Richard Sibley

Richard Sibley

Writer

Richard Sibley is a photographer and writer passionate about travel and landscape photography. With over 15 years of experience writing and reviewing in the photo industry, he was formerly Deputy Editor at Amateur Photographer magazine and has had his words and images published in numerous other magazines and websites. Richard combines his love for photography with a deep interest in technology and gadgets. Beyond his professional pursuits, Richard embraces fatherhood and finds solace in gardening, cold plunges, long walks, and listening to podcasts. He is an aspiring minimalist, though the constant lure of new gadgets significantly challenges this ideal. 

Articles by: Richard Sibley

Zero Homescreen Heroes

I wanted a smart way to lose weight and this app helps make it happen

By Richard Sibley published

Homescreen heroes: Zero helps you get more from intermittent fasting that just losing a few pounds

Otter AI app in use on a smartphone display, clean background

I think faster than I type but this game-changing app captures all my words

By Richard Sibley published

Homescreen heroes: Otter.ai can transcribe meetings, interviews, and random thoughts to save hours of typing

Endel app on phone display with finger selecting an app option

Stay calm. Stay Focused. Stay Energised. The app that tickles your brain.

By Richard Sibley published

Homescreen heroes: Stay calm and focused at work or leisure with the Endel app.

The Nikkor Z DX 24mm f/1.7 lens mounted on a Nikon Z fc camera sitting on top of a log with the lens hood to one side

Nikkor Z DX 24mm f/1.7 review – the perfect pocket partner

By Richard Sibley published

Recommended

The Nikkor Z DX 24mm f/1.7 is the first prime for Nikon's APS-C mirrorless cameras and is an ideal casual walk around lens

Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II lens attached to a Sony A7C II, outdoors on a rock

Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II review: wide-angle wonder

By Richard Sibley published

Editor's Choice

The second version of Sony's wide-angle f/2.8 zoom lens replaces the six-year-old original

Bird Buddy Feeder AI camera on a multi-color background

The best bird feeder camera in 2023: birdwatching at home

By Timothy Coleman published

Updated If you want to see which feathered friends are visiting your garden, we've rounded up best bird feeder cameras for you

Netvue Birdfy Bamboo bird feeder camera mounted to a brick wall

Netvue Birdfy Bamboo review: the sustainable and stylish bird feeder

By Richard Sibley published

The Netvue Birdfy Bamboo is a stylish and sustainable alternative based on the industry-leading Netvue Birdfy AI

Sony A7C II mirrorless camera outside on a rock with Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II lens attached

Sony A7C II review: Minor updates on the outside, big improvements inside

By Richard Sibley published

Recommended

Sony’s second-generation travel-friendly full-frame mirrorless camera inherits many features from the larger A7 IV, and is a big update from the A7C

Green Feathers Bird Feeder Camera attached to an outdoors shed

Green Feathers Bird Feeder Camera Bundle with WiFi Connection review

By Richard Sibley published

With wooden self-construct design, the Green Feathers Bird Feeder Camera Bundle is one for the DIY enthusiast

Wasserstein Bird Feeder Camera Case strapped to a tree

Wasserstein Bird Feeder Camera Case review

By Richard Sibley published

The Wasserstein case is an affordable alternative to dedicated bird feeder cameras, utilizing a compatible home security camera.

Bird Buddy Smart Bird Feeder camera hanging from a garden tree

Bird Buddy Smart Bird feeder review

By Richard Sibley published

A stylish smart bird feeder that lets you see who is flying in to visit

Netuve Birdfy camera attached to a tree with tray full of bird seed

Netvue Birdfy Feeder AI review

By Richard Sibley published

An AI-powered smart birdfeeder that doubles as a security camera

Canadian geese flying over a lake at first light

Topaz Photo AI makes up for my dated camera gear and photo mistakes

By Richard Sibley published

3 ways that Topaz Photo AI has revived my old photos and camera kit

Nikon Z8 camera in the hand

Nikon Z8 review – striking the right note

By Timothy Coleman last updated

Editor's Choice

Nikon squeezes the tech from its flagship Z9 into a smaller, rugged, and more affordable body, to impressive effect.

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