Articles by Adam Juniper, Managing Editor

With over 20 years of expertise as a tech journalist, Adam brings a wealth of knowledge across a vast number of product categories, including timelapse cameras, home security cameras, NVR cameras, photography books, webcams, 3D printers and 3D scanners, borescopes, radar detectors… and, above all, drones.

Adam is our resident expert on all aspects of camera drones and drone photography, from buying guides on the best choices for aerial photographers of all ability levels to the latest rules and regulations on piloting drones.

He is the author of a number of books including The Complete Guide to Drones, The Smart Smart Home Handbook, 101 Tips for DSLR Video and The Drone Pilot's Handbook.

Articles by: Adam Juniper

When Final Cut Pro 11 came along I thought it spelled doom – after all, why change the number now...

By Adam Juniper published 20 November 24

News Without much fanfare FCPX became Final Cut Pro 11 – why the change? "Supercharged" with intelligence – I hear that a lot, but versioning can hurt the wallet!

Insta360 Ace Pro 2 on a table next to iPhone and bottle of water

Insta360 Ace Pro 2 review – It should be the world's best action camera, but is it?

By Adam Juniper published 19 November 24

Review It beats GoPro on resolution and matches Osmo Action on sensor size – and it says Leica on the front – is this the world's best action camera?

man in red coat stook on a snowy mountain top with a gopro

The best action cameras in 2024: capture life's adventures, wherever they take you!

By Adam Juniper last updated 19 November 24

BUYING GUIDE The best action cameras are small, simple, easy to use, and can go whether other cameras can't

Boy flying one of the best drone for kids in a park

The best drones for kids in 2024

By Adam Juniper last updated 18 November 24

BUYING GUIDE The best drones for kids are affordable and perfect for beginners

DJI Matrice 300RTK thermal drone being used by law enforcement officers

The best thermal drones in 2024

By Adam Juniper last updated 18 November 24

buying guide Pinpoint heat signatures from the sky using one of the best thermal-imaging drones

side. by side Hand holding DJI Neo and Hand holding DJI Mini 4K

DJI Neo v DJI Mini 4K – cheap, powerful drones, but what's the difference?

By Adam Juniper published 18 November 24

Versus The DJI Neo is DJI's cheapest drone, but there are some great deals on the Mini 4K. They've both got 4K cameras, so which should you get? It depends...

What will the GoPro 360 Max 2 bring? Should I wait or get the Insta360 X4 now?

By Adam Juniper published 17 November 24

Opinion We know GoPro has a new 360-degree camera coming – the Max 2 – but you can buy the 8K Insta360 X4 right now, so will it be worth waiting?

What made Sony's cameras great? How did it surpass Canon and Nikon? NOT by being "cautious", that's for sure!

By Adam Juniper published 16 November 24

Opinion There was a time Sony cameras had to try extra hard to beat Canon and Nikon and the A7 III is a great example. Will Sony (or anyone else) do it again?

This 360° camera is a Time Magazine best invention of 2024 – but why now?

By Adam Juniper published 16 November 24

News Why is the Insta360's X4 a Time invention of the year now? And how long will Americans be able to get hold of it?

Just because it says it's a DSLR, doesn't mean it is! How I spotted a mistake on Walmart

By Adam Juniper published 16 November 24

Opinion Watch out! Even major retailers like Walmart are mislabelling cameras as DSLRs when they're not – make sure you don't make a mistake!

Best document camera in 2024: which visualizer is the right one for you?

By Adam Juniper last updated 15 November 24

buying guide Bring your subject to life with the best document cameras for presentations, meetings, teaching and more

Best cheap drone: DJI Mavic Mini tracking a skateboarder from above

The best cheap drones to buy in 2024

By Adam Juniper last updated 15 November 24

buying guide Fly high without breaking the bank with one of the best cheap drones on the market

DJI Osmo Action 4 Action Camera being worn on a hiker's shoulder strap

The best GoPro alternatives in 2024: action cameras that might be cheaper or better!

By Adam Juniper last updated 11 November 24

buying guide The best GoPro alternatives can give the big-name brand a real run for its money – even beat it – for tech, ideas, and value

A drone, a Sony Camera, A Insta 360 X4, a wallet and some American dollars

"I'd definitely buy my new camera BEFORE the tariffs come" – America First WILL push prices up on cameras & drones

By Adam Juniper published 10 November 24

Opinion America First looks to be coming, and with it huge tax hikes on cameras and lenses. The deals you see now on photo gear now might be the best for years.

DJI Neo gets speed boost – and Tik-Tok friendly video – in big firmware update

By Adam Juniper published 9 November 24

News The DJI Neo is probably already on your wish list, but the latest firmware update boosts speed and video – making it ready for more FPV and vertical video

Mac Mini M4 simulated next to PS5 and TV and games with thinking emoji

They're saying the Mac Mini M4 can replace Sony's dominant PlayStation 5 – but would I want to edit photos AND play games in the den?

By Adam Juniper published 8 November 24

Opinion The most famous Apple-watcher says the new Mac Mini G4 might replace your PS5, so I test the idea! I'm not so sure...

Adam Juniper putting lens cover onto GoPro 13 Hero Black which is sitting on red

GoPro "Seeing growth" and confirms Max 2 360 cam in 2025 – restructuring has made company "leaner and meaner"

By Adam Juniper published 7 November 24

Eyes were on GoPro today for the quarterly earnings call after harsh restructuring – but a new 360-degree camera is now expected.

The best camera drones in 2024: take your photography & video to the skies

By Adam Juniper last updated 7 November 24

BUYING GUIDE These are the best camera drones for aerial photography and videography, both for cameras and flight controls

Sony ditches its Airpeak drone? I'm not surprised… but surely this is the time to get INTO the drone business, not out of it!

By Adam Juniper published 6 November 24

Opinion Has Sony chosen EXACTLY the wrong day to discontinue the Airpeak drone? Is it looking at the same 'business environment' that I am?

DJI Goggles N3 worn by drone user piloting drone with control wand

DJI's new Goggles N3 makes FPV drone flying affordable – flip, roll, and drift!

By Adam Juniper published 6 November 24

News New cheaper FPV goggles from DJI – the N3 – bring the prices down for FPV and lift the Neo drone's potential as a gift

Sharp Leica Aquos R9 phone with indicator lines pointing to phone

Would you like a Leica phone? A new one is here – with a shutter button – BUT there is a 'but'...

By Adam Juniper published 4 November 24

A Leica phone – or at least a Sharp phone co-engineered with the legendary brand – has just been announced (and it isn't even the first)

People in a business meeting using one of the best conference room webcams, the Meeting Owl Pro

The best conference room webcam in 2024: conferencing cameras for groups

By Adam Juniper last updated 4 November 24

Buying guide See the whole meeting in high resolution, with the best conference room webcam available today

Video still from iPhone next to upgrading iphones

If I want a new iPhone, I'll get it. New is always better and photographers who don't upgrade often miss out!

By Adam Juniper published 2 November 24

Opinion It has become fashionable to argue that phone upgrades are a mistake. I disagree – my camera body can wait; phones change fast!

Picture of woman giving birth apparently in a stable with a person helping her and a donkey looking on

A photo book on childbirth might be too much for some publishers, but Blurb provided a solution for award-winning photographer

By Adam Juniper published 2 November 24

News A photographer with joyful work in a traditionally po-faced art world isn't shut out any more – but whether to sell through Amazon or Blurb is a real debate!

HoverAir X1 Pro and ProMax drones finally go on sale for real – and DJI has a serious competitor again!

By Adam Juniper published 1 November 24

News The revolutionary HoverAir X1 PRO and 8K PROMAX drones go on sale today – this represents a massive step against the established order (code for DJI!)

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