For £150, this is a bonafide bargain

It even has a celebrity fan!

The idea for this article was born high in the mountains, while chatting with other photographers about what we had managed to capture during the fleeting appearance of a Bearded Vulture (which I wrote about in this article). Some of us nailed the shots in the few available seconds, and others fumbled with buttons and dials—or couldn’t find the subject in the viewfinder. The difference came down to muscle memory and the ability to set the camera quickly.

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is unveiling the Kingdom’s latest world-class positioning in Europe at ITB Berlin 2026, the 60th anniversary edition of the world’s largest and most influential travel trade fair, held from 3–5 March at Berlin ExpoCenter City. With ‘The New Thailand’ vision, TAT strengthens the country’s world-class destination status under the concept ‘Unforgettable Experience: Healing is the New Luxury’, spotlighting hidden gems, sustainable routes and eco-friendly tourism products tailored to the European market.