Sam Kieldsen

Sam Kieldsen

Sam has been writing about tech and digital culture for over 20 years, starting off in video games journalism before branching out into the wonderful worlds of consumer electronics, streaming entertainment and photography. Over the years he has written for Wired, Stuff, GQ, T3, Trusted Reviews and PC Zone, and now lives on the Kent coast in the UK – the ideal place for a camera reviewer to ply their trade.


Articles by: Sam Kieldsen

GoPro Max 2 and Insta360 X5 360 cameras

GoPro’s first processor in 5 years ‘will debut in new GoPro cameras’ for 2026 – and we could get surprise new models beyond a new Hero Black

By Sam Kieldsen published

GoPro announces a new processing chip – and teases an imminent new action camera launch to boot

Photographer holding the OM System OM-1 II with M.Zuiko 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS lens attached

Best wildlife photography camera: our top picks from Canon, Nikon, Sony and more

By Timothy Coleman last updated

If you're looking for the best wildlife photography camera, our in-depth guide has options for all budgets and ability levels.

Sony FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II lens in the hand attached to Sony A6700

Best Sony lenses: we've tested top lenses for Sony mirrorless cameras

By Timothy Coleman last updated

Updated If you've got a Sony mirrorless camera, these are the lenses you need to know about.

Kodak Snapic A1 camera

I tested Kodak's cheap and pocketable film camera, and it's packed with retro-futuristic charm

By Sam Kieldsen published

Recommended

A few clever touches and striking styling elevate Kodak's cheap 35mm film camera above the level of a disposable point-and-shoot – but the ongoing costs can be steep.

Heipi 3-in-1 Travel Tripod W28S folded away, in the hand

The best travel tripod: finest lightweight supports for your camera

By Timothy Coleman last updated

Buying guide Lightweight, strong and compact, we rank the best travel tripods you can buy right now.

Sony A1 II mirrorless camera with FE 28-70mm F2 lens, outdoors on a tripod with autumn leaves background

Best Sony camera: top choices for both stills and video

By Timothy Coleman last updated

Updated Searching for the best Sony camera? Whether you need a full-frame powerhouse or a travel-friendly compact, we've ranked the best models in its impressive range.

NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II lens

Nikon reveals new 70-200mm f/2.8 zoom for its Z-series mirrorless cameras — and it might just be the perfect second lens

By Sam Kieldsen published

Need a new telephoto zoom for your Nikon mirrorless camera? Nikon's new Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II could fit the bill – if you're prepared to pay for it.

SJCAM C400 action camera

I had high hopes for this cheap, well-designed vlogging camera – but then I reviewed the footage

By Sam Kieldsen published

The SJCAM C400 has a pleasingly versatile design, but its performance leaves a lot to be desired

Enlaps Tikee Mini+ on a wall

Best timelapse cameras for construction, events or speeding up nature

By Timothy Coleman last updated

Updated Spanning a broad range of prices and features, these are our top timelapse camera picks for you

Front of the Panasonic Lumix GH7 camera with its LCD screen flipped round

The best 4K camera: top choices for video creators

By Timothy Coleman last updated

Updated Searching for the best 4K camera? These star performers for all budgets all love shooting the screen.

Rode wireless microphone and Apple iPhone

Rode’s free update unleashes wireless 'broadcast-quality audio' for iPhone — here’s how it works

By Sam Kieldsen published

Rode has released a free firmware update that owners of its Wireless Go and Wireless Pro microphones won't want to miss – here's why.

DJI Pocket 3 vlogging camera in the hand shooting video of fancy food on a table

The DJI Pocket 3 finally has a new rival – meet the Insta360 Luna, the world’s first compact dual-lens vlogging camera

By Sam Kieldsen published

Insta360 has officially unveiled its first pocket gimbal camera, and the CEO is making it clear this isn't just a DJI Osmo Pocket rip-off.

Two men with a custom-built drone

Watch a garage-built drone hit 430mph – the new (unofficial) fastest drone on earth

By Sam Kieldsen published

A garage-built aircraft worth about $3,000 just broke the world drone speed record – but it's not officially recognized by Guinness.

skyrover x1 drone flying against a blue sky

DJI in disguise? These drone and action cam lookalikes are appearing on Amazon US — and I'm not surprised

By Sam Kieldsen published

DJI may be using shell companies in an attempt to sell its camera and drone technology to consumers in the US

The Sony A7 V camera

The Sony A7 V just dethroned Nikon – it’s rocketed to number one in Japan’s best-selling lists and tops our our camera buying guides too

By Sam Kieldsen published

Sony's latest full-frame mirrorless is selling like hotcakes around the world, and has become TechRadar's own top pick in two major buying guide categories.

A DJI Mavic 3 Pro drone in flight in a forest

DJI and other drone companies get a partial reprieve in the US – but the ban on new models still stands

By Sam Kieldsen published

The Department of Commerce has decided not to make the US's worrying 'DJI ban' even worse.

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ZeroZero Robotics HoverAir Aqua

DJI isn't the only drone maker hit by new US laws – the world's first waterproof selfie drone could be next

By Sam Kieldsen published

It's not just DJI that's targeted by the US government's new rules on foreign-made drones – they look likely to send the promising HoverAir Aqua drone to Davey Jones' locker too.

Photo triptych of three cameras, with Leica rangefinder on the left, DJI drone in the middle and iPhone on the right

The 12 most exciting cameras to expect in 2026 — from DJI's first 360 drone to the iPhone 18

By Timothy Coleman published

What can we learn from 2025 as to what new camera gear to expect for 2026? Here are the likely and most exciting launches that could come in the next 12 months...

DJI Air 3S in flight with snow capped mountain backdrop

US DJI ban is here – here's what users of DJI drones and cameras need to know

By Sam Kieldsen published

As the FCC adds DJI to its Covered List, here's what we know so far about restrictions on the company's products in the USA.

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DJI Neo 2 drone in flight and Apple Watch on user's wrist

The Apple Watch just got its coolest upgrade in years – you can now talk to your DJI drone from your wrist

By Sam Kieldsen published

DJI looks set to push out a couple more products before a US ban is expected to come into effect on 23 December.

The Hohem iSteady M7 on a blue background

Best phone gimbals: the best mobile stabilizers from DJI, Insta360, and more

By Sam Kieldsen last updated

We've rounded up the best phone gimbals to keep your smartphone steady for video and photography.

A Sony Alpha teaser next to an image of the Sony A7 IV on a black background

Sony A7 V leak gives us our first glimpse of imminent flagship camera – as Sony reveals launch date

By Sam Kieldsen published

A silhouette of the long-awaited Sony A7 V has been shown on an official Sony Instagram account, along with news of a reveal event next week.

Antigravity A1 drone being flown by woman in the desert

Forget DJI – Insta360’s exciting Antigravity drone just got an on-sale date and it’s soon

By Sam Kieldsen published

Antigravity has revealed a December on-sale date for its long-awaited A1 drone – but the price is still unconfirmed.

Kodak Snapic A1 35mm camera

Kodak reveals affordable 35mm film camera that's a glorious blast from the past

By Sam Kieldsen published

Kodak has announced the Snapic A1, a 35mm analog film camera available in two colors and costing just $99.

Leica Q3 Monochrom camera

Leica’s Q3 Monochrom costs thousands and only shoots black-and-white, but that’s only made me want one more

By Sam Kieldsen published

Leica has officially unveiled its latest fixed-lens compact camera, and it's a Monochrom edition of 2023's outstanding Q3.

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