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

Viltrox 35mm F1.2 and 135mm F1.8 LAB lenses under spotlight on a diagonal surface, plain gray background
A new dawn of affordable zoom lenses is here — the first Chinese autofocus zoom has been spotted, and that’s a big deal

By Timothy Coleman Published

If China is to overtake Japan as the new lens-making superpower, we need more choice, most notably autofocus zooms — and we may soon have it.

A wide collection of Fujifilm lenses, illuminated with low key lighting, on a black background
'My dream travel lens’ — Fujifilm asked which lens it should make next, and you voted for this wide-aperture zoom

By Timothy Coleman Published

Fujifilm asked fans which lens(es) it should make next from 14 concepts — and a dream travel zoom topped the poll.

A video teaser by GoPro of its next camera, with a closeup of the moon and a caption 'captured on the next generation of GoPro'
‘The people have been waiting!’ — GoPro teases a mysterious cinematic camera, which could have DJI and Insta360 worried

By Timothy Coleman Published

Following the announcement of a new, twice the power processor, GoPro has teased its next all-new kind of camera with cinematic shots

Fujifilm Instax Mini 13 instant camera, in blue, laid on the floor of a bowling alley, surrounded by fallen pins and instant prints
I’ve compared the new, cheap Fuifilm Instax Mini 13 to its predecessor – here are 3 useful upgrades you should know about

By Timothy Coleman Published

Our longstanding favorite instant camera line gets a brush up — the Instax Mini 13 keeps the same low price as the Instax Mini 12, but gets a handy self-timer mode.

Rear screen of the Ricoh GR IV Monochrome compact camera
'We've got 12 months of orders' — Ricoh's niche black and white-only compact is a hit, despite the price hike

By Timothy Coleman Published

Ricoh's first black and white-only compact, the GR IV Monochrome, is giving Ricoh a welcome headache, with demand outstripping supply.

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A man underwater with a product from the I'm Back project
‘A new way to experience film cameras’ – this digital ‘film’ roll will take just seconds to upgrade your classic 35mm film camera with an APS-C sensor, 4K video and wireless uploads

By Peter Fenech Published

10 years in the making: I'm Back teases its latest digital 'film' roll with an APS-C sensor and 4K video, and I'm finally convinced the concept might work — here's why

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The Aura Ink 'E Ink' digital photo frame on a sideboard
I tested the Aura Ink over months, and it ‘captures the spirit of photo frames more authentically’ than LCD — but it's not perfect

By Timothy Coleman Published

An altogether different type of digital photo frame, the Aura Ink features a natural E Ink display and 3-month battery life.

A giant, bulbous camera lens facing down, reflected in light, with low key lighting and a black background
DJI’s Avata 360 will land this month — here’s what we know about DJI’s first 360 drone, and 3 reasons I’m psyched for its arrival

By Timothy Coleman Published

After months of rumors, DJI's Avata 360 is official, and we know the hour the 360 degree, 8K drone will land

A Lumix S9 mirrorless camera modified with a white skin and a Leica engraving on the top plate
Can't afford a Leica? The latest craze in China is just engraving the name into Panasonic cameras instead

By Timothy Coleman Published

Chinese social media is awash with images of customized Panasonic Lumix cameras, especially those with Leica branding. I mean, the craze kind of makes sense...

Fujifilm X-E4
'We’d love to make lenses like these' — Fujifilm wants you to vote on the three 'dream lenses' it could make in the future. Here's how to have your say

By Timothy Coleman Published

Fujifilm hosted a live 'Focus on Glass' event on YouTube, proposing 14 lens concepts for the public to vote on. Which would you like to see become a reality?

Canon RF 14mm F1.4L VCM lens attached to the Canon EOS R5 Mark II, besides the five other VCM prime lenses in the range
Canon could launch a game-changing f/1.4 zoom lens this year — but with one likely catch

By Timothy Coleman Published

A patent application in Japan reveals a range of fast aperture zoom lenses that Canon is exploring, covering full-frame, APS-C, and PowerShot. Here's what we might see

Photographer holding the OM System OM-1 II with M.Zuiko 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS lens attached
Best wildlife photography camera: our top picks from Canon, Nikon, Sony and more

By Timothy Coleman Last updated

If you're looking for the best wildlife photography camera, our in-depth guide has options for all budgets and ability levels.

Man holding the Fujifilm X-T30 III camera up to his eye, on London street
I tested the retro Fujifilm X-T30 III and tiny new zoom lens, and the kit is a great pick for beginner photographers

By Timothy Coleman, Peter Fenech Last updated

Fujifilm's X-T30 III sits below the X-T50 as an entry-level mirrorless camera, with a compact retro design that includes a decent viewfinder and built-in flash.

Leica Leitzphone in user's hands, behind their back, with a dark red concrete wall back ground
Leica’s Leitzphone looks like the dream phone for photographers — and I’m particularly excited about this one feature

By Timothy Coleman Published

Leica has finally revealed a flagship phone that's available outside of Japan, and it looks like the ultimate phone for photographers.

A vibrant welcome sign and a concept Canon camera on a stand at the CP+ 2026 photography show in Japan
CP+ 2026 live: we're at the world’s biggest photography show, with the latest news from Canon, Sigma and more

By Timothy Coleman, Alicia Haddick Last updated

We're visiting CP+ 2026 in Japan – the world's biggest photography show – checking out the latest camera gear from Canon, Sony, Sigma and more

Front of the Panasonic Lumix GH7 camera with its LCD screen flipped round
The best 4K camera: top choices for video creators

By Timothy Coleman Last updated

Updated Searching for the best 4K camera? These star performers for all budgets all love shooting the screen.

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

Recommended

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

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

Recommended

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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