Canon users have a great crop of lenses for portraits to select from. Here are our recommendations among the models and focal lengths available
Best APS-C DSLRs
If your budget doesn’t quite stretch to a full-frame DSLR, but you consider yourself to be a passionate enthusiast who likes to take their photography seriously, an APS-C DSLR is…
The delight factor of cameras
The delight factor may be an emotional response to a camera, but it’s as important as any physical feature
Essential guide to tripods
A decent tripod can open the door to a number of creative techniques. Here’s what to look out for when choosing one
Backside illumination: Advanced technology guide
Professor Bob Newman considers Sony’s new full-frame, backside-illuminated sensor for the Alpha 7R Mark II
Skylight filter: What is it and how does it work?
In this article we look at the skylight filter, providing a guide to what it is for and how it works
Near Field Communications: What is this feature and how does it work?
In this article we look at Near Field Communications, providing a guide to what it is for and how it works
Short and fast lenses: Advanced technology guide
Bob Newman looks at two recently launched Sigma lenses that have a limited zoom range
Best camera apps
Many cameras now allow you to connect to your smartphone or tablet via wi-fi connectivity using a first-party app. We look at a range of camera apps two find out…
Our guide to wi-fi camera apps
Many cameras now come with built-in Wi-fi connectivity that allows you to connect them to a smartphone or tablet with the help of a first-party app.
Best Underwater Camera Group Test 2015
Compact cameras have been overshadowed by the convenience and practicality of smartphones in recent years, but it’s important to remember that not all smartphones feature a tough, rugged or waterproof…
Lithium-ion battery: What is it and how does it work?
In this article we look at the lithium-ion battery, providing a guide to what it is for and how it works
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR field test
Is the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR lens good enough for a once-in-a-lifetime photo safari, or did Phil Hall wish he’d packed something more exotic?…
Five digital projectors to show off your photographs
We round up five digital projectors suitable to display your photographs and then pit them against each other to find out which one is best.
Guide to buying a projector
If you’ve taken a great photo, there are no doubt two things you wish you could do with it. First, you wish you could see it much bigger than how…
OLED display: What is it and how does it work?
More and more camera screens and electronic viewfinders are now using an OLED display, or Organic Light Emitting Diode. It is also making inroads into TV panels as a high-quality…
Master video with your DSLR at our tuition day FREE EVENT! 2nd September, 09:30 – 11.30
Essential for amateurs who’d like to learn the basics of filmmaking with a DSLR or compact system camera, this tutorial session will cover everything you need to know to get…
Pentax K-3 II Sample Image Gallery
PRESS RELEASE RICOH IMAGING EUROPE S.A.S is pleased to announce the launch of the PENTAX K-3 II digital SLR camera. Following in the footsteps of the award winning PENTAX K-3,…
AFOY Amateur Filmmaker of the Year competition
To coincide with the launch of TheVideoMode.com, we’re pleased to announce our new AFOY Amateur Filmmaker…
T-stop: What is it and how does it work?
In this article we look at the t-stop, providing a guide to what it is for and how it works