If you are at a crossroads and need some expert advice in making a decision to buy or download something, PetaPixel Guides can point you in the right direction. Our experts break down information you need to know and/or pick the best choices for various use cases across a wide range of product categories, from cameras and lenses to software and websites. While we do often select what we believe is the best choice in each category, we provide a selection of picks that should cover your unique wants and needs.

Below are the guides organized by segment. Each guide may be updated often, so be sure to check back for the latest recommendations. PetaPixel also hands out PetaPixel Awards for the best photography products of the past year.

Photography Equipment

• The Best Camera for Photography
• The Best Compact (Point-and-Shoot) Cameras
• The Best Mirrorless Cameras
• The Best DSLR Cameras
• The Best Hybrid Cameras for Photography and Video
• The Best Cameras for Beginners
• The Best Retro Cameras
• The Best Instant Cameras
• The Best Used Digital Cameras
• The Best Camera Drones
• The Best CFexpress Memory Cards
• The Best 35mm Film Cameras
• The Best Cheap Film Cameras for Beginners
• The Best 35mm Film
• The Best Disposable Cameras
• The Best Waterproof Cameras
• The Best Medium Format Film Cameras
• The Best Lenses for APS-C Cameras
• The Best Lenses for Canon’s RF Mount
• The Best Lenses for Micro Four Thirds Cameras
• The Best Smartphones for Photography
• The Best Places to Buy Used Cameras and Lenses
• The Best Camera Straps
• The Best Camera Bags and Backpacks
• The Best Tripods
• The Best Tripod Heads for Photos and Videos
• The Best ND Filters
• The Best Vintage Lenses for Mirrorless Cameras
• The Best Star Tracker for Astrophotography
• Essential Camera Accessories for Photographers
• Where to Buy Camera Film
• Where to Develop Film
• The Best Ways to Mount an Action Camera to Your Body

Computer Equipment

• The Best Computers for Photo Editing
• The Best Laptops for Photographers and Photo Editing
• The Best Monitors for Photography and Photo Editing
• The Best Drawing Tablets for Photo Editing
• The Best Alternatives to the Apple Studio Display
• The Best Editing Consoles for Photographers
• The Best Keyboards
• The Best Photo Printers
• The Best Portable SSDs
• The Best Drobo Alternatives
• The Best Monitor Stands

Software and Websites

• Essential Photography Apps
• The Best Fall Foliage Maps for Tracking Leaf Color Forecasts
• How Much is Photoshop?
• The Best Photoshop Alternatives
• The Best Free Adobe Lightroom Presets
• The Best Free Photo Editing Apps
• The Best Free Online Photo Editors
• The Best iPhone Camera Apps
• The Best Android Camera Apps
• The Best Free RAW Photo Editing Programs
• The Best Plugins for Photoshop and Lightroom
• The Best Software for Recovering Deleted Photos
• The Best Free Online Tools to Manage Your Photography Business
• The Best Cloud Storage Platforms for Photographers
• The Best Photo Sharing Sites
• The Best Instagram Alternatives
• The Best AI Image Generators
• The Best Web Hosting for Photographers

Products

• The Best Online Photo Printing Services
• The Best Photo Book Services
• The Best Gifts for Photographers
• The Best Photography Books

Other

• The Best Photography Games
• The Best Photography and Camera Insurance Providers

PetaPixel Awards

• The Best of Photography in 2024
• The Best of Photography in 2023
• The Best of Photography in 2022
• The Best of Photography in 2021