Articles by Chris Rowlands

Formerly News Editor at Stuff, Chris now writes about tech from his tropical office. Sidetracked by sustainable stuff, he’s also keen on cameras, classic cars and any gear that gets better with age.

Articles by: Chris Rowlands

The best drone 2025: top flying cameras for all budgets

By Timothy Coleman last updated 13 May 25

Updated Looking for the best drones with cameras? We've rounded up all the finest options here for all budgets.

I tested Sony’s 28-70mm f/2 GM lens and it’s the best standard zoom I’ve ever used

By Chris Rowlands published 12 May 25

Editor's Choice

Fast, sharp and versatile – this standard zoom ticks every box

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The best cheap camera for 2025: finest budget cameras you can buy

By Timothy Coleman last updated 8 May 25

Updated Looking to avoid paying top dollar for the latest snappers? These are the best cheap cameras around right now.

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The best digital photo frame 2025: top picks from Aura, Nixplay, Netgear and more

By Timothy Coleman last updated 8 May 25

Updated We've tested the best digital photo frames you can buy, from simple screens to the smartest displays for your slideshows.

House of Marley Roots Solar Bluetooth Speaker outside on a wooden sleeper in a garden

I tested House of Marley’s solar-powered Bluetooth speaker and left the beach party disappointed

By Chris Rowlands published 3 May 25

The House of Marley Roots Solar is a portable speaker that’s built for beach parties. Its features sound neat, but solar-charging is ineffective and audio quality isn’t the best.

Best Sony Lens – Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II

Best Sony lenses 2025: top lenses for Sony mirrorless cameras

By Chris Rowlands, Timothy Coleman last updated 22 April 25

Updated If you've got a Sony mirrorless camera, these are the lenses you need to know about.

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Best point-and-shoot camera 2025: top picks for simple shooting

By Timothy Coleman last updated 22 April 25

Updated Looking for the best point and shoot camera you can buy in 2025? We've rounded up all of the top options for every budget.

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Best waterproof camera 2025: the finest cameras for underwater shooting

By Timothy Coleman last updated 21 April 25

Updated Water, drops, ice cold temperatures... the best waterproof cameras can take anything you can throw at them.

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Best professional camera 2025: the 10 best workhorses for pro creators

By Timothy Coleman last updated 21 April 25

Updated In our guide to the best cameras for professionals in 2025, we round up the top workhorses from Canon, Nikon, Sony and more.

Best Sony camera 2025: the top choices for both stills and video

By Timothy Coleman last updated 17 April 25

Updated Searching for the best Sony camera? Whether you need a full-frame powerhouse or a travel-friendly compact, we've ranked the best models in its impressive range.

Sigma is rumored to be working on a new 200mm f/1.8 lens, although it wasn't on show at CP+ 2025 like the 300-600mm F4 lens

Rumored Sigma telephoto prime could be world-first 200mm F1.8 for mirrorless, and it sounds like a next-level portrait lens

By Chris Rowlands published 6 April 25

Rumors suggest that Sigma is working on a world-first 200mm f/1.8 telephoto prime for Sony and Leica full-frame mirrorless cameras.

The Canon EOS R7 camera sitting on a stone step

Canon EOS R7 Mark II rumored for 2025 with these significant upgrades – watch out Fujifilm

By Chris Rowlands published 4 April 25

Rumors suggest that Canon will announced a replacement for the EOS R7 later this year, with a 40MP sensor among the upgrades.

Three angles of the Apple MacBook Air 15-inch M4 laptop above a desk

Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (M4) review roundup – should you buy Apple's new lightweight laptop?

By Chris Rowlands published 27 March 25

The MacBook Air M4 reviews are in – here's the verdict on Apple's latest lightweight laptop.

Sony’s super wide-angle 16mm F1.8 prime shoots fast and travels light, but relies on distortion correction

By Chris Rowlands published 11 March 25

Shoot wide views and blurred backgrounds with this tidy prime

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Best film cameras 2025: the finest classic and new analog cameras you can buy

By Timothy Coleman last updated 7 March 25

Updated Looking to rediscover the joys of analog photography? These are the best film cameras you can buy in 2025, old and new.

I tested Sony’s longest telephoto zoom lens, and it’s a winner for wildlife photographers

By Chris Rowlands published 6 March 25

The Sony FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS is a big but manageable telephoto zoom for wildlife photography, although a slow maximum aperture limits its potential for sports.

Best Nikon Z lenses buying guide, featuring the Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

Best Nikon Z lenses 2025: the finest glass for your Nikon Z-series camera

By Timothy Coleman last updated 28 February 25

Updated Zoom, prime or something else: these are the best lenses you can buy for Nikon Z-series mirrorless cameras.

Best GoPro camera 2025: the finest models you can buy at all price points

By Timothy Coleman last updated 28 February 25

Updated Looking for the best GoPro? We've rounded up all the finest options here for all budgets.

Panasonic Lumix GH7 on a cyan background

The best 4K camera 2025: top choices for video creators

By Chris Rowlands, Timothy Coleman last updated 21 February 25

Updated Searching for the best 4K camera? These star performers for all budgets all love shooting the screen.

I tested DJI’s new RS 4 Mini camera gimbal, and its Intelligent Tracking Module is a game-changer for content creators

By Chris Rowlands published 20 February 25

Recommended

The RS 4 Mini is a compact gimbal that adds subject-tracking smarts to almost any camera or smartphone

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Goodbye Google? People are increasingly switching to the likes of ChatGPT, according to major survey – here’s why

By Chris Rowlands published 20 February 25

New survey data suggests more and more people are using AI tools instead of search engines to find answers online. Here are the reasons why.

These are the top 5 things people are using AI for – and free therapy doesn’t make the list

By Chris Rowlands published 20 February 25

New research has revealed the most popular uses for AI tools in the UK and the US right now. And there are a few surprises...

I've been testing AnkerWork's complete M650 wireless mic kit for weeks, and it's a great value alternative to the DJI Mic 2

By Chris Rowlands published 14 February 25

Recommended

A complete wireless mic kit with near-universal compatibility, the M650 is a great value alternative to the DJI Mic 2 with very few drawbacks.

Lead image for TechRadar's round-up of the best Canon RF lenses, featuring the Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8L IS USM

Best Canon RF lenses 2025: the best lenses for Canon's mirrorless EOS R cameras

By Timothy Coleman last updated 11 February 25

Updated Whether you shoot with an APS-C or full-frame Canon EOS R camera, we've rounded up the best glass you can buy.

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Best full-frame mirrorless camera 2025: top options from Canon, Sony, Nikon and more

By Timothy Coleman last updated 21 January 25

Updated Whether you're shooting stills or video, we've reviewed and rated all of the best full-frame mirrorless cameras you can buy in 2025.

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