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The Best Things To Shop At HomeGoods For Fall 2024

A trip to HomeGoods always promises to be a magical thing, especially during the fall when seasonal goodies await. You don’t need to go with a list, but simply an open mind as to what kind of must-have treasures might be waiting. Ahead of fall (as early as late summer) and into the season, new deliveries of autumn-themed items...

Nikon Coolpix P950 Review – 83x zoom and DSLR style handling

　　The Nikon Coolpix P950 was first announced in January 2020, sitting below the Nikon Coolpix P1000 in Nikon’s range of bridge cameras. Although it’s now four years old, it still hasn’t been replaced, and still features a good range of specifications for those interested in this type of camera. 　　At its price point ($800/£849), it sits firmly in “premium” territory,...

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OPPO Reno 12 Pro review – A budget smartphone with 50MP selfie camera

　　Good smartphones for photographers are available at a range of different budgets now, with some great options in the mid-range. The Oppo Reno 12 Pro has some very good specifications on paper, with this latest model setting you back just a smidge under £500. 　　Oppo has impressed us with its devices in the past, with the new 12 series featuring...

Put Down The Fork: Shoppers Say It Takes Literal Seconds To Shred Meat With This Kitchen Device

Good food always requires a little TLC to make, but it feels less of a loving task when the recipe involves shredded meat for your favorite chicken salads, barbecue pulled pork, and casseroles. We all know (and have tried) the two-fork method, and while it is a trusty standard for shredding meat, it requires a lot of labor and...

Sony E 11mm F1.8 Review

　　Amy Davies investigates whether the Sony E 11mm F1.8 wide-angle lens for Sony APS-C cameras is a worthy investment for stills photographers as well as vloggers. With an ultra-wide-angle view, could this be one of the best lenses for video? Find out in our full review. 　　Launched in July 2022, the Sony 11mm f1.8 lens was designed for Sony’s E-mount...

Shoppers Use This Electric Kettle To Make Batches Of Iced Tea In Minutes—And It’s On Sale For $24

You can’t have a Southern summer without iced tea, but sometimes even on the laziest sunny days you don’t have the time to spare to brew it. After all, you could be chilling in your backyard or at the beach sipping your tea rather than at the kitchen counter making it. What you need is a tool like this...

Nikon Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.4 Review – Brighter is not always better

　　It’s perhaps hard to believe, but the Nikon hasn’t made an f/1.4 prime lens for the Nikon Z series lens range until now, some six year after its debut. Often regarded as the sweet spot the ability to create a beautiful shallow depth of field effect and optics which are required to be large, heavy and expensive, it’s perhaps a...

Vanguard Veo City B46 backpack review – practical and stylish

　　The Vanguard Veo City B46 backpack is a stylish everyday bag with lots of essential design features for the modern city and travel photographer. Its design is fairly typical, with a top-opening compartment for personal items and access to the main camera compartment via the rear. There is no side access to the camera compartment. However, it is possible to...

Nikon Z9 review

　　Nikon was the last of the big three to reveal its hand. Its flagship Nikon Z9 is right up there as most accomplished of them all and one of the best cameras for photography you can buy. 　　Over the past couple of years, we’ve seen a series of high-end full-frame mirrorless cameras whose capabilities decisively surpass anything their DSLR predecessors...

Llano Fast Dual Camera Battery Charger review – essential for power users?

　　With a conscious eye on the environment, most manufacturers arent including battery chargers with their cameras, instead relying on in-camera USB charging. This is a brilliant initiative for most photographers who can shoot hundreds of images on a single charge. Still, an external charger is a must for heavy users, particularly videographers who need multiple batteries each day. Coming to...

SmallRig AD

　　While it’s possible to shoot video with a camera mounted on a photography tripod, you really need a dedicated video tripod and head if you want to keep the camera steady while you pan or tilt the camera. The SmallRig AD-50Lite is an affordable option that fits the bill nicely with a fluid head for smooth camera movements and a...

Oppo Reno 12 Review – Budget smartphone with 50MP sensor

　　The budget smartphone market has lots of different options for those that don’t necessarily want to spend a fortune on a flagship phone, but still want to get some good shots. 　　For those on a low budget, the Oppo Reno 12 has some intriguing specifications, with it sitting below the slightly more advanced Oppo Reno 12 Pro device. At the...