Latest articles by Matthew Richards
How to clean your Nikon camera’s image sensor
How to Here’s how to keep your camera’s image sensor squeaky-clean
The best flashgun: the best strobe units for your camera
Updated These are the best flashguns that attach to the hotshoe of your DSLR or mirrorless camera
Sigma 28-105mm F2.8 DG DN Art review: a not so standard zoom lens
Review Designed for Sony E and L-mount full-frame cameras, the Sigma 28-105mm F2.8 DG DN Art takes f/2.8 standard zooms further into telephoto territory.
Nikon shutter type options explained - which do you choose when?
How to Z-series cameras have a variety of shutter options. Here’s how they work…
Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN C review: head to head with Canon’s own-brand lens
Review Now available in Canon RF-S mount, the Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN C offers a faster alternative to Canon’s APS-C format ultra-wide-angle zoom.
How to update your Nikon camera's firmware
How to New firmware updates for your camera can deliver everything from bug fixes to exciting new features
Make the most of your Nikon camera's dual card slots
How to Here’s how to double up on the potential of dual memory card slots
The best ringflash for macro photography
Updated Make sure your macro shots of insects and flowers are beautifully lit using a dedicated ringflash
Manfrotto Befree Advanced AS review: Stick or twist? This travel tripod gives you both options
Review The new Manfrotto Befree Advanced AS tripod kit comes in twist or lever lock options, as well as in aluminum and carbon fiber versions. Plenty to choose from.
Manfrotto Nano Light Stand review: a small but reasonably tall light stand
Review The Manfrotto 5001B-1 Nano Light Stand achieves a decent operating height but folds down surprisingly small for compact stowage.
Elinchrom Lighting Stand review: a stand that keeps things simple
Review The Elinchrom Lighting Stand is quick and easy to use but gives lofty, sturdy support, all at a keen price.
Manfrotto 420B Combi-Boom Stand review: a two-in-one light stand and boom
Review The Manfrotto 420B Combi-Boom Stand gives the versatility of a towering light stand plus a boom, in one convenient package.
Manfrotto 003 Backlite Stand review: elegant simplicity and sturdy support for backdrop lighting
Review The Manfrotto 003 Backlite Stand is ideal when you want to go low, and illuminate backdrops while keeping your flash head out of the frame.
Amazon Basics Aluminum Light Stand twin pack review: so cheap it’s like a BOGOF deal
Review The Amazon Basics Aluminum Light Stand twin pack is so inexpensive it seems like you’re buying one and getting the other one for free.
Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM II review: the portrait-friendly G Master lens gets a revamp and comes up trumps
Review Eight years on, the Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM II seeks to build on the success of the original G Master ‘portrait prime’ with some desirable updates.
Manfrotto Befree GT 3-Way review: a compact travel tripod for hybrid content creators
Review The compact and lightweight Manfrotto Befree GT 3-Way is built for the road and aims to cater to all the needs of hybrid content creators shooting stills and video.
NiSi NM-200s Macro Focusing Rail review: get on track for extreme close-ups
Review The NiSi NM-200s Macro Focusing Rail helps you to nail focusing for tricky macro shots and makes light work of focus stacking
The best L-mount lenses: check out these best buys for your Panasonic, Sigma or Leica mirrorless camera
Buying Guide These are the best L-mount lenses for Panasonic Lumix S cameras, the Leica SL range and the amazing Sigma fp series
I’ve started a love affair with lens wraps, and my camera bags are now left on the shelf
opinion I’ve started a new love affair with lens wraps, and my camera bags are being left on the shelf. Here’s why...
Nikon Z 35mm f/1.4 review: a nifty, nippy little lens with street smarts for Nikon Z-system cameras
Review Billed as an ideal lens for street photography, the Nikon Z 35mm f/1.4 is, remarkably, the company’s first ever f/1.4 Z-mount prime lens
Novoflex KOPF2 geared head review: ultra-fine precision but comes at a price
Review The Novoflex KOPF2 Geared Head Starter Kit is from a range of modular kit options, catering to the most exacting requirements
Novoflex Qube Goniometer Head Pro-Kit review: ultra-high-precision adjustments are the aim of this modular tripod head
Review The Novoflex Qube Goniometer Head Pro-Kit sits at the top of the tree of various modular geared tripod head kit options, offering the greatest versatility.
Automatic sensor cleaning isn't essential? My experience would beg to differ
Opinion I’d have thought that by now, every digital camera would have an automatic image sensor cleaning option. The Nikon Z30, Z50 and Z fc have made me think again.
