
Adam Waring
Prior to joining digitalcameraworld.com as Guides Editor, Adam was the editor of N-Photo: The Nikon Magazine for seven years, and as such is one of Digital Camera World's leading experts when it comes to all things Nikon-related.
Whether it’s reviews and hands-on tests of the latest Nikon cameras and lenses, sharing his skills using filters, tripods, lighting, L brackets and other photography equipment, or trading tips and techniques on shooting landscapes, wildlife and almost any genre of photography, Adam is always on hand to provide his insights.
Prior to his tenure on N-Photo, Adam was also a veteran of publications such as PhotoPlus: The Canon Magazine, so his wealth of photographic knowledge isn’t solely limited to the Big N.
Latest articles by Adam Waring

Spice up your photography this weekend with a 3-way!
By Adam Waring published
Opinion If you’re open-minded enough to twiddle with a few knobs, trying a different type of head can open up a whole world of experimentation

The best selfie sticks in 2025: for your smartphone, GoPro or full-size camera
By Adam Waring last updated
Buying Guide A selfie stick makes it easy to take group and individual self-portraits or shoot from up high for a bird's-eye view, while including more expansive backgrounds, and these are the best!

The best iPhone tripods and Android tripods in 2025: for long exposures, selfies, and super-stable video
By Adam Waring last updated
Updated The best smartphone supports are small and light, simple to set up, and open up a world of creative shooting opportunities

Nikon Z6 III gets supercharged with firmware update v2.00
By Adam Waring published
News Standout features include Birds AF subject tracking, Auto Capture, and an all-new Nikon Authenticity Service

Get a limited-edition Rankin fine art print for just £50 – but hurry, there are only 50!
By Adam Waring published
News Rankin is just one of the big-name photographers donating their work in support of the Side Gallery's 50x50 affordable print sale

Nikon's astounding new Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II has FIVE times faster autofocus!
By Adam Waring published
News Faster, lighter, and better in every way than its predecessor (though alas not cheaper!), this Mark II lens redefines the standards of standard zooms…

The best pan and tilt tripod heads in 2025: precise control for your camera
By Matthew Richards last updated
Updated Also known as 3-way heads or 2-way heads, the best pan-and-tilt tripod heads offer extra precision over a ball head

Freewell Vlogpod review: your flexible friend
By Adam Waring published
Review With bendy legs that grip onto pretty much anything, this mini tripod can shoot from the highest height

Vanguard VEO PH-38S 3-way pan head review: a new twist on 3-way tripod heads
By Matthew Richards published
Review The Vanguard VEO PH-38S 3-way pan head adds extra versatility and convenience with a secondary panning mechanism

Benro HD2A 3-way head review: slap dab in the middle of an impressive range
By Matthew Richards published
Review New and improved, the Benro HD2A 3-way head boasts significant improvements over its predecessor for compatibility and ease of use

Digital photo frames are so boring… but I have a solution
By Adam Waring published
Opinion A picture frame is supposed to be a statement piece, so why is it that so many of them have so little to say?

The Canon AE-1 isn’t a camera: it’s an objet d’art
By Adam Waring published
Opinion No, I'm not ever going to use it again, but I just like looking at it

Manfrotto X-PRO 3-way head review: tilt, pan and swivel in fine style
By Matthew Richards published
Review The Manfrotto X-PRO 3-way head brings finesse and fine-tuning to camera positioning, with three independent locking levers and two adjustable friction dampers

3 Legged Thing Zadie QD brings 3LT's custom-fit L-bracket to Nikon Z6 III
By Adam Waring published
News It's 3 Legged Thing's first L-bracket to be made in Great Britain, as well as designed in the country, too

KraftGeek Variety Tripod review: the ultimate support for vloggers?
By Adam Waring published
Review Whether you shoot with a phone, compact camera, or tablet, this convertible selfie stick has a versatile mount and attachments for lights, mics, and more

KraftGeek JustTap Magnetic Phone Tripod review: is this the best tripod and selfie stick for iPhone users?
By Adam Waring published
Review With a huge 66-inch reach and novel pop-out legs that turn it from selfie stick to a tripod with a tap, this is a brilliant smartphone support, as long as you use a MagSafe-compatible iPhone

The best digital photo frames in 2025: show off your shots in style
By Adam Waring last updated
Updated Display all your favorite photos without printing them with the best digital photo frames, and there's one to suit every budget

The best lenses for the Nikon Zf in 2025: high-performance yet stylish glass
By Rod Lawton last updated
Updated I think that the best lenses for the Nikon Zf need to fit with its retro-styling but match its full-frame performance

How I used an ND filter to subdue the hustle and bustle of London at peak time
By Adam Waring published
Tutorial Make pedestrians a part of your city compositions or blur out distractions altogether using long exposures

The best lenses for the Nikon Z5 II and Z5 in 2025: affordable lenses suited to Nikon's best-value full-frame mirrorless cameras
By Adam Waring last updated
Updated The Nikon Z5 and its successor, the Nikon Z5 II, are brilliant cameras with tempting price tags, so what are the best-buy options once you've outgrown the kit lens?

Nikon's profits tumble thanks (in part) to Trump's tariffs
By Adam Waring published
News The impact of tariffs and foreign exchange rates squeezes Nikon's profits, despite strong sales of the Z5 II and Z50 II

Pix-Star Lux 17-inch review: digital photo frames don't come much bigger than this
By Adam Waring published
Review With a huge 17-inch display packed into an ornate frame, the Pix-Star Lux 17-inch certainly captures the attention, but does bigger mean better?

The best lenses for the Nikon Z8 and Z9 in 2025: top-flight lenses for these top-of-the-range cameras
By Adam Waring last updated
Updated It's a tough job, but I pick out the best lenses for the Nikon Z8 and Z9, Nikon's sensational high-res mirrorless flagships
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