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

Photos of a rare Ross seal in Antarctica by sealife photographer Justin Hofman, underwater near the surface
'Never in my wildest dreams did I expect this to happen' — pro sealife photographer captures 'first-ever' photos of rare seal in Antarctica

By Timothy Coleman Published

With ice levels at an all-time low, sealife photographer Justin Hofman ventured into antarctica's south earlier than ever and had an encounter with a rare Ross seal.

Kodak PixPro AZ653 bridge camera in the shade on a bright day
Kodak’s 65x zoom ‘bridge’ camera is back – but I’m not about to take it on safari

By Timothy Coleman Published

Kodak's affordable do-it-all camera returns with the updated PixPro AZ653, adding USB-C charging to a versatile feature set, including 65x zoom and macro mode

Kodak Charmera compact camera in user's hand
I should hate this camera but I’ve bought it several times — Kodak’s $35 retro keychain camera is so cheap you can’t go wrong

By Timothy Coleman Published

Retro in style and truly retro in quality (ahem), the Kodak Charmera is so bad that you have to love it, and so cheap and tiny that it's an easy gift.

Three cameras from left to right; close up of the Sony A7 and its sensor, front on of the Fujifilm X-H2S and the Canon EOS R1 with no lens and a bright red backdrop
YouTube's biggest camera nerd ranks major brands for color accuracy — and it’s bad news for Fujifilm and Lumix fans

By Timothy Coleman Published

Gerald Undone has called on his experience with more than 50 cameras from leading brands.

Panasonic Lumix TZ300 travel compact camera on a stone surface alongside a map and travel bag and sunglasses
Panasonic’s ‘most advanced travel zoom camera’ gets a surprise successor 8 years later — here are two major differences

By Timothy Coleman Published

Panasonic updates its popular Lumix ZS200 / TZ200 travel compact from 2018 with the new ZS300 / TZ300.

Birdfy Bird Bath Pro camera in a garden
I tested the Birdfy Bird Bath Pro for a month — it’s the most entertaining bird cam yet, but there's a catch

By Timothy Coleman Published

A whole new way to watch your garden birdlife

Viltrox 35mm F1.2 and 135mm F1.8 LAB lenses under spotlight on a diagonal surface, plain gray background
A new dawn of affordable zoom lenses is here — the first Chinese autofocus zoom has been spotted, and that’s a big deal

By Timothy Coleman Published

If China is to overtake Japan as the new lens-making superpower, we need more choice, most notably autofocus zooms — and we may soon have it.

A wide collection of Fujifilm lenses, illuminated with low key lighting, on a black background
'My dream travel lens’ — Fujifilm asked which lens it should make next, and you voted for this wide-aperture zoom

By Timothy Coleman Published

Fujifilm asked fans which lens(es) it should make next from 14 concepts — and a dream travel zoom topped the poll.

A video teaser by GoPro of its next camera, with a closeup of the moon and a caption 'captured on the next generation of GoPro'
‘The people have been waiting!’ — GoPro teases a mysterious cinematic camera, which could have DJI and Insta360 worried

By Timothy Coleman Published

Following the announcement of a new, twice the power processor, GoPro has teased its next all-new kind of camera with cinematic shots

Fujifilm Instax Mini 13 instant camera, in blue, laid on the floor of a bowling alley, surrounded by fallen pins and instant prints
I’ve compared the new, cheap Fuifilm Instax Mini 13 to its predecessor – here are 3 useful upgrades you should know about

By Timothy Coleman Published

Our longstanding favorite instant camera line gets a brush up — the Instax Mini 13 keeps the same low price as the Instax Mini 12, but gets a handy self-timer mode.

Rear screen of the Ricoh GR IV Monochrome compact camera
'We've got 12 months of orders' — Ricoh's niche black and white-only compact is a hit, despite the price hike

By Timothy Coleman Published

Ricoh's first black and white-only compact, the GR IV Monochrome, is giving Ricoh a welcome headache, with demand outstripping supply.

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A man underwater with a product from the I'm Back project
‘A new way to experience film cameras’ – this digital ‘film’ roll will take just seconds to upgrade your classic 35mm film camera with an APS-C sensor, 4K video and wireless uploads

By Peter Fenech Published

10 years in the making: I'm Back teases its latest digital 'film' roll with an APS-C sensor and 4K video, and I'm finally convinced the concept might work — here's why

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Atlas S SD card in a Canon 60D outdoors
Buy now or wait? SD card prices are shooting through the roof – here’s how to navigate the ‘memory crisis’

By Timothy Coleman Published

A global 'memory crisis' has seen the price of SD cards shoot up in 2026, typically by over 200%. Here's my buying advice, and which genuine models I still recommend

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Don't wait for the rumored DJI Pocket 4 — the 'amazing' Pocket 3 is cheaper than ever right now

By Timothy Coleman Published

DJI's top-selling Pocket 3 vlogging camera falls in price and it's a great buy, even with the rumored Pocket 4 upgrade potentially on the horizon

The Aura Ink 'E Ink' digital photo frame on a sideboard
I tested the Aura Ink over months, and it ‘captures the spirit of photo frames more authentically’ than LCD — but it's not perfect

By Timothy Coleman Published

An altogether different type of digital photo frame, the Aura Ink features a natural E Ink display and 3-month battery life.

Yashica Journey 4K camcorder in white, in user's hand
Camcorders are cool again, and this unlikely brand has just launched a cheap 4K model — but read this before putting up your cash

By Timothy Coleman Published

Budget camera maker 'Yashica' looks to revive cheap handicams with its new 'Journey', which shoots 4K video, 8K stills, has a flip out touchscreen and costs less than $300

A giant, bulbous camera lens facing down, reflected in light, with low key lighting and a black background
DJI’s Avata 360 will land this month — here’s what we know about DJI’s first 360 drone, and 3 reasons I’m psyched for its arrival

By Timothy Coleman Published

After months of rumors, DJI's Avata 360 is official, and we know the hour the 360 degree, 8K drone will land

A Lumix S9 mirrorless camera modified with a white skin and a Leica engraving on the top plate
Can't afford a Leica? The latest craze in China is just engraving the name into Panasonic cameras instead

By Timothy Coleman Published

Chinese social media is awash with images of customized Panasonic Lumix cameras, especially those with Leica branding. I mean, the craze kind of makes sense...

Fujifilm X-E4
'We’d love to make lenses like these' — Fujifilm wants you to vote on the three 'dream lenses' it could make in the future. Here's how to have your say

By Timothy Coleman Published

Fujifilm hosted a live 'Focus on Glass' event on YouTube, proposing 14 lens concepts for the public to vote on. Which would you like to see become a reality?

Canon RF 14mm F1.4L VCM lens attached to the Canon EOS R5 Mark II, besides the five other VCM prime lenses in the range
Canon could launch a game-changing f/1.4 zoom lens this year — but with one likely catch

By Timothy Coleman Published

A patent application in Japan reveals a range of fast aperture zoom lenses that Canon is exploring, covering full-frame, APS-C, and PowerShot. Here's what we might see

Photographer holding the OM System OM-1 II with M.Zuiko 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS lens attached
Best wildlife photography camera: our top picks from Canon, Nikon, Sony and more

By Timothy Coleman last updated

If you're looking for the best wildlife photography camera, our in-depth guide has options for all budgets and ability levels.

Man holding the Fujifilm X-T30 III camera up to his eye, on London street
I tested the retro Fujifilm X-T30 III and tiny new zoom lens, and the kit is a great pick for beginner photographers

By Timothy Coleman, Peter Fenech last updated

Fujifilm's X-T30 III sits below the X-T50 as an entry-level mirrorless camera, with a compact retro design that includes a decent viewfinder and built-in flash.

Leica Leitzphone in user's hands, behind their back, with a dark red concrete wall back ground
Leica’s Leitzphone looks like the dream phone for photographers — and I’m particularly excited about this one feature

By Timothy Coleman Published

Leica has finally revealed a flagship phone that's available outside of Japan, and it looks like the ultimate phone for photographers.

A vibrant welcome sign and a concept Canon camera on a stand at the CP+ 2026 photography show in Japan
CP+ 2026 live: we're at the world’s biggest photography show, with the latest news from Canon, Sigma and more

By Timothy Coleman, Alicia Haddick last updated

We're visiting CP+ 2026 in Japan – the world's biggest photography show – checking out the latest camera gear from Canon, Sony, Sigma and more

Peak Design 'Form Rope' camera strap attached to a Fujifilm compact camera, and photographer bringing the camera up to their eyes
Want a trendy strap to match your camera? Here are my 3 fashionable favorites, plus sensible alternatives

By Timothy Coleman last updated

Rope camera straps are the trendiest accessory, but read this before buying one of my recommendations

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