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Why You Need Insurance
Whether you’re an amateur or semi-professional photographer, we know your camera kit doesn’t just stay safely locked up in your home or studio, so you need to be protected. Why not try insuring with us?
Samyang AF50mm F1.4 FE
Is Samyang’s first autofocus lens an obvious choice for budget-conscious Sony full-frame shooters?
In Pursuit Of Perfection
Getting JPEG images right incamera can be very satisfying. Gordon Laing explains why shooting raw is not the only option for successful digital images
Techart PRO Leica M – Sony E autofocus adapter
Andy Westlake tests a mount adapter that promises to autofocus any lens on the Sony Alpha 7 II and Alpha 7R II full-frame mirrorless cameras
Going for Gold
In between being a three-times Olympic gold-medal winner and Royal Navy officer, Pete Reed is a keen photographer. Geoff Harris catches up with him for a chat
Final Analysis
Roger Hicks considers… ‘Krasnoyarsk Territory’, 2015, by Jonas Bendikson
Michael Topham
Michael Topham, reviews editor, sees Nikon strike back with the D850, Canon release a long-overdue lens and Olympus continue its stronghold in the competitive compact market
Andy Westlake
This year, our technical editor tried a camera that fulfilled his need for speed, enjoyed a simplified retro CSC, and found lenses to love
The Best Of 2017
It’s been a relatively quiet year for new cameras and lenses, punctuated by some very impressive releases. Andy Westlake and Michael Topham look back on 2017 and reveal their favourite kit
The King of noise
As part of our ISO special, Steve Davey sees how the mighty Nikon D5 copes with low light and more on two demanding trips
The Picture That Changed My Life
Noted fashion/portrait shooter and official Fujifilm X-Photographer, Dave Kai Piper, recalls how an ad inspired him to start thinking big
Silence Is Golden
There’s been a lot of hype about the fast and silent Sony Alpha 9, so what does top sports shooter Bob Martin think after using one?
Samyang AF 35mm F/2.8 FE
This small, inexpensive prime is perfect for Sony full-frame mirrorless cameras, says Andy Westlake
Final Analysis - Roger Hicks considers...
‘Bnae Brak, Israel’, 2010 by Michael Hassoun
Ansel Adams
There are legends, and then there is the god-like genius of Ansel Adams
Viewpoint - David Healey
Photography is a powerful tool. We should remember one individual who was an exile, photographer and pioneer
Learning The Ropes
Having taken part in four Whitbread Round the World Yacht Races, photographer Rick Tomlinson is perfectly placed to offer expert advice about shooting yachts, as Tracy Calder reveals
Why You Need Insurance
Whether you’re an amateur or semi-professional photographer, we know your camera kit doesn’t just stay safely locked up in your home or studio, so you need to be protected. Why not try insuring with us?
Tech Support
Camera not recognised
Final Analysis Roger Hicks Considers....
Hugo, Oklahoma’, 2014, by Peter van Agtmael
Gone to the dogs
Top dog photographer Elke Vogelsang talks tips, tricks and techniques.
Flying High
Capturing birds in flight is not always easy, but with just a few tips from wildlife photographer Ben Hall, you’re sure to crack those sought-after shots.
David Bailey
Although Bailey was initially brusque, shooting his portrait ended up a pleasure, says Harry Borden.
The Soldier's Kodak
In his new book, author and military historian Jon Cooksey looks back at the one camera that was able to democratise photography for the troops of the First World War – the Vest Pocket Kodak
Final Analysis
Roger Hicks considers…‘The Pucci Chair and All the Rest’, c2016 by Nancy Baron
The Man Who Sold Nikon To The World
The legendary David Douglas Duncan championed Nikon equipment among his press photographer peers. Steve Fairclough tells how a brief encounter had major repercussions for Nikon....
The Oxford Pictures 1968-1978
Paddy Summerfield’s images of Oxford students are a nostalgic look at days gone by. Yet beneath them lies an uneasy melancholy, as Oliver Atwell finds out
In The Footsteps Of Giants
Wildlife photographer Sarah Skinner set herself a hard task to execute this beautiful backlit photo. Her patience and persistence paid off
Tony Kemplen On The...Kodak Brownie Starmatic
This Brownie was not only simplistic, but it was also the first model to feature auto exposure
Final Analysis - Roger Hicks Considers...
‘Callanish Stones, Isle of Lewis’, 2009, by Kate Ferris