Latest articles by Matthew Richards
Panasonic Lumix ZS300 / TZ300 review: this pocketable compact camera has a powerful 15x optical zoom that leaves your smartphone for dust!
Review The Panasonic Lumix ZS300 (USA) or TZ300 (most other countries) is a force to be reckoned with in the realm of compact ‘travel zoom’ cameras
Best L-brackets for your camera in 2026: take horizontal and vertical shots with ease
Buying Guide With the best L-bracket, you can switch between perfectly aligned landscape and portrait-orientation compositions in seconds
Yashica FX-D S300 review: this retro-styled compact camera aims to give you the choice of an analog or digital shooting experience
Review At a glance, the Yashica FX-D S300 looks like a ‘proper’ film camera from the 1970s, but looks can be deceiving
Manfrotto ONE Photo tripod review: a Chesney Hawkes kind of tripod that aims to be the ‘one and only’ for all your photo needs
Review The Manfrotto ONE Photo tripod is a suitably singular affair, especially when it comes to extending or retracting the legs
Best pan and tilt tripod heads in 2026: 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
Yashica FX-D 300 review: a digital compact camera with a 1970s SLR look and feel, that aims to give you that retro feelgood factor
Review The Yashica FX-D 300 wants to be ‘your first digital film simulation camera’ and takes its styling cues from the 1970s. Can that ever be a good thing?
Viltrox Vintage Z2 review: following on from the Z1, here’s another retro mini-flash, this time with dedication
Review The Viltrox Vintage Z2 brings old-school looks and handling to modern dedicated flash for Canon, Fujifilm, Nikon and Sony cameras
Manfrotto finally launches the ONE tripod to suit all photographers!
Even more singular than the Manfrotto One Hybrid tripod, the new Manfrotto One Photo edition is aimed more exclusively at stills photographers rather than hybrid content creators
ScanSnap iX2500 review: a conveniently compact desktop scanner for digitizing your paperwork
Review The ScanSnap iX2500 automatically scans batches of single-sided and double-sided paperwork in double-quick time, and it’s well connected too
The best extension tube sets in 2026: 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
Best pistol grip tripod heads in 2026: give your tripod a joystick control
Buying guide Make a good tripod or monopod great by adding a pistol grip head designed for quick and easy camera maneuvering
Looking for a Canon camera bag? I've reviewed lots and these are the four I strongly recommend
BAGS The best Canon camera bag will keep your kit safe, be comfortable to wear and have lots of handy compartments
Best Nikon flashguns in 2026: Nikon-fit Speedlights you can buy today
Buying Guide A flashgun can be used for everything from filling in shadows on a bright day to lighting subjects in the dark, and here are the best Nikon-compatible options
Best Sony flashguns in 2026: dedicated flashguns for Sony mirrorless cameras
UPDATED Now's the time to light up your life (and your photography) with one of the best Sony flashguns. Here are my top picks...
The best lenses for concert photography in 2026: class glass for live performance
Buying guide The best lenses for concert photography will support you at low-light music gigs and when shooting from the soundboard
Sigma 15mm f/1.4 DC | Contemporary lens review: a downsized delight for APS-C format Fujifilm, Sony and (yes!) Canon mirrorless cameras
Review The Sigma 15mm f/1.4 DC | C proves that shrinkflation can be a good thing, cutting 50% off the weight and 30% off the length of its predecessor
Compact cameras are the last word in convenience… or are they? My mirrorless camera is smaller, more pocketable and a lot more versatile
Opinion Sometimes I want to fill a backpack with camera gear, other times I only want to fill a pocket. Here’s how I shrank the size and saved a stash of cash
I’ve ditched my posh ultra-wide-angle zoom for a tiny prime on my camera. It’s much smaller, lighter and costs a fraction of the price
Opinion I need an ultra-wide lens for when my standard zoom can't fit it all in the frame – and I’ve found one that I can pretty much fit in a spare pocket
Best flashgun in 2026: camera strobes and Speedlites for every budget
Updated These are the best flashguns that attach to the hotshoe of your camera, from basic bare-bones devices to fully featured models
Best macro lenses in 2026: find delight in the detail
UPDATED Here are the best macro lenses for extreme close-ups to fit your DSLR or mirrorless camera
Best tilt-shift lenses in 2026: get a whole new perspective on your photography
BUYING GUIDE Take control of perspective and depth of field with the best tilt-shift lenses for architecture, landscapes, and more
The best scanner for documents & photos in 2026: digitize your docs and precious images
buying guide Digitize receipts, reports, photos, ID cards, negatives, and more, with the best scanner for documents and photos
Viltrox AF 50mm f/1.4 Pro review: pro by name, pro by nature
Review The Viltrox AF 50mm f/1.4 Pro is a not-so-standard, standard prime for full-frame Nikon and Sony mirrorless cameras
