Cameras & Kit
We check out all manner of cameras and related accessories. Whether you’re after the latest DSLR, or just a great ‘point-and-shoot’ digital camera – we cover them all here. We also write about new technologies, such as 3D photography and video.
Sony DEV-50V Digital Recording Binoculars: Bring Nature Close
For many people, their phone is now a camera and their music player is now a phone. Doubling up on functions, however, works best when the two purposes are connected. Enter Sony’s new DEV-50V digital recording binoculars. Improving on the previous model, the DEV-50V is almost one third lighter, and…
Canon’s Latest Camcorders: Standing Out to be Outstanding
With even the cheapest compact cameras, digital SLRs and more recently wearable devices like the GoPro possessing high quality video recording potential, you may think the market for camcorders has somewhat deteriorated. There is no longer much need to buy a specific video recording device, as even our smartphones and…
Nikon COOLPIX A: The Pocket-Sized DSLR
It’s a brave new world in the digital camera market these days. With profit margins decimated at the lower end of the compact range, fuelled by the growing popularity of smartphone cameras, manufacturers are trying to carve new niches higher up the pyramid, and Nikon’s new COOLPIX A – launched…
Best iPhone Photo and Video Accessories
As the old adage goes, the best camera is the one you have with you. And more often than not these days that will be your smartphone. Pretty much all modern smartphones have great cameras. That’s a given. And there are a range of amazing apps out there on all…
Swivl for iPhone – Get Yourself in the Movies
It’s not easy to capture yourself on a video camera – and if you want to film yourself – or others – practicing your dance moves maybe, or just have a hands-free video call, there’s a nifty accessory made for you. Swivl, say the makers, is like having your own…
Optrix iPhone XD5: Rough and tumble smartphone action
Since it’s fourth iteration the iPhone has long been my camera of choice when it comes to being on my person at all times and rough and ready snaps. And as the lenses and technology behind them get progressively better its become less of a “that’s a good picture for…
The cameras of CES
Snapshot of the latest launches from digital camera makers Despite the sad demise of Jessops, there are still plenty of us who are looking for more than just a camera phone to capture our memories and grab some spectacular shots. And there’s plenty on offer, as the camera makers have…
Samsung NX300-3D Camera: Film in 3D
Samsung has announced what it says is the first one-lens 3D system on a camera that can produce 3D video and still images. The NX300 is the new flagship model for the NX series of compact cameras and alongside its launch Samsung has announced its NX 45mm F1.8 2D/3D lens….
GripTight Gorillapod stand for almost all smartphones
The smartphone photography boom continues unabated. It’s already been ages since the iPhone became one of the most popular cameras on mobile photography site Flickr. Now mobile sharing sites such as Instagram are all the rage and seemingly every big photo site is attempting to get in on the retro…
Joby Ultra Fit Camera Strap: Makes light work of a heavyweight
Let’s face it, these days modern DSLR cameras may be heavyweights for capturing those memorable moments but they’re also pretty heavy in the weight department too. Lugging one around your neck all day is something to be avoided at all costs so canny photographers use custom made straps designed specifically…
HD PoE Outdoor Cloud Camera: Providing reassurance to the security paranoid!
When high levels of unemployment raises its ugly head an increase in crime usually follows. This depressing scenario can certainly be related to Britain at present, as according to the British Crime Survey report, in 2011 domestic burglaries were up 14%. As police warn homeowners to step up security due…
GoPro Hero 3 Black Edition: White knuckles never looked so good
I drove a Harley around Europe recently and had a particularly eventful journey crossing the Great St Bernard Pass, one of the best classic mountain road experiences you’ll ever get in Europe. It was, it has to be said, the perfect opportunity to put my helmet mounted Hero Go Pro…




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