After years of using DSLRs, Martin Evening decided to venture into the world of mirrorless cameras. Here’s what he learned.
Opinion
The rise of mirrorless compact system cameras
Andy Westlake investigates how mirrorless compact system cameras have advanced since their inception just eight years ago.
Equivalent apertures: is using f/8 for sharpest results still a good rule?
Generations of photographers have been taught to use f/8 for sharpest results. Andy Westlake investigates whether this is still a good rule
Rising stars of photography: Ones to watch
Nicole Tung, USA www.nicoletung.com Documentary and reportage photography are fast becoming our most vital assets in terms of getting to grips with a world that…
Genre and photography
It’s always risky for an academic to stray too far from a core expertise. Expertise comes from the time taken to pursue a subject in…
Your views: Great cameras don’t always make for great pictures
The latest ‘must-have’ camera may be nice to own, but AP reader Dave Bloor questions where great photography really comes from
Why you should be careful with the delete button
It pays to keep your less-than-perfect images to avoid missing out on past memories, says Jon Bentley
Looking back at the Vesna – a camera from 1960s Russia
Tony Kemplen remembers the Vesna – a 35mm viewfinder camera built in Russia in the early sixties, perhaps best described as ‘a bit of a…
The LG G4 could be the new king of smartphone cameras
LG’s recently launched G4 flagship smartphone is a serious alternative to the more established competition from Apple and Samsung. Lars Rehm finds out more
Do we value portraits in the age of the selfie?
Are disposable selfies equivalent to the Victorian portraits of yesteryear? Mike Smith has his doubts
Opinion: The Samsung Galaxy S6 is the smartphone camera to beat
With raw support, fast aperture and optical stablisation, the Samsung Galaxy S6 is the standard against which other smartphone cameras should be measured, says Lars…
How photography provided a lifeline during my time of darkness
A look at the cathartic role of photography in the recovery process of mental health, by Sarah Clark
Where are the decent remote shooting apps?
Camera manufacturers have been slow to create great remote-control apps, with many falling short of achieving their full potential, says Jon Bentley
Opinion: Real photographers need real cameras
While the quality of images from smartphones has improved, you can’t beat a real camera for real photographers, says Kevin Meredith
Why is smartphone photography its own genre?
It’s the phone that’s mobile, not the picture. So why, asks Lars Rehm, are people trying to categorise smartphone imagery as a separate genre?…
Print It or Lose It: Why We Should All Be Printing Images
If we’re not careful, we could lose all the digital images we’ve ever made. The only way to be safe is to make a print,…
Is stock photography still worth anything?
With a large number of people now carrying camera phones, Kevin Meredith asks whether the world of stock photography is heading towards zero payments
Viewpoint: Could the DJI Phantom 3 be the camera you didn’t realise you needed?
The DJI Phantom 3 Advanced is an easy-to-use flying camera for £899. Is this the point where aerial photography really takes off?
Nikon 1 J5 – a mini game changer?
Andy Westlake explains why the 1 J5 signals a change of direction from Nikon regarding CSCs
Smart lenses are a solution looking for a problem
Smart lenses that attach to your mobile phone seem to offer plenty of benefits but in reality have some serious limitations, says Lars Rehm