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Best A3 Printer

Best A3 printer of 2024

By Collin Probst last updated

Updated To find the best A3 printer, we've tested hundreds of printers and these are the best for big-page, lab-quality images you can get.

77 photography tips and tricks for taking pictures of anything

By Phil Hall, Jeff Meyer published

Updated Learn new photography techniques – and master old ones – with this essential photographer's resource.

5 essential photography filters (and why you can't live without them!)

By Jeff Meyer published

Updated Even though you can achieve many effects in Photoshop, here are five photography filters that no photographer should be without…

Bird photography tips: how to shoot pin-sharp pictures of birds of prey

By Jeff Meyer published

Birds of prey are some of the most exciting wildlife subjects you'll ever photograph, but their fast movements and the bright sky behind them pose big obstacles for photographers.

Best superzoom lens for travel: 8 lightweight optics tested and rated

By Jeff Meyer published

Whether you’re travelling near or far, it’s nice to travel light. In our search for the best superzoom lens for travel we put 8 space-saving optics head to head.

Best memory card reader for photographers: 6 top options tested and rated

By Jeff Meyer published

Transferring photos from your camera isn’t every photographer’s favourite job, so in this group test aim to find the best memory card reader based on speed and usability.

How to photograph the Northern Lights

By Jeff Meyer published

With this week's solar storm causing increased aurora borealis activity we turned to one of the foremost experts in aurora photography to tell us how to photograph the Northern Lights.

25 flower photography tips for beginners

By Jeff Meyer published

Improve your spring photography with these 25 flower photography tips that show you everything from how to compose to how to set your camera.

Nikon D5500 vs D5300 vs D5200 vs D5100: 13 key differences you need to know

By Jeff Meyer published

Which is the best Nikon DX camera for your needs? Our extensive Nikon D5500 vs D5300 vs D5200 vs D5100 comparison looks at what each camera can offer.

Nikon D750 vs D810 vs D610: 10 key differences you need to know

By Jeff Meyer published

Canon irista

Canon's cloud storage system finally goes live

By Jeff Meyer published

Image storage, tagging and sharing platform available whatever camera is used

How to shoot fast-moving objects: free photography cheat sheet

By Jeff Meyer published

It's not just the speed of your subject that counts, it's where you stand and the angle you shoot from. Discover how to shoot fast-moving objects like a pro with our new photography cheat sheet!

Double exposure portraits: a simple tutorial for making surrealist images

By Jeff Meyer published

In this quick double exposure portrait tutorial we'll show you how to combine images with easy Blend mode effects to create striking, dream-like pictures.

Canon metering modes: how to get perfectly exposed images in any situation

By Jeff Meyer published

Best LED panels for photographers: 6 top models tested and rated

By Jeff Meyer published

Program Mode Explained: how to creatively shift aperture and shutter speed

By Jeff Meyer published

We'll answer many of the common questions about what it is and how it works, as well as show you how to get more creative results by shifting the aperture and shutter speed.

18-55mm lenses: how to shoot stunning portraits using just your standard lens

By Jeff Meyer published

How to take amazing people pictures using simple 18-55mm lenses and a reflector.

Nikon D3300 vs D3200 vs D3100: which camera should you choose?

By Jeff Meyer published

How do you choose between Nikon's high-spec, affordable entry-level DSLRs? Find out in our Nikon D3300 vs D3200 vs D3100 comparison.

Nikon Coolpix S02

Nikon Coolpix S02 review

By Jeff Meyer published

It's tiny and comes with new sensor and a flash, but has Nikon done enough to tempt the smartphone crowd?

How to focus a camera: set your AF mode, stay sharp and when to use manual

By Jeff Meyer published

In this quick guide on how to focus a camera we answer all of the common questions many photographers have about setting the right AF mode and when to use manual focus.

Best photo editing tips for beginners: 18 quick fixes to common image problems

By Jeff Meyer published

We've compiled 18 of the best photo editing tips and quick fixes for photographers who want to beat some of the common problems with colour, tone and composition.

Fuji FinePix SL1000 review

Fuji SL1000 review

By Jeff Meyer published

Fuji's SL1000 offers a staggering 50x zoom, raw capture and a host of advanced features for a good price. So how does it perform?

Best wireless flash trigger: 6 top models tested and rated

By Jeff Meyer published

Bring wireless connectivity to your camera and flash. We put six the leading remote trigger systems to the test to see which is the best wireless flash trigger.

Best monopod for DSLR photography: 6 top models tested and rated

By Jeff Meyer published

We put six sensibly priced monopods to the test to find out which is the best monopod for DSLR photography enthusiasts.

14 photo editing tips and tricks every landscape photographer must know

By Jeff Meyer published

The best tips for landscape photography

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