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365 days later: my honest OM System OM-3 long-term review
I've had the OM System OM-3 for over a year now, and I think it's time for a proper reckoning. I've taken it to Finland in the snow, Iceland (in and under many waterfalls), Valencia during a fire festival, countless photo walks, gigs, and enough everyday carry situations to fill a very pleasant photo album. So: does it still hold up? Dear fellow camera nerd, it really does.
Sony RX1Riii… The most expensive camera I've used. It probably shouldn't be.
I've been using the Sony RX1R Mark III for a little while now and I keep coming back to the same thought. There are no bad cameras anymore, but maybe there are still bad value cameras. Let's investigate.
7 things that matter more than the size of your blummin’ sensor
Let me tell you something that the camera industry does not particularly want you to know: the size of your sensor is probably the least interesting thing about your photography. And yet, it's the thing that gets talked about the most. Sensor size this, pixels that… it’s never-ending! Full frame vs micro four thirds! Cropped vs not cropped! It's everywhere.
new Lumix 40mm F2 pancake prime makes the S9 a lot more tempting…
There's a brand new, tiny(!) 40mm f2 lens from Panasonic, Lumix S9 users rejoice! It feels like Lumix are saying loud and clear: we are invested in this form factor for the long haul. I’ve been lucky enough to try this lens out for a little while now. Here are some photo examples and everything you need to know!
The Yongnuo YN455: just because we can, doesn’t mean we should…
The Yongnuo YN455 is a micro four thirds camera with an Android phone attached to the back. This idea has been done quite a few times now, and never been too successful. Is this attempt any better? The YN455 was released July 2021. Can we learn from past mistakes this time?
The Ricoh GRIIIx review: is it STILL worth the hype?
The Ricoh GRIIIx is one of those cameras that just has a great reputation. People love it with a fierceness that's hard to explain until you actually use one. I took it to Frankfurt for a few days and documented everything with it, to give you a proper sense of what it's like as an everyday carry camera.
The Panasonic TZ300 is Here! Is this the best tiny travel camera of 2026?
Panasonic TZ300 Review - The Panasonic TZ300 has loads of great features for the price, with some relatively significant upgrades from the older TZ200. I’ve had some hands-on experience with this camera now, and have some thoughts.
What’s new? And is this the camera for you? Let’s find out!
Buy. Sell. Regret. Repeat. The Olympus Pen F
I keep coming back to this camera. Buying, selling, regretting, buying once again. And I still can't quite figure out why.
This time around, I took it with me to Cape Town for two weeks and made a real effort to properly investigate the question I keep avoiding: why does this camera have such a hold on me, and is it worth keeping for good?
I'm teaching a dog photography workshop
We're running a Dog Photography Workshop at the Woodland Discovery Centre in Sheffield, and honestly? I can't wait.
NEW Panasonic Hotshoe mic has some tricks up its sleeve!
The NEW Panasonic DMW-DMS1 microphone is ideal for content creators and so much more…
As a Lumix fangirl, one thing I’ve coveted from other brands for a while now is a hotshoe controlled microphone. Cables are a faff, it isn’t really seamless when you turn the camera on, and dammit, the hotshoe connected ones are just COOL.
top 10 tiny cameras that shoot great video too!
10 tiny everyday carry cameras that take lovely photos and still let you grab epic video moments, from proper bargain classics to the newer spenny options
why EVERY photographer needs a tiny printer!
Three tiny photo printers that make printing your favourite shots weirdly addictive, from cute Instax minis to proper lab quality prints and my current obsession, Instax Square…
top 10 BEST cameras for 2026 (and the WORST!)
I tested many of the cameras released last year. Here are my honest thoughts on the best and worst camera launches, and which ones I would actually buy in 2026 and beyond!
Panasonic Lumix TZ99 Review… what?
This is the Lumix TZ99, or ZS99 depending on where you are in the world, and it’s a sort of new compact camera from Panasonic. What’s new and is it worth it?
10 best Every Day Carry Cameras you can buy in 2025!
I blummin’ LOVE to have a tiny camera with me at all times to document my life. So let’s get stuck in to my 10 BEST small cameras for 2025 and beyond.
Lumix Leica 100-400mm Mkii Review: A worthwhile upgrade?
I was lucky enough to take both versions of the Lumix Leica 100-400mm — or, the Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm f/4-6.3 ASPH. Power O.I.S. to give it its full title for the Google Gods! — To Kenya for two weeks of pure photography. So I have thoughts…
The Lumix S1Rii is the best hybrid camera Lumix have ever made — REVIEW!
I’ve had the chance to test out Panasonic’s newest release, the Lumix S1RII. I thought I’d share some of my favourite new features, and give some special attention to the improvements in this camera versus others in the Lumix line-up.
Is it worth the upgrade for you if you’re coming from a Lumix S5ii, or original S1? Could this be the best hybrid camera to date? Let’s dive into my Lumix S1RII review to find out.
The OM System OM3 is the “do everything” camera I’ve been waiting for…
The OM System OM3 is a feature packed everyday carry sort of camera that ticks just about every box I can throw at it, and it just might meet your criteria too... let's see shall we?
Sick of paying monthly?! BEST Lightroom alternatives 2025
Let’s examine some Lightroom alternatives, and if it’s worth the change for you. I’ve got 3 alternatives that are entirely free. Zero cost, nada, nothing. And then 3 alternatives which are perhaps a bit more feature rich and have a one-off fee then you own it forever. No monthly or annual subscription.
Aiarty Image Enhancer: the best solution for cleaning up your images in 2025?
If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably taken a photo, looked at it later, and thought, “Wow, this could’ve been amazing if only it weren’t so grainy/blurry/pixelated.” Maybe it was a high-ISO sort of night shot, or an image that just didn’t hold up after cropping. Whatever the case, low-quality images can be a right pain in the butt — especially if you don’t notice at the time of shooting. That’s where AI image enhancement comes into play.