Latest articles by James Abbott
RawTherapee review: powerful Raw processing software for free
Review Far from perfect, but RawTherapee still manages to offer a tantalizing alternative to Lightroom
Huion Kamvas 16 (Gen 3) review: a great balance of size and features
Review The Huion Kamvas 16 is a convenient size with precise direct input for creatives
GIMP review: free photo editing software that does a reasonable job
Review Far from perfect but surprisingly impressive for free software
Veeniix V11PRO drone review: good but not great
Review The Veeniix V11PRO is basic but offers more power than smaller drones
Ruko F11PRO 2 review: a simple drone with high hopes
Review The Ruko F11PRO 2 is well-designed and built but image quality is lacking
Holy Stone HS600D review: a much-improved model that's still far from perfect
Review The Holy Stone HS600D is great on paper but it has a few quirks among its useful features
Best Lightroom alternatives in 2025: Switching doesn't have to mean sacrificing powerful editing tools
Buying guide These are the best Lightroom alternatives for anyone who wants an all-in-one editor without a subscription
Radiant Photo 2 review: impressive automated and manual editing
Review Radiant Photo 2 does what it says on the tin and does it surprisingly well
OnePlus Pad Go review: a tempting general-use tablet at a competitive price
Review The OnePlus Pad Go is an inexpensive 11-inch tablet with LTE and respectable performance
ACDSee Photo Studio Ultimate 2025 review: an all-in-one Adobe alternative
Review ACDSee Photo Studio Ultimate 2025 is a Windows-only photo editing solution for beginners and enthusiasts
XPPen Artist Pro 24 (Gen 2) 4K review: a large and precise pen display
Review The XPPen Artist Pro 24 (Gen 2) 4K is a Calman Verified high-res pen display that packs a punch
Atomos Shinobi II review: a lightweight HDR monitor for photography and video
Review The Atomos Shinobi II builds on the success of the Shinobi to deliver camera control, a brighter screen, and a lighter-weight
Neewer ER1 Motorized Carbon Fiber Camera Slider review: budget brilliance
Review The Neewer ER1 Motorized Carbon Fiber Camera Slider delivers solid performance on a budget
Kandao QooCam 3 Ultra review: a next-generation 360-degree camera
Review The Kandao QooCam 3 Ultra offers up to 8K 360-degree video capture for consumers
Asus ProArt PZ13 review: an impressive Microsoft Surface competitor
Review The Asus ProArt PZ13 is a compact and lightweight AI-accelerated laptop and tablet
Asus ProArt P16 review: desktop performance in a portable form
Review The Asus ProArt P16 has the power you need to comfortably get the job done in any location
Zoner Photo Studio X review: an all-in-one interface
Review A unique photo editing solution with an affordable subscription
Asus ProArt PX13 review: portable creative powerhouse
Review The Asus ProArt PX13 is a powerful and versatile convertible laptop for creatives on the go
Emax Tinyhawk III FPV Drone RTF Kit review: a nippy but also subdued FPV drone
Review The Emax Tinyhawk III Plus FPV Racing Drone RTF Kit delivers lots of fun in the park
Emax Tinyhawk III Plus Freestyle RTF Kit review: a true FPV star for beginners
Review The Emax Tinyhawk III Plus Freestyle RTF Kit is hands down the best beginner FPV drone kit
Blackmagic Video Assist 5 3G review: a small but not quite mighty video monitor
Review Blackmagic Video Assist 5 3G Blackmagic Video Assist 5 3G is also its worst enemy with some hard-to-swallow limitations
Blackmagic Video Assist 7 12G HDR review: all-round high-end performance
Review The Blackmagic Video Assist 7 12G HDR is a mighty beast that makes shooting a breeze
Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve Micro Color Panel review: tactile control for color grading
Review The Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve Micro Color Panel is a fantastic yet specialist device
