This article is the first of three that will survey the best options for shoppers in the following categories: compact cameras, mirrorless camera kits and waterproof/action cameras.
Photo Review tips section
Match your images to the right media
While even quite ordinary photos can look good on today’s screens, choosing the right media can make a real difference it comes to printing your photos.
Photography equipment buying tips
Some timely advice to readers thinking of updating their camera and/or lenses for the coming holiday season.
Choosing and using photo editing software
How to choose the right editing tools for your photography, and how to make the most of your software.
Image sensor improvements
How the latest developments have improved the performance of the sensors in our cameras.
The need for high-speed, high-capacity memory cards
Changes in users’ needs are driving important changes in the memory card market.
How to tell a story in travel photos
Every trip you make creates its own story. It has a beginning that involves preparation, a middle where the main activities happen, and an end covering the last days and your return home. Your job is to document this timeline in a way that tells a coherent story for you to share.
Backyard bird photo tips
How to attract native birds to your backyard, and how to deter problem species.
How to capture the essence of a city
When thinking about how you’ll capture the essence of a city there are a number of key decisions to make before you begin.
Time and space in landscape photography
Landscape images can be valuable records of changing conditions and photographers have a variety of tools and techniques for capturing the impacts of time and how spaces change.