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

Closeup of the Insta360 Luna Ultra vlogging camera's dual lenses, leafy background

Insta360 says it wants to replace photographers with an ‘intelligent photography robot’ that will become ‘imperceptible’ — and it sounds like a nightmare for privacy and creativity

By Timothy Coleman Published

Insta360 founder and CEO Liu Jingkang took to Weibo to share his bold and potentially concerning vision for the leading 360-degree camera manufacturer

Panasonic Lumix FZ80D/FZ82D

Best bridge camera: top choices with huge zoom lenses

By Timothy Coleman Last updated

Buying Guide The best bridge cameras are great for wildlife photographers who don't want the hassle of interchangeable lenses.

A hand holds up the Instax Wide Evo camera against a colourful graffiti wall

We've tested over 30 of the best instant cameras – here are our favorite models from Instax, Polaroid and more

By James Capell Last updated

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

Fujifilm X100VI premium compact camera alongside the Panasonic Lumix L10 in tech journalist Tim Coleman's hands

I spent 10 hours comparing two fantastic premium compact cameras, the Lumix L10 and Fujifilm X100VI — here’s which one I’d buy with my own money

By Timothy Coleman Published

When a camera decision comes down to head versus heart, I know which wins

Viltrox AF 26mm F2.8 EVO lens attached to a Sony camera, person is putting it into their pant pocket

Viltrox unveils a miraculously small 'pancake' lens with bright f/2.8 aperture for Sony and Nikon cameras — and it has an innovative feature I love

By Timothy Coleman Published

Viltrox has revealed its new AF 26mm F2.8 EVO lens, which comes in Sony E and Nikon Z-mount versions, measures 23.8mm thick and weighs just 130g.

Canon EOS R5 II mirrorless camera

The best Canon camera: Canon's finest DSLR, mirrorless and compact cameras

By Timothy Coleman Last updated

Updated Trying to find the best Canon camera for you? We've ranked our favorite current models for all types of shooting situations and budgets.

A pink V-Tech KidiZoom Duo camera in the hands of a young child

Best cameras for kids: we've tested the best cameras for children and teens

By Timothy Coleman Last updated

Updated Looking for the best cameras for kids? We've tested all of the best choices in 2025 for the budding creative in your life.

Kodak PixPro FZ55 in pink, on a bedroom desk with pink frontage, notebook, pinks pens, cupcake, picture frame

Why is a Kodak point-and-shoot with worse picture quality than your phone the best-selling camera year after year? The answer is surprising, but also kind of obvious

By Timothy Coleman Published

Most people could guess why the Kodak PixPro FZ45 and FZ55 top multiple best-selling charts year after year, but there's also a surprising truth behind these point-and-shoot compact cameras.

Viltrox AF 90mm f/2.2 EVO lens held by tech journalist and pro photographer Tim Coleman

I compared the affordable Viltrox 90mm f/2.2 lens with Fujifilm’s legendary 90mm f/2 portrait optic — I have one surprising favorite

By Timothy Coleman Published

Recommended

Viltrox's AF 90mm F2.2 EVO portrait lens fills a void for Nikon and Sony's APS-C cameras, while it's a lightweight and affordable alternative to the Fujifilm XF 90mm f/2 R LM WR.

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Fujifilm GFX100RF and Fujifilm X100VI controls

Best Fujifilm camera: my top mirrorless and compact camera picks from the retro specialist

By River Hart Last updated

From premium compacts with retro style, to high-resolution medium format flagships, these are the best Fujifilm cameras you can buy right now.

Sony RX10 V bridge camera alongside Sony 400-800mm lens attached to an A7R V on a boardwalk in a nature reserve at golden hour

I took the new Sony RX10 V superzoom and a pro Sony mirrorless camera with 400-800mm lens on a bird photography trip — here’s how the two systems compared

By Timothy Coleman Published

Can Sony’s new RX10 V replace pro Sony mirrorless camera gear? Here are the real-world differences

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Tim with a camera, a Galaxy Unpacked invite and a pair of modern Nokia phones.

ICYMI: the week's biggest tech news from Samsung's Unpacked teaser to a five-star fitness tracker wowing us

By Hamish Hector Published

The week's biggest tech news from Nokia, Samsung, Sony, and more for July 11, 2026.

Photographer Tim Coleman holding the Sony RX10 IV to his eye in a nature reserve, alongside a separate image of the Sony RX10 IV in a user's hands, with the lens zoomed out

Sony RX10 V vs Sony Cyber-shot RX10 IV: I love this classic wildlife camera’s upgrades after a nine-year wait, but there’s one big drawback

By Timothy Coleman Published

Sony just revived its RX10 series of superzoom cameras, and made wildlife photography more accessible again — here’s how the new RX10 V compares to the RX10 IV.

Photographer and tech journalist Tim Coleman holding the Sony RX10 V bridge camera up to his eye in a nature reserve, with dramatic clouds behind him

I took over 1,000 shots with the Sony RX10 V across my kid’s sports day, a bird photography trip and more – here’s how Sony’s surprise new superzoom performed

By Timothy Coleman Published

Recommended

Sony revives its bridge camera range with a surprise addition, and I predict it'll be a popular all-in-one camera.

Nikon Z6 III camera in the hand with no lens attached and full-frame sensor on display

The best mirrorless cameras: I've tested the latest Sony, Canon, Nikon models and more

By Timothy Coleman Last updated

Updated My best mirrorless camera guide will help you find the perfect pick for you today, whatever your budget or shooting style.

DJI Osmo Pocket 4 vlogging camera with natural background at golden hour, and the user in the frame of the screen

The best vlogging cameras: we've tested top choices for content creators

By James Capell Last updated

Updated My guide to the best cameras for vlogging rounds up all of our top picks for on-the-move video creators, at all price points.

Thousands of bright red chilli peppers are harvested in the hot sun before being sorted ready to be delivered to spice companies in the Sariakandi, Bogura, Bangladesh.

This vibrant bird’s-eye view of a chili farm in Bangladesh just won a major aerial photography award — and it was captured with a DJI Mavic 4 Pro

By Timothy Coleman Published

Aerial shots hotter than a bird's eye chili

Bird on a branch, its beak is open in bird song

An update to the popular Merlin Bird ID app will turn millions of birdwatchers like me into citizen scientists — doing your bit for bird conservation efforts just got easier

By Timothy Coleman Published

Integration with the leading eBird biodiversity database could be a huge boost for monitoring bird populations

The Fujifilm X-T5 camera on a cafe table next to a bright red coffee cup (left), the Nikon ZR camera in a SmallRig cage, with user holding the kit by the top handle, outdoors (right)

What's happened to Nikon and Fujifilm in 2026? Why they haven't launched any cameras yet — and what I expect to see later this year

By Timothy Coleman Published

Nikon and Fujifilm have been awfully quiet in 2026 — here's what I expect to happen next.

The top of a Dyson HushJet Mini Cool fan next to a hand holding the Oppo Find X9 Ultra, next to two hands holding a Sony A7R VI

The best tech of 2026 so far — the 21 finest gadgets we've tested this year

By Mark Wilson Published

TechRadar has spent days testing 639 products across phones, TVs, laptops, cameras, smartwatches and more in 2026. These are the best ones we've reviewed so far this year.

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The Sony RX10 IV bridge camera in person's hands, alongside a silhouette of an upcoming RX10 camera, teased by Sony

Breaking: Sony is launching a new RX10 bridge camera next week! Here's what we can learn from the shock teaser

By Timothy Coleman Published

Sony just teased a new RX10 camera, announcing: 'The wait is over'. For clarity, its most recent bridge camera was the RX10 IV, which landed in 2017 and is now discontinued

Nikon D850

The best DSLR camera: top choices for photography and video, still available new

By Timothy Coleman Last updated

Updated Welcome to my guide to the best DSLR cameras you can buy new today. From beginner-friendly picks to pro powerhouses, these are the best around, fully tested by us.

Three lenses from left to right; Viltrox AF 28mm F4.5 in user's hand, Sony 100mm F2.8 GM OSS macro lens attached to Sony camera held by photographer, Close up of the Nikon Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II

Your camera deserves great glass — here are 5 of the best new optics I've tested in 2026, from Canon, Sony, Nikon and more

By Timothy Coleman Published

I get just as excited about new lenses as I do about new cameras, and these 5 new optics for 2026 were a real treat to review.

A Hasselblad camera in photographer's hands, alongside a Macbook with the Capture One software on the display

Hasselblad fans can now ditch Adobe for good — as Capture One support makes its cameras much more appealing for pros

By Timothy Coleman Published

For commercial and professional photographers, the partnership between these two Scandinavian-based companies had to happen.

Photographer and tech journalist Tim Coleman in a trio of images holding different cameras in outdoor locations, from left to right with the Sony A7R VI, Lumix L10 and Oppo Find X9 Ultra

I test camera gear for a living — here are the 5 standout models for 2026 so far, from Sony, Lumix and more

By Timothy Coleman Published

I look back at the best cameras I've reviewed so far this year, and select my personal 5 favorites.

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