Latest articles by Matthew Richards
Sekonic Flashmate L-308X / L-308X-U review: the only light meter you’ll ever need
Review The Sekonic Flashmate L-308X builds on the success of the L-308S, adding video to stills metering for hybrid shooting.
The best Canon telephoto lenses: for your DSLR or EOS R series camera
UPDATED The best Canon telephoto lenses for EF and RF mounts enable you to get up close to the action even from far away
The best 100-400mm lenses in 2025: which is the best super-telephoto zoom for you?
UPDATED 100-400mm zoom lenses are ideal for stretching your telephoto reach without piling on the pounds! I've hand-picked the best for whatever camera system you own…
The best lenses for the Canon EOS R50: take your entry-level camera to the next level
Updated What are the best lenses to get for the Canon R50? Join me as I pick out the perfect lenses for this great beginner camera.
7Artisans 10mm F2.8 II Fish-Eye ED review: The Mark II edition of one of my favorite fisheyes
Review The 7Artisans 10mm F2.8 II Fish-Eye ED is designed for mirrorless cameras and comes in a wide range of mount options, at a bargain price.
Lume Cube XL review: app-Controlled 60W RGB Mini COB LED Light
Review This Lume Cube XL is a full-spectrum COB LED light that’s ultra-compact and lightweight, ideal for stills and video.
Fujifilm XF 16-50mm f/2.8-4.8 R LM WR review: above standard zoom
Review The original XF 18-55mm was widely considered one of the best kit zooms ever, can its successor live up to that lofty reputation?
The best lenses for the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Updated Let me guide you through the best primes and zooms for the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV DSLR, a surefire way to make a great camera even better.
The best Canon portrait lenses: fast primes for your EOS camera
Updated The best Canon portrait lenses enable you to take pixel-perfect people pictures with your EOS camera
The best Canon wide-angle lenses: wide-angle for EOS DSLRs, EOS M and EOS R
UPDATED Get the best Canon wide-angle lens, whether your camera is mirrorless or a DSLR, APS-C or full frame – we cover them all
The best camera desk mounts: arms to fix your camera to a table or desktop
BUYING GUIDE The best desk mount camera arms are ideal for content creators, presenting to camera across a tabletop. And they’re useful for many other applications as well.
Jebutu Camera Arm Desk Mount review: a lightweight table-mounting stand for content creators
Review The Jebutu Camera Arm Desk Mount comes complete with an auxiliary arm to add height or add an accessory.
Neewer Table Top Stand review: a really solid desk mounting stand with dual auxiliary arms
Review The Neewer Table Top Stand is sturdy and versatile, enabling content creators to attach a camera plus an accessory to a desk or table.
SmallRig Camera Desk Mount review: a compact and convenient mount for content creators
Review The SmallRig Camera Desk Mount is a very straightforward affair without any fancy frills, for those who like to keep things simple.
The best all-in-one printers for home office and hybrid working
Updated Print, scan, copy and fax when you’re working at home, with the best all-in-one printers available right now.
Tarion Desk Mount Camera Stand review: a decidedly angular affair that offers a full range of movement
Review The Tarion Desk Mount Camera Stand is a different kind of table-clamping support that lets you really play all the angles.
Nikon Z 50mm f/1.4 review: a cost-cutting swift nifty fifty
Review The Nikon Z 50mm f/1.4 aims to bring a fast aperture to the masses, with a very reasonable price tag for an f/1.4 standard prime
Take control of white balance on your Nikon camera
HOW TO Coping with different light sources can be something of a balancing act…
Vanguard Alta Pro 3VLT 235CV 10 review: a remarkably compact and lightweight video tripod
Review The Vanguard Alta Pro 3VLT 235CV 10 cuts the size and weight of a video tripod to the bone, but it’s not all plain sailing.
3 Legged Thing Camera Desk Mount System review: say goodbye to your tripod
Review The 3 Legged Thing Camera Desk Mount System (CDMS) comes in three different kits, plus optional extras, ideal for content creators.
7Artisans 60mm F2.8 Macro 2x review: Double up on your macro superpowers
Review Unlike most autofocus macro lenses, the fully manual 7Artisans 60mm F2.8 Macro 2x gives twice the magnifying power for extreme close-ups
Canon RF 35mm F1.4L VCM review: a classic Canon lens, reinvented for mirrorless
Review The Canon RF 35mm F1.4L VCM has a tough act to follow, in the shape of many photographers’ favorite EF prime lens. I reckon the new one is even better
Viltrox AF 28mm F4.5 FE review: a zero-fat pancake lens for Sony cameras
Review The Viltrox AF 28mm F4.5 FE is barely more than half an inch thick and only weighs a couple of ounces. Even for a pancake lens, that’s really thin and lightweight
