Chris Rowlands

Chris Rowlands

Formerly News Editor at Stuff, Chris now writes about tech from his tropical office. Sidetracked by sustainable stuff, he’s also keen on cameras, classic cars and any gear that gets better with age.

Articles by: Chris Rowlands

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The best instant camera 2024: top retro prints from Polaroid, Instax and more

By Timothy Coleman last updated

Updated Our best instant cameras guide will help you find the best retro sidekick for you, whether your prefer Polaroid or Instax.

Pentax 17 camera on a wooden surface

Film photography in 2024: the latest analog cameras and what's next for film

By Chris Rowlands published

Film photography is alive and well in 2024. Here's everything that's going on with analog and where the medium is going next.

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Best film cameras 2024: the finest classic and new analog cameras you can buy

By Timothy Coleman last updated

Updated Looking to rediscover the joys of analogue photography? These are the best film cameras you can buy, old and new.

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Best photo editor of 2024

By Mark Wilson last updated

Updated We tested out the best photo editors for enhancing digital images with advanced creative tools.

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The best beginner mirrorless camera for 2024: budget stars for new photographers

By Timothy Coleman last updated

Updated Looking to kickstart your photography hobby? We've tested and selected the best beginner mirrorless cameras.

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SanDisk announces the world’s first 8TB SD card – the biggest memory card we’ve ever seen

By Chris Rowlands published

Western Digital sets a new benchmark for data storage with two huge memory cards: an 8TB SD card and a 4TB microSD card.

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The best action camera for 2024: top cameras for adventures

By Timothy Coleman last updated

Updated Looking for the best action camera you can buy right now? Our in-depth guide will help you find the right waterproof adventure camera for you.

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Fresh DJI Air 3S leak hints at improved dual-camera setup for imminent drone

By Chris Rowlands published

A US ban on DJI drones might be looming, but a new leak adds fresh fuel to rumors of the Air 3S arriving soon.

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Best camera under $1000 in 2024: top bargains for every photography lover

By Timothy Coleman last updated

Updated From compacts to full-frame mirrorless models, these are the best cameras you can buy for less than $1000 in 2024

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Best Nikon Z lenses 2024: the finest glass for your Nikon Z-series camera

By Timothy Coleman last updated

Updated Zoom, prime or something else: these are the best lenses you can buy for Nikon Z-series mirrorless cameras.

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Best full-frame mirrorless camera 2024: top options from Sony, Canon, Nikon and more

By Timothy Coleman last updated

Updated Whether you're shooting stills or video, we've reviewed and rated all of the best full-frame mirrorless cameras you can buy in 2024.

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Best professional camera 2024: the 12 best workhorses for pro creators

By Timothy Coleman last updated

Updated In our guide to the best cameras for professionals in 2024, we round up the top workhorses from Canon, Nikon, Sony and more.

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Best point-and-shoot camera 2024: top picks for simple shooting

By Timothy Coleman last updated

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

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Sony Cyber-shot RX100 VIII: everything we know and what we want to see

By Chris Rowlands published

Everything we know about the Sony RX100 VIII, and all the features we want to see from this premium compact camera.

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Apple Vision Pro: price, release date, and everything we know about the VR headset

By Hamish Hector last updated

The Apple Vision Pro is the tech giant's first mixed-reality headset – here's everything we know, including its price and release date.

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Best AI art generators 2024: top tools for creating AI artwork

By Timothy Coleman last updated

From photorealistic images to surreal digital renderings, we've tested the best free and paid AI art generators in 2024

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Best GoPro camera 2024: the finest models you can buy at all price points

By Timothy Coleman last updated

Updated Looking for the best GoPro? We've rounded up all the finest options here for all budgets.

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Fujifilm X-T50 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II: should you upgrade?

By Chris Rowlands published

There’s a new Fuji in town, but is it worth the upgrade? We compare the X-T50 to the X-T30 II to find out.

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Best Canon RF lenses 2024: the best lenses for Canon's mirrorless EOS R cameras

By Timothy Coleman last updated

Updated Whether you shoot with an APS-C or full-frame Canon EOS R camera, we've rounded up the best glass you can buy.

Panasonic Lumix GH6 – Best 4K Camera

The best 4K camera 2024: top choices for video creators

By Chris Rowlands, Timothy Coleman last updated

Updated Searching for the best 4K camera? These top, affordable stars love shooting for the big screen.

We compare cameras like the Sony A6400 and Nikon D780 to settle the mirrorless vs DSLR debate

Mirrorless vs DSLR cameras: the 10 key differences you need to know

By Chris Rowlands published

Updated Not sure which way to go in the great mirrorless vs DSLR camera debate? Our in-depth guide has all the answers.

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Pentax film camera: the latest news and rumours about the Pentax Film Project

By Chris Rowlands published

Pentax is releasing a new hand-winding film camera in summer 2024. Here’s everything we know about it.

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Netflix password-sharing: how the crackdown works and what it costs

By Hamish Hector last updated

Free Netflix password sharing is a thing of the past. Here's everything you need to know about the new rules.

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What is Google Bard? Everything you need to know about the ChatGPT rival

By Mark Wilson published

Updated Bard no longer exists, having been replaced by Gemini AI – but here’s all the info on what Bard was for those still curious.

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Fujifilm X100VI: all the latest rumors and what we want to see

By Mark Wilson last updated

The Fujifilm X100VI is close to an official launch, if the rumors are to be believed. But how might it improve on the X100V?

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