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Why You Need Insurance
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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?

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1 min  |
June 24,2017
Samyang AF50mm F1.4 FE
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Samyang AF50mm F1.4 FE

Is Samyang’s first autofocus lens an obvious choice for budget-conscious Sony full-frame shooters?

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June 24,2017
In Pursuit Of Perfection
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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

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March 18,2017
Techart PRO Leica M – Sony E autofocus adapter
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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

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6 mins  |
March 18,2017
Going for Gold
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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

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December 10,2016
Final Analysis
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Final Analysis

Roger Hicks considers… ‘Krasnoyarsk Territory’, 2015, by Jonas Bendikson

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December 23 - 30,2017
Michael Topham
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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

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4 mins  |
December 23 - 30,2017
Andy Westlake
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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

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4 mins  |
December 23 - 30,2017
The Best Of 2017
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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

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December 23 - 30,2017
The King of noise
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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

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February 4,2017
The Picture That Changed My Life
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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

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September 23,2017
Silence Is Golden
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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?

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September 23,2017
Samyang AF 35mm F/2.8 FE
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Samyang AF 35mm F/2.8 FE

This small, inexpensive prime is perfect for Sony full-frame mirrorless cameras, says Andy Westlake

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5 mins  |
September 23,2017
Final Analysis - Roger Hicks considers...
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Final Analysis - Roger Hicks considers...

‘Bnae Brak, Israel’, 2010 by Michael Hassoun

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2 mins  |
March 10,2018
Ansel Adams
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Ansel Adams

There are legends, and then there is the god-like genius of Ansel Adams

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2 mins  |
March 10,2018
Viewpoint - David Healey
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Viewpoint - David Healey

Photography is a powerful tool. We should remember one individual who was an exile, photographer and pioneer

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March 10,2018
Learning The Ropes
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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

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5 mins  |
July 29,2017
Why You Need Insurance
Amateur Photographer

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?

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1 min  |
July 29,2017
Tech Support
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Tech Support

Camera not recognised 

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3 mins  |
July 29,2017
Final Analysis Roger Hicks Considers....
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Final Analysis Roger Hicks Considers....

Hugo, Oklahoma’, 2014, by Peter van Agtmael

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July 29,2017
Gone to the dogs
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Gone to the dogs

Top dog photographer Elke Vogelsang talks tips, tricks and techniques. 

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6 mins  |
August 20,2016
Flying High
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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.

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3 mins  |
August 20,2016
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David Bailey

Although Bailey was initially brusque, shooting his portrait ended up a pleasure, says Harry Borden.

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3 mins  |
August 20,2016
The Soldier's Kodak
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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

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5 mins  |
June 3,2017
Final Analysis
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Final Analysis

Roger Hicks considers…‘The Pucci Chair and All the Rest’, c2016 by Nancy Baron

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2 mins  |
June 3,2017
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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....

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6 mins  |
July 8,2017
The Oxford Pictures 1968-1978
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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

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3 mins  |
August 27,2016
In The Footsteps Of Giants
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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

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3 mins  |
January 27,2018
Tony Kemplen On The...Kodak Brownie Starmatic
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Tony Kemplen On The...Kodak Brownie Starmatic

This Brownie was not only simplistic, but it was also the first model to feature auto exposure

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2 mins  |
January 27,2018
Final Analysis - Roger Hicks Considers...
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Final Analysis - Roger Hicks Considers...

‘Callanish Stones, Isle of Lewis’, 2009, by Kate Ferris

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2 mins  |
January 27,2018