Articles by Chris Rowlands

For more than a decade, Chris has been finding and featuring the best kit you can carry. When he's not writing about his favourite things for Stuff, you'll find Chris field-testing the latest gear for TechRadar. From cameras to classic cars, he appreciates anything that gets better with age.

Articles by: Chris Rowlands

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

By Chris Rowlands published 21 August 24

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

By Chris Rowlands published 9 August 24

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

DJI Air 3 drone in flight with snow capped mountain background

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

By Chris Rowlands published 6 August 24

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

By Chris Rowlands published 3 July 24

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 30 June 24

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

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

By Chris Rowlands published 16 May 24

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.

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 20 March 24

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

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

By Chris Rowlands published 16 March 24

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 20 February 24

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 20 February 24

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 12 February 24

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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Why it's a great time to buy second-hand camera lenses – plus our top picks

By Chris Rowlands published 29 December 23

New camera lenses don’t come cheap. Fortunately, second-hand glass offers fantastic value, if you shop in the right place.

Just got your first DSLR or mirrorless camera? These are the best second lenses to buy to improve your photography

By Chris Rowlands published 29 December 23

Second lenses let you shoot in new ways with your camera. Here are a handful of our favorite options.

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I'm a Photoshop pro – here's how to restore your old family photos this Christmas

By Chris Rowlands published 26 December 23

From neural filters to automated scratch-removal, Photoshop has all the tools to help you restore your old family photos this Christmas.

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5 creative iPhone camera tricks that'll impress your family this Christmas

By Chris Rowlands published 23 December 23

From double exposures to 3D visuals, these festive photography ideas require only the iPhone in your pocket.

Canon EOS R1: everything we know so far

By Mark Wilson last updated 28 November 23

Updated The rumored Canon EOS R1 could introduce tech that we haven't seen in a mirrorless camera before.

Google Photos backup: how to back up your snaps to and from Google's photo service

By Chris Rowlands last updated 28 November 23

Updated Looking to backup your snaps to Google Photos, or back up Google Photos itself? Here's how to do it.

PhotoRoom review

By Chris Rowlands published 6 November 23

Recommended

With automated cutouts and realistic generative backgrounds, PhotoRoom lets you place people and products in an array of virtual settings.

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The next 25 years of Google – here are its 7 most exciting future projects

By Chris Rowlands published 27 September 23

From AI-powered robots to tools that can turn text into music, Google’s got a lot of projects in the pipeline. Here are the most exciting.

I’m a photographer and this is the best camera deal I’ve seen on Labor Day 2023

By Chris Rowlands published 4 September 23

The Panasonic Lumix S5 has fallen to its lowest price in the Labor Day sales, with its lens bundles offering superb value.

The Google Doodle turns 25 – here are the best ones ever, ranked

By Chris Rowlands published 30 August 23

From video games to inventors, Google’s Doodles have celebrated countless topics since 1998. We’ve picked our favorite logo designs.

Sony A6700 vs Fujifilm X-S20 mirrorless cameras side-by-side

Sony A6700 vs Fujifilm X-S20: which is best for you?

By Chris Rowlands published 1 August 23

Sony’s flagship APS-C camera and Fujifilm’s hybrid all-rounder are mid-range mirrorless rivals. Which one is best for you?

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Sony A6700 review: top-spec autofocus in compact packaging

By Chris Rowlands published 12 July 23

The Sony A6700 is a travel-friendly mirrorless camera with an ergonomic design, capable sensor and powerful AI autofocus features.

Drone beginner's guide: 9 essential tips for safe and skilled piloting

By Chris Rowlands published 24 April 23

First-time drone flyers need to know the legalities and plan flights to get safely off the ground, before putting in the practice hours to hone their pilot skills

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The Nikon Z8 is on track for an imminent launch – here are 5 things we want to see

By Chris Rowlands published 17 April 23

Nikon’s next mirrorless camera could be right around the corner – here's what we hope to see from the Z8.

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