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Best Superzoom Lenses for DSLRs
Superzoom lenses provide the kind of optical flexibility normally reserved for compact cameras, covering the focal range of several lenses in one optic. Here are some of the best around
What Digital Camera selector
The What Digital Camera selector tool guides you through a series of questions to suggest the best cameras for your needs. To find the camera type we recommend, and a…
Beginner’s photography kit list
When you’re just starting out in photography, it can be a little bewildering to know what kind of basics you should have in your kit bag. To help you, we’ve…
TTL flash system: what is it and how does it work?
In this article we look at TTL flash system, providing a guide to what it is for and how it works
Best macro lenses for DSLRs
If you want to get really close to smaller subject, as well as deliver 1:1 magnification, it's worth investing in a specialist macro lens. Here's a selection of some of…
Smartphone photography accessories
We list some of the best smartphone accessories on the market right now.
Best Wideangle Zoom Lenses for DSLRs
Wideangle zooms are a popular category, and often one of a photographer's first investments. We round up the best wideangle zoom lenses on the market.
7 Reasons a Compact System Camera is the Next Camera for You
Recent improvements to compact system cameras have seen them challenging DSLRs. We offer a few reasons why a CSC might be the best buy you could make
7 Reasons a Bridge Camera is the Next Camera for You
Bridge cameras continue to prove incredibly popular and for good reason. In fact, there’s a good chance that a bridge camera might well be the next camera for you. Here’s…
Canon EOS 1300D Key Features
Canon has announced a new DSLR to replace the two-year-old Canon EOS 1200D. On the surface of things, the new Canon EOS 1300D specifications don’t seem to be a huge…
The 7 different types of camera bag
What you need from a camera bag can vary wildly depending on what kind of photographer you are and what kind of kit you carry. We look at the seven…
Best Standard Zoom Lenses for DSLRs
Want to make the step up from your standard kit lens to to something that will deliver a bit more in terms of performance? One of these standard zoom lenses…
Power of sensors: advanced technology guide
Professor Bob Newman explores the performance-enhancing power of sensors
Advanced technology guide: Industrial design
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Nikon DL24-85 vs Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II vs Sony RX100 IV
Nikon has taken the plunge into the world of premium compacts with its retro-styled new ‘DL’ series, including the carry-everywhere Nikon DL24-85. Here’s how it compares to its rivals…
Best superzoom compact cameras 2016
Sales of compact cameras have been suffering thanks to the rise of the smartphone, but, superzoom compacts offer something which phones can’t – a great zoom range. Here we take…
Amateur Photographer Advanced Photography Skills.
In this special issue we will walk you through the process of shooting stunning black and white images.
Best cameraphones 2016
We take a look at how the specifications of some of the best cameraphones on the market compare to help you choose the best model for you.
Flashguns and flash accessories
Where should you start when it comes to flashguns and flash accessories? We recommend six flashguns and a range of accessories to help you control your flash and manipulate its…