Reviews & Guides

Lowepro SlingShot 302 AWThe single shoulder strap, waist-belt and back-panel are reassuringly padded. With the straps properly adjusted, the SlingShot is an extremely comfortable bag to carry.

Nikon D7000It may be small, but the D7000 packs a very powerful punch and as I write this, pretty much stands as the best DX DSLR to roll out of the Nikon factory to date.

Bushnell Trophy CamIn essence, the Trophy Cam is a digital stills and video camera combined with a PIR (passive infrared) motion sensor, all housed within a tough, waterproof resin case.

Canon 10x30 IS BinocularsObviously the standout feature of these Canon binoculars is their Image Stabilisation technology that helps to reduce image shake.

Pentax K-5The Pentax K5 really is packed full of features on its little body, there are tons of shooting modes which can be customised, there really is a huge variation, I'd be here forever if I had to explain them all!

Buying your first Digital SLRThe main benefits of using a digital SLR include an optical viewfinder, superior picture quality, use of different lenses, and well-placed, responsive controls.

Binocu-huhOur guide to binoculars takes you through each of the variables, explaining the terminology and adding useful illustrations along the way to help you make the right decision.

Low Key lightingHi-Key is great for kids, grumpy teenagers and young families, but it doesn't really suit older people, it doesn't really do them justice.

Tripod Buying GuideThis buying guide is intended to be an independent look at tripods, their uses and what to look for when you are making a purchase.

Lens SenseIn Lens Sense, we cover everything from what different focal lengths mean to your photograph, to how to determine what depth of field to work with

The EF Lens World: Zooms[4Mb PDF] - A detailed 26-page walkthough of the Canon EF zoom lens range from the 'EF Lens Work III - The Eyes of EOS' book (2006).

Manfrotto Photo Tripods 2008[10.5Mb PDF] - Guide to professional photo supports by Manfrotto including a feature comparison for their tripod range.

The EF Lens World: Primes[7Mb PDF] - A detailed 16-page walkthough of the Canon EF prime lens range from the 'EF Lens Work III - The Eyes of EOS' book (2006).

Cokin Filter Brochure[8Mb PDF] - An explanation of the various effects available with the Cokin filter system, instructions for adapter & holder use, plus A-P-Z-X Series comparison.

Sigma Lens Catalogue[5Mb PDF] - Sigma explain their lens technology and present the entire Sigma lens lineup for digital and film cameras.

Monitor CalibrationComparison chart of monitor calibration features across products from ColorVision, Pantone, and X-Rite.

Lens RecommendationsNeed a hand picking your next lens? Take a look at our lens recommendations chart for landscape, portrait, macro, action, travel and nature photography.

Kirk Quick ReleaseMatch your lens to the correct Kirk quick release plate with our reference chart. Includes Canon, Nikon, Sigma, Tamron and Tokina lenses.

Teleconverter CompatibilityCheck which lens and teleconverter combinations will retain autofocus AF. Includes Canon, Nikon and Sigma teleconverters.