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

Sachtler and Manfrotto tripods on a grassy background
The best tripods: top choices for photography and video on any budget

By Timothy Coleman Last updated

Updated Welcome to my guide to the best camera tripods for photography and video. These high-grade legs and head kits cover every budget and shoot type, from travel to landscape, studio, and broadcasting

Wandrd PRVKE V4 bag on a white metal bench
I field-tested the best-selling Wandrd PRVKE backpack, and the hype is real — it's my new favorite camera bag that doesn't look like one

By Timothy Coleman Published

Recommended

My month-long test of the stylish Wandrd PRVKE V4 camera bag covers the mid-size 21L version.

Top plate of theFujifilm X100VI in the hand
World's largest camera store reveals its surprising best-selling cameras and lenses for 2025 — and it was a great year for compacts and zoom lenses

By Timothy Coleman Published

Yodobashi Camera, Japan's largest camera store, has revealed its best-selling cameras and lenses for 2025, and the 20 product-strong shortlists show some surprising trends.

American photographer Sally Mann at an awards event
'The film now is so expensive. I hate spending that much money on each shot' — photography icon Sally Mann finally switches to a digital camera after decades using film

By Timothy Coleman Published

Photography icon Sally Mann, describes how she's embraced a digital camera and color photography, after decades shooting in black-and-white with 8 x 10 sheet film

Viltrox 135mm F1.8 Lab lens for Nikon Z-mount, in the hand, attached to a Nikon Z6 II
Is Nikon pulling a Canon? What the Viltrox lawsuit rumors mean for the future of Z-mount lenses

By Timothy Coleman Published

Rumors suggest that Nikon has started legal action against the Chinese lens maker Viltrox, over alleged Z-mount patent infringements. Here's what that could mean moving forward.

Ricoh GR IV Monochrome compact camera outdoors
I was ready to buy Ricoh’s incredibly niche black-and-white compact camera — but then I saw the price and it’s an absolute dealbreaker

By Timothy Coleman Published

Ricoh unveils its first black-and-white only camera in its GR series of premium digital compacts – the GR IV Monochrome, which is otherwise essentially identical to the GR IV

Kodak Charmera compact camera dangling from its keychain, with shop frontage backdrop
The viral Kodak Charmera is the worst camera I’ve ever used – but it’s so bad and so retro, that I actually love it

By Timothy Coleman Published

Kodak, the prominent producer of cheap compact cameras, goes even smaller and cheaper with the Charmera keychain camera

Birdfy Feeder 3 Vista bird feeder camera in a garden with birds perched and flying around it
This world-first bird feeder cam with 360-degree view sees all in 6K, and I can't wait to try it in my backyard

By Timothy Coleman Published

CES 2026 Birdfy revealed three new bird feeder cameras at CES 2026, including the world's first 360-degree model – plus a huge update to its app with natural language interactions.

Leica Q3 Monochrom compact camera outside on a snow-dusted log
I tested the Leica Q3 Monochrom – it's a top digital camera for black-and-white photography purists

By Timothy Coleman Published

Recommended

Leica's third premium compact Q3 model – the new Q3 Monochrom – follows the original Q3 and the Q3 43, ditching the sensor's color array filter in favor of optimized black and white-only images.

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Altra Timp 3 Boa shoe in hand
I've got wide feet and struggle to find good running shoes — but these Altra shoes with unique lacing system are a supremely comfortable all rounder

By Timothy Coleman Published

Altra's Timp 5 Boa trail running shoe feature a unique lacing system for easy micro adjustments, and a supremely comfortable fit with wide toe box

Nikon Z 24-105mm f/4-7.1 lens in action, attached to a Nikon Z5 II
Nikon's affordable travel zoom looks like a no-brainer for full-frame first timers – here's what it can do

By Timothy Coleman Published

Nikon has unveiled the Nikkor Z 24-105mm f/4-7.1 zoom lens for full-frame cameras, and it's available as a kit with the new Nikon Z5 II.

The Hohem iSteady MT3 camera gimbal, Birdbuddy 2 Mini bird feeder camera, and the Dreame Leaptic Cube modular action camera
The 4 wildest camera innovations of CES 2026 — including a smarter bird feeder and a new kind of action cam

By Timothy Coleman Published

CES 2026 CES always delivers some weird and wonderful camera tech – here's my pick from the 2026 show.

Birdbuddy 2 Mini bird feeder camera in a garden with a bird perched on it
Birdbuddy unveils its most affordable 'mini' bird feeder camera — and it can identify birds by their song

By Timothy Coleman Published

CES 2026 Birdbuddy unveils its smallest and most accessible bird feeder camera yet – the Birdbuddy 2 Mini – and it can ID birds by visual and audio cues

Garmin dēzl DualView dash cam attached to the side of a truck
Garmin unveils a new rugged cam designed to cover blind spots — and it's the safety device truck drivers need

By Timothy Coleman Published

The Garmin dēzl DualView system comprises two rugged exterior cameras and a transmitter, delivering surrounding vehicle alerts and coverage of a truck's remaining blind spots.

A female photographer holding the DJI Osmo Nano action camera
DJI's tiny action cam will soon get a big 8K rival from a mysterious Chinese company

By Timothy Coleman Published

CES 2026 A new Chinese company is set to unveil a tiny modular action camera at CES 2026, and it could rival the DJI Osmo Nano

Photo triptych of three cameras, with Leica rangefinder on the left, DJI drone in the middle and iPhone on the right
The 12 most exciting cameras to expect in 2026 — from DJI's first 360 drone to the iPhone 18

By Timothy Coleman Published

What can we learn from 2025 as to what new camera gear to expect for 2026? Here are the likely and most exciting launches that could come in the next 12 months...

An image of the Panasonic Lumix ZS99 / TZ99
The worst camera for 2025 was this Lumix compact — it was a backwards step from a dated predecessor

By Timothy Coleman Published

The Lumix ZS99 / TZ99 felt like a backwards step from the 2019 model it replaced, but beyond that it's Panasonic's lack of action in the trending compact camera space that's baffling

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Triptych of Nikon, Sony and OM System lenses
2025 was a good year for cameras, but it was even better for lenses – these are my 5 innovative new favorites

By Timothy Coleman Published

Lens design innovation exceeded that of cameras in 2025, and these Sony, Canon, Nikon, OM System and Viltrox optics in particular all impressed.

A collection of vlogging camera gear on a wooden table
I’m a solo vlogger and these are the 6 pieces of gear I recommend for creating content that shines

By Timothy Coleman Published

Vlogging gear essentials that make my life much easier as a solo vlogger

Hasselblad X2D II 100C camera in the hand, outdoors at first light
My favorite camera for 2025 was the finest stills camera I’ve ever held — the stunning Hasselblad X2D II

By Timothy Coleman Published

The Hasselblad X2D II the finest camera for photography ever made – for outright image quality at least – and it also saw a welcome price drop from its predecessor.

Ricoh GR IV compact camera in user's hand, flower backdrop
I tested the Ricoh GR IV compact camera — it’s a surprising upgrade, for good and for bad

By Timothy Coleman Published

Recommended

The long-awaited Ricoh GR IV delivers several improvements over its six-year-old predecessor, including a new 26MP stabilized sensor and better battery life.

Nikon ZR product photos – inside a dedicated SmallRig cage, held by user
Nikon ZR review: cinema cameras just got a major new player

By Timothy Coleman Last updated

Recommended

Sony, Panasonic, Canon... take note

The Sony Alpha 7 V camera
I tested the new Sony A7 V, and now it's my favorite Sony camera ever

By Peter Fenech Last updated

Editor's Choice

Bang on cue, the Sony A7 V has arrived and it blurs the lines between enthusiast and pro cameras forever

Viltrox AF 35mm F1.2 LAB lens Nikon Z-mount version, attached to a Nikon mirrorless camera
My dream Nikon lens has finally landed – an affordable 35mm f/1.2 prime

By Timothy Coleman Published

Viltrox gives the Z-mount treatment to its 35mm F1.2 LAB lens, which looks set to become my go-to documentary photography lens

Lomography Lomo MC-A 35mm film camera held by a man in a beanie hat up to his face
Did novelty camera maker Lomography just get serious? I held the MC-A — and it’s finally a proper 35mm film camera

By Timothy Coleman Published

Lomography unveiled the Lomo MC-A in October 2025 — it's a proper 35mm film camera with glass 35mm f/2.8 lens, metal body, autofocus and exposure control.

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