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

Garmin Dash Cam Mini 3 and Nextbase iQ dash cams mounted to vehicle windscreens
The best dash cam: we've tested the finest car cameras by Garmin, Nextbase, 70mai and more

By James Capell last updated

Updated Searching for the best dash cam for your car? We've tested and ranked the best options for every budget, with plenty of expert advice to help you choose.

Nikon D7500
Best beginner DSLR cameras: we've tested top entry-level choices for new photographers

By Timothy Coleman last updated

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

The Canon EOS R10 camera sitting on a wooden bench
The best camera for beginners: your photography journey starts here

By Timothy Coleman last updated

Updated Looking for the best camera for beginners? I've rounded up all of the finest smartphone-beating models here.

OM System OM-5
The best travel cameras: the finest choices for your next adventure

By Timothy Coleman last updated

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

A Man holding the Sony A7R VI camera, with a logo saying "TechRadar Product of the Year 2026 winner"
Why the Sony A7R VI is my Camera of the Year for 2026 — it has speed, quality and ruggedness in spades, and is basically all the camera you'll ever need

By Timothy Coleman Published

TechRadar and our readers were in agreement — the formidable Sony A7R VI was the Best Professional Camera, and the overall Camera of the Year winner for 2026.

Tim Coleman holding the Viltrox AF 35mm F1.4 Pro lens in one hand and Sigma 35mm f1/.4 DG Art lens in the other
I compared the new Viltrox 35mm f/1.4 pro prime against a legendary Sigma Art lens for DSLRs — and discovered just how far have lenses come in 15 years (the images might surprise you)

By Timothy Coleman Published

The Viltrox AF 35mm F1.4 Pro lens for Sony and Nikon mirrorless cameras is a superb moderate wide-angle prime, but how does it compare to Sigma's legendary 35mm f/1.4 Art lens for DSLRs?

Canon EOS R5 II mirrorless camera
The best Canon camera: Canon's finest DSLR, mirrorless and compact cameras

By Timothy Coleman last updated

Updated Trying to find the best Canon camera for you? We've ranked our favorite current models for all types of shooting situations and budgets.

A close up of the Birdfy Feeder 2 Duo Camera
The best bird feeder camera for birdwatching at home

By Timothy Coleman last updated

Updated If you want to see which feathered friends are visiting your garden, we've reviewed the best bird feeder cameras for you

Nikon Z6 III camera in the hand with no lens attached and full-frame sensor on display
Best full-frame camera 2026: the top big sensor DSLRs and mirrorless cameras

By Timothy Coleman last updated

Updated Our best full-frame camera guide will help you find the perfect DSLR or mirrorless camera for you, whatever your budget.

Front of the Panasonic Lumix GH7 camera with its LCD screen flipped round
The best 4K camera: top choices for video creators

By Timothy Coleman last updated

Updated Searching for the best 4K camera? These star performers for all budgets all love shooting the screen.

Enlaps Tikee Mini+ on a wall
Best timelapse cameras for construction, events or speeding up nature

By Timothy Coleman last updated

Updated Spanning a broad range of prices and features, these are our top timelapse camera picks for you

Sigma FP2 mirrorless camera no lens attached, in user's hand, at golden hour outdoors
Hands on: I tested the pocket-sized Sigma FP2 — the 6K full-frame camera is a wonder of design, but it's not for everyone

By Timothy Coleman Published

The Sigma FP2 takes its predecessor's crown as the world's smallest full-frame camera, and the 6K-shooting hybrid has welcome upgrades, including a new sensor, tilt-touchscreen and built-in memory

Portrait of a woman with pink hair dressed in white jumpsuit, at golden hour, among rooftops in Lisbon, Portugal (left), the Oppo Find X10 Pro Max in user's hand (right)
The Oppo Find X10 Pro Max is one of the year's top cameraphones — these photos prove it

By Timothy Coleman Published

Oppo joins the Pro Max phone party with its latest handset, the triple-camera flagship Find X10 Pro Max. I've spent three solid days shooting with it, and here are my favorite shots so far

Nikon Z6 III camera in the hand with no lens attached and full-frame sensor on display
The best mirrorless cameras: I've tested the latest Sony, Canon, Nikon models and more

By Timothy Coleman last updated

Updated My best mirrorless camera guide will help you find the perfect pick for you today, whatever your budget or shooting style.

The DJI Mini 4K drone in flight with tree backdrop, alongside DJI Mavic 4 Pro in flight with blue sky backdrop
The best drone: my top flying camera picks, for all budgets

By James Capell last updated

Updated Looking for the best drones with cameras? I've rounded up all the finest options here for all budgets.

Photo diptych with DJI Mini 5 Pro in the air on the left, and the DJI Neo 2 in person's hand on the right
The best beginner drones: we've tested the top flying cameras for new pilots

By James Capell last updated

Updated Looking for the best beginner drone? I've rounded up all the top, novice-friendly models with cameras in this handy guide, including DJI alternatives.

A young bull elephant sprays a group of zebra as they congregate in the Kenyan Chyulu Hills.
'There would have been no image without it' — why WPOTY 2026 winner used an infrared camera for his comical winning shot of an elephant spraying zebra with water

By Timothy Coleman Published

We spoke with Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 category winner James Lewin about his his unusual choice of camera gear.

Nikon Z6 III camera in the hand, front on
The best camera for photography: tried and tested picks for every budget

By Timothy Coleman last updated

Updated My guide to the best camera for photography will help you find the right digital camera for you today, whatever your budget.

Top plate of theFujifilm X100VI in the hand
The best compact cameras: we've tried and tested these take anywhere models

By Timothy Coleman last updated

Updated Our best compact camera guide will help you find the right pocket camera for you, whatever your budget.

California newt laying its eggs as it clasps vegetation that already holds another newt’s egg clutch / an elephant carrying a dead calf
An emotional ‘gut punch’: elephant carrying a dead calf in Namibia scoops the Wildlife Photographer of the Year award — here are this year’s winning images

By Timothy Coleman Published

Oh, my heart...

Nikon D500 camera in user's hands, yellow studio background
The Nikon D500’s mirrorless successor is tipped for a 2026 release, and the flagship crop-sensor camera could be a big headache for Canon, Sony and Fujifilm

By Timothy Coleman Published

Nikon could finally give the mirrorless treatment to its decade-old D500 DSLR — a flagship crop-sensor camera with rugged body and rapid shooting speeds.

GoPro Hero 13 Black in the hand
The best action camera: we've tested the top models by GoPro, Insta360, DJI and more

By Timothy Coleman last updated

Updated We've tested every action camera worth writing about. Our in-depth guide is designed to help you find the best action camera for your money.

The Fujifilm X-T5 camera on a coffee table behind a red coffee cup (left), the Nikon Z5 II camera on a white studio surface, illuminated with a red light
Nikon and Fujifilm's quiet year isn't the disaster you think it is — I believe these two aging cameras are still class-leading in 2026

By Timothy Coleman Published

Cameras have a pretty long shelf life, you know

Peak Design Mobile Tripod folded away, in user's hand (left) and in use attached to a Pixel phone on a table
I picked up the Peak Design Mobile Tripod on a whim — now I can’t imagine my phone without it

By Timothy Coleman Published

Peak Design's tiny magnetic Mobile Tripod accessory is an easy recommendation if you need to free up your hands for filming, photography, or simply watching long-form content.

The Aura Aspen with bright rhododendron blossoms on it, on a table with a lamp, reed diffuser and plant in front of a pink background.
The best digital photo frame: I've tested the most stunning home displays by Aura, Amazon, Pexar and more

By Timothy Coleman last updated

Updated We've tested the best digital photo frames you can buy today, from simple screens to the smartest displays for your slideshows.

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