
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

The best low-light cameras: capture dark scenes with detail!
By Jon Stapley last updated
UPDATED The best low-light camera will enable you to take high-quality pictures even when its dark thanks to a full-frame sensor

Best timelapse cameras for construction, events or speeding up nature
By Adam Juniper last updated
buying guide Condense days into seconds of engaging video, with the best timelapse cameras on the market today

Atli ATL4500 4K review: a specialized timelapse camera for long-term projects
By Jon Stapley published
review Designed for construction, the aTLi ATL4500 4K is the kind of camera you use for multi-month or even year-long timelapses

ATLI X10 review: this 4K timelapse camera’s got a real lens and everything!
By Jon Stapley published
review The ATLI X10 4K is a timelapse camera that looks a bit more like a proper camera, though hardware limitations mean it doesn’t quite feel like one.

Kodak ColorPlus 200 film review: it's fine
By Jon Stapley published
Review It’s one of the cheapest color films around – but not so much that you’re making a huge saving over more interesting stocks.

Kodak Ultramax 400 film review: the Kodak of all trades
By Jon Stapley published
Kodak Ultramax 400 is a popular first-time color film, but does this make it easy to outgrow?

Kodak Ektar 100 film review: demands precision, rewards excellence
By Jon Stapley published
Review Kodak Ektar 100 is a professional film designed for those who want big colors and big prints.

iVue The Glide review: a functional if unspectacular pair of camera glasses
By Jon Stapley published
review iVue's The Glide camera glasses get the job done, but the imagery isn't going to blow you away.

The best hybrid cameras
By Lauren Scott last updated
Updated These are the best hybrid cameras for shooting stills and video

Brinno BCC300 timelapse camera review: it's simple, and it works
By Jon Stapley published
review Brinno’s entry-level timelapse camera is a very pared-back proposition – it does one thing, and does it pretty well.

Akaso 360 review: I think Insta360 and GoPro should be worried about this budget rival
By Jon Stapley published
Review It ain't flash, but the Akaso 360 gets the job done for just $199

Best camera for music videos
By Jon Stapley last updated
UPDATED Want the best camera for music videos? Our experts pick the finest options for YouTube, TikTok and more

The best camera for product photography
By Jon Stapley last updated
Updated At home or in the studio, the best camera for product photography will help you to market the things you have to sell

Best light bulb security cameras: discrete and easy to install
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

The best photo organizing software
By Mike Harris last updated
Buying guide Store, find, and edit your images, with the best photo organizing software, both paid-for and free.

The best budget action camera: action cams for under $100
By Jon Stapley last updated
BUYERS GUIDE Want to record rough and tumble pursuits without trashing your wallet? These are the best budget action cameras under $100

The best Canon superzoom lenses: supersized zoom range for Canon DSLR and mirrorless cameras
By Jon Stapley last updated
Updated We pick the best Canon superzoom lenses for Canon DSLR and mirrorless cameras – single lenses to replace two or three!

Instax Mini 40 review: Old, but still gold?
By Jon Stapley last updated
review You have to pay more for the Instax Mini 40's old school looks – is it worth the extra pennies?

The best underwater housings for cameras and phones
By Jon Stapley last updated
Updated Want to shoot under the sea? We count off the best underwater housings for cameras and phones right now

The best cameras for hiking and backpacking
By Jon Stapley last updated
Buying Guide Heading out for a hike? Don’t leave without one of the ten best cameras for hiking, so you can capture nature in all its glory

Kodak Ektar H35 review
By Jon Stapley published
review The Kodak Ektar H35 doubles the shot-count of a film roll, but its lo-fi results are far from tack-sharp.

Best pink cameras: live your best life with a Barbie camera!
By Jon Stapley published
BUYING GUIDE The best pink cameras stand out from the crowd – unless you're in Barbie Land, as they're great Barbie cameras!

Best Lomography camera: the top Lomo cameras for analog film fans
By Gavin Stoker, Jon Stapley last updated
Buying guide We pick the best Lomography cameras to buy right now for instant, 35mm and 120 medium format film
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