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

GoPro Hero 13 Black in the hand

The best action camera: we've tested the top models by GoPro, Insta360, DJI and more

By Timothy Coleman Last updated

Updated We've tested every action camera worth writing about. Our in-depth guide is designed to help you find the best action camera for your money.

Man in beanie hat and sunglasses taking a picture with the Oppo Find X9 Ultra, there's snowy mountains behind him

I took over 2,000 photos with the incredibly versatile Oppo Find X9 Ultra — here are my favorites, including portraits, long exposures and panoramas

By Timothy Coleman Published

I used the Oppo Find X9 Ultra for a month as my primary phone, taking over 2,000 photos and videos. Here are my favorites

A rhino entering a brook surrounded by lush vegetation at night, alongside a Canon EOS 6D DSLR camera on a blue studio backdrop

'I snap them up' — award-winning wildlife photographer explains why he collects second-hand DSLRs for his unique 'Camtraptions' devices, and why they are a better choice over modern mirrorless cameras

By Timothy Coleman Published

The winner of this year's Sony World Photography Award Wildlife category explains why old DSLRs are choice gear for camera trap wildlife photography

Triptych; The Lumix TZ300 compact camera in the hand, the Oppo Find X9 Ultra phone in the hand, the Nikon Z8 mirrorless camera in the hand

Oppo Find X9 Ultra vs Lumix TZ300 vs Nikon Z8: this smartphone, travel zoom compact camera and mirrorless camera shootout is ridiculous, but it proves just how far smartphone telephoto cameras have come

By Timothy Coleman Last updated

I compared the Oppo Find X9 Ultra with a travel zoom compact camera and a pro mirrorless camera — here's what I learned.

A hand holds up the Instax Wide Evo camera against a colourful graffiti wall

We've tested over 30 of the best instant cameras – here are our favorite models from Instax, Polaroid and more

By James Capell Last updated

Updated Our best instant cameras guide will help you find the best retro sidekick for you, whether your prefer Polaroid, Instax or something a little different.

Leica M11-D camera on a dark blue table, low key lighting, top plate

Leica Chairman says 'a true Leica sensor' is coming, and image quality may never be the same

By Timothy Coleman Published

Leica is co-developing a bespoke 'true Leica sensor' with Chinese sensor manufacturer Gpixel for the next generation of Leica cameras. Here's what we can expect.

The Panasonic Lumix S 40mm F2 lens in the hand, with natural bluebell backdrop

I tried Panasonic’s tiny f/2 lens — and it’s just what its full-frame Lumix cameras needed, except for one thing

By Timothy Coleman Published

Panasonic's Lumix S 40mm F2 squeezes impressive optics and versatile f/2 aperture into a tiny, well-designed body.

Top plate of theFujifilm X100VI in the hand

The best compact cameras: we've tried and tested these take anywhere models

By Timothy Coleman Last updated

Updated Our best compact camera guide will help you find the right pocket camera for you, whatever your budget.

A montage of wildlife in a brook in Kenya's Masai Mara

'For nocturnal creatures, there's nothing better than camera traps' — how an award-winning wildlife photographer used old secondhand DSLRs and custom camera traps to make discoveries that 'stunned' Kenya's Masai Mara rangers

By Timothy Coleman Published

Sony World Photography Award 2026's Wildlife category winner shares his setup for capturing unique photos of the animals in Masai Mara, Kenya, helping the park

DJI Osmo Pocket 4 vlogging camera with natural background at golden hour, and the user in the frame of the screen

I took the DJI Pocket 4 vlogging camera traveling — it's a polished successor to the wildly popular Pocket 3

By Timothy Coleman Published

Recommended

DJI's latest compact vlogging camera improves on its already capable predecessor with better battery life, built-in memory, new accessories, professional color profiles and 4K video now up to 240fps.

Topless man carrying a huge bag of cocoa leaves on his back

These are the stunning images of the Sony World Photography Awards 2026 — and there are some surprising camera choices among the winners

By Timothy Coleman Published

SWPA is one of the most prestigious global photo contests, and the 2026 instalment attracted over 430,000 from more than 200 countries. Here are the 10 category winners

Canon EOS R5 II mirrorless camera

The best Canon camera: Canon's finest DSLR, mirrorless and compact cameras

By Timothy Coleman Last updated

Updated Trying to find the best Canon camera for you? We've ranked our favorite current models for all types of shooting situations and budgets.

Man in beanie hat holding the DJI Osmo Pocket 4 vlogging camera with its magnetic fill light, an autumnal tree behind him

DJI Pocket 4 vs DJI Pocket 3: 7 upgrades for the next best-selling vlogging camera

By Timothy Coleman Published

DJI unveiled the Osmo Pocket 4 vlogging camera two years on from the best-selling Pocket 3. Here are 7 upgrades in the latest model

All three of the GoPro Mission 1 series of action cameras side by side over a dark studio background

GoPros get their biggest upgrade for 20 years with trio of ‘professional’ Mission 1 8K action cams — and one even supports hundreds of pro camera lenses

By Timothy Coleman Published

GoPro unveils its Mission 1 series with a trio of new 'professional' action cams plus accessories, which represent the biggest product shake-up for GoPro in 20 years.

Oppo Find X9 Ultra phone on a cracked wooden surface

The Oppo Find X9 Ultra is inspired by my favorite Hasselblad camera — and I think it's the most beautiful phone of 2026 so far

By Timothy Coleman Published

We can reveal a first look and some of the core camera specs of Oppo's latest flagship camera phone, the Find X9 Ultra, and it's a stunner.

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FeatherSnap Bird Feeder camera strapped around a tree with bamboo backdrop

Is your bird feeder camera doing more harm than good? 3 tips for using it safely as RSPB issues urgent disease warning

By Timothy Coleman Published

Bird feeder cameras can be a delight, but the responsible thing to do is pack them away during warmer months

The GoPro Hero4 Black action camera / the lunar eclipse from the far side of the moon taken from the Artemis II

NASA used a 12-year-old GoPro to capture a sight called the ‘greatest gift’ by Artemis II pilot — and it used one extreme setting to get the shot

By Timothy Coleman Published

The Artemis II has provided iconic images throughout its moon fly-by mission, using a string of surprising cameras

Pentax 17 compact film camera front-on, in the hand with boats in background

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

By Timothy Coleman Last updated

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

Man holding the Fujifilm X-T30 III camera up to his eye, on London street

Do we still need a viewfinder? We asked you what you think about screen-only cameras — here's what you told us

By Timothy Coleman Published

After a wave of screen-only cameras and even the removal of viewfinders in recent updates of various models, I asked you if you'd buy a camera without a viewfinder. Here's what you said.

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Polaroid Hi-Print 3x3 portable printer on a shelf with vibrant color books behind it, a print is placed within the printer's built-in frame

Forget digital photo frames — Polaroid’s unique photo printer with a built-in frame is perfect for analog fans

By Timothy Coleman Published

Polaroid's Hi-Print 3x3 portable printer-cum-frame breathes analog life into your smartphone pics, producing and giving a home to display square prints

Panasonic Lumix TZ300 compact camera in the hand with a colorful floral backdrop

I took Panasonic’s new 15x zoom travel compact camera on vacation, and it still has no rival — but flagship Chinese phones are getting close

By Timothy Coleman Published

The Lumix ZS300 / TZ300 travel compact is a refresh of the 8-year-old Lumix ZS200 / TZ200 — but is the versatile snapper still relevant in 2026?

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The Leica Leitzphone in person's hand with a wooden boardwalk backdrop

I shot the same portrait with Leica's Leitzphone and a $3,000 mirrorless camera with pro lens — good luck guessing which photo is which

By Timothy Coleman Published

Leica's first globally available phone (besides the US) is based on the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and has a formidable camera unit, but can it rival a 'proper' camera? This photo comparison will blow your mind

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Photos of a rare Ross seal in Antarctica by sealife photographer Justin Hofman, underwater near the surface

'Never in my wildest dreams did I expect this to happen' — pro sealife photographer captures 'first-ever' photos of rare seal in Antarctica

By Timothy Coleman Published

With ice levels at an all-time low, sealife photographer Justin Hofman ventured into antarctica's south earlier than ever and had an encounter with a rare Ross seal.

Kodak PixPro AZ653 bridge camera in the shade on a bright day

Kodak’s 65x zoom ‘bridge’ camera is back – but I’m not about to take it on safari

By Timothy Coleman Published

Kodak's affordable do-it-all camera returns with the updated PixPro AZ653, adding USB-C charging to a versatile feature set, including 65x zoom and macro mode

Three cameras from left to right; close up of the Sony A7 and its sensor, front on of the Fujifilm X-H2S and the Canon EOS R1 with no lens and a bright red backdrop

YouTube's biggest camera nerd ranks major brands for color accuracy — and it’s bad news for Fujifilm and Lumix fans

By Timothy Coleman Published

Gerald Undone has called on his experience with more than 50 cameras from leading brands.

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