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 Panasonic Lumix G1 mirrorless camera's viewfinder up to his eye
I bought a Lumix G1 for $50 — here’s how the world’s first mirrorless camera fares 18 years after launch

By Timothy Coleman Published

To mark 25 years of Lumix cameras, I bought a secondhand Lumix G1 — the world's first mirrorless camera — 18 years after it entered the stage and transformed the camera market

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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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 GoBirding Vision Master Smart AI Spotting Scope 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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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