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 a dew covered flower alongside the lens it was taken with, the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS lens

‘Transcending the limits of traditional macro photography’ – Sony unveils its first ever pro-level G Master macro lens

By Timothy Coleman published

Sony's first pro macro lens with a 1.4x maximum magnification can be used with teleconverters for up to 2.8x magnification, complete with optical image stabilization and versatile focusing skills.

The front of the Sony A7 IV camera showing its viewfinder bump

The Sony A7 V could launch soon – here are 5 upgrades that could make it the perfect all-rounder

By Timothy Coleman published

Sony looks set to launch the A7 V in 2025 to succeed the A7 IV. With around four years between launches, here are the upgrades Sony needs to and will likely deliver.

An iPhone 17 Pro, Ghost of Yotei, and GoPro Max 2

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from Apple's response to 'Scratchgate' and the ROG Xbox Ally's price reveal

By Hamish Hector published

The biggest news from Apple, GoPro, Asus, Xbox, and more for Septmeber 27, 2025.

Esquisse camera on a magenta / blue background with radar graphic

The Esquisse Camera looks like the pocketable rangefinder that photographers wish Panasonic or Sony would make

By Timothy Coleman published

Esquisse Camera will feature a Micro Four Thirds sensor and lens mount, a rangefinder-style design with EVF, plus a large touchscreen, in a body that's smaller than a deck of cards.

Mock-up images of the rumored Sony A7 IV

The first leaked Sony A7 V images suggest the Nikon Z6 III will have some serious competition soon

By Timothy Coleman published

Two leaked images have surfaced online that are supposedly of the Sony A7 IV, illustrating the rear screen with sensor resolution and parts of the rear design.

Panasonic Lumix S 100-500mm F5-7.1 O.I.S lens attached to a Lumix S1 II, in photographer's hands

Panasonic unveils its first L-mount zoom lens that reaches 500mm, with industry-leading stabilization performance

By Timothy Coleman published

Panasonic announces the Lumix S 100-500mm F5-7.1 O.I.S, a telephoto zoom lens for full-frame L-mount cameras with the longest reach in Panasonic's range.

GoPro Hero 13 Black in the hand

The end of the Hero Black? GoPro says its flagship action cam isn’t dead despite skipping it for 2025

By Timothy Coleman published

GoPro announced the Max 2 (finally) and entry-level Lit Hero, but there won't be a new flagship Hero Black model this year for the first time in a decade.

GoPro Lit Hero action cam balancing on bright colored wooden blocks

GoPro launches a cheap action cam with a unique new feature that could give your 4K action shots a lift

By Timothy Coleman published

This is Lit

DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro camera on a mossy rock

DJI Osmo Action 6 leaks suggest it'll be the action cam to beat, with a sensor world-first and Garmin and Apple Watch integration

By Timothy Coleman published

DJI could unveil the Osmo Action 6 as soon as October 2025, and its rumored features look incredible: the largest sensor in this class of action cams, 8K video, and advanced smartwatch integration.

DJI Mini 5 Pro in pilot's hand, grass background

The new DJI Mini 5 Pro drone proves you need this one feature for the best flying experience

By Timothy Coleman published

If you're thinking about buying your first drone, my advice is to look beyond the price and to this one unsung feature – trust me, it'll level up your whole piloting experience.

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DJI Mini 5 Pro in flight with trees in the background

I’ve been testing the DJI Mini 5 Pro – trust me, it’s the drone to get if you shoot for social

By Timothy Coleman published

The DJI Mini 5 Pro punches well above its weight, with its class-leading camera and flight features. In fact, in many ways its surpasses pricier and heavier alternatives, too.

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DJI Mini 5 Pro and DJI Mini 4K drones held by side by side

DJI Mini 5 Pro vs DJI Mini 4K – 5 reasons why you should spend extra on the pro model

By Timothy Coleman published

DJI's Mini 5 Pro and Mini 4K both shoot 4K video and weigh less than 250g, but that's about where the similarities end. Here are the key differences and which beginner drone I'd recommend buying

DJI Mini 5 Pro drone in flight, tree backdrop

The sub-250g DJI Mini 5 Pro has landed – and it raises the bar for beginner drones

By Timothy Coleman published

DJI's Mini 5 Pro sets the bar for beginner drones, with a 1-inch sensor, 4K 120fps video, vertical shooting, object sensing, front-facing LiDAR and advanced subject tracking, all in a sub 250g body.

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IBC 2025 attendee posing within the show's sign outside of the main entrance

The 7 best new cameras, lenses and accessories I saw at IBC 2025 – from Canon to Blackmagic

By Timothy Coleman published

IBC 2025 in Amsterdam hosted the latest and greatest tech for broadcast and entertainment, giving us a look at trends and what's to come from the leading names.

Top of Nikon ZR camera under low key magenta lighting

Watch out, Sony and Canon – Nikon says it’s making cinema lenses for its ZR camera and filmmakers should be excited

By Timothy Coleman published

The Nikon ZR cinema camera made its first public showing at IBC 2025, where Nikon announced that it has dedicated cinema lenses in the pipeline too.

OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm F2.8 IS Pro lens attached to an OM-1 II, outdoors with long grass in the background

Forget full-frame – OM System's latest telephoto zoom proves that Micro Four Thirds is a top choice for macro and wildlife photography

By Timothy Coleman published

The new OM System 50-200mm F2.8 telephoto zoom is the brand's second pro 'white' lens, with full-frame-beating features and performance.

A Nikon camera next to an iPhone Air and new Bose headphones

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from Apple's iPhone Air debut to Spotify finally getting Lossless music

By Hamish Hector published

This week Apple debuted new iPhones, Bose gave us new headphones, and Nikon dropped a camera.

SmallRig cage kit for the Nikon ZR, attached to camera and held by videographer

The Nikon ZR is already great – but this SmallRig accessory turns it into the ultimate run-and-gun video camera

By Timothy Coleman published

The first wave of Nikon ZR accessories are hitting the market, and chief among them is SmallRig's dedicated cage kit.

Fujifilm GFX Eterna 55 cinema camera with 32-90mm lens attached, punchy orange strip light in the background

Fujifilm unveils its first ever cinema camera – it’s a mighty medium-format model with 8K video and film simulations

By Timothy Coleman published

The pricey GFX Eterna 55 has the tools to break into a fierce market

Canon PowerShot Ixus 285 HS A point and shoot camera in black and in silver on a white wall by the ocean on a sunny day

Canon revives its trending point-and-shoot compact – but it's a pricier downgrade that belongs in 2016

By Timothy Coleman published

Canon launches the PowerShot Elph 360 HS A (known as Ixus 285 HS A outside the US), a refresh of a point-and-shoot from 2016 with 20MP stills and 12x optical zoom.

OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm F2.8 IS Pro lens in photographer's hands

I tested OM System's portable 50-200mm F2.8 zoom – and it's instantly one of my favorite wildlife lenses

By Timothy Coleman published

Editor's Choice

The OM System 50-200mm is the world's first 100-400mm equivalent zoom lens with f/2.8 aperture. Together with a current OM System camera, it's a true wildlife and sports photography master.

Canon RF 85mm F1.4L VCM lens in photographer's hands

Canon's new RF 85mm F1.4 VCM is a pin-sharp and dreamy portrait lens, at a much lower price than the 85mm F1.2

By Timothy Coleman published

Canon unveils the RF 85mm F1.4L VCM – its fifth hybrid prime with f/1.4 aperture, joining the 20mm, 24mm, 35mm and 50mm.

Canon EOS C50 on a wooden surface, no lens attached

I've tried Canon's smallest cinema camera, and it's a Sony FX3-beating 7K powerhouse

By Timothy Coleman published

Not yet rated

Canon's smallest cinema camera packs a punch with a 32MP full-frame sensor, 7K Raw internal video recording, open gate, dual-pixel autofocus, plus long record times.

An L-mount alongside the rear of an L-mount lens, with graphic merging the two together

Praise be – Viltrox joins L-mount, bringing its incredible cheap lenses to Leica, Panasonic, Sigma cameras and more

By Timothy Coleman published

Expect high-quality L-mount optics by Viltrox, for a fraction of the price of brand-own versions

Panasonic Lumix S9 in its four different color versions: green, blue, red and black

Labor Day camera deals are poor this year – here's how you can save more money by shopping secondhand instead

By Timothy Coleman published

Tariffs are starting to affect the prices of new camera gear, which means secondhand could now be the best way to go for Labor Day camera deals.

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