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

Nikon D7500

Best beginner DSLR cameras: we've tested top entry-level choices for new photographers

By Timothy Coleman last updated

Updated Our round-up of the best beginner DSLR cameras will help you find the perfect entry-level option for your budget.

Man holding the Nikon Z8 camera up to his eye and the Nikon Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II lens is attached, there are trees in the background

I tested the Nikon Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II, and it's flawless — now I’m desperate to upgrade from my trusty DSLR original

By Timothy Coleman published

Editor's Choice

The mark II version of Nikon's 70-200mm f/2.8 for Z-mount features a lighter build, new optical design and various design tweaks, and the result is a virtually flawless telephoto zoom.

Canon EOS R100 camera in the hand

The best cheap cameras: I've tested the finest budget cameras you can buy today

By James Capell last updated

Updated Looking to avoid paying top dollar for the latest snappers? These are the best cheap cameras around right now.

DJI Mic Mini 2 in five different colors, animated in a white studio environment

DJI Mic Mini 2 vs DJI Mic Mini: tiny upgrade, massive price cut, but there’s a Mini 2S on the horizon which will add a key feature

By Timothy Coleman published

The newly released DJI Lito X1 comes with a host of features and specs that make it our favorite beginner drone — but the DJI Mini 4K retains some appeal.

GoPro Hero 13 Black in the hand

The best action camera: we've tested the top models by GoPro, Insta360, DJI and more

By Timothy Coleman last updated

Updated We've tested every action camera worth writing about. Our in-depth guide is designed to help you find the best action camera for your money.

The Canon EOS R10 camera sitting on a wooden bench

The best camera for beginners: your photography journey starts here

By Timothy Coleman last updated

Updated Looking for the best camera for beginners? I've rounded up all of the finest smartphone-beating models here.

Man in beanie hat and sunglasses taking a picture with the Oppo Find X9 Ultra, there's snowy mountains behind him

I took over 2,000 photos with the incredibly versatile Oppo Find X9 Ultra — here are my favorites, including portraits, long exposures and panoramas

By Timothy Coleman published

I used the Oppo Find X9 Ultra for a month as my primary phone, taking over 2,000 photos and videos. Here are my favorites

A rhino entering a brook surrounded by lush vegetation at night, alongside a Canon EOS 6D DSLR camera on a blue studio backdrop

'I snap them up' — award-winning wildlife photographer explains why he collects second-hand DSLRs for his unique 'Camtraptions' devices, and why they are a better choice over modern mirrorless cameras

By Timothy Coleman published

The winner of this year's Sony World Photography Award Wildlife category explains why old DSLRs are choice gear for camera trap wildlife photography

Triptych; The Lumix TZ300 compact camera in the hand, the Oppo Find X9 Ultra phone in the hand, the Nikon Z8 mirrorless camera in the hand

Oppo Find X9 Ultra vs Lumix TZ300 vs Nikon Z8: this smartphone, travel zoom compact camera and mirrorless camera shootout is ridiculous, but it proves just how far smartphone telephoto cameras have come

By Timothy Coleman last updated

I compared the Oppo Find X9 Ultra with a travel zoom compact camera and a pro mirrorless camera — here's what I learned.

A hand holds up the Instax Wide Evo camera against a colourful graffiti wall

We've tested over 30 of the best instant cameras – here are our favorite models from Instax, Polaroid and more

By James Capell last updated

Updated Our best instant cameras guide will help you find the best retro sidekick for you, whether your prefer Polaroid, Instax or something a little different.

Leica M11-D camera on a dark blue table, low key lighting, top plate

Leica Chairman says 'a true Leica sensor' is coming, and image quality may never be the same

By Timothy Coleman published

Leica is co-developing a bespoke 'true Leica sensor' with Chinese sensor manufacturer Gpixel for the next generation of Leica cameras. Here's what we can expect.

DJI Osmo Pocket 4 vlogging camera with natural background at golden hour, and the user in the frame of the screen

The best vlogging cameras: we've tested top choices for content creators

By James Capell last updated

Updated My guide to the best cameras for vlogging rounds up all of our top picks for on-the-move video creators, at all price points.

OM System OM-5

The best travel cameras: the finest choices for your next adventure

By Timothy Coleman last updated

Updated Searching for the best travel camera to take on your next trip? Here are the finest ones we've tested.

The Panasonic Lumix S 40mm F2 lens in the hand, with natural bluebell backdrop

I tried Panasonic’s tiny f/2 lens — and it’s just what its full-frame Lumix cameras needed, except for one thing

By Timothy Coleman published

Panasonic's Lumix S 40mm F2 squeezes impressive optics and versatile f/2 aperture into a tiny, well-designed body.

Nikon Z6 III camera in the hand with no lens attached and full-frame sensor on display

The best mirrorless cameras: I've tested the latest Sony, Canon, Nikon models and more

By Timothy Coleman last updated

Updated My best mirrorless camera guide will help you find the perfect pick for you today, whatever your budget or shooting style.

Top plate of theFujifilm X100VI in the hand

The best compact cameras: we've tried and tested these take anywhere models

By Timothy Coleman last updated

Updated Our best compact camera guide will help you find the right pocket camera for you, whatever your budget.

A montage of wildlife in a brook in Kenya's Masai Mara

'For nocturnal creatures, there's nothing better than camera traps' — how an award-winning wildlife photographer used old secondhand DSLRs and custom camera traps to make discoveries that 'stunned' Kenya's Masai Mara rangers

By Timothy Coleman published

Sony World Photography Award 2026's Wildlife category winner shares his setup for capturing unique photos of the animals in Masai Mara, Kenya, helping the park

DJI Osmo Pocket 4 vlogging camera with natural background at golden hour, and the user in the frame of the screen

I took the DJI Pocket 4 vlogging camera traveling — it's a polished successor to the wildly popular Pocket 3

By Timothy Coleman published

Recommended

DJI's latest compact vlogging camera improves on its already capable predecessor with better battery life, built-in memory, new accessories, professional color profiles and 4K video now up to 240fps.

Topless man carrying a huge bag of cocoa leaves on his back

These are the stunning images of the Sony World Photography Awards 2026 — and there are some surprising camera choices among the winners

By Timothy Coleman published

SWPA is one of the most prestigious global photo contests, and the 2026 instalment attracted over 430,000 from more than 200 countries. Here are the 10 category winners

The DJI Mini 4K drone in flight with tree backdrop, alongside DJI Mavic 4 Pro in flight with blue sky backdrop

The best drone: my top flying camera picks, for all budgets

By James Capell last updated

Updated Looking for the best drones with cameras? I've rounded up all the finest options here for all budgets.

Canon EOS R5 II mirrorless camera

The best Canon camera: Canon's finest DSLR, mirrorless and compact cameras

By Timothy Coleman last updated

Updated Trying to find the best Canon camera for you? We've ranked our favorite current models for all types of shooting situations and budgets.

Man in beanie hat holding the DJI Osmo Pocket 4 vlogging camera with its magnetic fill light, an autumnal tree behind him

DJI Pocket 4 vs DJI Pocket 3: 7 upgrades for the next best-selling vlogging camera

By Timothy Coleman published

DJI unveiled the Osmo Pocket 4 vlogging camera two years on from the best-selling Pocket 3. Here are 7 upgrades in the latest model

All three of the GoPro Mission 1 series of action cameras side by side over a dark studio background

GoPros get their biggest upgrade for 20 years with trio of ‘professional’ Mission 1 8K action cams — and one even supports hundreds of pro camera lenses

By Timothy Coleman published

GoPro unveils its Mission 1 series with a trio of new 'professional' action cams plus accessories, which represent the biggest product shake-up for GoPro in 20 years.

A close up of the Birdfy Feeder 2 Duo Camera

The best bird feeder camera for birdwatching at home

By Timothy Coleman last updated

Updated If you want to see which feathered friends are visiting your garden, we've reviewed the best bird feeder cameras for you

Oppo Find X9 Ultra phone on a cracked wooden surface

The Oppo Find X9 Ultra is inspired by my favorite Hasselblad camera — and I think it's the most beautiful phone of 2026 so far

By Timothy Coleman published

We can reveal a first look and some of the core camera specs of Oppo's latest flagship camera phone, the Find X9 Ultra, and it's a stunner.

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