Latest articles by Jon Stapley
The best underwater housings for cameras and phones
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
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
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!
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
Buying guide We pick the best Lomography cameras to buy right now for instant, 35mm and 120 medium format film
Akaso Brave 4 Pro review
review Does this budget action camera really do EVERYTHING? We find out in our Akaso Brave 4 Pro review
Akaso EK7000 Pro review
review In our Akaso EK7000 Pro review, we test whether the notion of a $79 action camera is simply too good to be true
DJI Mic review
Review The DJI Mic two-mic system may be pricey, but it’s super lightweight, simple, and can be used with almost any camera
GoPro Hero10 gets improved with Max Lens Mod, 5.3K SuperView and 24p video
news A downloadable update for the GoPro HERO10 adds mod compatibility and a cinematic frame rate
Vivo X70 Pro Plus review
review Does this quad-camera 8K smartphone bite off more than it can chew? We take the Vivo X70 Pro+ out for a test drive
Samyang produces smallest, lightest 50mm F1.4 AF lens for Sony FE
news The is a refreshed version of Samyang’s first-ever AF lens, a large-aperture standard prime for Sony FE
LEE Filters finally unveils circular versions of iconic Big Stopper and other filters
In a significant shift, the popular filter makers are offering an alternative to the square format of its popular ND filters
Stunning competition-winning photos hold a lens up to global ecology
A close-up of a gull’s eye takes the top spot in the British Ecological Society’s “Capturing Ecology” photo competition
Lume Cube announces Cordless Ring Light Mini for on-location lighting
news The new portable ring light from Lube Cube offers 90 minutes of full-power battery life.
RØDE Connect update adds VideoMic NTG compatibility
The free podcasting software from RØDE gets Version 1.3, adding VideoMic NTG compatibility
Billingham announces Mini Eventer bag for mirrorless and small DSLRs
An evolution of the original Eventer bag, this classic over-the-shoulder Billingham bag is built for smaller camera systems
Samyang's AF 12mm F2 X is its first autofocus lens for Fujifilm cameras
The Samyang AF 12mm F2 X is weather-sealed and sharp, designed for photographers and videographers alike
Nello X3K+ is the first 8K action camera – and it’s cheaper than GoPro
news Chinese manufacturer Nello swings for the fences with an 8K action camera available at a budget price
Nikon patents two f/1.2 zoom lenses!!!
NEWS Nikon has designed two insanely f/1.2 zoom lenses – a 35-50mm and a 50-70mm. PLEASE make this happen for real!
Man’s life saved when bullet bounces off Motorola phone with Hulk cover
NEWS Motorola phones are tougher than they look – this one stopped a bullet for a lucky Brazilian robbery victim
Blistering 50mm f/0.95 arrives for Sony, Nikon, Canon, Fuji, Olympus + Panasonic cameras
NEWS Lighting-fast 50mm f/0.95 lens arrives for for Sony, Nikon, Canon and Fuji APS-C cameras, along with Micro Four Thirds
Harman announces affordable AKG Ara USB mic for podcasters
news At the lower end of the price scale, the AKG Ara should tempt users looking to set up a studio on a budget
Canon announces Zoemini S2 instant camera and printer
news Lightweight and colourful, this Zink-printing mini camera sports a mirror and ring light for selfies
