A question often posed by photographers is: ‘What’s the sharpest lens I can buy for my camera?’ In reality this can only properly be answered by examining lens tests that…
Advanced technology guide: bokeh and lens design
What factors determine the appearance of bokeh and how far will people go to achieve this effect?
Our favourite photography accessories and gadgets
16 photographers and AP staff reveal the photography accessories that they love the most… Stu Meech Website: www.stumeech.co.uk Favourite accessory: Lee Little Stopper Price: £99.99 Website: www.leefilters.com This shot was…
Advanced technology guide: the limitations of the JPEG
Bob Newman explains why the JPEG format isn't perfect and why its proposed replacement is no better
Best Full-Frame DSLRs 2016
Full-frame DSLRs offer the very best in image quality, but which one is best suited to you? We've pick a selection of the best full-frame DSLRs out in 2016 to…
Tripods, sticks & supports round up and buying guide
What to look for in a tripod or support Suitable head Whether you buy a ball-and-socket or a pan-and-tilt head for your tripod or monopod, make sure it’s easy to…
Lenses for selective focusing
Andy Westlake and Michael Topham take a look at a selection of optics that are designed to create attractive, distinctive or unusual blur effects
Best Bridge Camera 2016
The Best Bridge Camera of 2016 - We select some of the best bridge cameras currently on the market
Prime lenses for your Fuji X-series camera
If you’re new to the Fuji system, you’ll want to make sure you choose the best glass available. Here, Andrew Gibson reveasl three of his favourite optics
The best kit for landscape photography
If you want to get out into the countryside and take creative landscape images, you’ll need to set yourself up with a decent equipment. We list the best kit for…
The 5 best camera rucksacks
Camera bags come in many shapes, sizes and styles. And while shoulder bags are great for those with smaller fixed-lens cameras, they’re not all that practical for those with a…
Advanced technology guide: a camera’s ‘reach’ – photographing distant objects
Bob Newman looks at the factors affecting how a camera system renders an image of a distant object
Advanced technology guide: autofocus motors
The motors that drive a camera's autofocus system have changed dramatically since the first one in 1985
7 Reasons a DSLR is the next camera for you
It used to be that full-frame cameras were priced out of the range of most ordinary photographers. These days however, there’s plenty of “budget” options that give ordinary photographers the…
Choosing a DSLR
DSLRs may seem complex, expensive and bulky, but there are good reasons for novices to choose them over other types of camera. Find out more in our guide to choosing…
Advanced technology guide: focal-plane shutter
The focal-plane shutter is an outstanding mechanism that deserves to be appreciated
Best accessories for underwater photography
If you're heading into the water with your camera, you'll need a bit of extra kit. We round up some of the best accessories for underwater photography
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Fuji X-T2 vs X-T1 – 16 Key Differences
We take a look at exactly what’s changed between the hugely popular Fuji X-T1 and the updated model, the Fuji X-T2.