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Sep 3 - Written By Angela Nicholson ★★★★★★★★★★5/5 The Osmo 360 II’s touchscreen provides a clear live view and quick access to shooting settings. The DJI Osmo 360 II brings several useful upgrades on the original Osmo 360, with 8K/60p 360 video and user-replaceable lenses among the headline changes. There are also improvements to dynamic range, low-light shooting, slow motion and the editing workflow, while the body remains the same size and weight as its predecessor.

Aug 20 - Written By Angela Nicholson ★★★★★★★★★★5/5 The Swit PowerCell Camera Batteries are a useful alternative to the manufacturer’s original batteries, with the added convenience of direct Universal Serial Bus Type-C (USB-C) charging and a four-level light emitting diode (LED) power indicator. I tested the Sony NP-FZ100 version in the Sony A7R IV, A7 III and A7 V and found its performance indistinguishable from my original Sony batteries.

Aug 7 - Written By Angela Nicholson In this episode of the SheClicks Women in Photography Podcast, Angela Nicholson speaks with Mexican visual artist and photographer Citlali Fabián about photography, identity and the importance of creating portraits through genuine collaboration. Citlali grew up in Oaxaca in the south of Mexico. Her father opened a photo printing shop, which gave her an unusual introduction to photography.

Aug 4 - Written By Angela Nicholson The DJI Mic Mini 2S kit includes a compact charging case that can store microphones, receiver and accessories. DJI has announced the Mic Mini 2S, a compact wireless microphone system with 32-bit float internal recording and support for up to four transmitters. The new microphone builds on the DJI Mic Mini 2 while keeping the small and lightweight design.

Jul 31 - Written By Angela Nicholson The Viltrox AF 35mm F1.2 LAB N FE is a large and heavy 35mm prime lens, but it rewards the effort of carrying it with very sharp images, smooth background blur and reliable focusing. Its f/1.2 maximum aperture is useful in low light, but its main attraction for me is the way it can isolate a subject while retaining a sense of their surroundings.

Jul 30 - Written By Angela Nicholson The compact DJI Osmo Pocket 4P is easy to hold one-handed. DJI has made the familiar Pocket concept considerably more versatile by adding a second camera. The Osmo Pocket 4P combines a 20mm wide-angle camera with a 60mm medium telephoto camera, each with its own sensor and lens. This gives you two optical viewpoints in one compact handheld camera rather than relying on digital cropping or interchangeable lenses.

Jul 22 - Written By Angela Nicholson Sony has announced the FX5, a compact, full-frame Cinema Line camera designed to sit between the FX3 and FX6. Aimed primarily at accomplished videographers, filmmakers and production houses, it is also intended for use as a compact B- or C-camera alongside models such as the Burano and Venice. At its heart is a newly developed 16.6MP full-frame, back-illuminated, fully stacked Exmor RS sensor paired with Sony’s BIONZ XR2 processor.

Jul 14 - Written By Angela Nicholson The lens is compact and the control rings have a ridged texture that gives purchase. The Viltrox AF 35mm F1.8 EVO II FE is proof that an affordable lens doesn’t have to feel like a compromise.

Jul 10 - Written By Angela Nicholson Award-winning automotive photographer and Nikon Europe Ambassador Amy Shore has carved out a unique place in the photographic world by doing something many photographers struggle to achieve: creating work that is instantly recognisable.

Jul 9 - Written By Angela Nicholson RX10 V has an ergonomic grip and a comprehensive array of physical controls. Sony has announced the Sony RX10 V, the latest model in its RX10 bridge camera range and the first update to the series for several years. The RX10 has always appealed to photographers who want the flexibility of a long zoom without carrying a bag full of lenses.