Jon Stapley
Jon spent years at IPC Media writing features, news, reviews and other photography content for publications such as Amateur Photographer and What Digital Camera in both print and digital form. With his additional experience for outlets like Photomonitor, this makes Jon one of our go-to specialists when it comes to all aspects of photography, from cameras and action cameras to lenses and memory cards, flash diffusers and triggers, batteries and memory cards, selfie sticks and gimbals, and much more besides.
An NCTJ-qualified journalist, he has also contributed to Shortlist, The Skinny, ThreeWeeks Edinburgh, The Guardian, Trusted Reviews, CreativeBLOQ, and probably quite a few others I’ve forgotten.
Latest articles by Jon Stapley
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BUYING GUIDE High capacity, high speed, high productivity: the best hard drives for video editing can really streamline your workflow
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Review Utilising both ChatGPT and Google's Gemini, Rokid's lightweight AI glasses offer a markedly different experience to Meta's.
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BUYING GUIDE The best pink cameras stand out from the crowd – unless you're in Barbie Land, as they're great Barbie cameras!
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buying guide The best budget DSLRs are some of the best value cameras you can get, here are our top recommendations
By Adam Juniper last updated
buying guide Simple to set up and difficult for bad actors to spot, these are the best light bulb security cameras on sale today
By Hannah Rooke last updated
UPDATED The best camera under AU$200 will enable you to capture some amazing memories on a budget and you'll be amazed at what you can get for your money
By Jon Stapley last updated
UPDATED Make your property images stand out using the best camera for real estate photography, for AirBnb, sales and more
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Buying guide Create movies a frame at at time, with the best cameras for stop motion
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BUYING GUIDE The best camera for macro photography will help you to shoot small worlds, from tiny insects to detailed plants and so much more
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Updated At home or in the studio, the best camera for product photography will help you to market the things you have to sell
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Updated We pick the best Canon superzoom lenses for Canon DSLR and mirrorless cameras – single lenses to replace two or three!
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UPDATED Want the best camera for music videos? Our experts pick the finest options for YouTube, TikTok and more
By Gareth Bevan last updated
UPDATED The best cameras for Instagram offer video and photo capabilities, WiFi transfer, and won't break the bank
By Jon Stapley last updated
Updated Make your own Kodak moments once again with the best Kodak cameras to buy, including film and digital
By Jon Stapley last updated
buying guide Make the footage on your ageing videotapes last forever, by digitising them with the best VHS to DVD converters.
By Jon Stapley Published
review With a large screen and microSD slot, this converter can digitize your old analog footage with needing a computer
By Jon Stapley Published
review With HDMI input and USB-C output, the ClearClick Video2USB feels a few steps ahead of many competing converters.
By Adam Juniper last updated
BUYERS GUIDE Want to record rough and tumble pursuits without trashing your wallet? These are the best budget action cameras under $100
By Jon Stapley Published
Review This ‘color-switching’ film may be too crazy for some photographers, but I had a LOT of fun with it.
By Jon Stapley Published
News Blues become orange, reds become purple, hues are unpredictable – the latest analog film from Harman looks absolutely off the wall.
By Tom May, Jon Stapley last updated
buying guide Make cuts easily and precisely, with the best cutting mats for photographers, artists, crafters and DIYers.
By Jon Stapley Published
review The Alvin HM Self-Healing Cutting Mat is a solid choice for precision cutting, with a robust 3-ply surface.
By Jon Stapley Published
review With a clear grid and a non-slip surface, the Fiskars Self-Healing Cutting Mat is excellent for precise, accurate cutting.
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