Big is often said to be better, but small is also beautiful; so, when it comes to shooting quality video with your camera, which is the best camera-sensor type to use? Will Cheung considers whether sensor size matters for video recording Imaging devices with the ability to shoot video come in all shapes and sizes, from the tiny sensors found on phones, dashcams and webcams to full-frame and medium-format sensor cameras. Experienced photographers will be aware of the various camera formats and many may own more than one system and pack the kit that best suits the assignment they are shooting. T ..read more

Think getting a sore shutter finger from taking too many shots at a wedding is bad, or a sore back from carrying too many lenses? It’s nothing compared to what top landscape and wildlife photographer, Andrew Fusek Peters (above), has been through – a tripod recently severed the tip of his index finger in a freak accident! Tripod attack: war of the wrens ‘I had been photographing a wren’s nest in my neighbour’s garden and it was wonderful to see the chicks growing as mum was feeding,’ recounts Andrew, who is a regular contributor to AP. ‘However, on Sunday May 21st, as I carried my tripod over ..read more

Your camera already has an LCD display, so why would you need another? That’s because the best external camera screens do so much more, not just giving videographers a much better view of their footage but, in some instances, offering higher-quality video capture or longer recording times. Just about any serious video ‘rig’ has two things; an external microphone for better audio and an external camera screen, or on camera monitor, to show what’s being captured. Anyone who’s shot video with even the best mirrorless cameras, the best DSLRs or the best video cameras will know that the inbuilt scr ..read more

The rise of smartphones has changed the way we capture and share videos. The iPhone has become a powerful tool for aspiring content creators with its advanced camera capabilities. From optimizing settings to stabilizing footage, Musa Bwanali shares her top tips for recording the best videos on an iPhone. What are the best settings for recording videos on an iPhone? Before you start shooting, take time to understand the camera settings on your iPhone. Taking great videos begins with having the correct settings. Photo credit: Musa Bwanali Video Resolution Most iPhones can shoot in 720p, 1080p ..read more

Trends from the 90s, like vintage digital cameras, have recently come back to the mainstream in recent years, adopted by nostalgic millennials and Gen Zers alike. You can get the original cult classic Tamagotchi toys, as well as a new generation including the Tamagotchi Pix, which came out in 2021 with touch screen buttons and a built-in camera. The Tamagotchi Pix’s camera can be used to take photos of your pet and selfies of yourself with your pet. The photos are saved in an album, where you can access them to view, edit or share on the device’s mock social media feed. It also has a new colou ..read more

The Sony ZV-E10 is a low-cost entry-level camera designed for beginner vloggers and smartphone upgraders who want to get more serious about video, though it also works as a pretty good 24-megapixel stills camera. This sector has developed into a very competitive market, though, and its rivals include the slightly cheaper Nikon Z30 which is aimed at a similar audience, while Canon is represented by the EOS R50 with its impressive AF system. Whilst internet forums may ring to the wails of photographers exclaiming ‘I don’t care about vlogging!’ there is a whole generation beavering away over on W ..read more

Interfit Photographic has ceased trading in the UK, with a corporate insolvency notice being published and its Europe and Dubai website being shown to be under maintenance at the time of writing. The notice timeline shows that liquidators were appointed on 26 May. This follows sales Interfit Photographic UK had back in January, discounting up to 50% off of their products. The Interfit North America website is currently still accessible. Established in 2001, Interfit Photographic develop professional lighting products and accessories at an affordable price for photographers and videographers of ..read more

From 8 June – 24 September 2023 the winners of the Centre for British Photography’s Countryside – Landscape – Environment Open Call will be displayed – six photographers will show work in a new exhibition London, UK: As a result of the Centre for British Photography’s first Open Call, work by photographers Rosie Barnes, Rio Blake, Aliki Braine, Elaine Duigenan, Mario Popham and Aaron Schuman will go on display from Thursday 8 June. Chosen from nearly 1000 entries, their work will join five further landscape and environment-themed exhibitions and displays at the Centre. Their photographs range ..read more

Canon has announced a summer cashback scheme, covering a range of Canon R series mirrorless cameras, Canon RF lenses and printers. The best cashback deals go up to £600 and the scheme runs until 8th August 2023 (Canon Club members get an extra 5% cashback discount). For full terms and conditions and the list of participating dealers (which doesn’t include Amazon) see here. Before checking out the deals, don’t miss our detailed guides to the best Canon RF lenses for landscape, portraits, wildlife and sport and action photography Canon camera cashback highlights Canon EOS R3 body – £600 cashback ..read more

The winners of APOY 2023 Round Three, Macro are in! Here are the top 10 images uploaded to Photocrowd with comments by the AP team and our guest judge More than any other subject, macro photography brings us closer – yes, literally – to the natural world, giving both photographer and viewer an insight into nature’s machinations that wouldn’t otherwise be possible. It’s a highly contemplative practice, too, requiring patience and time as well as knowledge of the subject and its environment. Of course, macro doesn’t only have to be close-ups of insects on a leaf – it can be a constructed still l ..read more