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

The Hohem iSteady MT3 camera gimbal, Birdbuddy 2 Mini bird feeder camera, and the Dreame Leaptic Cube modular action camera

The 4 wildest camera innovations of CES 2026 — including a smarter bird feeder and a new kind of action cam

By Timothy Coleman Published

CES 2026 CES always delivers some weird and wonderful camera tech – here's my pick from the 2026 show.

Birdbuddy 2 Mini bird feeder camera in a garden with a bird perched on it

Birdbuddy unveils its most affordable 'mini' bird feeder camera — and it can identify birds by their song

By Timothy Coleman Published

CES 2026 Birdbuddy unveils its smallest and most accessible bird feeder camera yet – the Birdbuddy 2 Mini – and it can ID birds by visual and audio cues

Garmin dēzl DualView dash cam attached to the side of a truck

Garmin unveils a new rugged cam designed to cover blind spots — and it's the safety device truck drivers need

By Timothy Coleman Published

The Garmin dēzl DualView system comprises two rugged exterior cameras and a transmitter, delivering surrounding vehicle alerts and coverage of a truck's remaining blind spots.

A female photographer holding the DJI Osmo Nano action camera

DJI's tiny action cam will soon get a big 8K rival from a mysterious Chinese company

By Timothy Coleman Published

CES 2026 A new Chinese company is set to unveil a tiny modular action camera at CES 2026, and it could rival the DJI Osmo Nano

Photo triptych of three cameras, with Leica rangefinder on the left, DJI drone in the middle and iPhone on the right

The 12 most exciting cameras to expect in 2026 — from DJI's first 360 drone to the iPhone 18

By Timothy Coleman Published

What can we learn from 2025 as to what new camera gear to expect for 2026? Here are the likely and most exciting launches that could come in the next 12 months...

An image of the Panasonic Lumix ZS99 / TZ99

The worst camera for 2025 was this Lumix compact — it was a backwards step from a dated predecessor

By Timothy Coleman Published

The Lumix ZS99 / TZ99 felt like a backwards step from the 2019 model it replaced, but beyond that it's Panasonic's lack of action in the trending compact camera space that's baffling

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Triptych of Nikon, Sony and OM System lenses

2025 was a good year for cameras, but it was even better for lenses – these are my 5 innovative new favorites

By Timothy Coleman Published

Lens design innovation exceeded that of cameras in 2025, and these Sony, Canon, Nikon, OM System and Viltrox optics in particular all impressed.

A collection of vlogging camera gear on a wooden table

I’m a solo vlogger and these are the 6 pieces of gear I recommend for creating content that shines

By Timothy Coleman Published

Vlogging gear essentials that make my life much easier as a solo vlogger

Hasselblad X2D II 100C camera in the hand, outdoors at first light

My favorite camera for 2025 was the finest stills camera I’ve ever held — the stunning Hasselblad X2D II

By Timothy Coleman Published

The Hasselblad X2D II the finest camera for photography ever made – for outright image quality at least – and it also saw a welcome price drop from its predecessor.

Ricoh GR IV compact camera in user's hand, flower backdrop

I tested the Ricoh GR IV compact camera — it’s a surprising upgrade, for good and for bad

By Timothy Coleman Published

Recommended

The long-awaited Ricoh GR IV delivers several improvements over its six-year-old predecessor, including a new 26MP stabilized sensor and better battery life.

Nikon ZR product photos – inside a dedicated SmallRig cage, held by user

Nikon ZR review: cinema cameras just got a major new player

By Timothy Coleman Last updated

Recommended

Sony, Panasonic, Canon... take note

The Sony Alpha 7 V camera

I tested the new Sony A7 V, and now it's my favorite Sony camera ever

By Peter Fenech Last updated

Editor's Choice

Bang on cue, the Sony A7 V has arrived and it blurs the lines between enthusiast and pro cameras forever

Viltrox AF 35mm F1.2 LAB lens Nikon Z-mount version, attached to a Nikon mirrorless camera

My dream Nikon lens has finally landed – an affordable 35mm f/1.2 prime

By Timothy Coleman Published

Viltrox gives the Z-mount treatment to its 35mm F1.2 LAB lens, which looks set to become my go-to documentary photography lens

Lomography Lomo MC-A 35mm film camera held by a man in a beanie hat up to his face

Did novelty camera maker Lomography just get serious? I held the MC-A — and it’s finally a proper 35mm film camera

By Timothy Coleman Published

Lomography unveiled the Lomo MC-A in October 2025 — it's a proper 35mm film camera with glass 35mm f/2.8 lens, metal body, autofocus and exposure control.

Leica M EV1 camera in user's hands, autumn leaf backdrop

I tested Leica's divisive M EV1 — it's easier to the eye, but loses some of that rangefinder soul

By Timothy Coleman Published

The Leica M EV1 is the first Leica rangefinder without... the optical rangefinder. In its place, a useful EVF, which can make manual focusing much simpler.

A young Gorilla showing off his acrobatic abilities.

Comedy Wildlife Awards 2025 winners announced — here are the hilarious winning photos

By Timothy Coleman Published

The winners of the Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2025 have been unveiled, with 44 shortlisted images selected from over 10,000 entries – a record high for the contest.

A collection of vlogging and content camera gear, centered by the DJI Pocket 3, film set backdrop

I swear by these 9 cameras and accessories for shooting TikTok content — and they all fit in one small sling bag

By Timothy Coleman Published

I can't live without these 9 portable cameras and accessories for making TikTok content.

Man wearing a blue jacket outside with a Ulanzi Camera Sling Bag over his shoulder and resting on his midriff

Forget bulky backpacks, this 9L crossbody bag is my top pick for lightweight camera gear – here's why

By Timothy Coleman Published

Editor's Choice

Ulanzi's affordable 9L camera sling bag is the perfect fit for days with lightweight gear, especially for travel and street photography, and content creators.

Canon camera under low key lighting, alongside a photography of a snow-capped mountain in New Zealand

This stunning landscape photo was shot with a five-year-old Canon camera, and it just won top prize at major photo contest

By Timothy Coleman Published

The International Landscape Photographer of The Year 2025 contest winners have been announced, and the winning image was taken with a popular pro Canon camera

Sony A7 IV camera on a purple background with Cyber Monday text overlay

The new Sony A7 V upgrades impress, but the Sony A7 IV is excellent value in this post-Cyber Monday deal

By Timothy Coleman Published

The Sony A7 V was announced today, as the A7 IV falls to a record-low price. But which one is the better deal?

A collection of Canon, Nikon, GoPro, DJI, Panasonic cameras on a yellow background

I’ve been reviewing cameras for 15 years – here are the 30 Cyber Monday camera deals I’d buy today

By Timothy Coleman Last updated

I've poured over the top online retailers for the best Cyber Monday camera prices on Canon, Sony, Nikon, DJI gear and more.

Sony A7 V camera in front of graffiti (left), Sony A7 IV camera on a wooden bench

Sony A7 V vs Sony A7 IV: 5 key upgrades in Sony's latest full-frame all-rounder

By Timothy Coleman Published

They look largely the same, but with four years between the Sony A7V and Sony A7 IV, there are several upgrades in the latest model – I've highlighted the ones you need to know about.

Xtra Muse vlogging camera on a green background

This DJI Pocket 3 tribute is on sale for 25% less than the real thing – and it looks like a serious Cyber Monday bargain

By Timothy Coleman Published

With the DJI ban looming and tariff-related price hikes, a familiar-looking alternative to the DJI Pocket 3 has quietly appeared, and it costs much less

Garmin, Nextbase, Viofo, 70mai, Miofive dash cams on a green backdrop

I’m a dash cams expert – here are my 20 Cyber Monday deal picks from Garmin, Nextbase, Vantrue, 70mai and more

By Timothy Coleman Published

From Garmin's budget Dash Cam Mini 3 to Vantrue's complex four channel Nexus 5S, I roundup the best Cyber Monday dash cam deals for 2025.

fujifilm x half in three colorways on a gray background

Fujifilm’s X half is perfect for analog fans, now with its first major price cut over Cyber Monday

By Timothy Coleman Published

I've been waiting all week for a decent Fujifilm deal, and Cyber Monday has finally delivered – 29% off the impossibly charming Fujifilm X half

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