March 26, 2024
I bought an old digital compact for $5. Am I mad?
Deputy Editor Geoff couldn't resist buying a super-cheap old bridge camera recently. Did he save big, or make a big blunder?
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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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March 12, 2024
Seeking the ‘perfect’ photo backfired for the Princess of Wales
Obsessing over the perfect image can go very wrong, a painful lesson which the Princess of Wales is now learning
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March 6, 2024
Why is there no Fujifilm X100VI alternative?
Andy Westlake ponders why none of the other camera makers is producing a true Fujifilm X100VI alternative, and considers some possible cameras we'd like to see
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February 13, 2024
It’s pancake day – here’s why you should get a pancake lens
To celebrate pancake day if you are in the UK, why not get a pancake lens - here's a reminder of their many virtues
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January 16, 2024
Why everyone should try this $60 camera
The Camp Snap camera has a budget price and is mainly aimed at kids – so how come top photographer and AP regular, Ben Brain, is obsessed with it?
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January 1, 2024
Are Adobe Camera Raw and Bridge dead?
With Photoshop and Lightroom available in Adobe's Photography Plan, are Adobe Camera Raw and Bridge still useful?
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December 31, 2023
Can we stop going on about megapixels?
Do megapixels matter in photography? Rod Lawton looks at why this is not necessarily the case anymore, despite photographers' continuing fixation on megapixels.
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December 30, 2023
Why Micro Four Thirds offers something no-one else can
Why Micro Four Thirds offers something no-one else can match with the latest cameras and lenses available, particularly if you want to travel
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December 26, 2023
Gear Acquisition Syndrome (GAS) – Is newer always better?
When you're read up on the latest kit, it's easy to cast a sorry look at your own camera bag. Tim Coleman discusses Gear Acquisition Syndrome.
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December 25, 2023
Opinion: You don’t need the best camera to take good photos
Photography is not just about technicality, it’s about emotion. Rod Lawton discusses why creativity should influence your camera choice.
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December 24, 2023
Telephoto lenses for smartphones – Tech explained
Professor Newman looks into the notion of a smartphone telephoto lens and explains different design solutions