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Tips From a Pro: An Introduction to Buying Vintage Cameras
Gear Bellamy Hunt, also known as Japan Camera Hunter, shares some classic camera wisdom Vintage camera expert Bellamy Hunt shares tips for buying classic camera gear. Popular Photography
7 tips for buying used lenses
Second-hand optics have become big business in the photo world, but you need to know what you’re looking for. Here are seven tips for buying used lenses to make sure you don’t get ripped off Second-hand optics have become big … Continue reading →
Buying Guide: The 10 best digital cameras in 2016
Best camera OK, we admit it, it’s an impossible question. The best camera for a pro photographer is a million miles from the best camera for an adventure sports nut. So what we’ve done is pick out what we think … Continue reading →
5 Critical Mistakes to Avoid When Buying New Camera Gear
The day you’re finally in the market for a new camera gear is certainly an exciting one when you’re a photographer. Visions dance in your head of all the killer shots you’ll be capturing with a sleek new set-up. You … Continue reading →
Buying guide: The 10 best DSLRs you can buy right now
Top 10 DSLRs in 2016 For decades, the DSLR (digital SLR) has been the top choice for anyone who wants to take their photography to the next level. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, a DSLR offers three key … Continue reading →
Buying Guide: Best iPhone lenses: Transform your smartphone photos
Cameras on smartphones have transformed the way we take and share images, and the camera on the latest iPhones is one of the best around. The trouble is, with a fixed focal length with a wide field of view, it’s … Continue reading →
Buying Guide: Best lenses for portraits: 5 sensibly priced options tested
What to look for Professional portrait photographers may favour top-money lenses such as the Canon EF 85mm f/1.2 or Nikon 85mm f/1.4G, but with both costing over £1,200 ($ 1,450 or AU$ 1,800), they can be pretty pricey for most … Continue reading →
Tripods, sticks & supports round up and buying guide
Sharp pictures require a steady camera, but with tripods, monopods, clamps and beanbags to choose from, there’s more than one way to keep everything on the level. Tracy Calder looks at some of the options What to look for in … Continue reading →
Buying Guide: 5 best waterproof compact cameras 2016
If you’re off on holiday, chances are you’re going to come across some water, whether that’s a glistening pool or the deep blue of the sea, yet the vast majority of cameras won’t thank you for taking them anywhere near … Continue reading →
More Ways to Create Better Images Without Buying More Gear
Jay Maisel has to be one of the most interesting photographers alive today. He is 85 years old and he still makes a point of carrying his camera with him every day, everywhere he goes. I recently watched a few … Continue reading →
Buying Guide: Best compact travel camera 2016
When you’re going on vacation you’re going to want to take a camera too, and the one in your smartphone probably won’t cut it because it doesn’t have a decent zoom. In fact zooming is the key, because you won’t … Continue reading →
Buying guide: Best cheap cameras 2016
Want to buy a decent camera, but don’t want to break the bank? The good news is that there are some cracking cameras out there if you’re on a tight budget, including entry-level DSLRs, sleek-looking mirrorless cameras, advanced high-end compacts, … Continue reading →