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

Ricoh GR IV camera on a white background

Thank you Ricoh for the new GR IV premium compact, but I'm going to stick with my GR III for now – here's why

By Timothy Coleman published 23 August 25

Minor update, mega price hike

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Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II lens in the hand

I've relied on the Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8 pro lens for years – now the new mark II version beats it in every way and I have to upgrade

By Timothy Coleman published 22 August 25

Nikon upgrades its pro 24-70mm f/2.8 S lens with a mark II version that's lighter, has 5x faster autofocus and is the only lens of its kind with an internal zoom.

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Both front and rear views of the Ricoh GR IV compact camera, on a blue background with radar graphic overlay

Ricoh GR IV preorders are live – here are 3 upgrades to expect from the X100VI alternative, according to the first sample images

By Timothy Coleman last updated 21 August 25

The newly announced Ricoh GR IV appears to be a modest upgrade of the GR III, but the first unboxing videos and reviews suggest there's more to be excited about.

I'm a photographer and went screen-free for a week – here's how it changed my photography experience

By Timothy Coleman published 20 August 25

Sigma reveals super-bright lens for astrophotography fans – plus a new world-first for pro sports shooters

By Timothy Coleman published 19 August 25

Sigma reveals two superb-looking lenses; the 12mm F1.4 for APS-C mirrorless cameras, plus the 200mm F2 for full-frame, with sales starting on September 4.

An Apple Watch, Insta360 Antigravity, and the Vive Eagle next to each other.

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from the demise of dial-up to the return of a missing Apple Watch feature

By Hamish Hector published 16 August 25

Catch up on tech news from Apple, Vive, Insta 360, and more from the past seven days.

TechRadar's Tim Coleman wearing the Antigravity A1 drone's headset, and holding the drone

I had a blast flying Insta360's Antigravity – trust me, it’s the most exciting drone for years, with heaps of video-making potential

By Timothy Coleman published 14 August 25

The new Antigravity A1 is the world's first 360 drone, equipped with 8K video recording and a complete 360-degree view through a dedicated headset.

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The OM System OM-1 camera on a wooden table

Photography and hiking are my idea of a dream weekend – this is the perfect camera system I take into the great outdoors

By Timothy Coleman published 11 August 25

The Sony RX1R III could have been my total dream camera, instead it's a beautiful nightmare

By Timothy Coleman published 2 August 25

Sony surprisingly revived its RX1 line of full-frame compact cameras 10 years after the last model with the new RX1R III, equipped with a 61MP sensor and 35mm f/2 lens.

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A drone under a cloth, the new DJI Osmo 360, and an AirTag being put in a shoe

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from DJI and Insta360 trading blows to OpenAI getting scared by its own AI

By Hamish Hector published 2 August 25

Here's your firmware update for August 2, 2025

Two DJI Osmo 360 cameras on a car roof, front and back view

DJI Osmo 360 officially lands – here are 5 ways it beats the Insta360 X5 and 2 ways it doesn't

By Timothy Coleman published 31 July 25

Does DJI's first 360 camera have the chops to dethrone the X5?

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I'm a photographer, and after one month with the Oppo Find X8 Ultra, I know exactly why it beats the Galaxy S25 Ultra and iPhone 16 Pro

By Timothy Coleman published 28 July 25

The Oppo Find X8 Ultra features a penta camera system and Hasselblad-branded optics with realistic bokeh effects – it's a powerful mix of superb hardware and software smarts.

Has DJI just met its match? Insta360 unveils Antigravity – the world’s first 360 drone

By Timothy Coleman published 28 July 25

Project Antigravity will launch the world's first 360 drone in August, with immersive flight, 8K video, and weighing less than 250g.

Triptych of the Canon EOS R5 II, Blackmagic Pyxis 6K and Sony A1 II cameras

Want the most camera for your money? We rank the leading brands for value including Sony, Canon and Nikon

By Timothy Coleman published 26 July 25

We're spoilt for choice when looking for a new camera, but which brand offers the best value in 2025? We rank 10 leading brands, from worst to best.

DJI Osmo 360 camera on a black background, low key lighting, alongside a graphic of its sensor

DJI reveals Osmo 360 release date – as leaked 15-minute video shows exactly how it compares to the Insta360 X5

By Timothy Coleman published 25 July 25

DJI's first 360 camera is set for launch on July 31 – here's what we know based on leaks and a video review which was posted accidentally.

Close up of the Rollei Powerflex V8 compact camera, slung over a person's shoulder and resting by their side

Don’t fall for cheap cameras like Rollei’s strange new twin-lens compact – here are 3 budget bargains I’d buy instead

By Timothy Coleman published 22 July 25

The Rollei Powerflex X8 is a cheap compact camera with twin lenses and an 8x optical zoom, but its 64MP stills and 5K video aren't quite what they seem.

Vantrue E360 dash cam on a car windscreen

Worried your dash cam is going to delete footage? Here's how you can preserve crucial clips

By Rob Clymo published 21 July 25

It's useful to know the point at which your dash cam might delete recorded footage and take the necessary precautionary measures

I spent two weeks shooting with the Fujifilm X-E5, and there are solid reasons for its painful price hike

By Sam Kieldsen published 18 July 25

Recommended

Fujifilm's latest X-series model blends the charm and compactness of the X100VI with the versatility of a mirrorless camera.

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A Hasselblad camera sitting on a garden table

Exclusive: 'It's definitely going to be better… and smarter.' Hasselblad’s dreamy next medium-format camera will get performance boost

By Timothy Coleman published 18 July 25

The Hasselblad X2D 100C could soon be upgraded with a second-generation model boasting improved autofocus performance.

Leica Q3 and Sony RX1R III cameras on a black background

Sony's RX1R III is an impossibly small full-frame premium compact – here's how it compares to the Leica Q3

By Timothy Coleman published 16 July 25

The Sony RX1R III and Leica Q3 are two full-frame premium compact cameras with big prices tags. Here's how their specs compare

Sony RX1R III premium compact camera, low key lighting, black background

Finally! Sony revives its full-frame premium compact camera line after a 10-year hiatus, with the pricey new RX1R III

By Timothy Coleman published 15 July 25

Sony unveils the RX1R III, 10 years after the RX1R II, with its latest 61MP sensor, Bionz XR processor and AI autofocus skills.

Akaso 360 camera attached to a selfie stick, filming a family on a beach

Akaso unveils cheapest-ever 360 camera, but I'd pick the older Insta360 X3 with 45% off over Prime Day

By Timothy Coleman published 7 July 25

Akaso's first 360 camera shoots 5.7K video with total 360 degree coverage, and is much cheaper than any other current model by Insta360 and GoPro.

A Nintendo Switch 2 next to hands holding the Sigma BF and a B&O Bluetooth speaker sitting on a table

The best tech of 2025 so far – the 17 finest gadgets we've tested this year

By Mark Wilson published 5 July 25

TechRadar has spent days testing products across phones, TVs, laptops, cameras, smartwatches and more in 2025. These are the best ones we've reviewed so far this year.

Closeup of the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra's camera unit in warm light

I'm a photographer and Huawei's latest camera phone has some of the wildest tech I've seen yet – including this world-first

By Timothy Coleman published 5 July 25

Huawei's designers have truly let loose with its new Pura 80 Ultra phone, which features twin telephoto lenses and a monster 9.4x zoom

Panasonic Lumix S1 II mirrorless camera outdoors on a wooden surface

I tested the Panasonic Lumix S1 II for a month, and it’s an incredibly powerful mirrorless camera for video, with Canon and Sony-beating features

By Timothy Coleman published 4 July 25

Recommended

The Panasonic Lumix S1 II is an incredibly powerful hybrid camera that's geared for video, with a partially stacked sensor, 6K 60p / 4K 120p recording, and highly effective image stabilization.

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