Latest articles by Rod Lawton
Adobe Photoshop Elements 2025 review
Review Photoshop Elements 2025 is a subscription-free family-friendly version of Photoshop. That’s the good news
Why don't they make cameras like this any more? I'm in awe of this Canon DSLR from 2007!
Opinion We kind of took the Canon EOS 50D for granted back then, but we didn’t know what we were going to lose
Best Nikon Z lenses in 2024 for the Nikon Z5, Z6, Z6 II, Z6 III, Z7, Z7 II, Z8, Z9, Zf, Z50, Z30 and Z fc
UPDATED Our list of the best Nikon Z lenses includes Nikon's zoom lenses, prime lenses and its two macro lenses
Best lenses for the Fujifilm X-T50 in 2024
Buying guide The Fujifilm X-T50 is a small camera that packs a big punch, so what are the best lenses to match its size and 40MP potential?
Sony ECM-L1 lavalier microphone review
Review The Sony ECM-L1 lavalier mic looks like a logical and useful addition to the Sony audio range, but why does it cost so much?
DxO PhotoLab 8 review
Review PhotoLab 8 is an evolutionary upgrade on DxO’s flagship photo editor, but the updates are significant and the results superb
DxO PhotoLab 8 brings better denoising, lens corrections, curve tool and more
News DxO’s annual update of its flagship photo editing software concentrates on image quality improvements and editing
Sigma 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN | Contemporary review
Review Is this the wide-angle zoom Fujifilm users have been waiting for? Meet the Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary
Why won't L-brackets work with video heads? It seems an obvious thing to me
Opinion Camera L-brackets are great. Video tripod heads are great. But not both at the same time apparently
The best photo editing software in 2024: retouch, fix and enhance your images
BUYING GUIDE This is the best photo editing software for improving your images and feeding your creativity
Fujifilm Fujinon XF 16mm f/2.8 R WR review
Review The Fujinon XF 16mm f/2.8 R WR has a modest price and modest maximum aperture, but it’s a decent little lens
Why are we so obsessed with cameras that can do absolutely everything?
Opinion Trying to get every desirable feature in a single camera isn't just expensive, it might even be impossible. Maybe two cameras (or three) are better than one?
The best Pentax cameras in 2024: from APS-C to full frame and medium format
UPDATED Looking for the best Pentax camera to buy? You’ve come to the right place as we list our top Pentax camera recommendations
The best budget vlogging camera in 2024
Buying Guide If you want to be a vlogger, these are the best budget vlogging cameras to get you started!
I wish mirrorless camera makers would copy Blackmagic's beautifully big screens
Opinion Memo to camera makers: if you want to make a mirrorless camera for video, don’t just adapt a regular camera
Ricoh GR III HDF review
Review The ‘classic’ 28mm equivalent Ricoh GR III swaps its 2x ND filter for a new Highlight Diffusion Filter, for an dreamier analog look
DSLR vs mirrorless cameras in 2024: which format is best, and why?
BUYING GUIDE The DSLR vs mirrorless camera debate continues – we help you decide which is right for you
AI won’t kill photography, but it might just bore us to death
Opinion How do you feel about AI in photography? Does it leave you a) scared, b) energized or c) bored?
I saw Panasonic's Lumix S9 for the first time at a show and I just kept walking. That’s bad!
Opinion I review cameras for a living, so I ought to take an interest, but this constantly repeating ‘creator’ formula is just, well, boring
I can't believe Olympus walked away from this camera – if only we had it now
Opinion I FINALLY found a good used Olympus PEN-F – and it's even better than I remember
Ricoh GR IIIx HDF review: showing off your softer side
Review This new variant of Ricoh’s evergreen pocket compact boasts a ‘highlight diffusion filter’ for a softer analog look
50 best camera accessories in 2024: essential photography gadgets and add-ons
UPDATED These 50 best camera accessories can take your photography to a whole new level – but don't panic, you don't have to get them all!
How did I end up with a Canon system when I didn’t really like Canon cameras?
Opinion Sometimes the camera you need isn’t the camera you wanted, and you can’t always judge a system by its specs
