James Abbott

The DJI Inspire 3 is a powerful drone with precise control and next-level image quality, aimed at professional filmmakers, and priced accordingly.

The Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM is an outstanding lens in terms of image quality and performance but it comes with a premium price tag that could be prohibitive for many.

The Potensic Atom SE is a budget beginner drone in the sub 250g category and it's the best available at its price point despite limited camera functionality.

The Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G is an ‘everyday’ lens for enthusiasts looking for one lens to cover most situations they find themselves in. Image quality impresses, besides strong optical distortion.

The DJI Mavic 3 Classic has a single Hasselblad 20MP 4/3 camera plus advanced flight and safety features, meaning absolute beginners and experienced pilots alike can fly with confidence.

A full-frame sensor in a compact rangefinder-style body offers an intriguing yet flawed proposition

The DJI Mini 3 delivers the excellent image quality of the Mini 3 Pro, but its relative affordability means certain safety compromises.

A beginner-level drone with a non-folding lightweight design that flies well, but is let down by poor image quality.

The DJI Mini 3 Pro is an aerial powerhouse that performs superbly for its weight class, compact size, but it comes with the price tag of bigger drones.

The DJI Air 2S packs a serious punch thanks to its 1-inch sensor and compact size, which means it's still one of the best drones for most people.

A beginner's drone for those just learning to fly, though it's not for those who want to shoot photographs and video.

The Sony A1 is a truly remarkable camera that covers almost every photographic style, but specialist models will likely be more practical for most of us.

The Lumix FZ80 / FZ82 is a budget superzoom bridge compact with a 60x optical zoom that culminates in a dizzying 1200mm setting.

The DJI FPV is a unique, first-person view drone for beginners. But despite being fun, it doesn't quite rise above its quirks and limitations.

A full-frame compact that only shoots in black and white might sound like folly, but the Leica Q2 Monochrom has won us over.