Articles by Angela Nicholson

Fuji announces two new X-series cameras

By Angela Nicholson published 18 October 13

An update to the popular X-E1 is revealed along with a brand new compact model, the XQ1.

Nikon unveils 58mm f/1.4 lens

By Angela Nicholson published 17 October 13

Could this lens's claimed high resolving power and low-light capability make it a modern classic?

Nikon launches the Wi-Fi enabled D5300

By Angela Nicholson published 17 October 13

Nikon sticks with 24-million-pixels, but aims to improve image quality and promote creativity as well as image sharing.

Best 50mm lens for your camera: 8 'Nifty Fifty' lenses tested and rated

By Angela Nicholson published 2 October 13

What is the best 50mm lens for your camera? We put eight of the top 'Nifty Fifty' lenses currently available to the test to see which offers the best combination of image quality and value for money.

Panasonic GX7 review

By Angela Nicholson published 27 August 13

Recommended

A new sensor and a tilting viewfinder gives this enthusiast-level camera extra appeal - we test it out.

Canon EOS M review

By Angela Nicholson published 19 August 13

At last the EOS M has arrived in the shops, but has Canon given its CSC competition too big a head start?

Sony HX50V review

By Angela Nicholson published 12 August 13

Despite its pocketability, Sony's HX50V has a 30x zoom lens and affords full manual control as well as automatic shooting options.

10 wedding photography mistakes every beginner will make (and how to get better)

By Angela Nicholson published 30 July 13

Hands on: OMG Life Autographer review

By Angela Nicholson published 29 July 13

Not yet rated

This wearable camera enables you to photograph your entire day without a single press of a shutter button.

1840 Petzval lens reborn for the digital age

1840 Petzval lens reborn for DSLRs

By Angela Nicholson published 25 July 13

Lomography has teamed up with Zenit to reintroduce 170+ year old portrait lens for Nikon and Canon DSLRs.

Lytro focus-shifting camera to go on sale in the UK

By Angela Nicholson published 16 July 13

There's no need to worry about focusing before you shoot anymore, this camera can get everything sharp post-capture.

Canon 70D gets connected

By Angela Nicholson published 2 July 13

Canon upgrades its most enthusiast-focused DSLR with a new 20.2MP sensor, Wi-Fi, touch controls and a new AF system for Live View.

Panasonic focuses on build quality for latest street lens

By Angela Nicholson published 27 June 13

Panasonic's popular little f/1.7 pancake lens has been given a refresh with a sexy new metal finish.

10 portrait photography mistakes every photographer makes (and how to fix them)

By Angela Nicholson published 19 June 13

Panasonic G6 review

By Angela Nicholson published 17 June 13

Editor's Choice

The upgrades over the Panasonic G5 may seem subtle, but they have a significant impact on this compact system camera.

Pentax Q7 review

By Angela Nicholson published 12 June 13

Not yet rated

Pentax has given its latest Q compact system camera a 1/1.7-inch sensor. We take a look at the new model.

Hands on: Leica X Vario review

By Angela Nicholson published 11 June 13

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Our first thoughts after using Leica's new zoom lensed APS-C format compact camera, aka the Mini M.

Leica announces new APS-C format compact camera

By Angela Nicholson published 11 June 13

The teasing comes to an end, and the Leica X Vario, a compact camera with a zoom lens is finally unveiled.

Ricoh GR review

By Angela Nicholson published 6 June 13

Editor's Choice

This 16.2MP compact camera could put Ricoh back on the enthusiast photographers' radar. But will you like it?

Canon N review

By Angela Nicholson published 23 May 13

Perhaps this will be the camera we use for Facebook and Twitter shots from now on.

Panasonic GH3 review

By Angela Nicholson published 16 May 13

Recommended

Updated Panasonic turned to its GH2 users, including professional filmmakers, to decide what was required for the GH3. Did it work?

Fast portrait lens for Nikon 1 system announced

By Angela Nicholson published 14 May 13

Flagship 1 Nikkor lens adds large-aperture portrait photography to the Nikon 1 system.

Canon EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4x

Canon offers world's first commercial lens with built-in teleconverter

By Angela Nicholson published 14 May 13

June release confirmed for Canon's EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4x.

Olympus TG-2 review

By Angela Nicholson published 7 May 13

Could this be the rugged camera that photography enthusiasts want? Let's find out.

Nikon Coolpix A review

By Angela Nicholson published 16 April 13

Updated With an APS-C sized sensor and no low-pass filter, the Coolpix A could be the perfect replacement for a big, heavy DSLR.