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HP Z2 Mini G1a: the workstation-grade AI mini PC for professional studios

HP Z2 Mini G1a: the workstation-grade AI mini PC for professional studios

Not every creative wants a boutique mini PC from a smaller brand. For studios and professionals who need workstation reliability — certification, support, ECC memory and a warranty to match — the HP Z2 Mini G1a brings the Ryzen AI…

Ali Jennings

July 29, 2026

Canon EOS R8 Mark II: Canon can’t afford to play it safe this time

Canon EOS R8 Mark II: Canon can’t afford to play it safe this time

Opinion. The Canon EOS R8 Mark II has not been announced. Everything about it below comes from Canon Rumors and remains unconfirmed until Canon says otherwise — currently expected in early September. Every so often a camera arrives that quietly…

Ali Jennings

July 28, 2026

Sigma 85mm F1.2 DG Art confirmed, completing its fast portrait prime trio

Sigma 85mm F1.2 DG Art confirmed, completing its fast portrait prime trio

Sigma has confirmed it is developing the 85mm F1.2 DG | Art, a large-aperture medium-telephoto prime for full-frame mirrorless cameras that completes its trio of fast F1.2 Art lenses. Coming to L-Mount and Sony E-mount, it joins the 35mm F1.2…

Ali Jennings

July 28, 2026

Vanguard PRO STRAP harness carries two cameras with universal Arca quick release

Vanguard PRO STRAP harness carries two cameras with universal Arca quick release

Anyone who works two bodies through a long shoot knows the two problems with a camera harness: the weight, and the faff of getting a camera off the harness and onto a tripod. Vanguard's new PRO STRAP Camera Harness System…

Ali Jennings

July 28, 2026

Dorothea Lange retrospective opens in Verona, produced by CAMERA Torino

Dorothea Lange retrospective opens in Verona, produced by CAMERA Torino

One of the most important documentary photographers of the twentieth century is the subject of a major retrospective in Italy this autumn. From 30 July to 1 November 2026, the atmospheric underground halls of the Centro Internazionale di Fotografia Scavi…

Ali Jennings

July 28, 2026

Canon EOS R6 V firmware v1.1.0 finally adds flash support

Canon EOS R6 V firmware v1.1.0 finally adds flash support

Canon has released firmware version 1.1.0 for the EOS R6 V and the EOS R6 Mark III, and for R6 V owners it delivers the feature many have been waiting for since launch: flash support. When the R6 V was…

Ali Jennings

July 27, 2026

GEEKOM A9 Mega: an AI-first mini PC for generative photo and video editing

GEEKOM A9 Mega: an AI-first mini PC for generative photo and video editing

For creatives whose editing is increasingly AI-driven, the GEEKOM A9 Mega makes a neat pitch: the same Ryzen AI Max+ 395 muscle as its rivals, in a more consumer-friendly package built around that huge pool of assignable graphics memory. With…

Ali Jennings

July 27, 2026

SmallRig launches Modular Cage Kits for the Sony FX5

SmallRig launches Modular Cage Kits for the Sony FX5

Sony's FX5 was announced only yesterday, and SmallRig has already followed it out of the gate with a full range of Modular Cage Kits for the new Cinema Line camera. That speed is no accident: the FX5 is a compact…

Ali Jennings

July 27, 2026

I photographed Bergerac and found the quiet side of the Dordogne

I photographed Bergerac and found the quiet side of the Dordogne

Sure, Bergerac isn’t a place drowning in iconic landmarks, and you certainly won’t find overhyped-Instagram-hotspots at every turn, but that’s the beauty of this pocket-sized medieval town! It humbly serves up an authentic, soulful and gentle way to experience the…

Natalie Denton

UHS-I or UHS-II: which memory card is best for you?

UHS-I or UHS-II: which memory card is best for you?

When you look to buy an SD or microSD card, the prices can range wildly. You might find a 64GB microSD card for £6 and another card of the same capacity for £60. Why is this? The difference largely comes…

Ali Jennings

What is crop factor in photography?

What is crop factor in photography?

What is Crop Factor? Crop factor is one of the most useful concepts in modern photography, and one of the most consistently misunderstood. Whether you are choosing your first interchangeable-lens camera, comparing systems, or trying to work out why a…

Jeff Meyer

The Creative Power of Constraints: How Limits Make Better Photographs

The Creative Power of Constraints: How Limits Make Better Photographs

Creative constraints can affect anyone in any medium at any given time. But what some seem to overlook is that there are many great photographic works produced over the years that have found their identity from their simplicity. Sure, it…

Rory Giddings

Editing Without Ego: How to Cull and Curate Your Own Work

Editing Without Ego: How to Cull and Curate Your Own Work

A key part of any photographer’s arsenal is their ability to edit. While some like to make drastic adjustments to their work, others like to keep it to a minimum. But to reach the editing stage, you must first decide…

Rory Giddings

Quiet Images in a Loud World: Photographing for Calm, Space and Stillness

Quiet Images in a Loud World: Photographing for Calm, Space and Stillness

Calm minimalist photography is an area that often goes unexplored. In a medium dominated by ultra-polished shots and saturated visuals, it’s easy to forget the beauty of the understated areas. Whether these are photographs of empty fields or unpopulated lakes…

Rory Giddings

Colour Palettes and Mood: Designing a Visual Signature Beyond Presets

Colour Palettes and Mood: Designing a Visual Signature Beyond Presets

In the vibrant world of photography, colour palettes are about much more than just eye candy. They are a way to tap in to the psychology of our viewers and draw responses. They can influence our emotions, guide our eyes and…

Rory Giddings

AI Authenticity Badge: Verifying Real vs Generated Images

AI Authenticity Badge: Verifying Real vs Generated Images

If there is one form of tech that has progressed at a pace never previously seen, it is Artificial Intelligence (AI). Quite simply, AI has infiltrated virtually every aspect of our lives, even if we don’t realise it. From the…

Rory Giddings

I tested the Hohem iSteady MT3 Pro, and its AI tracking is still the one to beat

I tested the Hohem iSteady MT3 Pro, and its AI tracking is still the one to beat

The Hohem iSteady MT3 Pro is a three-axis camera gimbal built around a 2.5kg payload and, more to the point, a built-in 2MP AI camera that handles subject tracking. That AI sensor is the heart of the thing; it locks…

Ali Jennings

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Osmo Pocket 4P Review

Osmo Pocket 4P Review

The Osmo Pocket 4P is DJI's first dual-lens pocket gimbal camera, and, as the launch comes not long after that of the Osmo Pocket 4, it sits higher up the range rather than replacing it. An all-new 1-inch CMOS sensor…

Ali Jennings

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I tested the iVANKY FusionDock Ultra, and it transformed my photography workstation

I tested the iVANKY FusionDock Ultra, and it transformed my photography workstation

The FusionDock Ultra is a Thunderbolt 5-class docking station designed exclusively for Apple Silicon Macs, and I do mean exclusively; there's no Windows, Chromebook or Intel Mac support here at all, which is unusual but does at least mean the…

Ali Jennings

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I tested the Maono PD200W, and its wireless mode is far more useful than I expected

I tested the Maono PD200W, and its wireless mode is far more useful than I expected

The Maono PD200W is a dynamic cardioid microphone designed for podcasting, streaming, online meetings, voice recording and content creation. Maono positions it as a hybrid microphone with wireless, USB, and XLR connection modes and markets it as the world's first…

Ali Jennings

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The WANDRD PRVKE Pocket 31L is one of the most versatile camera bags I’ve tested

The WANDRD PRVKE Pocket 31L is one of the most versatile camera bags I’ve tested

The WANDRD PRVKE Pocket 31L is a photography-first backpack designed as a serious camera-carry solution without looking like a traditional black camera backpack. This latest 31L version of the PRVKE features a front pocket and introduces a zip-top entry (a…

Ali Jennings

4.5

I used the FULAIM X6Q to record four people at once

I used the FULAIM X6Q to record four people at once

The FULAIM X6Q is a wireless microphone system built around a single idea: recording several people at once, without spending a fortune. In the case you get four transmitters and one receiver, all charging together, so you can clip a…

Ali Jennings

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How to set exposure on Fujifilm X-T-series cameras

How to set exposure on Fujifilm X-T-series cameras

Learn how to set Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority and Manual exposure modes using Fujifilm’s traditional control dials. Fujifilm’s X-T1, X-T2 and X-T3 use traditional dials rather than a conventional exposure mode dial. This gives you direct control over shutter…

Ali Jennings

10 min read

How do you customise the Sony A7 III?

How do you customise the Sony A7 III?

Sony’s A7-series cameras offer an extensive range of controls, but the menus and customisation options can initially feel overwhelming. Spending a little time setting up the Sony A7 III can make the camera considerably quicker and easier to use. The…

Ali Jennings

11 min read

Photography for Beginners: essential techniques and best cameras

Photography for Beginners: essential techniques and best cameras

There has never been a better time to pick up photography. Beginners today have access to extraordinary consumer technology, from smartphones through to interchangeable-lens cameras, plus an entire internet of resources at your disposal. While previous generations cut their teeth…

Ali Jennings

8 min read

How to photograph the Lyrid meteor shower

How to photograph the Lyrid meteor shower

If you’re heading out tonight to photograph the Lyrid meteor shower, you don’t need expensive or highly specialised gear to get started. Meteor photography is one of the most accessible forms of astrophotography, and it rewards a simple, well-prepared approach…

Ali Jennings

7 min read

What is an APS-C CMOS Sensor?

What is an APS-C CMOS Sensor?

In a world where photography is as much about the tools as it is about the vision, the APS-C CMOS sensor stands out as a foundation for many of today’s most popular cameras. Whether you're picking up your first mirrorless…

Ali Jennings

5 min read

A guide to affordable yet versatile gear for new photographers

A guide to affordable yet versatile gear for new photographers

Whether you're new to photography or have been taking pictures for years, choosing the right photo accessories should really be looked at as an area of photography that's just as important as selecting your camera. You'll find that the photo…

Ali Jennings

12 min read

Essential Camera Kit for Beginners in 2025

Essential Camera Kit for Beginners in 2025

Well, we've just stepped over the threshold of 2025 and the long wet winter is slowely drawing to a close and soon the evenings will start to seem a little lighter. But, before we get absorbed with the new life…

Ali Jennings

10 min read

Beginers photography Guide: Getting to know your camera

Beginers photography Guide: Getting to know your camera

There's just no arguing with the fact that smartphones are incredible imaging devices, and they've revolutionised how we take pictures; they are, after all, the camera that is always with us. Therefore, your smartphone camera will always be with you…

Ali Jennings

9 min read

Which cameras shoot 4K video at 60fps?

Which cameras shoot 4K video at 60fps?

The standard playback for video is 29.7fps, so why would you want to shoot at 60fps? Essentially, because it gives you more flexibility. Footage captured at 60fps gives you smoother playback at 29.7/30fps, and it also gives you the option…

Jeff Meyer

Which cameras shoot 4K at 120fps? (2026 Buyer’s Guide)

Which cameras shoot 4K at 120fps? (2026 Buyer’s Guide)

Which cameras can shoot 4K video at 120fps? We’ve rounded up the best consumer cameras for 4K 120p footage to help with your filmmaking.

Jeff Meyer

Best variable ND filter

Best variable ND filter

Taking control of exposure for creative effects is one the pure joys of photography. Neutral density filters are one tool you can use to control exposure in their ability to reduce the amount of light that enters the lens. We’ve…

Ali Jennings

Best cameras for astrophotography

Best cameras for astrophotography

Discover the universe with our guide to the best cameras for astrophotography. Capture the night sky like never before with top-notch gear.

Jeff Meyer

Top Cameras with In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS) for 2026

Top Cameras with In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS) for 2026

In-body image stabilization (IBIS) is one of the most significant advances in camera technology of the past decade. By physically moving the sensor inside the camera to compensate for hand movement, IBIS allows photographers to shoot sharper stills at slower…

Jeff Meyer

Choosing the best wireless mic system

Choosing the best wireless mic system

Explore the best wireless mic systems of 2024: Enhance audio quality, connectivity, and durability for creators, vloggers, and filmmakers.

Jeff Meyer

Which cameras have the highest fps in burst mode?

Which cameras have the highest fps in burst mode?

Which cameras have the highest fps in burst mode? These are our picks for the best cameras for continuous shooting and capturing action.

Jeff Meyer

Best Cameras for TikTok and Social Media Video in 2025

Best Cameras for TikTok and Social Media Video in 2025

While filming on your phone may be simpler, the best camera for TikTok in terms of creative potential is undoubtedly a DSLR or mirrorless option.

Jeff Meyer