December 9, 2025
Why I’ve switched to a budget phone from an iPhone
There is absolutely no need to spend north of $1000/£1000 on a phone, and I refuse to do so. And that's where budget phones come in.
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Opinion
Read the latest opinions from photographers, journalists, and those in the industry. If you’ve got an opinion to share, get in touch.
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December 7, 2025
Why I only use an iPhone and not a ‘real’ camera anymore
Ever since the early days of the iPhone, I've been using it as my camera instead of 'real' cameras, here's why.
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December 6, 2025
Why you should choose Sony over other mirrorless brands
Sony’s mirrorless system offers APS-C and full-frame cameras using one mount, class-leading autofocus and a huge lens range, making it one of the most flexible options available.
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December 5, 2025
Here’s what I’ve learned from taking 200,000 photos in 25 years
I've been reviewing cameras for over 20 years, and taking photos for at least 25. Here's what I've learned.
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December 5, 2025
Compact camera vs Yashica City 300 vs smartphone – which takes the best photos?
How does a ‘basic’ point and shoot camera fare against the Yashica City 300 with its user-selectable HDR mode, plus a smartphone that automatically selects HDR if/when the scene demands it? Gavin Stoker decrees battle…
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December 5, 2025
Cheap camera bag vs expensive camera bag – should you pay more?
Kingsley Sigleton explains why you should fork out on a more expensive camera bag, even if cheaper options seem tempting
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December 1, 2025
What’s best for travel photography? Your camera or your phone?
When planning a winter break or next summer's big trip, do you really need to take along a camera or is your phone now enough?
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November 30, 2025
I get photos published in national press using just my iPhone
Here's how I ended up using my iPhone and being published in a national newspaper, multiple times!
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November 23, 2025
Does Apple’s Smart HDR spell game over for traditional cameras?
iPhone’s use clever Smart HDR and Deep Fusion AI to merge the best bits from multiple exposures rapidly, making it hard for traditional cameras to keep up
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November 21, 2025
This amazing accessory is why I’d choose Android over an iPhone any day
Need more telephoto reach? Geoff Harris tries out the new Hasselblad teleconverter for the Oppo Find X9 Pro phone, which gives a 920mm zoom!
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November 21, 2025
Four features they urgently need to add to cameras next
Why can't the camera industry learn from the world of smartphones, and add some of these useful features?