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Fujifilm X100V review

　　The rise of smartphones, with their slimline convenience and rapid improvements to their cameras, has seriously disrupted the world of dedicated compact cameras. Despite the effects on demand for these, Canon, Fujifilm, Ricoh, Panasonic, Sony and Leica continue to make them. 　　Our best compact cameras article is a great place to start; and where youll find the X100V rated as the...

Amazon Prime Day 2024 Dates Have Been Confirmed—Save Up To 83% On These 50 Early Deals

The biggest shopping event of the year is finally here! Or at least, the dates have been confirmed. Amazon finally revealed the official details of Prime Day 2024 as of this morning, and it’s so close, we can almost taste the deals on everything from home, tech, kitchen, cleaning gadgets, vacuums, fashion, and more. Here’s everything you need to...

Love Island Uma Jammeh’s bow earrings are in hot demand – and are £12 from ASOS

　　Thanks to plenty of partner swapping, savage dumpings (Omar!) and Joey Essex practically doubling up as an ITV producer, Love Island season 11 is officially heating up. The juicy storylines take centre stage of our chinwags in the office kitchen, but were also extremely invested in the fashion trends worn and loved by this years Islanders. 　　From Amazon flower claw...

The Best Curl Creams, According To Our Testing

If you live in the South and have a full head of curls, you know the struggle with humidity and frizz. Curl creams lend some help when trying to tame those wild tresses. In our testing, we found on average, curl creams defined a range of curl types and hair porosity. The field is wide when it comes to...

Sony Alpha A7R IV review – seminal Sony

　　When it launched in 2019, the A7R IV became the fourth generation of Sonys high-resolution A7R-series full-frame mirrorless cameras. We knew at their inception in 2013 that Sonys A7-series cameras had great potential, but couldnt have predicted how quickly the system would evolve. It drove a revolution in tempting photographers to ditch their DSLRs and switch to mirrorless for good....

Canon EOS 250D / Rebel SL3 Review – a DSLR with charm

　　The Canon Rebel SL3 / EOS 250D was quite possibly Canons last DSLR for beginners. It features a compact but stylish design, with a 24MP sensor, and 4K video recording, meaning it still competes with newer cameras. We count it as one of the best Canon DSLRs. Find out why in our detailed review. 　　Canon EOS 250D / Rebel SL3...

Tamron 50

　　The Tamron 50-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD is a telephoto zoom lens that’s designed for use on full-frame mirrorless cameras. Initially it’s available in Sony E mount only and costs $799 / £819. It can also be used on APS-C cameras, on which it will give a 75-450mm equivalent range. Offering a compelling blend of a useful zoom range,...

3 Legged Thing Lexie – a tripod bracket that’ll fit almost any camera

　　L-brackets are popular with photographers who like to shoot from a tripod, as they allow easy switching between horizontal and vertical framing, while keeping your camera centred above the tripod. It’s generally best to use a bracket that’s custom-designed for your camera, but these tend to be expensive and not readily available for older models. The 3 Legged Thing Lexie...

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Boots launch a limited

　　If youre a lover of all things beauty, a new Boots Beauty Box will be music to your ears. Known for supplying the Love Island villa with the best beauty products in the biz, Boots knows a thing or two about what beauty products we need on our bathroom shelf and now its super easy with this new launch. 　　In...

Sony ZV

　　The Sony ZV-E10 is a low-cost entry-level camera designed for beginner vloggers and smartphone upgraders who want to get more serious about video. It also works as a pretty good 24-megapixel stills camera. Could it be one of Sonys best cameras for those on a budget? 　　This sector has developed into a very competitive market, though, and its rivals include...

Take It From A Wedding Planner: Nordstrom Is A One-Stop Shop For Under-$200 Summer Wedding Guest Dresses

Summer wedding season has arrived in full force, and I’m so thrilled. I love when celebrations have outdoor elements, whether it’s a ceremony in a garden or a reception in a tent. As a wedding planner, I’m always excited to see the events unfold, but the single thing I’m most excited to see is the fashion. I love admiring...

Bowman Peak Duo – the perfect strap for small cameras?

　　I’m quite choosy about camera straps. I rarely use the ones that come with cameras, instead preferring something simple, unbranded and unobtrusive. With small cameras, I’m always wavering between whether to fit a neck strap for easy carrying, or a wrist strap that allows me to carry the camera securely in my right hand ready to shoot. So I was...