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Opinion: Laptops versus iPads - Which is better for school? 

Opinion: Laptops versus iPads - Which is better for school?

by Chris Nicholls  |  17 Apr 2012  |  Comment now
Chris Nicholls shares his experience of laptops and iPads in the classroom.
Tripod buyer's guide: an introduction 

Tripod buyer's guide: an introduction

by Chris Nicholls  |  19 Jul 2011  |  Comment now
After your camera, a tripod is pretty much the first accessory you'll buy. Chris Nicholls introduces you to the tripod types available
Classic cameras: why we still remember 80s cameras fondly 

Classic cameras: why we still remember 80s cameras fondly

by Chris Nicholls  |  16 Jun 2011  |  Comment now
Angular, chunky and covered with colourful buttons, the Minolta 7000AF's aesthetic was straight out of the 80s. But it was special, and not just because it looked like Knight Rider in camera form.
Optimus prime: what are prime lenses? 

Optimus prime: what are prime lenses?

by Chris Nicholls  |  31 May 2011  |  Comment now
If you’re new to SLR photography, you may hear a lot of people talk about prime lenses. Chris Nicholls provides an introduction
Opinion: the one DSLR to rule them all 

Opinion: the one DSLR to rule them all

by Chris Nicholls  |  17 May 2011  |  Comment now
It's a camera you've never heard of, but according to Chris Nicholls it's perfect. See the recipe for his perfect DSLR
Classic cameras: Canon's F-1 High Speed 

Classic cameras: Canon's F-1 High Speed

by Chris Nicholls  |  20 Apr 2011  |  Comment now
Sony made headlines with the A33 and A55 speed cameras - but what many don't know is that these cameras owe their stunning speed to a 45-year old idea.
Opinion: The future of photography 

Opinion: The future of photography

by Chris Nicholls  |  30 Mar 2011  |  Comment now
Instead of shooting photos, Chris Nicholls argues the future of photography is shooting video and picking out the best frames.
Opinion: Newsflash, it's not about the camera 

Opinion: Newsflash, it's not about the camera

by Chris Nicholls  |  15 Mar 2011  |  Comment now
The reality is that when you choose a camera, it will not help you take better photos, no matter what a manufacturer says, argues Chris Nicholls.
Opinion: Pentax Electro Spotmatic, another of history's greatest cameras 

Opinion: Pentax Electro Spotmatic, another of history's greatest cameras

by Chris Nicholls  |  1 Mar 2011  |  Comment now
For those that covet classic cameras, the Pentax Electro Spotmatic from 1971 is particularly special. Chris Nicholls explains why some photographers still have a soft spot for the ES
Basic advice for picking a lens for your DSLR 

Basic advice for picking a lens for your DSLR

by Chris Nicholls  |  23 Feb 2011  |  Comment now
There is a lot of argument about lenses when it comes to DSLRs. Chris Nicholls shares his advice for picking the perfect lens for your camera
Photography blog: Flash, saviour of the universe 

Photography blog: Flash, saviour of the universe

by Chris Nicholls  |  16 Feb 2011  |  Comment now
I know I’ve bagged out in-built flashes before. I’m not the only one. It’s for a good reason, too: an in-built flash in auto mode tends to produce pallid skin tones, harsh exposures and terrible shadows.
Opinion: Digital vs film, were vintage photos somehow better? 

Opinion: Digital vs film, were vintage photos somehow better?

by Chris Nicholls  |  8 Feb 2011  |  Comment now
It's easy to get sentimental about your old film SLR, but was there actually something about the golden era of pre-digital film cameras that resulted in better photography?
Opinion: One of history's greatest cameras, the Pen 

Opinion: One of history's greatest cameras, the Pen

by Chris Nicholls  |  1 Feb 2011  |  Comment now
When the Olympus Pen was released in 1963, photographers around the world went nuts. Chris Nicholls reminisces about this classic camera that changed the way we shoot today
Opinion: Canon versus Nikon, why so serious? 

Opinion: Canon versus Nikon, why so serious?

by Chris Nicholls  |  28 Jan 2011  |  Comment now
Chris Nicholls can't help but get a little happy when he reads any forum topic on Canon versus Nikon. It's fun reading such vitriol time and time again.
Entering the world of macro photography 

Entering the world of macro photography

by Chris Nicholls  |  20 Jan 2011  |  Comment now
Macro photography is brilliant. Chris Nicholls explores this strange world, one where objects large or small are seen in a totally novel way.
Time without tech: how did we cope? 

Time without tech: how did we cope?

by Chris Nicholls  |  21 Dec 2010  |  Comment now
Last week, Chris Nicholls prepared to "go dark" - three days with no access to any tech gadgetry including mobile phones, the Internet and even TV. Just how well did he cope?
Buying a DSLR? Here are some important features to consider 

Buying a DSLR? Here are some important features to consider

by Chris Nicholls  |  21 Dec 2010  |  Comment now
From movie modes to ISO ratings, these are the important features you should be considering if you're starting your research for a DSLR
Time without tech: could you cope? 

Time without tech: could you cope?

by Chris Nicholls  |  16 Dec 2010  |  Comment now
If you've lost a mobile phone, or had to send a laptop off for repair, you'll know how hard it can be to manage without your usual gadgetry. Chris Nicholls is giving up all his tech voluntarily for three days - but will he prepare well enough to cope with the tech withdrawal symptoms?
Photography blog: after dark 

Photography blog: after dark

by Chris Nicholls  |  14 Dec 2010  |  Comment now
Want to make the most of your camera during those long summer nights? Chris Nicholls has some photography tips for you
The worst products we've ever reviewed... 

The worst products we've ever reviewed...

by Alex Kidman, Zara Baxter, David Hollingworth, John Gillooly, Adam Turner, Chris Nicholls, Nic Healey  |  30 Nov 2010  |  Comment now
We thought we'd reflect on some of the worst products ever to come across our desks - just before we reveal the year's best tech tomorrow...
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