Media Choices

As we explained in Output Equipment, different types of printer require different types of inks. The only way to guarantee you obtain the best-looking, longest-lasting and most colour accurate prints is to use the inks supplied by the manufacturer of your printer.

Lightweight Tripods for Photographers on the Move

Tripods are often quoted as photography’s most hated accessory but it’s hard to see why so many photographers view them so adversely. It may be because of the bulk and weight they add to a photographer’s kit – or perhaps because the high ISO capabilities of many recently-released cameras allow camera users to feel a tripod isn’t necessary. But shooting with high ISO settings incurs a cost in the form of increased noise and compromised sharpness. Furthermore, using a tripod can dramatically improve shots like portraits and low-light scenes. Finally, there are situations where you simply can’t take the shot unless the camera is on a tripod.