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

Deputy Editor Geoff Harris shares the pleasures – and quirky charms – of the unique Fujifilm X Half camera

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

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

Agonising over astrophotography shots? Traumatised by your next tripod choice? Send your technique and camera questions to digitalcamera@futurenet.com

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