Articles by 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

Multiexposure image of the total solar eclipse sunset in Mallorca, Spain. A view of the total solar eclipse with Catedral-Basilica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar in Zaragoza, Spain on August 12, 2026

Why Egypt might be the wrong place to photograph next year’s "eclipse of the century"

By Timothy Coleman Published 7 October 26

The solar "eclipse of the century" occurs on August 2, 2027, and can be seen in its totality in parts of North Africa and Spain — here's my advice for bagging the best possible photo

OM System PEN mirrorless camera on a wooden post on the edge of a forest in a nature reserve

I replaced my phone camera with the OM System PEN for a month — and discovered the beginner camera of the year

By Timothy Coleman Published 6 October 26

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The Olympus PEN series of rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras has been revived through the OM System PEN — an affordable Micro Four Thirds camera with in-body image stabilization and EVF.

OM System PEN vs Panasonic Lumix L10: two micro four thirds cameras side by side in tech journalist Tim Coleman's hands, dappled tree light background

OM System PEN vs Panasonic Lumix L10: I compared these two classy Micro Four Thirds cameras — and I was surprised by which model became my favorite

By Timothy Coleman Published 1 October 26

The new OM System PEN bears a striking resemblance to the Lumix L1- premium compact camera, so which rangefinder-style Micro Four Thirds camera is the better of the two?

The best DSLR camera: top choices for photography and video, still available new

By Timothy Coleman last updated 30 September 26

Updated Welcome to my guide to the best DSLR cameras you can buy new today. From beginner-friendly picks to pro powerhouses, these are the best around, fully tested by us.

Fujifilm Instax Pal 2 digital camera in user's hand

The Fujifilm Instax Pal 2 Is the most addictive camera of the year — and the most frustrating

By Timothy Coleman Published 29 September 26

The Instax Pal 2 is a cutesy 10MP digital camera with pocket-friendly dimensions, twin displays, multi-sensory controls and wireless image uploads — but it's not perfect.

Tim Coleman, TechRadar's Cameras Editor, holding the Vivo X500 Pro Max phone with teleconverter lens attached, while stood on a wooden walkway in a birdlife reserve in Shanghai, China

I tested Vivo’s 400mm teleconverter lens with the X500 Pro Max, and no other phone from Oppo, Honor, or Apple can rival it

By Timothy Coleman Published 29 September 26

Extreme telephoto reach, no dedicated mode needed

Godox iT32 camera flash in the hand, there's dappled tree light in the background (left) and TechRadar Cameras Editor Tim Coleman's holding a Canon camera up to his eye with the flash attached (right)

I tested this game-changing, sub-$100 Godox flash kit — and it’s the best portrait photography upgrade I’ve tried all year

By Timothy Coleman Published 28 September 26

The Godox iT32 simplifies flash photography and even makes it fun — and it’s way more affordable than Nikon, Canon and Sony’s own kits.

Red-haired woman with bright red coat holding the Nikon Z5 II C mirrorless camera, she's frame by a window and blue wall

Nikon's Z5 II C gives full-frame a wider appeal with a new low price point and compact design — but the mirrorless camera skips one major feature

By Timothy Coleman Published 24 September 26

Nikon's new Z5 II C is a viewfinder-less version of the entry-level full-frame Z5 II at a lower price point, but is otherwise the same camera.

The Vivo selfie screen attached to a Vivo X500 Pro Max phone , in user's hand

Vivo’s ultralight magnetic touchscreen monitor is a godsend for vloggers — and it could be the year’s standout mobile accessory

By Timothy Coleman Published 23 September 26

Another mobile phone innovation that's China-only... for now

Vivo X500 Pro Max phone in user's hand, alongside a photo of a female model in a field of hay at golden hour

Vivo X500 Pro Max revealed — here are my favorite photos taken with the potentially iPhone-beating flagship camera phone

By Timothy Coleman Published 21 September 26

Vivo's unveils its flagship X500 series of phones, headed up by the Pro Max and I've had my hands on one for 24 hours — these are my favorite photos so far

A small bird taking flight from a fallen tree that's emerging from a sea of ferns (left), a Sony camera's display showing the Pre Capture feature in the menu

Pre-capture is the best wildlife photography trick you’re not using — here’s how I use the handy tool and which Canon, Nikon and Sony cameras support it

By Timothy Coleman Published 20 September 26

When your reactions aren't up to speed...

Apple's CEO, Canon's new camera, and the latest Snap smart glasses.

ICYMI: the 7 biggest tech stories of the week, from AI apocalypse warnings to our Apple CEO interview

By Hamish Hector Published 19 September 26

We're looking back over the last week to pick out the most important stories published on TechRadar.

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 17 September 26

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

Canon's Dual Pixel 3D software render of a stack of pancakes topped with blueberries, kiwi and syrup

Canon cameras just got a free update that unleashes immersive 3D photo capabilities — here's how

By Timothy Coleman Published 16 September 26

Canon has released Dual Pixel 3D software, which leverages 'depth and phase-detection data captured in a single shot via Dual Pixel CMOS AF' for a 3D imaging experience

Canon EOS R8 Mark II (left) Nikon Z5 II (right)

The year-old Nikon Z5 II is still streets ahead of Canon's new EOS R8 Mark II — and it's the entry-level full-frame camera I’d buy

By Timothy Coleman Published 16 September 26

Canon's entry-level full-frame EOS R8 Mark II comes more than a year after the Nikon Z5 II, yet the two share many similarities — and there's one surprising winner.

Canon EOS R8 Mark II on a wooden table, with grip attached

The Canon EOS R8 II isn’t the retro camera fans expected — the full-frame upgrade has a ‘modern twist’ that’s giving me strong Nikon and Sony vibes

By Timothy Coleman Published 16 September 26

Canon's long-rumored 'retro' mirrorless camera has arrived and it's the EOS R8 II — but its design has a 'modern twist' that looks decidedly like a Sony or Nikon camera.

Canon EOS R8 Mark II camera in the hand, no lens attached

Hands on: I tried Canon's new-look EOS R8 Mark II — it's a solid upgrade of the EOS R8, but the competition from Nikon is fierce

By Timothy Coleman Published 16 September 26

Canon's EOS R8 Mark II upgrades the entry-level full-frame EOS R8 mirrorless camera with a fresh new look, in-body image stabilization, useful controls and performance improvements.

Sony FE 400mm F4.5 GM OSS and Sony FE 600mm F6.3 GM OSS super-telephoto lenses on a tree stump, with the 600mm attached to a Sony A7R V camera

Sony’s new 400mm and 600mm super-telephoto primes make light work of a heavy hobby — here are my favorite wildlife photos I shot with the pair

By Timothy Coleman Published 15 September 26

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Sony has unveiled two super-telephoto E-mount prime lenses, the FE 400mm F4.5 GM OSS and FE 600mm F6.3 GM OSS, and they're the lightest of their kind — I've tested them both.

Fujifilm Instax Pal 2 compact camera in person's hands at night with neon lights in the background

Fujifilm’s Instax Pal 2 out-charms the Kodak Charmera, but misses the point of these novelty cameras

By Timothy Coleman Published 15 September 26

This retro compact camera's design is nothing like the original Instax Pal — it takes aim at the Kodak Charmera and features twin displays, but it can't match the Charmera's low price tag.

Potensic Atom 3 beginner drone in flight over a coastal landscape on a mixed cloudy / sunny day

I tested the Potensic Atom 3 beginner drone at length, and it’s the next best thing to the best-in-class DJI Lito X1

By Timothy Coleman Published 10 September 26

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Potensic's Atom 3 is its best beginner drone yet, and a true DJI alternative. However, the DJI Lito X1 makes life tough for any challenger, offering obstacle avoidance at a new-low price point.

Screenshot from Apple's September 2026 event

I'm a pro photographer — here’s why the iPhone 18 Pro’s variable aperture is its biggest camera upgrade

By Timothy Coleman Published 9 September 26

Apple has put a mechanical aperture in the iPhone camera for the first time — here's how that will impact the user experience of the iPhone 18 Pro and Max models that have the feature.

Fashionable lady holding the OM System PEN up to her eye, there's abrick wall background

OM System finally replaces the iconic Olympus PEN — and its new retro PEN camera is shockingly affordable

By Timothy Coleman Published 9 September 26

OM System has finally relaunched the iconic PEN series, and put its name on it, with the OM System PEN. It features a splash-proof retro body, viewfinder and is packed with features.

Sony FE 8-14mm F3.5 G fisheye lens attached to a Sony A7R V camera, close up of the bulbous front element

I tried Sony's first-ever fisheye lens — and the 8-14mm F3.5 G makes a compelling case for the distorted, ultra-wide perspective

By Timothy Coleman Published 8 September 26

The FE 8-14mm F3.5 G is designed for full-frame cameras, with a maximum 180-degree field of view which makes it an interesting choice for astrophotography and more.