Damien has been writing about photography and photographic equipment since 1997, and has been a professional photographer since 1987 - when digital photography was only a dream. He’s more-than-slightly obsessed with photography and all

How we test

Every piece of equipment that comes our way, whether a camera, a lens or an accessory, gets the same level of careful scrutiny. We discover what products are good at and what they are not so you don’t have to. Tests are not just made in the lab, but our technical findings are also investigated in practical situations to establish what readers can expect in real-world conditions.

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Manfrotto KLYP Review

Fancy attaching your iPhone to a tripod or fastening an LED light to help illuminate a subject? That's exactly what...

Sony NEX-5R Review

Sitting just above the Sony NEX-5N, the Sony NEX-5R has been designed to offer more interactive features than its forerunner....

Fujifilm XF1 Review

Fujifilm’s latest X-series release debuts in the burgeoning enthusiast compact market. It looks to set itself apart not only with...

Sony RX1 Review

The Sony RX1 is world's smallest full-frame camera. Such technology come at an eye-watering price, but is it worth the...