Author: Karen Sheard

Online Manager 2007 - 2016

Karen studied photography in 1994 at Dewsbury Art College and obtained a degree in Writing from Middlesex University in 2002.

She managed the Amateur Photographer and What Digital Camera websites for 9 years, taking care of everything from the site content and social media channels through to the technical development of the site.

Canon 550d user reviews: 550d video mode

Canon 550d video user reviews: Videos taken on a Canon 550D, by owners of the camera

Karen Sheard

Jul 2, 2010

Panasonic GH1 user reviews: GH1 video mode

Panasonic GH1 video user reviews: Videos taken on a Panasonic GH1, by owners of the camera

Karen Sheard

Jul 7, 2010

Canon 7d user reviews: 7d video mode

Canon 7d video user reviews: Videos taken on a Canon 7D, by owners of the camera

Karen Sheard

Jul 8, 2010

See your photo in print: Autumn photography competition

Submit a photo into our Autumn contest and you could get your shot printed in the magazine

Karen Sheard

Sep 24, 2010

Camera phones vs compact cameras

Are mobile phone cameras good enough to beat the best sub-£100 compact?

Karen Sheard

Oct 14, 2010

See your photo in print: Winter photography competition (competition closed)

This competition is now closed.

Karen Sheard

Nov 10, 2010

Xmas buying guides

We have a wealth of help and adivce to guide you through the Xmas gift buying period. Check out our...

Karen Sheard

Oct 25, 2013

Animal photography competition results

The animal photography competition asked site visitors to upload their best animal pictures. See the winning photo here.

Karen Sheard

Feb 3, 2011

Best shoulder bags for cameras

We list the top 5 best shoulder bags for cameras

Karen Sheard

Feb 10, 2011