Latest articles by Matthew Richards
Review The Yashica FX-D 100 is currently the only camera in an FX-D trilogy that features a relatively small image sensor but adds a zoom lens
Review The cut-price Meike AF 85mm f/1.8 SE II is available in three different mount options for mirrorless cameras, and more besides…
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
Buying Guide With the best L-bracket, you can switch between perfectly aligned landscape and portrait-orientation compositions in seconds
Review At a glance, the Yashica FX-D S300 looks like a ‘proper’ film camera from the 1970s, but looks can be deceiving
Review The Manfrotto ONE Photo tripod is a suitably singular affair, especially when it comes to extending or retracting the legs
UPDATED Also known as 3-way heads, the best pan-and-tilt tripod heads offer extra precision over a ball head
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?
Review The Viltrox Vintage Z2 brings old-school looks and handling to modern dedicated flash for Canon, Fujifilm, Nikon and Sony cameras
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
Review The ScanSnap iX2500 automatically scans batches of single-sided and double-sided paperwork in double-quick time, and it’s well connected too
buying guide The best extension tubes are a cheap and effective way to convert a regular lens into a macro lens for close-ups
Buying guide Make a good tripod or monopod great by adding a pistol grip head designed for quick and easy camera maneuvering
BAGS The best Canon camera bag will keep your kit safe, be comfortable to wear and have lots of handy compartments
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
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...
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
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
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
buying guide Digitize receipts, reports, photos, ID cards, negatives, and more, with the best scanner for documents and photos
Review The Viltrox AF 50mm f/1.4 Pro is a not-so-standard, standard prime for full-frame Nikon and Sony mirrorless cameras
NEWS I loved everything about this lens when I tested it and reviewed it last year, apart from one thing. That’s now been fixed…
UPDATED There’s no beating a gimbal head for smoothly tracking sports and wildlife subjects, especially if you’re using a hefty telephoto lens
