Latest articles by Matthew Richards
Manfrotto 804 3-way head review: tripping the plastic fantastic
Review The Manfrotto 804 3-way head is unusual in having a plastic build, but it still has a hefty payload rating
Manfrotto X-PRO 3-way head review: tilt, pan and swivel in fine style
Review The Manfrotto X-PRO 3-way head brings finesse and fine-tuning to camera positioning, with three independent locking levers and two adjustable friction dampers
Viltrox AF 15mm f/1.7 Air review: wide-angle prime time for Fujifilm, Nikon and Sony crop-sensor cameras
Review The Viltrox AF 15mm f/1.7 Air extends the range of fast, APS-C format Viltrox Air prime lenses into wide-angle territory
Everything in moderation: why I’m a happy "Matthew in the Middle" photographer
opinion A single camera is enough for me, but I do need a decent set of lenses. Even so, they don’t have to cost a fortune and I’m happy with middle-of-the-road performance
LK Samyang AF 85mm f/1.8 P FE review: a portrait prime for Sony cameras that focuses on your budget as well as your subject
Review The LK Samyang AF 85mm f/1.8 P FE ‘Prima’ prime has a classic focal length for portraiture and still life photography, shoehorned into an easily manageable and affordable build
LK Samyang AF 16mm f/2.8 P FE review: this new ‘Prima’ prime packs an expansive perspective into a small build
Review The LK Samyang AF 16mm f/2.8 P FE ultra-wide-angle prime for Sony full-frame cameras is conveniently compact and lightweight
I've fallen in love with lots of cameras & lenses, but when did light stands become sexy?
opinion It’s easy to get excited about some of the hottest new cameras, lenses and photo gadgets, but studio light stands? Really?
Canon Pixma Pro-200S review: for large-format glossy photo prints, this is as good as it gets
Review The Canon Pixma Pro-200S is a subtle refresh of my favorite A3+ / 13-inch dye-based printer, ideal for a glossy or luster photo finish
LK Samyang AF 12mm f/2 RF-S review: an ultra-wide-angle prime that’s now available in Canon RF-S mount
Review The LK Samyang / Rokinon AF 12mm f/2 RF-S is a small lens that goes large on viewing angle, for APS-C format Canon, Fujifilm and Sony mirrorless cameras
LK Samyang AF 35mm f/1.4 P FE review: it’s Prima prime time for Sony shooters
Review The LK Samyang AF 35mm f/1.4 P FE is the first in a new series of ‘Prima’ lenses, claiming to prioritize portability, practicality and convenience. Let’s see, shall we?
Viltrox Vintage Z1 Retro Flash review: an old-school flash to suit thoroughly modern cameras
Review The Viltrox Vintage Z1 Retro Flash certainly looks pretty antique, with its rotary dial and faux leather top, but it’s a good fit for the vast majority of modern cameras
Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-2600 review: Large-format photo printing is literally on a roll
Review The Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-2600 outputs photo and art prints up to 24 inches wide, any length you like
Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-4600 review: it's printer rock 'n' roll! This rock-steady 44-inch roll-fed model is No. 1 in my chart
Review The Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-4600 creates spectacular photographic and art prints up to 44 inches wide and pretty much as long as you like
Canon ImagePrograf Pro-310 review: it’s got a tough act to follow
Review The Canon ImagePrograf Pro-310 is the new and improved version of the thoroughly excellent Pro-300 – how do you improve on that?
This is the ultimate camera for hairy bikers! Here’s what’s in my tank bag (and gym sock)
I love photography. I love biking. Combine the two and I’m guaranteed sheer bliss, so long as I’ve got the right kit…
How to update your Nikon camera's firmware
Tutorial New firmware updates for your camera can deliver everything from bug fixes to exciting new features
The best Sony telephoto lenses: get proper telephoto reach for your Sony mirrorless camera
UPDATED Let me help you pick out the best Sony telephoto lenses that get you closer to the action, for both full-frame and APS-C mirrorless E-mount cameras
Yashica FX-D 300 hands-on review: a digital camera with a 1970s look and feel, in more ways than one
Not yet ratedReview The Yashica FX-D 300 wants to be ‘your first digital film simulation camera’ and takes its styling cues from the tail end of the 1970s. Can that ever be a good thing?
Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/4.5 0.5x Macro review: get ultra-close and ultra-wide with this intriguing prime lens
Review The Laowa 15mm f/4.5 0.5x Macro is a lens that can deliver extreme close-ups of small objects, set against the context of their surroundings
Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | A review: a properly go-faster zoom lens that leaves others trailing in its wake
Review Forget ‘trinity’ zooms. The Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Art for APS-C Canon, Fujifilm, Sony and L-Mount is more than a full f/stop faster
Venus Optics Laowa 8-15mm f/2.8 FF Zoom Fisheye review: it’s like two fisheye lenses in one, giving you full creative control
Review The Laowa 8-15mm f/2.8 FF Zoom Fisheye covers all the bases for various full-frame mirrorless cameras, working as both a circular and diagonal fisheye at either end of its zoom range
Canon ImagePrograf Pro-1100 review: probably the best photo printer in the world is now even better
Review The Canon ImagePrograf Pro-1100 picks up the baton from the previous Pro-1000 and comes in as my favorite A2+ / 17x25-inch large-format photo printer
Schneider-Kreuznach LK Samyang AF 14-24mm f/2.8 review: ultra-wide meets super-skinny in this lens of many monikers
Review Sold as either the Samyang or Rokinon AF 14-24mm f/2.8 FE for Sony cameras, this ultra-wide zoom also has input from German optical giant Schneider-Kreuznach
