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

Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo Cinema camera in user's hands

I tested the retro Instax Mini Evo Cinema for two weeks — it’s awesome and terrible, but it still wins my heart

By Timothy Coleman last updated 17 February 26

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The Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo Cinema is an instant camera / super-8-style video camera mash up, with over 100 looks inspired from the last 100 years of image making. It really is something

Photo diptic: The top plate of the Leica Q3 Monochrom (left) and Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo Cinema in the hand (right)

The death of ‘perfect’ photos? Why 2026’s major new cameras are wildly retro

By Timothy Coleman published 15 February 26

Two monochrome-only compacts and a Super 8-style instant camera – what's going on?

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Viltrox AF 85mm F1.4 Pro lens attached to a Nikon camera, mounted to a tripod outdoors and with bronze-colored ferns in the background

I tested the Viltrox 85mm f/1.4 Pro for two months — here's why this classic portrait lens beats pricey first-party glass

By Timothy Coleman published 14 February 26

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Viltrox's take on the classic 85mm f/1.4 professional portrait lens is a huge success, and it's excellent value too

Photos of rare Iberian Lynx by wildlife photographer Alexandra Surkova – lynx stalks a rabbit

'It is much more than showing pictures of animals. It is about evoking emotion' — how these stunning photos of rare Iberian Lynx converted a hunter into a photographer

By Timothy Coleman published 12 February 26

Professional photographer Alexandra Surkova reveals her fascinating journey into wildlife photography, and her passion of photographing Iberian Lynx.

An FPV drone following a downhill skier at the Milan Winter Olympics 2026

'The drones can buzz off' — noisy FPV drones at the Winter Olympics are capturing stunning action, but dividing opinion

By Timothy Coleman published 9 February 26

FPV drones are offering a dramatic new perspective at the 2026 Winter Olympics, but many viewers are labelling them a distraction.

Viltrox AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z lens for Nikon, attached to a Nikon Z6 II, on a wooden table

I tested the Viltrox 35mm f/1.2 LAB for two months – photo assignments will never be the same again

By Timothy Coleman published 7 February 26

Viltrox's priciest prime lens is optically incredible, versatile for documentary work, and costs a fraction of proprietary equivalents

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Coros Apex 4 on athlete's wrist, they are setting off for an outdoor run

I tried a running watch for a month after years of running without one – here are 5 things I've learned

By Timothy Coleman published 7 February 26

I swapped my phone for a running watch for a month to track my activities – here are 5 key differences for novices

Canon RF 14mm F1.4L VCM lens attached to the Canon EOS R5 Mark II

Canon’s RF 14mm F1.4L VCM is exceptionally lightweight, fast and wide — it’s the dream lens for astrophotographers

By Timothy Coleman published 5 February 26

Canon adds a sixth prime lens to its range of VCM hybird lenses for RF-mount mirrorless cameras, the Canon RF 14mm F1.4L VCM, plus a new fisheye zoom

Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III Anniversary Edition in graphite, on a graphite-type surface

Canon’s viral compact camera from 2019 just got an unexpected makeover – meet the G7 X Mark III 30th Anniversary Edition

By Timothy Coleman published 5 February 26

Canon marks 30 years of PowerShot compact cameras with a limited edition of its popular G7 X Mark III

Fujifilm GFX100RF and Fujifilm X100VI controls

The smartphone era dip is over — 2025 compact camera shipments see a remarkable 29.6% rise, and a 49.8% growth in value

By Timothy Coleman published 4 February 26

CIPA data for 2025 indicates a huge growth in the compact camera market, with a disproportionate rise in value, suggesting premium models lead the way.

Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 body cap lens in photographer's hand

'The tiniest autofocus lens I've played with in over 15 years of testing camera gear' – the cheap Viltrox body cap full-frame lens is surprisingly sharp and has bags of character

By Timothy Coleman published 1 February 26

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I paired the Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 lens with a full-frame Nikon mirrorless camera, and was surprisingly fond of the tiny and cheap optic

Leica Noctilux-M 35 f/1.2 ASPH lens attached to a Leica camera on a stone surface

Leica finally made a 35mm Noctilux — and it's a dreamy compact M-series lens for street photographers, with a shocking price tag

By Timothy Coleman published 29 January 26

Pushing the limits of luxury, the highly anticipated Leica Noctilux-M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH costs $9,650 / £7,700.

Travel Photographer of the Year 2025 winner Athanasios Maloukos' winning portfolio called Night of Sorrows: The 'Yacente' Procession of Zamora, Holy Thursday

'Shot in low light, these images require immense skill to get right' – see the Travel Photographer of the Year 2025 and the stunning in-camera winning images

By Timothy Coleman published 28 January 26

Greek photographer Athanasios Maloukos scooped top prize in the Travel Photographer of the Year 2025 contest with two stunning series of low-light images; here are the winning shots

The Light Lens Lab 35mm f/1.4 Aspherical "11873" lens on a black studio background

“I’ve always tried to walk the road Leica walked” — Light Lens Lab founder finally opens up on painstakingly recreating rare $25k Leica lenses you could actually afford

By Timothy Coleman published 26 January 26

In a first video interview, Light Lens Lab founder talks remaking classic Leica lenses and his plans for future projects – it's a video that Leica fans will want to watch.

Sachtler and Manfrotto tripods on a grassy background

The best tripods: top choices for photography and video on any budget

By Timothy Coleman last updated 26 January 26

Updated Welcome to my guide to the best camera tripods for photography and video. These high-grade legs and head kits cover every budget and shoot type, from travel to landscape, studio, and broadcasting

Wandrd PRVKE V4 bag on a white metal bench

I field-tested the best-selling Wandrd PRVKE backpack, and the hype is real — it's my new favorite camera bag that doesn't look like one

By Timothy Coleman published 24 January 26

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My month-long test of the stylish Wandrd PRVKE V4 camera bag covers the mid-size 21L version.

Top plate of theFujifilm X100VI in the hand

World's largest camera store reveals its surprising best-selling cameras and lenses for 2025 — and it was a great year for compacts and zoom lenses

By Timothy Coleman published 20 January 26

Yodobashi Camera, Japan's largest camera store, has revealed its best-selling cameras and lenses for 2025, and the 20 product-strong shortlists show some surprising trends.

American photographer Sally Mann at an awards event

'The film now is so expensive. I hate spending that much money on each shot' — photography icon Sally Mann finally switches to a digital camera after decades using film

By Timothy Coleman published 20 January 26

Photography icon Sally Mann, describes how she's embraced a digital camera and color photography, after decades shooting in black-and-white with 8 x 10 sheet film

Viltrox 135mm F1.8 Lab lens for Nikon Z-mount, in the hand, attached to a Nikon Z6 II

Is Nikon pulling a Canon? What the Viltrox lawsuit rumors mean for the future of Z-mount lenses

By Timothy Coleman published 19 January 26

Rumors suggest that Nikon has started legal action against the Chinese lens maker Viltrox, over alleged Z-mount patent infringements. Here's what that could mean moving forward.

Best Fujifilm camera: my top mirrorless and compact camera picks from the retro specialist

By Timothy Coleman last updated 19 January 26

From premium compacts with retro style, to high-resolution medium format flagships, these are the best Fujifilm cameras you can buy right now.

Ricoh GR IV Monochrome compact camera outdoors

I was ready to buy Ricoh’s incredibly niche black-and-white compact camera — but then I saw the price and it’s an absolute dealbreaker

By Timothy Coleman published 15 January 26

Ricoh unveils its first black-and-white only camera in its GR series of premium digital compacts – the GR IV Monochrome, which is otherwise essentially identical to the GR IV

Kodak Charmera compact camera dangling from its keychain, with shop frontage backdrop

The viral Kodak Charmera is the worst camera I’ve ever used – but it’s so bad and so retro, that I actually love it

By Timothy Coleman published 14 January 26

Kodak, the prominent producer of cheap compact cameras, goes even smaller and cheaper with the Charmera keychain camera

Birdfy Feeder 3 Vista bird feeder camera in a garden with birds perched and flying around it

This world-first bird feeder cam with 360-degree view sees all in 6K, and I can't wait to try it in my backyard

By Timothy Coleman published 12 January 26

CES 2026 Birdfy revealed three new bird feeder cameras at CES 2026, including the world's first 360-degree model – plus a huge update to its app with natural language interactions.

Leica Q3 Monochrom compact camera outside on a snow-dusted log

I tested the Leica Q3 Monochrom – it's a top digital camera for black-and-white photography purists

By Timothy Coleman published 10 January 26

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Leica's third premium compact Q3 model – the new Q3 Monochrom – follows the original Q3 and the Q3 43, ditching the sensor's color array filter in favor of optimized black and white-only images.

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I've got wide feet and struggle to find good running shoes — but these Altra shoes with unique lacing system are a supremely comfortable all rounder

By Timothy Coleman published 8 January 26

Altra's Timp 5 Boa trail running shoe feature a unique lacing system for easy micro adjustments, and a supremely comfortable fit with wide toe box

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