Articles by Rod Lawton, Freelance contributor

Rod is an independent photographer and photography journalist with more than 30 years' experience. He's previously worked as Head of Testing for Future’s photography magazines, including Digital Camera, N-Photo, PhotoPlus, Professional Photography, Photography Week and Practical Photoshop, and as Reviews Editor on Digital Camera World.

Articles by: Rod Lawton

Nikon aims new AF-P kit lenses at entry-level DSLRs and video

By Rod Lawton published 5 January 16

CES 2016 In a move that mirrors Canon's STM autofocus tech, Nikon introduces smoother, quieter stepper motors.

PhaseOne's new XF 100MP camera breaks the 100-megapixel barrier

By Rod Lawton published 4 January 16

It leaves Canon's mighty 50MP EOS 5DS gasping in its wake… but you'll have to sell your house to buy one.

How to take manual control of your camera

By Rod Lawton published 28 December 15

These tips can help you get more from your camera, whether it's a DSLR, a compact or even a smartphone

Lightroom can edit your pictures, and now it can take them too

By Rod Lawton published 17 December 15

Blink and you'll miss it – the Lightroom 2.1 update adds preset effects to the camera mode.

Protect your lenses with Hoya's tough new Fusion filters

By Rod Lawton published 14 December 15

Hoya's toughened, anti-static coating is waterproof, stain proof and scratch-resistant

Alien Skin Exposure X turns analog photography into an art form

By Rod Lawton published 11 December 15

Get the look of classic film and darkroom processes, now with added effects and new browsing tools.

Serif's Adobe Photoshop rival Affinity Photo gets a major update

By Rod Lawton published 9 December 15

Serif adds panoramas, image stacks and extensions for Apple Photos and wins best Mac App of 2015 too

Phase One updates its pro image-editing software and buys a camera company

By Rod Lawton published 4 December 15

Capture One Pro 9 adds improved algorithms and smarter keywording to its capture, organization and editing capabilities.

From today, these Panasonic cameras can shoot first and focus later

By Rod Lawton published 25 November 15

If you have a Panasonic GX8, G7 or FZ330 bridge camera you can get this free update right now.

Sony Xperia Z5 camera tested in depth

By Rod Lawton, Dan Pearce published 20 November 15

Is the Z5's camera as good as Sony says, and how does it stack up against the iPhone 6S Plus?

Nikon D5 under development – it's official

By Rod Lawton published 18 November 15

The camera giant says the D5 represents the "next generation" of professional full frame Nikon DSLRs.

DxO update brings iPhone 6S camera support and half price software offer

By Rod Lawton published 17 November 15

DxO Optics Pro's automatic lens corrections can now fix photos from the latest Panasonic cameras too.

Quantum13 sensor aims to deliver the next big step in smartphone camera quality

By Rod Lawton published 16 November 15

QuantumFilm's thinner, more efficient light absorption layer is 10 times more efficient than silicon.

MacPhun launches Aurora HDR software with HDR expert Trey Ratcliff

By Rod Lawton published 12 November 15

Aurora HDR works as a standalone app while the Pro version adds plug-ins for Lightroom, Photoshop and Aperture

Sony refreshes its DSLR-lookalike SLT range with the new Alpha A68

By Rod Lawton published 5 November 15

No breakthroughs, alas, as Sony repackages existing tech for its new mid-range model

8 tips for shooting autumn leaves

By Rod Lawton published 27 October 15

Sometimes you can find great pictures right on your doorstep – we did.

Leica goes mirrorless with a stunning new full frame camera

By Rod Lawton published 20 October 15

You can't afford it, but you will want it. Leica's new flagship camera embraces the latest mirrorless technology.

Pixelmator 3.4 offers image-editing with a twist

By Rod Lawton published 15 October 15

The latest version leverages El Capitan's Metal tech to add fast and effective distortion effects

Canon takes another shot at the mirrorless market with the EOS M10

By Rod Lawton published 13 October 15

Slotting in below the EOS M3, the EOS M10 is pitched firmly at first-time CSC owners.

Canon's two new PowerShots attack the high end compact market

By Rod Lawton published 13 October 15

1-inch sensors have change the size vs performance ratio for compact cameras and Canon is making the most of them.

El Capitan's extensions give the Mac's Photos app a real power boost

By Rod Lawton published 6 October 15

MacPhun Tonality, Intensify, Snapheal and Noiseless are amongst the first apps available directly within Apple Photos.

iPhone 6S camera tested in depth

By Rod Lawton, Dan Pearce published 2 October 15

The 12Mp iSight camera and 4K video sound tempting, but can a smartphone camera really deliver quality to impress a pro?

Pixelmator 2.1 for iOS 9 brings multitasking and Photos integration

By Rod Lawton published 25 September 15

The new version brings iOS 9 multitasking support, it works with bigger images and with Apple Photos.

Pentax gears up for its full-frame DSLR launch with a new zoom lens

By Rod Lawton published 24 September 15

For a long time, Nikon and Canon have been the only full-frame DSLR makers in town, but that's set to change.

Samyang launches two fast prime lenses for mirrorless cameras

By Rod Lawton published 22 September 15

Samyang's manual focus lenses are pitched at back-to-basics photographers and pro videographers.

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