Timothy Coleman

Timothy Coleman

Cameras editor

As Cameras editor, Tim looks after all cameras content on Tech Radar. This includes buying guides, opinions, reviews and news, 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 which was the world’s best-selling photography weekly, Digital Camera World and Pocket-Lint. 


Directly prior to joining Tech Radar in 2023, Tim worked in video production with Studio 44 with 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, that he consults in his spare time. 


But who is Tim Coleman the human? He’s curious, a keen creative, avid footballer, occasional runner and moderate flat white drinker who has lived in Kenya and believes we have much to enjoy and learn from each other. 

Articles by: Timothy Coleman

Two Fujifilm Instax mini LiPlay+ hybrid instant cameras side by side in two colorways, besides old steps

Fujifilm’s upgraded Instax mini LiPlay+ can add audio clips to photos, and now has twin cameras

By Timothy Coleman published

Six years after the original Instax mini LiPlay, Fujifilm unveils the upgraded mini LiPlay+, which features twin cameras and new audio features.

Nikon Z6 III camera in the hand with no lens attached and full-frame sensor on display

Best Nikon camera 2025: the top cameras from Nikon's entire line-up

By Timothy Coleman last updated

From its latest mirrorless masterpieces to its classic DSLRs and compacts, these are the best Nikon cameras you can buy right now.

Insta360 X5 mounted to the Flexi Clip, attached to a car's sun shield

I swapped my dash cam for the Insta360 X5 for a month – here’s how the 360 camera compared

By Timothy Coleman published

Insta360's flagship 360 camera features a dedicated Road Mode – so can the X5 really do the job of a dash cam? I tested it out for a month to find out.

The Canon EOS R6 Mark II camera on a wooden shelf

The Canon EOS R6 III could land soon, ready to take on Sony and Nikon – here’s one feature that could set it apart

By Timothy Coleman published

The Canon EOS R6 III is rumored for a November 2025 launch, with a 32MP sensor and open gate video recording.

Analogue aF-1 point-and-shoot film camera on a grey block

This new point-and-shoot film compact with autofocus reminds me of my classic Olympus Mju – and I’m totally in for the pre-orders

By Timothy Coleman published

The Analogue aF-1 has all the ingredients to be a film camera hit

A ricoh GR compact camera alongside a Realme smartphone, on a green concrete plynth

The Ricoh GR III is my favorite compact camera – and Realme's just announced an exciting smartphone equivalent

By Timothy Coleman published

Realme is launching the GT 8 Pro smartphone on October 14, powered by Ricoh GR, and I can't wait.

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.

Fujifilm X-T30 II from above on a dark gray surface with low key lighting

Fujifilm could soon launch the perfect travel combo for beginner photographers with its rumored X-T30 III and kit lens

By Timothy Coleman published

Fujiilm is being tipped to launch the X-T30 III and 13-33mm kit lens before the year is out, and the pair could be an affordable, travel-friendly option for beginners.

Pexar Starlight digital photo frame on a stand in an arty front room

Pexar’s new digital photo frame features a unique wall-light display, and it looks stunning

By Timothy Coleman published

The Starlight frame shines, even in dingy rooms.

OM System E-M1 Mark III Astro camera superimposed over an image of a vibrant red nebulae

OM System just launched a powerful astrophotography camera that can reveal the stunning colors of nebulae, and it doesn't cost the earth

By Timothy Coleman published

The new OM System E-M1 Mark III Astro is designed specifically for astrophotography, equipped with a fine-tuned IR-cut filter to pass through 100% of Hα rays.

Baseus PrimeTrip VD1 Pro dash cam mounted to a car windscreen

This innovative solar-powered dash cam could do away with awkward hardwiring for good

By Timothy Coleman published

Baseus enters the dash cam space with the PrimeTrip VD1 Pro.

Closeup of a dew covered flower alongside the lens it was taken with, the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS lens

‘Transcending the limits of traditional macro photography’ – Sony unveils its first ever pro-level G Master macro lens

By Timothy Coleman published

Sony's first pro macro lens with a 1.4x maximum magnification can be used with teleconverters for up to 2.8x magnification, complete with optical image stabilization and versatile focusing skills.

The front of the Sony A7 IV camera showing its viewfinder bump

The Sony A7 V could launch soon – here are 5 upgrades that could make it the perfect all-rounder

By Timothy Coleman published

Sony looks set to launch the A7 V in 2025 to succeed the A7 IV. With around four years between launches, here are the upgrades Sony needs to and will likely deliver.

An iPhone 17 Pro, Ghost of Yotei, and GoPro Max 2

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from Apple's response to 'Scratchgate' and the ROG Xbox Ally's price reveal

By Hamish Hector published

The biggest news from Apple, GoPro, Asus, Xbox, and more for Septmeber 27, 2025.

Esquisse camera on a magenta / blue background with radar graphic

The Esquisse Camera looks like the pocketable rangefinder that photographers wish Panasonic or Sony would make

By Timothy Coleman published

Esquisse Camera will feature a Micro Four Thirds sensor and lens mount, a rangefinder-style design with EVF, plus a large touchscreen, in a body that's smaller than a deck of cards.

Mock-up images of the rumored Sony A7 IV

The first leaked Sony A7 V images suggest the Nikon Z6 III will have some serious competition soon

By Timothy Coleman published

Two leaked images have surfaced online that are supposedly of the Sony A7 IV, illustrating the rear screen with sensor resolution and parts of the rear design.

Panasonic Lumix S 100-500mm F5-7.1 O.I.S lens attached to a Lumix S1 II, in photographer's hands

Panasonic unveils its first L-mount zoom lens that reaches 500mm, with industry-leading stabilization performance

By Timothy Coleman published

Panasonic announces the Lumix S 100-500mm F5-7.1 O.I.S, a telephoto zoom lens for full-frame L-mount cameras with the longest reach in Panasonic's range.

GoPro Hero 13 Black in the hand

The end of the Hero Black? GoPro says its flagship action cam isn’t dead despite skipping it for 2025

By Timothy Coleman published

GoPro announced the Max 2 (finally) and entry-level Lit Hero, but there won't be a new flagship Hero Black model this year for the first time in a decade.

GoPro Lit Hero action cam balancing on bright colored wooden blocks

GoPro launches a cheap action cam with a unique new feature that could give your 4K action shots a lift

By Timothy Coleman published

This is Lit

DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro camera on a mossy rock

DJI Osmo Action 6 leaks suggest it'll be the action cam to beat, with a sensor world-first and Garmin and Apple Watch integration

By Timothy Coleman published

DJI could unveil the Osmo Action 6 as soon as October 2025, and its rumored features look incredible: the largest sensor in this class of action cams, 8K video, and advanced smartwatch integration.

DJI Mini 5 Pro in pilot's hand, grass background

The new DJI Mini 5 Pro drone proves you need this one feature for the best flying experience

By Timothy Coleman published

If you're thinking about buying your first drone, my advice is to look beyond the price and to this one unsung feature – trust me, it'll level up your whole piloting experience.

DJI Mini 5 Pro in flight with trees in the background

I’ve been testing the DJI Mini 5 Pro – trust me, it’s the drone to get if you shoot for social

By Timothy Coleman published

The DJI Mini 5 Pro punches well above its weight, with its class-leading camera and flight features. In fact, in many ways its surpasses pricier and heavier alternatives, too.

DJI Mini 5 Pro and DJI Mini 4K drones held by side by side

DJI Mini 5 Pro vs DJI Mini 4K – 5 reasons why you should spend extra on the pro model

By Timothy Coleman published

DJI's Mini 5 Pro and Mini 4K both shoot 4K video and weigh less than 250g, but that's about where the similarities end. Here are the key differences and which beginner drone I'd recommend buying

DJI Mini 5 Pro drone in flight, tree backdrop

The sub-250g DJI Mini 5 Pro has landed – and it raises the bar for beginner drones

By Timothy Coleman published

DJI's Mini 5 Pro sets the bar for beginner drones, with a 1-inch sensor, 4K 120fps video, vertical shooting, object sensing, front-facing LiDAR and advanced subject tracking, all in a sub 250g body.

IBC 2025 attendee posing within the show's sign outside of the main entrance

The 7 best new cameras, lenses and accessories I saw at IBC 2025 – from Canon to Blackmagic

By Timothy Coleman published

IBC 2025 in Amsterdam hosted the latest and greatest tech for broadcast and entertainment, giving us a look at trends and what's to come from the leading names.

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