Laurence McJannet
Laurence is an NCTJ-trained journalist with nearly 20 years' editorial experience gained on a wide range of publications, from The Beirut Times in Lebanon to The Sunday Times, and including recent freelance engagements with Future's cycling and automotive portfolios, Outdoor Fitness, and The English Home. He has recently been undertaking a sports broadcast journalism MA at Southampton Solent, gaining valuable TV and radio experience, and am currently videographer for Frome Town FC soccer team. He is the author of Bikepacking (Wild Things Publishing, 2016).
Latest articles by Laurence McJannet
The best anamorphic lens for filmmakers: lenses with widescreen cinematic flair
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying guide Here are six of the best anamorphic lenses to fit your DSLR, mirrorless camera, cinema camera, or camera phone
Incredible wildlife photography exhibition showcases the beauty of big cats
By Laurence McJannet last updated
NEWS Photojournalist Steve Winter's wildlife photography will be a highlight of the Siena Awards Festival
Canon expected to announce a fast RF 35mm lens
By Laurence McJannet published
NEWS Canon full-frame mirrorless users could be expecting a Canon RF 35mm f/1.2L
Sirui crowdfunds its new 75mm f/1.8 1.33x anamorphic lens
By Laurence McJannet last updated
NEWS The Sirui 75mm f/1.8 1.33x Anamorphic lens completes the company's quartet of anamorphic lenses for filmmaking
Are Nikon DX cameras and lenses being phased out?
By Laurence McJannet last updated
NEWS Low stock levels suggest a slow phasing out of Nikon DX cameras and lenses
Canon files $250,000 lawsuit over balloons
By Laurence McJannet last updated
NEWS Canon is suing the International Balloon Fiesta for a quarter of a million dollars, claiming it reneged on a sponsorship deal
Cinema lenses coming at last for Canon RF mount
By Laurence McJannet last updated
NEWS New range of eight Canon RF mount cinema lenses on the way, the first for the Canon EOS C70 cinema camera
Has the Sony A6500 been discontinued?
By Laurence McJannet last updated
NEWS After five years, it looks as though the Sony A6500 has left Sony's APS-C camera lineup
Here at last? Nikon Z users first to catch glimpse of 7artisans' full-frame fisheye
By Laurence McJannet last updated
NEWS Images of Nikon Z mounted 7artisans 10mm f2.8 fisheye suggest release of full-frame mirrorless lens is imminent
TTartisan releases super sub-$100 50mm f/1.2 lens in Leica L and Nikon Z flavors
By Laurence McJannet last updated
NEWS TTartisan adds Nikon Z and Leica L mount versions of its $98 manual 50mm f/1.2 lens for mirrorless cameras
Sorry, Samsung – iPhone 12 is the top selling camera phone so far this year
By Laurence McJannet last updated
NEWS Sorry, Samsung – the iPhone 12 series has topped the sales charts for the first quarter of 2021
Fujifilm X-Pro2 to be discontinued?
By Laurence McJannet last updated
NEWS End of the line predicted for Fujifilm X-Pro2 as retailer stock levels dwindle
Will the iPhone 12 escape the global chip shortage?
By Laurence McJannet last updated
NEWS Supply chain constraints could hit iPhone 12, with iPads and iMacs looking in shortest supply
Epic action photography wins Nikon Surf Photo Awards
By Laurence McJannet last updated
NEWS The Nikon Surf Photo Awards are once again awash with dramatic and innovative action photography
Zhiyun launches first-ever smartphone gimbal with a built-in light!
By Laurence McJannet last updated
NEWS Zhiyun Smooth-Q3 smartphone gimbal the perfect vlogger's companion
Firmware to fix IBIS glitch in the Canon EOS R5/Canon EOS R6 matrix?
By Laurence McJannet last updated
NEWS Firmware update for the Canon EOS R5 and Canon EOS R6 looks imminent after IBIS bug blights users' images
Atomos Shinobi 7 camera monitor goes bigger and brighter
By Laurence McJannet last updated
NEWS Atomos Shinobi 7 monitor helps filmmakers see the bigger picture with screen improvements over the original 5in Shinobi
Format’s new Print Marketplace gives photographers their own shop window
By Laurence McJannet last updated
NEWS Website builder Format introduces Prints Marketplace one-stop shop for selling and shipping photo prints
No more budget Huawei phones due to chip shortage?
By Laurence McJannet last updated
NEWS Semi-conductor shortage could be the final nail in the coffin for budget Huawei phones
Check how green your camera phone is (unless it's an iPhone)
By Laurence McJannet last updated
NEWS New Eco Rating scheme measures the environmental impact of your camera phone, though Apple isn't taking part
US lifts Trump ban on Xiaomi mobile phones
By Laurence McJannet last updated
NEWS Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi removed from White House blacklist, no longer considered military company
Firmware update shows Canon is staying true to its top-end DSLR cameras
By Laurence McJannet last updated
NEWS New firmware shows Canon hasn't forgotten about the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and Canon EOS-1D X Mark II!
Nikon Z MC 105mm f/2.8 macro lens delayed
By Laurence McJannet, Louise Carey last updated
NEWS Nikon Japan has issued an official apology for the delay of the latest Nikon Z mount lens
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