‘It’s the singer, not the song’: Wildlife Photographer of the Year contender sparks huge debate about whether camera gear actually matters — as decade-old Nikon DSLR captures ‘wild shot’
‘It’s the singer, not the song’: Wildlife Photographer of the Year contender sparks huge debate about whether camera gear actually matters — as decade-old Nikon DSLR captures ‘wild shot’

Instead of focusing on the amazing shortlisted entry for Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 (and the spritely age of the photographer), comments focused on the camera gear. So, we ask: How much does your camera gear really matter?

I used Oppo’s flagship phone and teleconverter to shoot the lunar eclipse — here’s what I learned
I used Oppo’s flagship phone and teleconverter to shoot the lunar eclipse — here’s what I learned

I used the Oppo Find X9 Ultra phone and teleconverter lens to photography the 2026 lunar eclipse — here’s how I got on.

Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 just released a sneak peek at its incredible shortlisted winning entries — and it proves that DSLR cameras still rule this photography genre
Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 just released a sneak peek at its incredible shortlisted winning entries — and it proves that DSLR cameras still rule this photography genre

These spectacular shortlisted images for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 competition show that there’s life in the DSLR yet!

I’m a pro photographer — here’s how I’m going to capture the extraordinary lunar eclipse blood moon on August 27-28
I’m a pro photographer — here’s how I’m going to capture the extraordinary lunar eclipse blood moon on August 27-28

North and South America are ideally placed for the 96.2% partial lunar eclipse on August 27-28, while viewers across Europe should see the height of the eclipse just before moonset and dawn.

I’m a pro photographer, and the best photo I took this month was shot on my Google Pixel 8 Pro, using a feature iPhone owners would give their right arm for
I’m a pro photographer, and the best photo I took this month was shot on my Google Pixel 8 Pro, using a feature iPhone owners would give their right arm for

Long exposure is a popular technique among keen photographers, and Google Pixel offers a simplified mode in its camera app that creates the same effect.

This World Photography Day, I’m getting lost in the late David Hockney’s incredible Polaroid composites

Hockney’s cubism-inspired collages of dozens of Polaroid images are the perfect way to celebrate World Photography Day.

I’m a professional photographer and I have zero regrets that I simply enjoyed the solar eclipse with my family, and a colander
I’m a professional photographer and I have zero regrets that I simply enjoyed the solar eclipse with my family, and a colander

This week’s solar eclipse promised to be a spectacular celestial event. Here’s the unusual — and safe — way I viewed it.

I shot the Perseid meteor shower after the eclipse with my Pixel and a pro Nikon camera — here’s which one I’d recommend for the spectacular celestial show tonight
I shot the Perseid meteor shower after the eclipse with my Pixel and a pro Nikon camera — here’s which one I’d recommend for the spectacular celestial show tonight

Phone, camera, or just with your eyes, the Perseid meteor shower is a spectacular celestial show to take in this week, and the conditions are perfect

9 of the best photos from Europe’s 2026 solar eclipse, including that viral shot of an Olympic skateboarder’s rad ollie
9 of the best photos from Europe’s 2026 solar eclipse, including that viral shot of an Olympic skateboarder’s rad ollie

Missed photographing the 2026 solar eclipse? Here are some of my favorite images from the celestial event.

These cameras were destroyed by the solar eclipse of 2017 — and they show what you definitely shouldn’t do today
These cameras were destroyed by the solar eclipse of 2017 — and they show what you definitely shouldn’t do today

Tonight’s solar eclipse, August 12, promises to be a spectacular celestial event, just make sure your camera gear (and your eyes) are suitably protected