Articles by 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

A damaged groyne on a UK beach, the high tide is smashing into it, with the moving water blurred using a long exposure photography technique

I'm a pro photographer, and the best photo I took this month was shot on my Google Pixel 8 Pro, using a feature iPhone owners would give their right arm for

By Timothy Coleman Published 22 August 26

Long exposure is a popular technique among keen photographers, and Google Pixel offers a simplified mode in its camera app that creates the same effect.

Fujifilm x Half in the hand (left) and the Nikon Zr on a wooden table

Digital camera sales are up, and Fujifilm just leapfrogged Nikon — here's what the numbers tell us

By Timothy Coleman Published 21 August 26

A new Nikkei report is encouraging reading for the camera industry, particularly Canon and Nikon — here's what we can learn from the data.

Best 360 camera: my top rated choices for capturing every angle, from Insta360, DJI, GoPro and more

By Timothy Coleman Last updated 20 August 26

Updated The best 360 cameras let you film everything around you, so you can pick the perfect angles afterwards. Here are the best you can buy.

HoverAir's Versa 2-in-1 pocket gimbal camera and drone on a sunny day — the two components unattached in user's hands (left) and then together, taking off from person's hand (right)

HoverAir’s ingenious self-flying drone can transform into a pocket gimbal camera — and unlike DJI drones, it just got FCC approval in the US

By Timothy Coleman Published 19 August 26

HoverAir, makers of the original self-flying drone, have launched the Versa on Indiegogo, and it's set for US availability.

Viltrox AF 26mm F2.8 EVO 'pancake' lens in TechRadar's Cameras Editor Tim Coleman's hand

'I can't think of a better pancake lens for Nikon and Sony cameras': I used Viltrox’s new 26mm f/2.8 full-frame lens every day for a month — at half the price of Nikon's version, it's unbeatable value

By Timothy Coleman Published 16 August 26

Recommended

For its size, quality and price, I can't think of a better pancake lens for Nikon and Sony cameras than the new Viltrox AF 26mm F2.8 EVO

The Garmin Fenix 8 pro, Pixel 11, and Honor's Robot Phone.

ICYMI: here's the week's 7 biggest tech news stories from the Google Pixel 11 launch to Honor's revolutionary Robot Phone

By Hamish Hector Published 15 August 26

The week's biggest tech news stories from Google, Garmin, Spotify and more for August 15, 2026.

Boats in a marina at sundown during the 2026 solar eclipse, alongside a shadow on a wall of a person holding a colander

I'm a professional photographer and I have zero regrets that I simply enjoyed the solar eclipse with my family, and a colander

By Timothy Coleman Published 13 August 26

This week's solar eclipse promised to be a spectacular celestial event. Here's the unusual — and safe — way I viewed it.

A meteor flashes across the clear night sky during the Perseid Meteor Shower 2026, photographer Tim Coleman lining up the photo with a tripod mounted Nikon camera, besides a tripod mounted Pixel phone

I shot the Perseid meteor shower after the eclipse with my Pixel and a pro Nikon camera — here’s which one I’d recommend for the spectacular celestial show tonight

By Timothy Coleman Published 13 August 26

Phone, camera, or just with your eyes, the Perseid meteor shower is a spectacular celestial show to take in this week, and the conditions are perfect

Closeup of lens aperture blades damaged by exposure to the sun from the 2017 solar eclipse, damaged rental gear returned to Lensrentals

These cameras were destroyed by the solar eclipse of 2017 — and they show what you definitely shouldn’t do today

By Timothy Coleman Published 12 August 26

Tonight's solar eclipse, August 12, promises to be a spectacular celestial event, just make sure your camera gear (and your eyes) are suitably protected

Solar eclipse 2026: where, when and how to photograph the unmissable celestial event

By Timothy Coleman Published 11 August 26

A solar eclipse takes place on August 12 and can be seen in its totality in parts of Europe and in part as far afield as northern North America.

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 11 August 26

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

Split image: Tim Coleman wearing the Insta360 POV Head Tracker in his ear (left) and with the Insta360 Luna Ultra camera on his chest attached to a neck mount (right)

Insta360's new device solves the biggest problem with first-person video — and it’s not a camera

By Timothy Coleman Published 1 August 26

Insta360's POV Head Tracker aims to address the headache of filming first-person footage, synchronizing the camera with the user's head movements.

Split image of a black iPod nano 2006 in person's hand (left) and a man sat on a sofa looking at the nano's screen listening through wired headphones (right)

I found my 2006 iPod nano during a clearout and honestly, I think we’ve lost something beautiful in the streaming age

By Timothy Coleman Published 31 July 26

From iTunes to Spotify: what recovering my iPod nano 2006 during a clearout revealed about how my music listening habits have changed

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DJI Osmo Pocket 4P vlogging camera in a person's hand in a city street, screen vertical

I tested the DJI Osmo Pocket 4P for a whole month — here’s why adding a second portrait lens to a vlogging camera is as big of a game changer as it was for phones

By Timothy Coleman Published 30 July 26

Editor's Choice

The Pocket 4P is DJI's first dual-lens compact vlogging camera, adding a 3x telephoto lens to what is otherwise the same product as the polished Pocket 4. It's pricier, but much more versatile.

Closeup of the Insta360 Luna Ultra vlogging camera's dual lenses, outdoors in a grey urban scene

Exclusive: ‘When it comes to recording our lives, I believe there is a line AI cannot cross’. Here's what Insta360's founder and CEO told me when I asked about his controversial ‘photography robot’ vision

By Timothy Coleman Published 29 July 26

I asked Insta360 founder and CEO Liu Jingkang for some clarity on his controversial 'photography robot' plans.

Camtraptions Camera Trap device outdoors alongside with inset circles showing a rabbit and bird photographed with it

I tried a world renowned photographer’s award-winning camera traps — and captured my best garden wildlife photos yet

By Timothy Coleman Published 27 July 26

My old DSLR camera gear also got its chance to shine once more

Which DJI drone should I buy? Your simple guide to the different ranges and our top-rated flyers

By Ruth Hamilton Published 25 July 26

From a budget-friendly buy that blew us away in testing, to fantastic FPV option, to an ultra-capable camera drone for professional content capture.

Best beginner DSLR cameras: we've tested top entry-level choices for new photographers

By Timothy Coleman Last updated 23 July 26

Updated Our round-up of the best beginner DSLR cameras will help you find the perfect entry-level option for your budget.

Arozzi Vernazza Supersoft gaming office chair in a home office room

Arozzi Vernazza Supersoft review: 'The most comfortable office chair I've worked in'

By Timothy Coleman Published 22 July 26

Recommended

See beyond its standard looks and you'll find the Arozzi Vernazza Supersoft is a supremely comfortable, sturdy, and durable gaming and office chair.

Sony FX5 cinema camera on a coffee table, with the OLED viewfinder attached, alongside two Sony lenses

The industry's most popular cinema camera gets a huge upgrade — and the Sony FX5's open gate video isn't even the best bit about the FX3 successor

By Timothy Coleman Published 22 July 26

The Sony FX3 became the most popular compact cinema cameras since its 2021 release, and the FX5 upgrades it in every meaningful way.

The OM System Tough TG-7 camera lying in a stream

Best waterproof camera: I've tested the finest cameras for underwater shooting

By Timothy Coleman Last updated 22 July 26

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

The best travel cameras: the finest choices for your next adventure

By Timothy Coleman Last updated 22 July 26

Updated Searching for the best travel camera to take on your next trip? Here are the finest ones we've tested.

The Arozzi Arena Nordico Electric Standing Desk, freshly assembled, in home office room

Arozzi Arena Nordico Electric Standing Desk review: minimalist design with maximum appeal, but key accessories cost extra

By Timothy Coleman Published 21 July 26

Recommended

Too minimalist for its own good?

Closeup of the Insta360 Luna Ultra vlogging camera's dual lenses, leafy background

Insta360 says it wants to replace photographers with an ‘intelligent photography robot’ that will become ‘imperceptible’ — and it sounds like a nightmare for privacy and creativity

By Timothy Coleman Published 21 July 26

Insta360 founder and CEO Liu Jingkang took to Weibo to share his bold and potentially concerning vision for the leading 360-degree camera manufacturer

Best bridge camera: top choices with huge zoom lenses

By Timothy Coleman Last updated 20 July 26

Buying Guide The best bridge cameras are great for wildlife photographers who don't want the hassle of interchangeable lenses.

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