Timothy Coleman

Timothy Coleman

Cameras Editor

As Cameras Editor, Tim looks after all camera content at TechRadar. This includes news, reviews, features and buying guides, and covers anything from mirrorless cameras to film and smartphones. He loves observing the advances in camera technology, putting the latest and greatest cameras through their paces, and projecting where cameras could go next.

A first class Bachelor of the Arts in Photography, Tim has been a tech journalist for much of his professional career, working for titles such as Amateur Photographer, Digital Camera World and Pocket-Lint.

Directly prior to joining Tech Radar in 2023, Tim worked in video production with Studio 44 for clients including Canon, and offers his wealth of technical and creative knowledge in photography and video. He also values telling stories that matter, to change lives - the mantra of a diverse stories team based in Nairobi, Kenya which he co-founded.

Tim the person is a keen creative, avid runner, occasional footballer and moderate flat white drinker who has lived in East Africa and believes we have much to enjoy and learn from each other.

Articles by: Timothy Coleman

Man holding the Insta360 Luna Ultra vlogging camera on a sunny day in a old town

I tried the Insta360 Luna vlogging camera — and it’s going to give the DJI Pocket 4 some serious competition

By Timothy Coleman published

Insta360 steps out of its 360 camera lane in a major way with its first vlogging camera, the Luna.

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The OM System Tough TG-7 camera lying in a stream

Best waterproof camera: I've tested the finest cameras for underwater shooting

By Timothy Coleman last updated

Updated Water, drops, ice cold temperatures... the best waterproof cameras can take anything you can throw at them.

GoPro Max 2 and Insta360 X5 360 cameras

Best 360 camera: my top rated choices for capturing every angle, from Insta360, DJI, GoPro and more

By Timothy Coleman last updated

Updated The best 360 cameras let you film everything around you, so you can pick the perfect angles afterwards. Here are the best you can buy.

The Canon EOS R10 camera sitting on a wooden bench

The best beginner mirrorless camera: budget stars for new photographers

By Timothy Coleman last updated

Updated Looking to kickstart your photography hobby? We've tested and selected the best beginner mirrorless cameras.

Man and child looking into an AI-powered spotting scope by the side of a lake, identifying a distant bird

This smart spotting scope can identify up to 10,000 bird species for you, sports a 30x zoom, and 4K video with subject tracking autofocus — bird watching might never be the same again

By Timothy Coleman published

The Go Birding M One Smart AI modernizes spotting scopes with some smart features that could change bird watching

Man holding the Sony FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS supertelephoto zoom lens, he's standing on a boardwalk in a nature reserve

I tried bird photography with Sony’s longest super-telephoto zoom lens and the new A7R VI — and after seeing my pin-sharp shots of rare and beautiful birds, I’m obsessed

By Timothy Coleman published

I took the Sony A7R VI and 400-800mm F6.3-8 super-telephoto zoom lens to my local nature reserve to try out bird photography.

The Aura Aspen with bright rhododendron blossoms on it, on a table with a lamp, reed diffuser and plant in front of a pink background.

The best digital photo frame: I've tested the most stunning home displays by Aura, Amazon, Pexar and more

By Timothy Coleman last updated

Updated We've tested the best digital photo frames you can buy today, from simple screens to the smartest displays for your slideshows.

Insta360 Go 3S Retro edition, with the thumb-szied action camera slotted into the Retro Bundle's viewfinder case, held by a user

Insta360 reveals one of the wackiest camera kits for 2026 — its thumb-sized 4K camera with no screen can now include a waist-level optical viewfinder and new Polaroid-like look

By Timothy Coleman published

Insta360 has launched its popular thumb-sized 4K action camera in a 'Retro' kit, which ditches the action pod for an optical viewfinder dock and Polaroid-like aesthetic

Nikon Z8 camera in the hand

Best professional cameras: the 10 best workhorses for pro creators

By Timothy Coleman last updated

Updated In our guide to the best cameras for professionals in 2025, we round up the top workhorses from Canon, Nikon, Sony and more.

Sony A7R VI camera with 24mm F2.8 lens attached, in user's hands

I tested the Sony A7R VI and it’s perfect — seriously, Sony can stop making cameras now

By Timothy Coleman published

Editor's Choice

With a stacked 67MP full-frame sensor, the Sony A7R VI brings next-level speed to Sony's high-resolution line of mirrorless cameras — it's probably the perfect camera.

The Canon EOS R6 V mirrorless camera on a wooden table with a pine-slatted backdrop, no lens attached, alongside the RF 20-50mm F/4 L PZ lens

Canon targets ‘explosive growth in video-first cameras’ with EOS R6 V — here are 5 things you need to know about its new viewfinder-less full-frame 'V' model

By Timothy Coleman published

Canon beefs up its 'V' series of video-first cameras with the full-frame EOS R6 V — here's how it compares to the EOS R6 III and R50 V

Nikon Z6 III camera in the hand, front on

The best camera for photography: tried and tested picks for every budget

By Timothy Coleman last updated

Updated My guide to the best camera for photography will help you find the right digital camera for you today, whatever your budget.

Man holding the Panasonic Lumix L10 compact camera up to his eye, he's looking through the viewfinder, in an urban setting of Japan

Panasonic just resurrected an iconic series of premium compact cameras and put its most powerful sensor and processor inside — the new Lumix L10 is a micro four thirds camera with 'all the ingredients to be a hit'

By Timothy Coleman published

With its iconic compact design, versatile Leica zoom lens, plus Panasonic's latest sensor and processor — the Lumix L10 has all the ingredients to be a hit

Panasonic Lumix FZ80D/FZ82D

Best bridge camera: top choices with huge zoom lenses

By Timothy Coleman last updated

Buying Guide The best bridge cameras are great for wildlife photographers who don't want the hassle of interchangeable lenses.

Peak Design Everyday Backpack 20L V2 front view

Best camera bags: top backpacks, satchels and cases for protecting your camera gear

By Timothy Coleman last updated

Buying guide The best camera bags and backpacks for photography, based on in-depth testing.

Lead image for the best cheap video camera round-up, including the Sony ZV-1

Best cheap video camera 2026: bargain picks for every kind of filmmaker

By James Capell last updated

Our guide to the best cheap video cameras for 2026 is here to help you find the filmmaking bargain for you and covers compact, system, action and vlogging cameras.

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The Fujifilm X-T5 is still my favorite APS-C camera years later, and that means the rumored X-T6 has a touch act to follow — here are 5 upgrades that would make it a worthy successor

By Timothy Coleman published

How do you improve on a best-in-class camera? The rumored Fujifilm X-T6 has a tough act to follow, but with a new processor, sensor, improved autofocus and more, it could be a masterpiece

Left to right; Pro soccer players crowded in a penalty area as the ball comes in from a corner, the Oppo Find X9 Ultra with teleconverter lens attached in user's hand

I swapped my $10,000 camera for the Oppo Find X9 Ultra's teleconverter kit at a Champions League soccer match — here’s what happened

By Timothy Coleman published

I photographed the Champions League with the Oppo Find X9 Ultra and its teleconverter lens — and the results are wild.

The Nikon ZR camera from the front and the back

'No viewfinder, no deal' — why Nikon's new rumored full-frame compact is already dividing fans

By Timothy Coleman published

The Fujifilm, Sony, Leica and Ricoh alternative we need?

DJI Mini 5 Pro and DJI Mini 4K drones held by side by side

Best DJI drone 2026: the finest flying cameras we've tested from DJI's unmatched range

By James Capell last updated

Updated Which is the best DJI drone for you? Our in-depth guide pulls together all of the finest options based on our in-depth testing.

Fujifilm X-M5 in user's hands, Panasonic Lumix S1 II on a wooden surface outdoors

The best video cameras: finest choices for filmmakers and videographers

By James Capell last updated

Updated Looking for the best video camera? I've ranked all of the finest options you can buy today, based on our team's expert in-depth testing.

Diptych; lone figure atop a rock in a misty scene from an aerial viewpoint, alongside the DJI Mavic 3 Pro drone in flight at golden hour

'Straight out of a fairyland' — winner of the 11th DJI and SkyPixel photo and video contest stunned judges with 'unique and otherworldly landscape' to bag the grand prize in the $200,000 pot, and it was captured with a Mavic 3 Pro

By Timothy Coleman published

The world's leading drone photography contest never fails to amaze

An image of the Panasonic Lumix ZS99 / TZ99

Best point-and-shoot camera: I've tested a range of carry-everywhere models for simple shooting

By James Capell last updated

Updated Looking for the best point and shoot camera you can buy? We've rounded up all of the top options for every budget.

DJI Mic 3 wireless microphone

The best wireless mics: I've tested the top wearable microphones for content creators

By James Capell last updated

Buying guide Compact, versatile and simple. We rank the best wireless mic you can buy right now.

Sony A7R V on a multi-color background

Best cameras for landscape photography: top picks for the great outdoors

By Timothy Coleman last updated

If you're looking for the best cameras for landscape photography, our guide ranks all the best options and reveals how to pick the right one for you.

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