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

The Sony A7S III camera next to the Panasonic Lumix GH6

Sony A7S III vs Panasonic Lumix GH6: which video camera should you buy?

By Sam Kieldsen last updated

The compact, powerful 4K moviemaking maestros go head-to-head

Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro

Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro review

By Sam Kieldsen last updated

The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro is an excellent option for pro videographers, thanks its great build and incredible image quality.

Panasonic GH5 Mark II

Panasonic GH5 Mark II review

By Sam Kieldsen last updated

The Panasonic GH5 Mark II is a reworking of its versatile GH5 stalwart that makes live-streaming the star attraction.

The Canon EOS 90D DSLR next to the iPhone 13 Pro smartphone

5 things a DSLR still does better than an iPhone

By Sam Kieldsen published

Does buying a DSLR camera make sense in 2022? If you’re still shooting all your photos and videos on an iPhone, the answer might be yes.

Potensic Dreamer

Potensic Dreamer 4K review

By Sam Kieldsen last updated

The Potensic Dreamer 4K is a beginner-friendly drone that looks like a DJI Phantom. But is it a dream to fly?

The FIMI X8 Mini drone in flight

Fimi X8 Mini review

By Sam Kieldsen last updated

The FIMI X8 Mini is a compact, folding drone that shoots 4K video. But is it a match for the class-leading DJI Mini 2?

The Panasonic GH6 and GH5 II cameras next to each other

Panasonic Lumix GH6 vs GH5 II: which YouTube camera should you buy?

By Sam Kieldsen last updated

Versus Struggling to decide between the Panasonic Lumix GH6 and GH5 II? Check out our in-depth comparison of the two video cameras.

Toshiba 46SV685DB

Toshiba Regza 46SV685DB review

By Sam Kieldsen published

Toshiba's late entry to the LED TV arena was worth waiting for

Samsung HT-BD7200

Samsung HT-BD7200 review

By Sam Kieldsen published

Samsung's new Blu-ray home cinema looks the part, but we wonder if its performance comes second

Samsung UE40B7000

Samsung UE40B7000 review

By Sam Kieldsen published

This LED-backlit screen takes slim TV design to new extremes. But, there's more to this model than just looks

Sony KDL-40W5500 Bravia LCD TV

Sony KDL-40W5500 Bravia LCD TV review

By Sam Kieldsen published

Marvel at Sony's LCD all-rounder, even if it is 10cm thick

Sony HT-IS100

Sony HT-IS100 review

By Sam Kieldsen published

Meet the mini drivers

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