Buyers' Guide
Welcome to our Buyers Guide Area

The spending doesn't end when you buy a shiny new camera, there's all kinds of accessories and peripherals that you'll discover are must-have items to go with it, and the more expensive the camera, the more needy in terms of extras it becomes. Whether you are looking for tripods, battery chargers, software, or even scanners, lenses, optical filters, bags or studio lighting, this is where our Buyers Guide section comes in. Here we explain why you would want certain items and the critical elements of each one to look for when making a buying choice. Then we round up what's on the market and rate each one out of five so you can make an informed buying decision.
Using a remote control on your camera will open up a whole new world of options for your photography including wildlife. It is also po
Portable media players, also sometimes known as PMP's or Multimedia players, are devices which facilitate the transfer of images fr
Traditionally, continuous lighting was always used in studio situations. However, in more recent years and in the vast majority of stud
There are several things to consider when buying a digital photo frame – firstly screen size and resolution. What size is the scr
In today's camera market, you will find an endless supply of gear, some useful, some not so, some quality, and some not. This varie
Digital cameras are one of the most power-hungry devices you can slip in a pocket. Gone are the days of film, when the camera only need
SanDisk Imagemate 12 in 1 card reader £29.99Easy to use but not particularly compact. Has a docking station included with the pro
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There are a few alternatives, besides buying software, that could be worth photographers using Pixmantec Rawshooter Essentials investig
Peter Bargh looks at several Nikon Coolpix accessories that you could buy to expand your photographic options.
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Building your own web site has become increasingly easier as the WYSIWYG (what you see is what you get) software programs have improved
Canon LiDE 25 A nice low-cost scanner that's fast and easy to use. Doesn't scan slides or negatives, but it doesn't need to
New ePHOTOzine contributor and one of the leading scanner experts, Ed Hamrick, is often asked "What scanner should I buy?" an
All you need to know about MEMORY CARDS Memory cards are becoming an increasingly popular format to store and exchange digital dat
The definitive guide to DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Peter Bargh, ePHOTOzine editor and author of best selling books
A who's who of the filter world Peter Bargh ePHOTOzineSquare or Round?There are advantages in using both screw and square filters.