Articles by James Abbott

James Abbott is a professional photographer and freelance photography journalist. He contributes articles about photography, cameras and drones to a wide range of magazines and websites where he applies a wealth of experience to testing the latest photographic tech. James is also the author of ‘The Digital Darkroom: The Definitive Guide to Photo Editing’.

Articles by: James Abbott

Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM review

By James Abbott published 28 March 21

Best in Class

The Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 is an incredible lens that produces beautiful images, for a considerable cost.

DJI FPV drone laws: where and how can you actually fly DJI's new drone?

By James Abbott last updated 10 March 21

With the DJI FPV, first-person view drones are about to go mainstream – here are all the laws you need to know about flying them.

UK drone laws: where can and can't you fly your drone?

By James Abbott published 31 December 20

Got a new drone? Here's everything you need to know about staying on the right side of the new laws in the UK.

Got a new DJI drone? Here's how to set it up and take great photos

By James Abbott published 27 December 20

Woken up to find a DJI drone has miraculously flown into your Christmas stocking? Here's how to set it up and get shooting.

How to colorize your old family photos – with smartphone apps or PhotoShop

By James Abbott last updated 17 November 20

Bring your black-and-white memories to life with these photo colorizing options – for both smartphones and PhotoShop.

DJI Mavic 2 Pro vs DJI Phantom 4 Pro V2.0

DJI Mavic 2 Pro vs Phantom 4 Pro V2.0: which is the best drone for you?

By James Abbott published 3 October 20

Versus Struggling to decide a winner in the big DJI Mavic 2 Pro vs Phantom 4 Pro V2.0 debate? Our side-by-side test has the answer.

DJI Phantom 4 Pro V2.0 review

By James Abbott published 28 September 20

The DJI Phantom 4 Pro V2.0 remains a great option for pros who need a sturdy drone with great range and image quality.

DJI Mavic Air 2 review

By James Abbott last updated 8 September 20

Best in Class

The DJI Mavic Air 2 is the best drone for beginners and hobbyists, thanks to a series of major upgrades.

DJI Mavic 2 Zoom review

By James Abbott last updated 20 August 20

Recommended

The Mavic 2 Zoom is a lightweight, portable drone with a twist – it has an optical zoom lens to help you get close to the action.

DJI Mavic Air 2 vs Mavic 2 Pro: which is the best drone for you?

By James Abbott last updated 20 August 20

Struggling with the great DJI Mavic Air 2 vs Mavic 2 Pro conundrum? Our in-depth comparison will help you pick the best drone for you.

PowerVision PowerEgg X review

By James Abbott published 22 July 20

The PowerVision PowerEgg X is a modular, waterproof drone with many skills – but is it jack of all trades, master of none?

Sony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM review

By James Abbott published 7 July 20

Sony's latest G Master is the widest lens with a constant f/2.8 aperture – and as you'd hope for the price, it produces stunning results.

DJI Mavic Air 2 tips and tricks: 7 ways to master our favorite drone

By James Abbott published 4 July 20

Got a DJI Mavic Air 2? Our handy tutorials are here to show you how to master the drone and what it's capable of.

Leica M10 Monochrom review

By James Abbott published 30 March 20

Shooting with the Leica M10 Monochrom is about as close as you can get to film photography with a digital camera.

Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G review

By James Abbott last updated 28 February 20

Recommended

Sony’s latest wide-angle prime is a winner for photographers shooting with both full-frame and APS-C E-Mount cameras.

Macro photography: five ways to focus your close-up shots

By James Abbott published 6 May 19

Get pin-sharp macro shots every time by choosing the most appropriate focusing method for the subject.

How to create motion blur in-camera

By James Abbott published 4 May 19

Learn how to shoot amazing in-camera movement images in just five minutes with this quick shoot guide.

5 things to shoot with your new camera

By James Abbott published 25 December 18

If you've just got a new camera, here are five great photo ideas you can try at home.

How to shoot a photo project

By James Abbott published 28 November 18

Challenge yourself to create a coherent body of work exploring a theme that interests you.

Essential Sony Alpha camera settings

By James Abbott published 3 September 18

Get more from your Sony Alpha mirrorless camera with these essential tips.

How to shoot in-camera double exposures

By James Abbott published 28 August 18

Inject your photography with a burst of fun by experimenting with a classic in-camera technique.

Time-lapse photography: how to capture your first time-lapse video

By James Abbott published 19 July 18

Learn how to shoot time-lapse photography the easy way with this no-nonsense and easy to follow guide.

Choosing the best lenses for landscape photography

By James Abbott published 26 June 18

Discover the only two lenses you’ll ever need to be able to shoot every type of landscape.

Has social media ruined photography?

By James Abbott published 19 June 18

Opinion As photographers increasingly turn to social media to share images, is this phenomenon a force for good or ill?

Flash photography made easy: from simple shots to advanced techniques

By James Abbott published 27 May 18

It can seem complex, but our expect guide will help you master flash photography in no time.

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