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Neewer Q120 review – compact yet powerful flash for outdoor shooting

　　Somewhere between the hotshoe gun and the studio flash lives a series of small stand flashes, which are designed to be used when you want a bit of off-camera light when away from home. In reality, of course, all flash units are portable, it’s just a question of how much effort you are happy to put in to carry one....

Manfrotto ONE Photo tripod review – a really clever design, but with one massive drawback

　　For generations of photographers, Manfrotto would have been the first name that sprang to mind when buying a sturdy, reliable tripod. But times have changed, and there’s now plenty of serious competition from the likes of Benro, Peak Design, and Vanguard. So the firm has come up with an innovative new design that’s aimed at serious photographers and videographers –...

Lensbaby Twist 28 review – tiny lens with a big creative twist

　　Lensbaby’s Twist effect, which replicates the swirling look around image edges associated with vintage Petzval lenses, has long been one of my favourites of the company’s creative effects. I’m also partial to a wideangle lens, so Lensbaby was pushing on an open door when it announced the Twist 28. 　　Unlike the Twist 60, which is an interchangeable optic that slots...

Lensbaby Twist 28 review – tiny lens with a big creative twist

Viltrox AF 75mm F1.8 EVO review – a remarkably sharp and affordably priced portrait lens for APS

　　Viltrox’s EVO range sits between the company’s high end Pro series and its more affordable Air lenses. There are currently six EVO lenses with focal lengths running from 26mm to 90mm, four of which are for full-frame cameras, while the Viltrox AF 75mm F1.8 EVO and AF 90mm F2.2 EVO are designed for APS-C models. 　　The two APS-C lenses are...

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Review – With a bold new shape and two good cameras, I think this is my favourite ever folding phone

　　It really does feel like the folding phone is having a moment right now. Samsung launched not one, but three different folding units at its most recent keynote. Here I’ll be taking a look at the Z Fold 8, which sits in the middle of the line-up and features an interesting new shape. 　　Also announced was the Z Fold 8...

Poco F9 Ultra Review: 3x high resolution sensors, a mega bright screen and superb battery life – what’s not to like?

　　As a brand, Poco doesn’t have the same recognition as its parent – Xiaomi, which plays in your favour if you’re looking to save cash. Keen to get new customers, you get an awful lot for your money by going for a Poco. 　　The F9 Ultra comes not too long after the F8 Ultra, and it has some really top-end...

Freewell The Real Multi Tripod 5 in 1 review – tripod kits don’t get more versatile than this

　　Freewell’s The Real Multi Tripod 5-in-1 is a real Swiss army knife of a design. It’s a full-size tripod that can convert to a table-top tripod, a monopod, a stand, and even trekking poles. Clearly the idea is that one kit can do everything you need. 　　Freewell The Real Multi Tripod 5 in 1 at a glance: $299.99 / £268...

Peak Design Travel Backpack 2

　　There’s any number of camera backpacks available that will do a fine job of carrying and protecting your kit. But what caught my attention about the Peak Design Travel Backpack 2-in-1 40L is that it provides something a bit different. It’s a multi-purpose travel backpack that, when used with the firm’s Camera Cubes, provides a rugged, secure means of transporting...

RewindPix Review: I truly never expected to fall in love with a camera like this

　　It’s safe to say that 2026 is seeing a huge resurgence in compact cameras, while quirky devices such as toy cameras, keychain cameras, disposable cameras, analogue devices and Y2K digicams are also becoming extremely popular. 　　One such category that has grown quite a bit in the last year or so is the “screen free digital camera”. Designed to offer an...

Godox C100 review – this deeply weird toy camera has one clever twist

　　The Godox C100 is a curious device quite unlike anything else I’ve seen. It works as a camera for both stills and video, and as a light meter. This comes in an unique vertical form factor that will easily slip into a pocket. 　　Godox C100 at a glance: $45 / £47 1920 x 1080 px sensor Photo, video and lightmeter...

Canon EOS R6 V review – is this the perfect hybrid camera for creators?

　　Hot on the heels of the Canon EOS C50 cinema camera comes the EOS R6 V. Both of these new video-focused cameras share a lot in common with the EOS R6 III. The easiest way to define the three is that the EOS R6 III is for photographers but has capable video features, while the EOS C50 is part of...

Viltrox AF 35mm F1.2 LAB N FE review – excellent value and sharp – is this the lens of your dreams?

　　Viltrox offers two versions of the AF 35mm F1.2 LAB, the AF 35mm F1.2 LAB FE and the newer AF 35mm F1.2 LAB N FE, with both retailing for £869. They share the same optical design, but the original model has a small OLED screen that displays the focus distance, aperture and an approximate depth-of-field scale. It also has an...