Articles by Sam Kieldsen

Sam has been writing about tech and digital culture for over 20 years, starting off in video games journalism before branching out into the wonderful worlds of consumer electronics, streaming entertainment and photography. Over the years he has written for Wired, Stuff, GQ, T3, Trusted Reviews and PC Zone, and now lives on the Kent coast in the UK – the ideal place for a camera reviewer to ply their trade.

Articles by: Sam Kieldsen

Leica’s Q3 Monochrom costs thousands and only shoots black-and-white, but that’s only made me want one more

By Sam Kieldsen Published 20 November 25

Leica has officially unveiled its latest fixed-lens compact camera, and it's a Monochrom edition of 2023's outstanding Q3.

DJI Osmo Action 6 camera bursting from water and ice

DJI Osmo Action 6 arrives with two big action camera firsts – including a GoPro-eclipsing sensor

By Sam Kieldsen Published 18 November 25

DJI has launched the Osmo Action 6 camera, revealing an all-new sensor and adjustable-aperture lens.

I flew the DJI Neo 2 for a week, and this affordable selfie drone feels like a big upgrade over its predecessor

By Sam Kieldsen Published 13 November 25

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With improvements to video quality, obstacle avoidance and more, DJI's second-gen "follow-me" drone is ideal for vloggers and travellers.

I spent a week with the DJI Osmo Mobile 8, and it's just as good as pricier Hohem and Insta360 rivals

By Sam Kieldsen Published 11 November 25

The affordable, well-equipped, and well-designed Osmo Mobile 8 improves on some of the OM 7P's weaknesses.

Panasonic Lumix S 100-500mm F5-7.1 O.I.S lens

Panasonic's new 100-500mm is a five-star ultra-telephoto zoom that fills a key gap in its lens range

By Sam Kieldsen Published 7 October 25

Editor's Choice

The Lumix S 100-500mm F5-7.1 O.I.S is an ultra-telephoto with great reach and superb stabilization.

PolarPro's pricey Peter McKinnon Edition II variable ND filter is pretty much flawless, and does the job of several NDs

By Sam Kieldsen Published 2 October 25

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These brass-framed neutral-density filters can slow down shutter speeds for video motion blur, wide-open aperture shooting and multi-second exposure times.

GoPro Max 2 vs Insta360 X5: which is the new 360 camera king?

By Sam Kieldsen Published 25 September 25

How does the new GoPro Max 2 stack up against the established best-in-class 360 camera, Insta360's X5?

GoPro's Max 2 sets the bar for 8K quality, but the 360 camera is not without its flaws

By Sam Kieldsen Published 23 September 25

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In ideal conditions, the GoPro Max 2 offers the best image quality of any of the current 360 camera crop.

DJI Mini 4 Pro folded away and next to the R2 Remote Controller, on a rock

Latest DJI Mini 5 Pro leaks predict price and release date – and if accurate, drone fans should be very pleased with both

By Sam Kieldsen Published 10 September 25

The successor to the DJI Mini 4 Pro could be revealed as early as next week, if rumors are accurate, for a surprisingly affordable price.

DJI just accidentally leaked its new Osmo Nano action cam – and it looks like a strong Insta360 rival

By Sam Kieldsen Published 10 September 25

An errant official tweet apparently confirms the existence of the rumored ultra-compact action camera.

Sigma announces four new lenses – including a world-first superzoom that could be the only travel lens you need

By Sam Kieldsen Published 9 September 25

The lens maker has unveiled three compelling Art and Contemporary options for stills photographers, plus its first autofocus cinema lens.

Teaser hints upcoming Canon cinema camera could introduce the one big video feature Canon's been missing

By Sam Kieldsen Published 8 September 25

An Instagram post ahead of tomorrow’s camera launch gives a huge clue towards one key feature.

More DJI Mini 5 Pro leaks suggest it will be the drone to beat this year, with longer flight time and pro-friendly video quality

By Sam Kieldsen Published 4 September 25

A new set of leaked images reveals battery capacities and a key accessory for boosting image quality.

Hohem iSteady V3 Ultra smartphone gimbal

The Hohem iSteady V3 Ultra is the best small smartphone stabilizer for subject tracking I've ever tested

By Sam Kieldsen Published 3 September 25

Hohem's latest smartphone gimbal is the best small stabilizer we've seen when it comes to subject tracking ability, and also brings with it a touchscreen remote control.

Canon teases a new Sony-rivalling cinema camera – here's what we can learn ahead of next week's launch

By Sam Kieldsen Published 2 September 25

Canon appears to be preparing the launch of a compact cinema camera – and it offers one huge feature you won't find on the Sony FX3.

DJI Mini 4 Pro in the hand with propellors folded awway

More DJI Mini 5 Pro leaks suggest it will set the bar for ultra-lightweight drones, for a tantalizing price

By Sam Kieldsen Published 29 August 25

As the sub-250g drone edges closer to its purported release date, yet more interested info has hit the online rumor mill.

DJI Mic 3 vs DJI Mic 2: I tested two flagship wireless mics, and there's one clear winner

By Sam Kieldsen Published 28 August 25

Find out how DJI’s new wireless microphone compares to its predecessor when it comes to specs, features, performance, design and price.

The small and mighty DJI Mic 3 is a major improvement on its predecessor in almost every way

By Sam Kieldsen last updated 28 August 25

Editor's Choice

Combining the superb audio performance of the Mic 2 with the lightweight compactness of the Mic Mini, the DJI Mic 3 is arguably the best wearable wireless microphone you can buy.

Leica M11-D on a table, its back ISO dial reflected in a mirror

Leica M11-V leak suggests controversial camera could be the cheapest M series yet

By Sam Kieldsen Published 26 August 25

Leica’s next M series camera could launch in October, and seems set to supplant its costly rangefinder component with a much more affordable alternative.

Crowdfunding begins for the world's first 'water-born flying camera' – here's what you need to know about the HoverAir Aqua

By Sam Kieldsen Published 21 August 25

HoverAir's Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign for the Aqua is now live, offering backers a discounted pre-order price of $999.

Insta360 Go Ultra and Insta360 Go 3S cameras

Insta360 Go Ultra vs Insta360 Go 3S: 4 reasons to upgrade (and 2 reasons to stick)

By Sam Kieldsen Published 21 August 25

Insta360 has just expanded its tiny action camera range with its most powerful model yet – but make sure you read this before you ditch your Go 3 S for the new Go Ultra

Another DJI rival bites the dust – Autel quits consumer drones, here’s what you need to know

By Sam Kieldsen Published 21 August 25

With Autel Robotics ending sales and support for two of its most popular drone ranges, it seems that DJI's market competition is drying up.

The DJI Mini 4 Pro flying next to the Insta360 Antigravity A1 drone

I review drones for a living and I’m more excited about the DJI Mini 5 Pro than the Insta360 Antigravity A1 – here’s why

By Sam Kieldsen Published 17 August 25

The rumored DJI Mini 5 Pro may be 'just' another Mini drone, but there are some major reasons to think it'll be a massive game-changer – perhaps more than the Antigravity A1.

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Insta360's Antigravity A1 drone has landed – here are 5 things you need to know about the world’s first 360 drone

By Sam Kieldsen Published 14 August 25

The Antigravity A1 has just been announced, and these are the main things potential buyers need to be aware of, including safety, release dates and control methods.

New DJI Mini 5 Pro leak suggests it could be perfect travel drone thanks to these two features

By Sam Kieldsen Published 14 August 25

More leaked photos of DJI's upcoming drone appear to confirm it'll combine a 1-inch sensor with the magic sub-250g weight mark. And they also show a mystery button...

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