Articles by: Chris Rowlands

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Chris Rowlands

Formerly News Editor at Stuff, Chris has rarely been able to resist the bite of the travel bug – so he now writes about tech from the road, in whichever Wi-Fi-equipped café he can find. Fond of coffee kit, classic cars and sustainable gear, if there’s one thing Chris loves more than scribbling, shooting and sharing his way around the world, it’s alliterative triplets.

Articles by: Chris Rowlands

52 photography projects: a great technique to try every week of the year

By Chris Rowlands, Phil Hall published 7 January 22

Updated Whether your main camera is a DSLR or a smartphone, these fantastic photography ideas will sharpen your snapping skills.

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The best photos of 2021 (and how to take them)

By Mark Wilson, Chris Rowlands published 31 December 21

Photography Week 2021 Looking for some photographic inspiration? We've cherry-picked the best award-winning snaps of the year.

Polaroid Black Friday deals 2021: all of the best early sales

By Chris Rowlands, Mark Wilson published 26 November 21

Black Friday 2021 The Polaroid Black Friday deals have landed – and we've picked out all of the best ways to pick up a bargain instant camera.

The Fujifilm X-S10, Sony ZV-1 and Panasonic GH5 Mark II cameras

Best cameras for vlogging 2022: the top choices for every budget

By Mark Wilson, Chris Rowlands last updated 7 January 22

Updated Looking for the best vlogging camera you can buy? These are our top picks across all sizes and price points.

The Fujifilm X100V, GoPro Hero 10, Sony A7 IV and Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

What camera should I buy? How to choose the right camera for photography or video

By Chris Rowlands, Mark Wilson, Phil Hall last updated 2 December 21

Updated Cameras come in a bewildering array of shapes and sizes, but our expert guide breaks them down into simple categories to help you make the right decision.

Best camera for beginners 2022: top starter cameras for photography and filmmaking

By Jon Devo, Mark Wilson, Chris Rowlands last updated 7 January 22

Updated Looking for the best beginner camera? We've rounded up the best models for learning your craft in both photography and filmmaking.

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Best photo editors 2022

By Chris Rowlands, Mark Wilson published 2 November 21

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Updated We feature the best photo editors, to allow you to enhance your digital images with a range of advanced tools, to get the most out of your creativity.

Best YouTube camera 2022: the top starter cameras for your channel

By Mark Wilson, Sam Kieldsen, Chris Rowlands last updated 11 January 22

Updated The best YouTube cameras combine great video, audio and stabilization in compact form factors – here are our favorites.

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Should I get a GoPro Subscription during Black Friday?

By Chris Rowlands published 30 October 21

GoPro's action cameras are much cheaper when bought with its Subscription. But are there any drawbacks – and should you wait to buy a GoPro with a Subscription during Black Friday?

The Sony A6100, Olympus OMD-D E-M10 Mark Iv and Polaroid Go cameras

Best cheap camera 2022: the 14 finest budget cameras you can buy

By Mark Wilson, Sharmishta Sarkar, Chris Rowlands last updated 7 January 22

Updated Looking to avoid paying top dollar for the latest snappers? These are the best cheap cameras around right now.

The GoPro Hero 10 Black action camera sitting on a wooden bench

Best action camera 2022: the 12 finest adventure cameras from GoPro and more

By Mark Wilson, Chris Rowlands last updated 11 January 22

Updated Our best action camera 2022 guide will help you find the waterproof adventure camera for you, whatever your budget.

Best GoPro camera 2022: the finest models you can buy at all price points

By Mark Wilson, Chris Rowlands last updated 11 January 22

Updated From the latest GoPro Hero 10 Black to older models at a bargain price, our best GoPro guide will help you find the right one for you.

A close-up of a liquid lens in a smartphone

What is a liquid lens? The tech that could revolutionize phone cameras explained

By Chris Rowlands published 17 August 21

Photography Week 2021 We break down the science behind emerging liquid lens technology – and explain why it's a big deal for camera phones.

Best digital photo frame 2022: top picks from Nixplay, Aura, Netgear and more

By Chris Rowlands, Mark Wilson last updated 7 January 22

Updated The best digital photo frames are ideal for keeping in touch with family moments – here are the finest ones around.

Best Sony camera 2022: the top Sony choices for both stills and video

By Mark Wilson, Chris Rowlands last updated 11 January 22

Buying guide Searching for the best Sony camera? Whether you need a full-frame powerhouse or a travel-friendly compact, we've ranked the best models in its impressive range.

Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus review

By Chris Rowlands last updated 25 June 21

A dead-ringer for its cheaper twin, does wireless charging justify the added cost of Amazon’s slightly faster slate?

Best DJI drone 2022: the 10 best models from the world's top drone maker

By Mark Wilson, Chris Rowlands last updated 11 January 22

Updated Which is the best DJI drone for you? Our in-depth guide pulls together all of the finest options based on our in-depth testing.

How to use Google Lens on your iPhone or iPad

By Chris Rowlands last updated 7 June 21

Fancy using the powers of Google Lens on your iPhone or iPad, but not sure how? Here's how to install and master it on iOS devices.

Should you quit Google Photos in 2021?

By Chris Rowlands published 29 May 21

Google Photos is changing on June 1, so is it better to stick or switch your snap backup?

Best 4K camera 2022: the 12 top choices for shooting movies

By Mark Wilson, Chris Rowlands last updated 7 January 22

Updated Searching for the best 4K camera? These top, affordable stars love shooting for the big screen.

Google Photos price: what will it charge when free storage ends in June?

By Chris Rowlands last updated 24 May 21

Google Photos is finishing its free storage policy for 'high quality' photos soon. So what will it charge after June 1?

How to delete all your Google Photos permanently

By Chris Rowlands published 12 May 21

If you want to permanently declutter your Google Photos storage, here's how you delete your old snaps.

Google Photos vs Amazon Photos: which cloud storage giant is the best?

By Chris Rowlands last updated 18 May 21

Versus Google Photos or Amazon Photos, which is the best cloud photo storage option for you? Our in-depth guide has the answer.

Google Photos backup: how to back up your snaps to and from Google's photo service

By Chris Rowlands last updated 12 May 21

Updated Looking to backup your snaps to Google Photos, or back up Google Photos itself? Here's how to do it.

How to save your Google Photos to iPhone or iCloud

By Chris Rowlands published 11 May 21

If you want to backup your Google Photos library to your iPhone and iCloud, here's how you do it.