Latest articles by Matthew Richards
The hidden risks of modern lenses: Why firmware updates and new cameras could brick your lens
OPINION The lens you count on for some of your most important shots can leave you dead in the water. Here’s a few things to be painfully aware of…
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 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
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
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
