Latest articles by Matthew Richards
Viltrox AF 25mm f/1.7 Air review: another breath of fresh air for APS-C format cameras
Review The Viltrox AF 25mm f/1.7 Air adds to a growing range of compact, lightweight and supremely affordable ‘Air’ prime lenses
Epson Expression Photo HD XP-15000 review: create 13x19-inch photo prints in a jiffy
Review The Epson XP-15000 is unusually compact for a 13x19-inch photo printer, and it has a decent turn of speed
Nikon Coolpix P1100 review: it’s a kind of magic
Review The slightly bonkers Nikon Coolpix P1100 is a not-so-compact bridge camera with a monstrous 125x optical zoom range, stretching to humungous telescopic reach. Hubble bubble, there’s some kind of sorcery going on here...
Nikon Z 35mm f/1.2 S review: this wide-angle lens completes a ‘trinity’ of Nikon f/1.2 primes
Review The Nikon Z 35mm f/1.2 S follows in the footsteps of the top-spec Z 50mm f/1.2 and Z 85mm f/1.2 lenses, joining them at the zenith of Z-system primes
The best 50mm lens: which 'nifty fifty' is the right choice for you?
Updated The best 50mm lens, or standard prime, is a great low-cost wide-aperture lens for bokehlicious portraits and shooting in low light
NiSi Wizard Camera Bracket review: one ring to bind them
Review The NiSi Wizard Camera Bracket delivers the convenience, poise and balance of a lens-based tripod mounting ring, for a host of camera and lens combinations
NiSi JetMag Pro Landscape ND Kit review: ND and circular polarizing filters with magnetic attraction
Review The NiSi JetMag Pro Landscape ND Kit aims for speed and stability, with a range of landscape-friendly ND and circular polarizing magnetic filters, fitment rings, protective caps and a caddy for storage
The best carbon fiber tripods: get solid support for your camera while easing the load for the journey
Updated More than just a touch of luxury, carbon fiber enables tripods to be sturdy and resistant to vibration, while shedding around 25% in terms of carrying weight
The best large format printer for photographers, exhibitors and studios
Updated Discover the best large format printers available, from desktop options to roll-fed commercial printers
Kodak Mini 2 Retro review: a small-scale photo printer that’s big on value
Review The Kodak Mini 2 Retro P210R is a remarkably compact, lightweight and affordable dye-sub photo printer that nearly fits in a pocket and is easy on the wallet
Canon Selphy QX20 review: see the smaller picture
Review The Canon Selphy QX20 is a revamped mobile photo printer that creates rectangular as well as square prints
The best compact printers in 2025: space-saving printers for the road and for home
Updated Some of the best compact printers are ideal for mobile printing with a laptop, others will save space in the home office.
Canon Pixma TR150 review: a smart portable inkjet printer for work and pleasure
Review The Canon Pixma TR150 is a tidy little inkjet that’s ideal for travelling business users but also makes a good job of printing color photos
The best scanner for documents & photos: digitize your docs and precious images
buying guide Digitize receipts, reports, photos, ID cards, negatives, and more, with the best scanner for documents and photos
The best photo paper for inkjet printers: look good on paper
UPDATED Bring your images to life with the best photo paper for your inkjet printer, from Canon, Epson, Hahnemühle and more
The best lenses for wedding photography and event photography: capture the moment
Buying guide What are the best lenses for wedding and event photography? From primes to telephotos, these are the lenses to get
The best Nikon telephoto lenses: long reach for DSLRs and Z system cameras at sensible prices
buying guide We pick out the best Nikon telephoto lenses for DSLRs and Nikon Z cameras, covering every price range and focal length
The best Pentax lenses: my top lens suggestions for your Pentax DSLR
Buying guide These are the best Pentax lenses to extend your DSLR system, whether you have an APS-C model or a full frame K-1 II
Vanguard Alta Pro 3VL 304CT review: sturdy carbon legs and a leveling base, bring your own head
Review The Vanguard Alta Pro 3VL 304CT is a set of carbon fiber legs with an integral levelling base. Just add the head you want for what you shoot and how you shoot it.
The best rechargeable AA batteries in 2025 to power your cameras and portable devices
Updated Find the best AA rechargeable batteries to power your flashes and other gadgets.
Olympus M.Zuiko 17mm f/1.8 review
review The Olympus M.Zuiko17mm f/1.8 is a super-teeny Micro Four Thirds lens with real bite
Olympus M.Zuiko 25mm f/1.8 review
review The Olympus M.Zuiko 25mm f/1.8 is a tiny little lens that punches well above its weight.
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM review: a ‘trinity’ standard zoom for the masses
Review The Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM redresses the balance of trinity standard zooms, with a relatively compact, lightweight and affordable package.
Canon RF 16-28mm f/2.8 IS STM review: yet another Canon RF wide-angle zoom, how does it compare?
Review The Canon RF 16-28mm f/2.8 IS STM is a lightweight alternative to a ‘trinity’ wide-angle zoom, adding yet more choice to Canon’s extensive range of wide-angle lenses for EOS R system cameras.
