REVIEWED: Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art lens
A groundbreaking wide-angle lens perfect for low-light landscapes and astrophotography
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Travel Photography
REVIEWED: Lowepro ProTactic BP 350 AW II
Compact yet comprehensive, this clever modular camera backpack is worth its (light) weight
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REVIEWED: Kandao QooCam
This triple-lens novelty camera does 360°, 3D and ‘shoot first, refocus later’ bokeh background blur photos, but it’s a handful
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REVIEWED: Chrome Niko camera backpack
Tough, watertight and with a unique way of gripping a tripod, this 23-litre bag is fit for photography expeditions
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REVIEWED: Manfrotto Befree Advanced travel tripod
Flexible, sturdy and reasonably lightweight, this tripod makes a dependable travel companion
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REVIEWED: Insta360 One X action camera
Want unique-looking short and shareable videos from your travels? This pocket-sized action camera delivers some intriguing special effects
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REVIEWED: Boundary MK-1 camera case
Hate having to choose between a great backpack and a camera backpack? This modular insert for 22-liter backpacks is worth
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REVIEWED: Boundary Prima System modular travel backpack
Why have separate bags for the office, for travel and for photography? This brilliantly designed modular backpack that handles all
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REVIEWED: Olympus Tough TG-5 compact camera
Waterproof and drop-proof, this action camera-killer can shoot RAW photos and 4K video
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REVIEWED: Fujifilm FinePix XP130
A short battery life and disappointing photos leaves this well-designed ‘rugged’ travel camera looking second best to smartphones
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REVIEWED: Manfrotto Gitzo Adventury 30L camera backpack
This outdoorsy kit bag for wildlife, nature and landscape photographers can take a DSLR, mirrorless cameras … and even drones
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Three rugged ‘tough’ cameras for travel
Waterproof, drop-proof and freeze-proof, these compact cameras can perform whatever the weather
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REVIEWED: eCapture Technology LyfieEye200
The smallest 360° camera around, this easy to use smartphone accessory for Android 5.0 devices has novelty value in spades
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IFA GPC 2018: This phone will ‘inspire you to see the world to take more photographs’
So what’s so special about the camera inside the Huawei P20 Pro phone?
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IFA GPC 2018: Latest luxury phone is ‘companion for worldwide travel’
This €1,550 dual SIM Porsche Design Huawei Mate RS phone boasts a dual SIM, Leica Triple Camera and 40 megapixel
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REVIEWED: Fujifilm X-A3 mirrorless camera
Consistently great 24 megapixel images and a selfie-friendly swivel screen make the inexpensive Fujifilm X-A3 mirrorless interchangeable lens camera a reasonable
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REVIEWED: Motorola VerveCam+ wearable camera
A bad app and a 45 minute battery are just two failures on this lethargic life-logging camera
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REVIEWED: Hooke Verse wireless Bluetooth headphones with binaural microphones
Hoping to catch the crest of the ‘social video’ phenomenon, this mobile 3D sound recording headset adds immersive audio perfect
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REVIEWED: Kodak PixPro SP360 4K camera
A 360-degree camera? Not quite, but this easy-to-use 180-degree lens is just as much better video quality than most
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REVIEWED: Vanguard Alta Sky 45D camera backpack
With a tough build and padded sections galore, this pro-grade DSLR pack even has space for a laptop
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Five gadgets every travel photographer should consider
If you want to capture the world effectively, this practical gear will help
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REVIEWED: Vanguard ALTA Rise 38 messenger bag
Able to take a DSLR, three lenses (including a 70-200mm), and a 15-inch laptop, this superbly made messenger has design flourishes
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REVIEWED: Sitpack portable resting device
This compact, foldable T-shaped resting device takes the weight off – and it’s no bigger than a can of beer
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REVIEWED: Insta360 Air
Small, portable and so simple to use, this 360° selfie-shooter for Android devices impresses
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REVIEWED: Tech 21 EvoAqua 360 Edition
It’s waterproof, it’s drop-proof … trust is not an issue for this adventurer’s phone case, but usability takes a dive
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REVIEWED: Snakehive Slimline Wallet
This case for iPhone takes two cards and some cash, but a narrow camera cut-out makes it less than ideal
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PREVIEWED: Udee photography backpack
Charging ports, batteries and pockets galore, sharp-shooters might want to back this Kickstarter project to produce the ultimate photography bag
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REVIEWED: Thule Aspect DSLR Camera Backpack
Able to take a 15.6-inch laptop, an iPad, a DSLR and a zoom lens or two, this all-rounder is surprisingly
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REVIEWED: EDZ Touchscreen Merino Gloves
Great for a winter commute, these gloves also work well as under-gloves for hikers and photographers that need to operate smartphones in
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REVIEWED: Manfrotto Advanced camera and laptop backpack
With removable rear access for a DSLR and lenses, room for a laptop and plenty of well-designed pockets, is this the
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REVIEWED: Panasonic Lumix TZ100
10x zoom lens and one-inch sensor impresses on this advanced compact travel camera
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REVIEW: Manfrotto PIXI Mini Tripod
Excellent build quality on this lock ‘n’ load mini-tripod, but it lacks positional flexibility
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REVIEW: Manfrotto TwistGrip
This universal tripod clamp for smartphones & compact cameras is high quality, but perhaps overkill for travel
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The digital outdoors
Enjoying nature means harnessing new technology, not leaving it at home
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REVIEWED: Logiix Gelly LGX-11932
Bright yet low on power, this tiny and flexible USB LED light is a beacon for bookworms & photographers travelling ultra-light
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VR could be be 'poisoned' by bad experiences
A GPC 2016, Shenzhen, China: Virtual reality offers travellers the chance to ‘try before you buy’, but smartphone-based systems may
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‘Ball camera' could set a new 360 travel trend?
IFA GPC 2016, Hong Kong: Crowd-funded Panono could turn travel photography upside down … and all around
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FOCUS: Five #super-zoom #cameras
Great for close-ups and travel photography, these pocket-sized snappers manage up to 50x optical zoom
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REVIEWED: iCloud Photo Library
Apple’s backup and sync for travel photos adds editing, but with 4K video and more megapixels, you’re going to need
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REVIEWED: MiMedia personal cloud
Great for backing-up photos and videos on the go, and for accessing your entire music collection while traveling, this cloud
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FOCUS: 20 travel tricks you didn't know your phone could do
From apps and maps to instant translation, unlock your smartphone’s secrets with these handy tips
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FOCUS: 8 best travel phones from #MWC2016
#MWC 2016, Barcelona: From clever cameras to huge batteries, these sharp-shooters from Oppo, LG, HTC, Samsung, Sony, HP, ZTE & Alcatel are
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PREVIEW: Sony Xperia Eye
#MWC 2016, Barcelona: Could this wearable camera with face recognition stop travellers being slaves to their phones?
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NEED TO KNOW: The three kinds of selfie sticks
It’s called a ‘monopod’, don’t you know?
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FEATURE: A trio of new travel cameras
Ditch the DSLR, add megapixels to your phone and go wearable with these new cameras for 2016
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REVIEWED: Kenu Stance compact tripod for iPhones
This handy three-legger plugs straight into the Apple Lightning port for better videos and photos from iPhone 5/5s/6/6s/Plus
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REVIEW: Canon EF 300f/4L IS USM lens
Whisper-quiet and lightweight, this long lens is great for sports, sunsets & landscape photos on the fly
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REVIEWED: Sony Cybershot RX100 IV
Is this the ultimate space-saving compact camera for travel photographers?
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REVIEWED: EDZ Merino Wool Touch gloves
Keep that smartphone in your hand even in freezing conditions with these touchy-feely gloves
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REVIEWED: Canon EF 70-200 f/4L IS USM zoom lens
Lightweight 70-200mm telephoto lens that’s perfect for landscape photography and wildlife when on the move
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