Latest articles by Matthew Richards
The best monopods in 2025: stable support that can take a load off
Updated For wildlife and sports photography, or anytime you’re using a big heavy lens, a monopod can give some much-needed relief
Vanguard VEO 2S CM-264TR Carbon Fiber Monopod review: one leg, three feet and a smartphone holder
Review The Vanguard VEO 2S CM-264TR monopod comes complete with fold-out ‘tri-feet’ and a smartphone connector kit with Bluetooth connectivity, plus an optional ball/pan head in the pricier kit option. What’s not to love?
Benro Adventure 8X CF Series 3 Monopod review: a super-sturdy, 4-section carbon fiber monopod
Review The Benro Adventure 8X CF Series 3 Monopod (codename MAD38C) has a chunky build for really solid support, but you might want to add a head to make it even more clever
Best L-brackets for your camera in 2025: take horizontal and vertical shots with ease
Buying Guide With the best L-bracket, you can switch between perfectly aligned landscape and portrait-orientation compositions in seconds
Benro QRB95DUAL Quick Rotation Lens Bracket review: think L-brackets, then think again
Review The Benro QRB95DUAL Quick Rotation Lens Bracket has all the advantages of a regular L-bracket, but is more like a tripod collar for use with small to medium sized lens
I bought cheap printer inks and they stink. My photo prints aren’t worth the paper they’re printed on
Opinion As a cost-cutting measure, I bought a set of ‘compatible’ ink cartridges from Amazon for my Canon printer. My photo print quality has gone from terrific to terrible
The best Fujifilm GF lenses: prime & zoom GFX medium format lenses
Buying guide Here are the best Fujifilm GF lenses for the GFX 50S, GFX 50S II, GFX 50R, GFX 100, GFX 100 II & GFX 100s
ChromLives Camera L Bracket Mount Video Grip review: it’s an L-bracket Jim, but not as we know it
Review The ChromLives Camera L Bracket Mount Video Grip is enough to make you think you don’t know your L-bracket from your elbow
Manfrotto Q2 L bracket review: A not-so-universal L-bracket
Review The heavy-duty Manfrotto Q2 L bracket certainly takes the strain but probably isn’t a perfect fit for your camera
Benro GH5C gimbal head review: take a load off with this support for hefty lenses
Review Carbon fiber tripods are commonplace but the Benro GH5C is unusual in being a gimbal head that uses the same material for lightweight strength
Benro GH2N gimbal head review: loadbearing strength with freedom of movement for long, heavy lenses
Review The Benro GH2N gimbal head combines a weight-saving design with a hefty payload rating for tracking the action with long lenses
3 Legged Thing Zelda QD review: Zelda L-bracket and the gang get a QD upgrade
Review The 3 Legged Thing Zelda QD L-bracket spreads its wings to add convenience and compatibility with other gadgets
3 Legged Thing Window Mount Clamp review: ideal for drive-thru photo opportunities!
Review The 3 Legged Thing Window Mount Clamp has a soft-touch rubber connection that mounts to your car window and turns your whole vehicle into a camera support. Just park up and enjoy the view
3 Legged Thing Phil review: meet Phil – smarter than your average smartphone mount
Review The 3 Legged Thing Phil sets out to be a multi-talented, multi-functional smartphone holder and mount, with premium materials and high-precision construction
The best lenses for landscapes in 2025: ultra-wide zooms for sweeping vistas
Buying guide Discover the best lenses for landscapes that capture the wider view, from rolling hills and rocky mountains to enchanted forests
3 Legged Thing Legends Tommy carbon fiber tripod review: a real rock star of a video tripod
Review The 3 Legged Thing Legends Tommy carbon fiber tripod aims to give rock-solid support for video cameras of all shapes and sizes
3 Legged Thing Annie Professional Studio Microphone Arm review: let your voice be heard
Review Forget lights, camera, action – the 3 Legged Thing Annie is all about the power of the spoken word, and recording it to best effect
The best cheap lenses in 2025: affordable lenses for mirrorless cameras and DSLRs
BUYING GUIDE My pick of the best bargain lenses offers great performance and creative versatility without breaking the bank!
Canon RF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 review: a new mirrorless lens, or a skeleton from Canon’s DSLR closet?
Review The Canon RF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 is designed to be lightweight and inexpensive, but it feels to me like a throwback to the last century
Best lenses for bokeh in 2025: fast primes for brilliant background blur
UPDATED Here's my choice of the best lenses for bokeh. Isolate your subject and make it stand out against a dreamy blurred backdrop
Canon Maxify GX7120 / GX7150 review: Canon’s range-topping business inkjet gets a minor refresh
Review The Canon Maxify GX7120 / GX7150 is packed full of office-friendly features but we’ve seen most of them before
Canon Maxify GX6120 / GX6150 review: a fast multi-function inkjet printer for the office, with cheap running costs
Review The Canon Maxify GX6120 / GX6150 is a business-oriented 4-ink printer that packs speedy high-volume printing into a conveniently compact build
Canon Pixma TR160 / Maxify BX110 review: one for the road, it’s a mobile inkjet printer
Review The travel-friendly Canon Pixma TR160 / Maxify BX110 gives you the option of printing in mono or color, anywhere, anytime and for any reason whether it’s documents or photos
Pentax WG-1000 review: gear up for the great outdoors with this waterproof and shockproof compact camera
Review You can submerge the Pentax WG-1000 to watery depths of 15m / 50’ for up to an hour, drop it from a height of 2m / 6.5’ and scrub it with disinfectants. It’s a very resilient little camera, let's bring on the adventure
