Articles: Buying Guides

Josie Reavely | Published on Dec 21, 2011 |
Christmas is just around the corner, but if you're still struggling to find gifts for the photographer in your life, fear not - Josie Reavely has put together a guide to 10 quirky, inspiring stocking-fillers that will make perfect last-minute gifts for any photographer.
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R Butler | Published on Dec 20, 2011 |
Having used all the current crop of Mirrorless cameras extensively, we've prepared a roundup, summarizing their main strengths and weaknesses and highlighted what we believe are the standout cameras in each part of the market.
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Josie Reavely | Published on Dec 16, 2011 |
Studio lights are available in a wide variety of performance levels and price points. The following guide looks at ten pre-packaged studio lighting bundles that cover a range of applications and include everything you'll need to get started.
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Barney Britton | Published on Dec 15, 2011 |
The ranks of photographers' compacts have been swelled by the arrival of the likes of the Fujifilm X10, Canon G12 and Nikon CoolPix P7100. After extensive use of all these cameras, here we see where these latest offerings sit in comparison with the existing models.
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Matt Golowczynski | Published on Dec 2, 2011 |
A color-managed workflow is vital if you want to maintain accuracy between camera capture, your computer monitor and your prints. The following guide examines ten of the best color management devices on the market, from kit-bag accessories to full calibration and profiling suites.
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Matt Golowczynski | Published on Nov 18, 2011 |
Photography can be an expensive hobby, but there are plenty of fantastic accessories available which won't break the bank. In this buyers' guide Matt Golowczynski focusses on ten accessories for less than $250 that deserve a place on your holiday season shopping list.
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Matt Golowczynski | Published on Nov 16, 2011 |
There are a huge number of lenses available from third-party manufacturers that at least match, and sometimes exceed the quality of more expensive alternatives from camera manufacturers. In this roundup, we highlight ten of the most interesting for enthusiast photographers.
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Andy Westlake | Published on Aug 31, 2011 |
In this guide we'll lead you step-by-step through the process of understanding the different kinds of DSLR lenses, and choosing the right one for your needs.
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Simon Joinson | Published on Aug 31, 2011 |
So you've decided to invest in a digital SLR, but the huge range of models and technical jargon are confusing you? This article will take the pain out of choosing the perfect digital SLR for you, whether you're a seasoned shooter or a total novice.
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Josie Reavely | Published on Aug 31, 2011 |
Tripods are a must-have for long exposures, low light, macro work, landscapes or product photography to name just a few typical situations. We've taken a close look at five of the best models for under $450. Read our tripod-roundup to find out which one is most suited to your photography.
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Recent user-created articles in Buying Guides

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eNo | Published on Dec 22, 2011 |
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Payam Ghafoori | Published on Dec 21, 2011 |
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sony1799 | Published on Sep 29, 2011 |
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