AP’s Editor discusses some of the kit that he’s most enjoyed using during 2025, including a camera, flash and tripod

In Paris with the new OM-3, photojournalist and Acting Features Editor Peter Dench got his hands on a camera so instinctive it made him lose his grip

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AP’s Deputy Editor finds his perfect lens for birding, enjoys a quirky compact camera, and sings the praises of a bargain 35mm film SLR

As well as working on a weekly magazine, running a website and our social media platforms, we’re often out taking photos, whether for gear reviews or just for pure enjoyment outside of work. Here’s a selection of our favourite photos taken in 2025

Andy Westlake surveys the cameras and lenses released over the past year, and what they tell us about the state of the market