Buying guides

Buying guide These are the best compact cameras you can get right now, and we've tried them all. Get big camera quality in your pocket!

BUYING GUIDE The best camcorders are the perfect all-in-one video cameras for many workflows. Pick the right one for you

Updated The best waterproof cameras are perfect for shooting next to the pool, in the sea, or on the beach

BUYING GUIDE The best photo printers create great colour and mono photo prints at home, but which one should you go for?

BUYING GUIDE Choosing the best binoculars is easy when you know what the specs mean and what to look for

BUYING GUIDE These are the best camera drones for aerial photography and videography, both for cameras and flight controls

Updated The best digital photo frames let you display all your favorite photos and there's one to suit every style

Buying guide Want a powerful magnification and a judder-free image into the bargain? We round up the best IS binoculars you can buy…

UPDATED The best retro cameras recreate the look, feel and experience of classic film cameras – but use modern digital tech!

UPDATED The best film cameras we've chosen are practical classics that you can still use today

Updated The best polarizing filters are a must for landscape shoots – reducing reflections and giving color and contrast a big boost

Buying guide We select the best cameras for landscape photography to help get you capture stunning outdoor photography

BUYING GUIDE The best camera backpacks have plenty of room to carry your camera gear and keep it organized and secure

Updated We pick out the best lenses for the Sony A6700 right now, one of the top APS-C hybrid stills and video cameras

Buying Guide The best travel tripods have to be small enough to pack, light enough to carry, and sturdy enough for shake-free photos!

UPDATED We pick the best lenses for astrophotography fans shooting a starry night sky, to suit a range of cameras and budgets

Buying Guide The best film scanners make it easy to digitize your beloved 35mm negatives, slides, and cine film so there is no risk of losing them

Buying Guide These are the best mirrorless cameras right now, whether you're after a holiday snapper or a pro performer

BUYING GUIDE The best professional cameras are "unicorns" that deliver high-quality stills, locked-in AF, fast burst modes, and crisp video

UPDATED Shoot the stars with the best camera for astrophotography (and the right lenses, star tracker and other tools)