Different types of portraiture have slightly different equipment requirements.
Setting up a digital darkroom
Whether you’re starting from scratch or augmenting your current workspace, the basic tools you’ll need for a digital darkroom are a computer, a monitor screen and a printer. You’ll also need backing-up systems and, possibly, a scanner.
Technology transition in memory cards
Memory cards are changing to meet the increasing need for data transfer speed and storage capacity.
Photo backup and archiving
Backing-up should be the first step in any image or video editing process.
Choosing a lens kit
We investigate various kit options for owners of interchangeable-lens cameras.
The pros and cons of teleconverters
Teleconverters provide an affordable way to increase the focal length of a lens – but should you buy one?
How relevant are shutter actuation cycles?
An explanation of what this specification means and how relevant it is for different photographers.
Before you buy new equipment
Factors that will affect upcoming camera gear availability and pricing.
The lowdown on camera batteries
Important facts you need to know about your camera’s batteries.
Considerations for buying camera gear overseas
With online purchase of camera gear on the rise, we’re renewing our advice to buy from a local camera specialist retailer where possible, and we’ve updated our checklist of what to consider before buying from overseas sellers.
