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Samsung Galaxy A55 Review – Best cheap Samsung?

　　The Samsung Galaxy A55 is one of Samsung’s entry-level phones, but being the A55, it sits at the top of the Galaxy A range. This means you can expect some mid-range or even premium level features. AI however, is not one of these. 　　However, with an RRP of £439, you may even find the phone on offer for under £300,...

Samsung Galaxy S22 Review: still worth buying in 2024?

　　Superceded by the S23 in Samsungs flagship S series, these days the Samsung Galaxy S22 is available for mid-range prices as a veteran in smartphone terms two years old. Does this place it among the best mid-range phones available? Find out in our review by expert Joshua Waller. 　　Key Features at a glance: 50MP main wide-angle, f/1.8, OIS, 23mm equivalent 12MP ultra-wide-angle,...

Best Accessories for the Fujifilm X100VI

　　There’s no doubt that the Fujifilm X100VI is the most popular camera of the first half of 2024, and by quite some margin. It is, apparently, the most pre-ordered camera ever, with long waiting times to get hold of one. But if you’re one of the lucky photographers to have got your hands on this desirable camera, what are best...

Fans swear by these New Look sandals which look ‘so much more expensive’ than they are

　　Sandal season is finally upon us – well sort of. But by this point, we’re refusing to tuck our tootsies away in trainers any longer, especially when there are so many incredible sandals on offer. Don’t believe us? Well let us tell you a little something about our one of our go-to stores for summer sandals: New Look. New Look...

M&S has the best designer sandal dupes on the market – and they start at just £15

　　With the sun finally shining (at least some of the time) and the temperatures steadily rising, we’re officially declaring it sandal weather. If you’ve been thinking about booking in for a pedi, now is the time, as we seriously can’t get enough of MS sandals. 　　The high street hero has been absolutely killing it recently, with the Sienna Miller collection...

Tamron 70

　　If the first lens any photographer needs is a standard zoom, the second is probably a telephoto zoom. Here, there’s generally a compromise to be made between maximum aperture on the one hand, and size, weight, and price on the other. Tamron’s 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 aims to give the best of both worlds, offering a large...

This year’s Love Islanders are using this £12 whitening teeth serum for a ridiculously bright smile

　　With ample tresses, chiselled cheekbones and a bursting wardrobe full of holiday clobber - Love Islanders are known for looking good. Bright white smiles are also a seemingly non-negotiable when recruiting the countrys hottest singletons and this year, the pearly whites are truly exceptional. 　　Exhibit A: 　　　　From ITV Episode 5 Love Island SR11 on ITV2 and ITVX Pictured: Mimii...

Lensbaby Sweet 22 Review – A wide view with dramatic blur

　　The Lensbaby Sweet 22 is a wideangle lens for creative photography that gives a central sharp region surrounded by dramatic blur. It has a focal length of 22mm and it produces images that cover a full-frame sensor. But it can also be used on APS-C format cameras with the appropriate mount, providing an equivalent focal length of around 33mm. Lensbaby...

Sony RX100 VI review – pocket rocket that thrills and spills

　　The Sony RX100 VI is one of the best compact cameras on the market, ideal for shooting a variety of subjects. The fully articulating LCD makes it ideal for vlogging while the fast autofocus and pocket-size will appeal to those who shoot street photography. Even though it has been superseded by the RX100 VII and has been discontinued its widely...

Olympus OM

　　For beginners in photography and videography, the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV is the pick of the company’s mirrorless camera range. It is lightweight, intuitive to use, and produces crisp, punchy images with its Four Thirds sensor. Its unquestionably one of the best Olympus/OM System cameras. Its one of the best options anywhere for an affordable, entry-level mirrorless camera. 　　A...

iPhone 15 Pro Max Review – Zooming marvellous?

　　You might guess that the iPhone 15 Pro Max makes our list of the best smartphones for photographers. Naturally, it was lauded as “the best iPhone ever” by Apple, and this is likely to be true – but does it represent much of an upgrade from its predecessor? That’s what we are looking for here. 　　Late last year’s iPhone 15...

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G Review – Cheap Quad camera phone

　　The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G smartphone is available for around (often less than) $250 / £250 making it one of the most affordable phones we’ve reviewed so far, but does it do enough to make it into the list of the best budget phones for photography? Find out in our full review 　　Key Features at a glance: 64MP wide-angle camera,...

Fujifilm X100VI Review – X hits the spot

　　Joshua Waller reviews the Fujifilm X100VI, the successor to the cult-classic X100V, which gained a 40.2MP sensor and, for the first time in an X100 series camera, in-body image stabilisation. Could this be one of the best Fujifilm cameras ever released? Find out in our full review. 　　At a glance: $1,599 (excluding taxes), £1,599, €1,799 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5...