Latest articles by George Cairns
The best gimbals for mirrorless and DSLR cameras in 2025
Updated The best DSLR and mirrorless camera gimbals can smooth out your footage and camera movements in ways that IBIS can't
Godox ML80Bi review: a continuous studio portrait light that you can use anywhere
Review Summon a sunset (or magic up some moonlight) and creatively enhance your portrait shoots
The best photo editing software in 2025: retouch, fix and enhance your images
BUYING GUIDE This is the best photo editing software for improving your images and feeding your creativity
Best lavalier microphone: tiny mics to clip to your clothes
Buying guide Our pick of the best lavalier microphones for filmmakers and sound recorders – just clip them to a lapel and go!
Best wireless microphones in 2025: record crisp, clear audio at a distance
Buying guide Record crisp, clear audio at a distance, with the best wireless microphones
The best iPhone microphone in 2025: get high-quality audio with your Apple phone
buyers guide I’ve rounded up the best iPhone microphones to help you boost your mobile audio production
Maono PD200W review: a handy hybrid mic that combines the convenience of a tabletop microphone with the flexibility of wireless technology
Review Cut the cables and record your podcast’s audio on the go!
Boya Mini 2 review: a wireless smartphone mic for the content-creating masses
Review This pocket-sized mic kit won’t break your budget, but it will improve your audio production values
Godox C01 Kit2 review: a plug-and-play wireless mic for social-media content creators
Review This palm-sized wireless mic kit will extend your smartphone’s audio recording reach
Neewer PL60C review: a versatile flat-panel studio LED
Review Produce thousands of colours at the twiddle of a knob (or a tap in an app!)
The best camera backpacks in 2025: carry cameras, lenses, and accessories in comfort
BUYING GUIDE The best camera backpacks have plenty of room for all your camera gear – and a whole lot more besides – and keep it organized, secure, and comfy to carry around all day long
Apple iPhone 17 review: taking your selfies to the next level
Review Meets the photography needs of the ‘average Joe’, but not a camera for a pro
Feiyu Scorp 3 review: a heavy-lifting stabiliser for your DSLR/mirrorless camera
Review Make cinematic camera moves with ease, or enjoy an AI-powered camera operator
Hollyland Lark Max 2 Ultimate Combo Kit review: an impressive kit for pro sound recordists
Review Hollyland’s pro wireless mic system enjoys an upgrade in its design
The best LED light sticks in 2025: my pick of light wands for photography & videography
Whether you're shooting stills or video, the best light wands and LED light sticks offer a great lighting solution
Hollyland Lark A1 review: Improve your audio production values
Review Although this compact wireless mic kit has a budget price, it can outperform more expensive competitors!
Hohem iSteady V3 Ultra review: a compact AI-powered smartphone stabiliser
Review This AI-powered gimbal helps you perform smoother camera moves (as well as follow your moves smoothly)
Sennheiser Profile Wireless review: clever 32-bit float onboard recording
Review A wireless mic kit that automatically activates onboard recording when the signal drops out!
Boya Magic review: this shape-shifting microphone will put a spell on you!
Review This innovative four-in-one wireless mic kit can be configured to suit your specific content-creating needs
Insta360 Flow 2 review: a nifty entry-level smartphone stabilizer
Review This AI-powered gimbal will keep you (and your friends) in the picture like a skilled camera operator
Lighting, lenses and LUTS: cinematographer Andrew Rodger takes us behind the camera on his latest movie
INTERVIEW Discover the tricks of the trade of cinematographer Andrew Rodger as he mixes vintage lenses with digital video cameras
Amaran Verge and Verge Max review: diffuse fill and key lights for your home studio
Review Produce powerful and flattering light sources without requiring a massive softbox
Best iPhone camera grips: rigs and cages to hold your smartphone steady
buying guide Our recommendations for the best iPhone grips and cages that will enable you to shoot steadier stills and clips on your smartphone
