Buying Advice

Read our range of buying advice below, to find what camera equipment to buy, articles on top camera kit and how to choose camera equipment.

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  • October 28, 2016

Second-hand optics have become big business in the photo world, but you need to know what you’re looking for. Here are seven tips for buying used lenses to make sure…

  • September 14, 2016

Interest in mirrorless cameras has grown steadily ever since Panasonic released the ground-breaking Lumix DMC-G1 in 2008, with photography pundits regularly predicting that ‘this will be the year in which…

  • July 28, 2016

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

  • July 28, 2016

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…

APS-C DSLRs

  • July 21, 2016

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…

  • July 20, 2016

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…

  • July 6, 2016

We've rounded up a selection of the best camera deals on the market right now, covering everything from advanced DSLRs to low cost compact cameras.

  • June 20, 2016

What is a bridge camera, and should you buy one? Our complete guide to bridge cameras (aka superzooms or ultrazooms) has the answers.

  • June 19, 2016

Whether you’re shooting landscapes or the kids in your front room, if your camera isn’t held steady, you’re going to get blurred images. The best solution is a tripod or…

  • June 15, 2016

Everything you need to make the right flash choice when choosing a flashgun for our digital SLR

  • June 14, 2016

Once you're invested in your photography gear, you're going to want to know that you're transporting it around securely and in style. To help you pick the right tool for…

Panasonic Lumix LX100

  • June 10, 2016

The compact camera market features a huge range of options, covering everything from the basic point and shoot models to advanced compacts aimed at enthusiast photographers. Let us help you…

  • June 8, 2016

Also known as Micro System Cameras, the newest system to enter the digital camera market, the compact system camera, offers an impressive combination of compact size and removable lenses. We…