Latest articles by Jon Stapley
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
Updated At home or in the studio, the best camera for product photography will help you to market the things you have to sell
Updated We pick the best Canon superzoom lenses for Canon DSLR and mirrorless cameras – single lenses to replace two or three!
UPDATED Want the best camera for music videos? Our experts pick the finest options for YouTube, TikTok and more
UPDATED The best cameras for Instagram offer video and photo capabilities, WiFi transfer, and won't break the bank
Updated Make your own Kodak moments once again with the best Kodak cameras to buy, including film and digital
Buying Guide Make the footage on your ageing videotapes last forever, by digitising them with the best VHS to DVD converters.
review With a large screen and microSD slot, this converter can digitize your old analog footage with needing a computer
review With HDMI input and USB-C output, the ClearClick Video2USB feels a few steps ahead of many competing converters.
BUYERS GUIDE Want to record rough and tumble pursuits without trashing your wallet? These are the best budget action cameras under $100
Review This ‘color-switching’ film may be too crazy for some photographers, but I had a LOT of fun with it.
News Blues become orange, reds become purple, hues are unpredictable – the latest analog film from Harman looks absolutely off the wall.
Buying Guide Make cuts easily and precisely, with the best cutting mats for photographers, artists, crafters and DIYers.
review The Alvin HM Self-Healing Cutting Mat is a solid choice for precision cutting, with a robust 3-ply surface.
review With a clear grid and a non-slip surface, the Fiskars Self-Healing Cutting Mat is excellent for precise, accurate cutting.
review Want to convert old video tapes to digital files? The DigitNow Full Media Recorder is a standalone device to do just that. Here's how it performs
review You can make digitizing analog tapes ridiculously easy with the Elgato Video Capture – as long as you don’t mind paying a bit more.
Review Allowing you to convert your old videos and DVDs to digital files, the DigitNow Video Capture is a rustic but capable device.
Buying Guide Avoid numb fingers with our guide to the best gloves for photographers
review A robust, rectangular cutting mat with a premium self-healing surface – ideal for printmaking and photo mounting.
review The rotary design of this self-healing cutting mat can significantly speed up your craftwork
BUYING GUIDE The best backdrops for photography can transport you to another world while being portable and easy to use
Buying guide Spare camera batteries are an essential item for any photographer. We take you through the best ones available
