Latest articles by Matthew Richards
The best pan and tilt tripod heads in 2025: precise control for your camera
UPDATED Also known as 3-way heads, the best pan-and-tilt tripod heads offer extra precision over a ball head
Gitzo GHF3W 3-Way Fluid Head review: a great combo of rock-solid support and fluid, free-flowing movement
Review The Gitzo GHF3W 3-Way Fluid Head is super-heavy-duty, but it’s also a very clever head with fabulous build quality
Manfrotto One Hybrid Tripod and 500X Fluid Head review: it wants to be your ‘one’ and only tripod, catering to all your needs
Review Hybrid is the name of the game nowadays, and the Manfrotto One Hybrid tripod aims to be equally adept for shooting both stills and video
Viltrox DG AF Macro Extension Tube Ring review: The L to Z of close-up extension tube kits
Review Not quite an A to Z, the Viltrox DG AF Macro Extension Tube Ring is an ‘automatic’ twin-tube kit for L-mount and Z-mount mirrorless cameras
The best extension tube sets in 2025: turn your standard lens into a magnifying glass and get a whole lot closer
Buying Guide The best extension tubes are a cheap and effective way to convert a regular lens into a macro lens for close-ups
Meike MK Extension Tube Set review: a dynamic duo of extension tubes, available in various mirrorless mount options
Review The Meike MK Extension Tube Set comprises two extension tubes complete with electronic coupling, in Canon RF, Nikon Z, Sony E and L-mount options
Kenko Auto Extension Tube Set DG review: an electrified trio of tubes for close-ups
Review The Kenko Auto Extension Tube Set DG comprises three tubes of varying lengths, will full electronic linkage in either Canon EF or Nikon F mount options
Fotodiox Macro Extension Tube Set review: five rings to bind them
Review The Fotodiox Macro Extension Tube Set is available for a wide range of SLR, DSLR and mirrorless cameras, but it’s a fully manual affair with no electronic linkage
The best 100-400mm lenses in 2025: which is the best super-telephoto zoom for you?
Buying guide 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…
Nikon Z 24‑70mm f/2.8 S II review: ordinary in terms of ‘standard’ zoom range, extraordinary when it comes to everything else
Review The Nikon Z 24‑70mm f/2.8 S II builds on the smart specs, fab features, and delectable design of the original, and takes everything to a whole new level. The Mark II is a marque of distinction
Viltrox Spark Z3 review: a ‘mech-inspired’ compact flash with Auto TTL metering
Review The neat and tidy Viltrox Spark Z3 has a stylish, sci-fi looking design and is available in a variety of Fujifilm, Nikon and Sony dedicated versions
Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S. review: a tele zoom like manufacturers used to make, but better
Review The Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S. reprises one of the most popular telephoto zoom ranges from bygone times, in a thoroughly modern design
Viltrox AF 14mm f/4 Air review: This slimline, featherweight contender delivers an immensely wide-angle perspective for full-frame cameras
Review If you’ve got a full-frame Nikon Z or Sony E mount full-frame camera, the Viltrox AF 14mm f/4 Air gives a massively ultra-wide-angle view from an unfeasibly compact and lightweight lens
Viltrox AF 9mm f/2.8 Air review: ultra-wide meets super-skinny in this new APS-C format lens
Review The Viltrox AF 9mm f/2.8 Air is one of the latest additions to the ‘Air’ line-up, this one catering to APS-C format Fujifilm X, Nikon Z and Sony E mount mirrorless cameras
The best ring flash for macro photography in 2025: use a ring light for better closeups
Updated Get beautifully lit macro shots of insects, flowers, and anything small by using a dedicated ring flash
Godox ML-150II Macro Ring Flash review: effective close-up lighting for almost any camera
Review The Godox ML-150II Macro Ring Flash comes in just one flavor, designed to be as universal as possible rather than being dedicated to individual makes of camera
Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD review: Is this the ultimate lens for travel?
REVIEW You’ll be in for a long stretch with the Tamron 18-300mm Di III-A VC VXD for Sony and Fujifilm APS-C cameras
HP FilmScan 5” Touch Screen Film Scanner review: get your old negs and slides out of the shoebox and into the digital realm
Review The HP FilmScan 5” Touch Screen Film Scanner aims to make short work of digitizing your negatives, transparencies and slides, with touchscreen simplicity
Neewer RF1 Macro Ring Flash review: a smart close-up contender for Canon, Nikon and Sony cameras
Review The Neewer RF1 Macro Ring Flash comes in a range of dedicated options for Canon, Nikon and Sony cameras, offering quality close-up lighting at a bargain price
K&F Concept KF-150 Macro Ring Flash review: close-up flash for Canon and Nikon cameras
Review The K&F Concept KF-150 Macro Ring Flash isn’t entirely perfect but it’s certainly not lacking in power and versatility
Best Leica M lenses in 2025: every current Leica M rangefinder lens
Buying Guide Looking for the best Leica M lens? These are all the Leica-made rangefinder lenses for Leica cameras
The best large format printer for photographers, exhibitors and studios
Updated Discover the best large format printers available, from desktop options to roll-fed commercial printers
The best compact printers in 2025: space-saving printers for the home or taking on the road
Updated Whether you're cramped for space at home or need a printer to take with you on the journey, here are my picks for the best compact printers
