily and precisely, with the best cutting mats for photographers, artists, crafters and DIYers.
Alvin HM Self-Healing Cutting Mat review
review The Alvin HM Self-Healing Cutting Mat is a solid choice for precision cutting, with a robust 3-ply surface.
Fiskars Self-Healing Cutting Mat review
review With a clear grid and a non-slip surface, the Fiskars Self-Healing Cutting Mat is excellent for precise, accurate cutting.
DigitNow Full Media Recorder review – digitize video tapes without a computer
review Want to convert old video tapes to digital files? The DigitNow Full Media Recorder is a standalone device to do just that. Here's how it performs
Elgato Video Capture review – give your old video tapes a digital life
review You can make digitizing analog tapes ridiculously easy with the Elgato Video Capture – as long as you don’t mind paying a bit more.
DigitNow Video Capture review – a simple dongle for digitizing your old camcorder tapes
Review Allowing you to convert your old videos and DVDs to digital files, the DigitNow Video Capture is a rustic but capable device.
Best gloves for photographers in 2026: avoid numb fingers, whatever the weather
Buying Guide Avoid numb fingers with our guide to the best gloves for photographers
Dahle Vantage Self-Healing Cutting Mat review
review A robust, rectangular cutting mat with a premium self-healing surface – ideal for printmaking and photo mounting.
Olfa Rotating Cutting Mat review
review The rotary design of this self-healing cutting mat can significantly speed up your craftwork
Best backdrops for photography in 2026: collapsible and portable backgrounds
BUYING GUIDE The best backdrops for photography can transport you to another world while being portable and easy to use
The best camera batteries in 2026: get a spare camera battery at the best price
Buying guide Spare camera batteries are an essential item for any photographer. We take you through the best ones available
Kodak Snapic A1 review: a premium-ish film point-and-shoot
Review The new Kodak Snapic A1 costs twice as much as other analog point-and-shoots. But I'm not sure it offers twice the quality.
