Phil Hall

Phil Hall

Phil Hall is an experienced writer and editor having worked on some of the largest photography magazines in the UK, and now edit the photography channel of TechRadar, the UK's biggest tech website and one of the largest in the world. He has also worked on numerous commercial projects, including working with manufacturers like Nikon and Fujifilm on bespoke printed and online camera guides, as well as writing technique blogs and copy for the John Lewis Technology guide.

Articles by: Phil Hall

The Canon EOS R camera resting on a cushion

Canon EOS R review

By Phil Hall, Matt Golowczynski published

With strong competition from the start, does Canon's EOS R deliver what its target audience expects?

The 10 laws of landscape photography

By Phil Hall, Chris Rutter published

Updated In our expert guide we reveal the 10 essential rules you should follow when photographing landscapes.

Panasonic hints at a future entry-level full-frame camera

By Phil Hall published

Panasonic's first full-frame cameras are geared towards pros, but we could see a more affordable model soon.

Olympus offers a sneak peek of its new high-end camera

By Phil Hall published

Teaser video appears to show the long-rumored OM-D E-M1X, which looks set to be unveiled on January 24.

Olympus could be launching a updated PEN-F soon

By Phil Hall published

With the current PEN-F now three years old, could we see a second-generation model break cover soon?

41 tips and tricks to improve your photography

By Phil Hall published

Essential photography help: learn the secrets and shortcuts to setting up your camera for high-quality pictures every time.

Zeiss full-frame ZX1 shown off in hands on video

By Phil Hall published

Zeiss has given us a closer look at its new full-frame compact camera.

Deal of the year: save $13,000 on a 100MP Hasselblad H6D-100c

By Phil Hall published

Amazon has dropped the price of this medium-format camera from $32,995 to 'just' $19,995.

Sony Cyber-shot HX99 review

By Phil Hall published

With its 30x optical zoom lens, is the Cyber-shot HX99 the perfect superzoom camera for your vacation?

Not getting a Leica for Christmas? Make your own out of Lego

By Phil Hall published

Leica's Miami Store is selling Lego Leica kits that you can build yourself, although you don't get instructions…

DJI and Skypixel launch the world's biggest aerial photo and video contest

By Phil Hall published

The SkyPixel Aerial Photo & Video Contest celebrates the best still images and video of the world captured from above.

Is Sony's new 8K video codec coming to the rumored Alpha A7S III?

By Phil Hall published

Sony is putting the finishing touches to a professional video codec that could find its way onto the Alpha A7S III.

We could see Nikon's ultra-fast 58mm f/0.95 prime in January

By Phil Hall published

The NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct will be the fastest lens in Nikon's history.

6 festive photo ideas to try this Christmas

By Phil Hall published

If you're stuck for photo inspiration this festive period, then why not try these great Christmas themed photo ideas.

The only three cameras for beginners you should be buying this Christmas

By Phil Hall published

Gift Guide Let's cut to the chase, these are the best options right now if you're looking for your first 'serious' camera.

Adobe Camera Raw now supports a host of new cameras, including Nikon's Z6

By Phil Hall published

You can now edit raw files from several of the latest cameras and phones in Photoshop and Lightroom.

Jaguar I-Pace: the future, now

By Phil Hall published

Jaguar is the first established luxury car brand to launch an all-electric car, and it's a triumph.

Range Rover's Evoque debuts new ClearSight tech

By Phil Hall published

It may share a similar silhouette to the outgoing model, but the new Evoque has a load of new tech inside.

SJCAM's Gimbal 2 promises super-smooth footage on any action camera

By Phil Hall published

The Gimbal 2 is compatible with a range of action cams, and promises to be much improved over the original model.

Nikon could announce a D760 in the first half of 2019

By Phil Hall published

If rumors are to be believed, Nikon is readying a replacement for its full-frame D750 DSLR.

Lumix camera

We could see an 8K full-frame Panasonic Lumix in 2020

By Phil Hall published

Panasonic was thinking about going full-frame some eight years because of the physical constraints of Micro Four Thirds.

We could see a 75MP Canon EOS R next year

By Phil Hall published

If the rumors are to be believed, it looks like Canon has a super-high res full-frame mirrorless camera in the works.

Meet the Osmo Pocket: DJI's all-new stabilized camera

By Phil Hall published

DJI is bringing its clever gimbal tech to a wider audience with the launch of the Osmo Pocket camera.

Got a fantastic photo story? Now's the time to enter Zeiss's photo competition

By Phil Hall published

If you've got a fantastic photo story, you could be in with the chance of winning prizes worth more than $15,000.

Meet Century, Gitzo's new range of camera straps

By Phil Hall published

Gitzo is known for its high-end carbon tripods, and now it's launched four premium camera straps.

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