Choosing a high quality compact camera can be harder than we think. In this article I’ll discuss my two favourite compacts - the Canon G1X III and the Sony ZV-1. If you think a bigger sensor is always better you might be surprised by my results
Read MoreA coastal photo walk with my Sony Xperia Pro-I smartphone is a good test of its capabilities. How does it stack up as a stand-in for a compact camera? I headed to Worthing Pier to find out
Read MoreAlways having a camera of some sort with me when I leave the house has been my most valuable career move to date. Over the years I’ve worked my way through a spectrum of compact cameras, finally arriving at the solutions I now own. In this article I’ll talk about my favourite travel cameras of 2022
Read MoreSmartphones have all but cancelled the traditional compact camera, at least for casual on the go picture taking. Smartphone pictures are ‘good enough’ for most consumers, but are they good enough for discerning content creators? Here’s my first look at Sony’s professionally specified Xperia Pro-I, and some noise comparisons
Read MoreWhen I changed from Canon DSLRs to Micro Four Thirds several years ago the relief of the small size and weight was life changing. But as the years have rolled on we’ve seen the emergence of mirrorless systems from a raft of manufacturers - so, have I given up on Micro Four Thirds?
Read MoreFinding a 50mm equivalent prime lens for my Fujifilm XT200 proved more time consuming than expected. Having worked my way through three candidates, I found that the cheapest option proved to be the best
Read MoreIt may seem odd to compare Sony’s venerable 42 MP full frame sensor with Fujifilm’s most recent ‘entry level’ 24 MP APS-C technology, but you might be surprised by the results
Read MoreFinding an ideal camera for personal use can be frustrating, particularly if we’ve grown used to the features our professional cameras offer. The good news is that small portable systems have improved hugely in recent years, making my most recent buying decision much easier
Read MoreChoosing the best laptop and desktop computers for a photography business can be time-consuming unless we know how to match our needs to our budget
Read MoreHave you spent years looking for the perfect ‘do it all lens’? If so, then you’ve probably been disappointed a few times. Whilst these lenses have obvious advantages, they often have shortcomings as well.
Read MoreHave you ever wondered what the same photograph would look like when snapped with different sensor format cameras, and the same settings? Read more for a comparison of full frame vs APS-C vs micro four thirds
Read MoreMany of us are faced with the need to buy a good all round ‘family camera’ for travel and recreational use. But with so many choices, where do we start?
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