Staff Profile

Chris Niccolls of DPReview TV has two passions: cameras and fishing. Both pursuits require the right gear, and the OM System OM-1 might just be the perfect tackle to land that adventure assignment of a lifetime.

Chris Niccolls, the host of DPReviewTV, reviews a different lens or camera every week. Look closely though, and you'll see the same piece of gear make an appearance in almost every episode. It's the Wotancraft Pilot 10L shoulder bag, and it's Chris' pick for Gear of the Year, 2021.

Chris and Jordan spent a merry old evening listing the best and worst camera and photo gear they've reviewed this year. Now that the consequences of their revelry are kicking-in, they've prepared a more sober reflection on their assessments.

You've seen it in photos and videos – DPReview TV host Jordan Drake curled up in a ball on the ground. What's the backstory behind these photos? We look back at a year of Jordan coming to grips with his inner demons.