Latest articles by Jon Stapley
Alvin HM Self-Healing Cutting Mat review
review The Alvin HM Self-Healing Cutting Mat is a solid choice for precision cutting, with a robust 3-ply surface.
Fiskars Self-Healing Cutting Mat review
review With a clear grid and a non-slip surface, the Fiskars Self-Healing Cutting Mat is excellent for precise, accurate cutting.
DigitNow Full Media Recorder review – digitize video tapes without a computer
review Want to convert old video tapes to digital files? The DigitNow Full Media Recorder is a standalone device to do just that. Here's how it performs
Elgato Video Capture review – give your old video tapes a digital life
review You can make digitizing analog tapes ridiculously easy with the Elgato Video Capture – as long as you don’t mind paying a bit more.
DigitNow Video Capture review – a simple dongle for digitizing your old camcorder tapes
Review Allowing you to convert your old videos and DVDs to digital files, the DigitNow Video Capture is a rustic but capable device.
Best gloves for photographers in 2026: avoid numb fingers, whatever the weather
Buying Guide Avoid numb fingers with our guide to the best gloves for photographers
Best 35mm film, roll film, and sheet film in 2026: these are our picks of the best films you can still buy, whatever for your camera
Buying Guide Want to know what the best film you can buy in 35mm, medium format, and large format is? Read on!
Dahle Vantage Self-Healing Cutting Mat review
review A robust, rectangular cutting mat with a premium self-healing surface – ideal for printmaking and photo mounting.
Olfa Rotating Cutting Mat review
review The rotary design of this self-healing cutting mat can significantly speed up your craftwork
Best backdrops for photography in 2026: collapsible and portable backgrounds
BUYING GUIDE The best backdrops for photography can transport you to another world while being portable and easy to use
The best camera batteries in 2026: get a spare camera battery at the best price
Buying guide Spare camera batteries are an essential item for any photographer. We take you through the best ones available
Kodak Snapic A1 review: a premium-ish film point-and-shoot
Review The new Kodak Snapic A1 costs twice as much as other analog point-and-shoots. But I'm not sure it offers twice the quality.
Best light meter for photography in 2026
Buying guide Handheld light meters aren't just a relic of the past – they do things your in-camera light meter can't
Best budget video cameras in 2026
Buying Guide We select the best budget video cameras, from action cameras to camcorders and mirrorless models
Panasonic cameras had a big 2025 for full-frame and video camcorders, but Micro Four Thirds was left out in the cold
It was a good year to be a Lumix S shooter, that's for sure. But not if you are a G-series owner
Kodak was the unexpected camera comeback king in 2025!
The photo industry's former down-and-out released hit after hit in 2025 – here's the blow-by-blow of how Kodak's 2025 unfolded
Sony in 2025: A year of BIG camera releases, amazing new lenses – and eye-watering prices!
2025 was an exciting year for Sony releases, but its full-frame cameras and professional lenses mostly came at a high cost.
Kodak Kodacolor 200 review: If you like ColorPlus, buddy, you’ll love this
Review It’s very similar to ColorPlus 200, but what can I say – I like this newer stock better
Kodak Kodacolor 100 review: a brand new Kodak film?! Well, sort of…
Review It's nice that Eastman Kodak is selling its own film again, but I'd love to see something that felt a bit more fresh and exciting.
Kodak Ektar H35N review: a glass lens makes all the difference
Review This upgrade on the original Kodak Ektar H35 camera adds an improved lens and a few extra features – does it deliver?
Best camera for macro photography: This gear gets great close-up shots!
BUYING GUIDE The best camera for macro photography will help you to shoot small worlds, from tiny insects to detailed plants and so much more
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 budget DSLRs: traditional interchangeable lens cameras at affordable prices
Buying Guide The best budget DSLRs are some of the best value cameras you can get, here are our top recommendations
