Buying guides

buying guide The best baby camera monitors are smarter and more connected than ever – but which one is the best for you?

Buying guide Sick of big fat lenses? The best pancake lenses for Canon, Nikon, Panasonic and more are as thin as… well, a pancake!

BUYING GUIDE The best binoculars will depend on what you want to use them for. We explain what to look for and the best ones to get

buying guide Ten of the best camera straps that offer more comfort and better features than the ones that come free with your camera

CAMERA DEALS Some of the very best cheap Canon camera deals are on models that are a couple of years old, but still great cameras!

BUYING GUIDE The best camera for kids' needs should be simple, fun, affordable, useful and even educational!

BUYING GUIDE These are the best photo apps for capturing images with your smart device and editing them into digital masterpieces!

BUYING GUIDE The best messenger bags for photographers combine practicality and style – here are the best you can get

Updated We help you choose the best Nikon camera, whether you want a DSLR, mirrorless camera or a simple point and shoot model

BUYING GUIDE The best action cameras may offer stabilized 4K video, activity sensors, front-facing screens auto-editing and more

Buying Guide Also called 3-way heads, the best pan and tilt tripod heads offer extra precision over a ball head

Buying Guide With the best panoramic tripod heads you can capture wide scenic shots and wraparound spherical VR panoramas

Buying guide Want to record rough and tumble pursuits without trashing your camera, or wallet? Take a pick from the best budget action cameras under $100 / £100

UPDATED These are the best DSLRs you can get right now, based on features, performance and value for money

BUYING GUIDE The best bridge cameras combine HUGE zooms with DSLR-style controls and high-end features

Buying Guide The best reflectors provide a must-have accessory for shooting flattering portraiture with controlled and balanced lighting

BUYING GUIDE The best 50mm lens, or nifty fifty, is a great low-cost wide-aperture lens for bokehlicious portraits and for low light

Buying guide These are the best iPads to help you view and edit your photos and videos

BUYING GUIDE Want to take better pictures of people with your EOS DSLR? What you need is one of these best Canon portrait lenses