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DxO PhotoLab 8 review – the best raw editor money can buy?

　　DxO’s flourishing reputation as on of the best imaging software providers continues to go from strength to strength. Its stable, which includes PureRAW4, Nik Collection 7 and Film Pack 7, has been joined by PhotoLab 8, the latest update of its raw workflow software. 　　New key features include versatile Hue Masks for precision creative control, an innovative tone curve with...

Xiaomi 14T Pro review: Leica quality at a keen price

　　Its been a busy year for Xiaomi, a Chinese consumer tech giant which is pushing hard to become a major player in the Android smartphone market in the west. 　　Despite bringing out some quality phones for photography this year, notably the phenomenal Xiaomi 14 Ultra , the brand is still not well-known in the UK. It barely registers at all...

Jupio x Pr1me Tri

　　While many photographers can happily get through a day on a single battery and SD card, those who shoot more intensively need to manage additional power and storage. The Jupio x Pr1me Tri-Charge aims to meet the needs of these users. Not only will it charge three batteries at once, but it will also store them neatly together in your...

The best budget

　　While we know that the countdown to Christmas isnt on quite yet - who says theres anything wrong with being prepared? Because, lets face it, if you leave it until November 30th to treat yourself to an advent calendar, chances are that the best ones will have already been snapped up. 　　There are so many beauty calendars on the market...

13 Kitchen Tools That Have Saved Me Time, Money, And Tears While Cooking My Thanksgiving Feasts

For the past three years, my husband and I have hosted Thanksgiving dinner, which typically includes at least 10 friends and family members. And in those three years, I’ve mastered the art of keeping everyone entertained while I'm simultaneously running in and out of the kitchen, which also includes timing out cooking several dishes for multiple courses in the...

Sirui Traveler X review – the best super

　　If you like to travel with a tripod, you’ll know that it’s hard to find one that manages to be simultaneously tall, lightweight, and reasonably sturdy, while packing down small. The Sirui Traveler X aims to square this circle by using 5-section carbon fibre legs that do without conventional twist or lever locks. The result is a tripod that can...

Hasselblad XCD 20

　　Sometime around 2012, I bought my first ultra-wideangle zoom lens, a Nikon 16-35mm f/4G ED VR, for about £1000. This purchase made me anxious to the point of feeling physically sick. Not because I was worried about the quality, but because I’d never spent that much on a lens before. Would I get sufficient use out of it? Would I...

Amanda Holden says her favourite £12 moisturiser is a ‘natural version of Botox’

　　Britain’s Got Talent judge and breakfast radio co-host, Amanda Holden knows a thing or two about looking great on camera, so we were surprised her signature glow is all thanks to an affordable beauty buy with a very impressive inkey list. 　　Speaking exclusively to Closer Online, Amanda shared how a non-negotiable step in her routine is handily a product from...

We’ve found the best Arket dupes that are (almost) as good as the real thing

　　From instagram influencers to fashion editors, clothing brand Arket is having a real moment right now thanks to their chic, day-to-day wardrobe staples. Theyve even been added to ASOS, making their pieces more accessible than ever before. 　　While we absolutely adore their pieces (the brands knitwear staples have become incredibly popular) there is one thing that puts us off, and...

Fashion influencers can’t stop wearing this £45 faux fur coat – and it’s already selling out

　　The arrival of dark mornings, spiced coffees and pumpkins on ery-thing also means its officially coat season. Whether you opt for a sensible parka, smart trench or cosy shearling, we want our chosen outerwear to be both smugly stylish and comfortable. 　　One coat vying for your attention this autumn, is the George Faux Fur Jack in Light Brown, £45 which...

13 scarily good Halloween costumes that are still available to shop

　　It’s the most wonderful time of the year - and we don’t mean Christmas. Spooky season has arrived which means it’s the era of pumpkin-spiced everything, scary movies and having to hunt down the perfect Halloween costume that is equal parts ghoulish and gorge. 　　It doesnt matter how you decide to spend this All Hallows Eve but to make sure you...

Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art Review

　　Users of Sony’s A7-series of full-frame mirrorless cameras are well catered for when it comes to fast 85mm prime lenses, but where does the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art fit in? A bright 85mm f/1.4 lens is a great choice for portraits, or for when you need to record video in low-light. Does this lens do enough to make...

Panasonic Lumix S 18mm f/1.8 lens review

　　Creating a lens range that has appeal to both videographers and photographers is a challenging prospect, but with the lenses that have come before the Panasonic Lumix 18mm F1.8, Panasonic’s Lumix brand has been delivering. And an ultra-wide-angle prime lens it is an obvious choice when looking for a lens for video. 　　The company embarked on creating a full range...