Latest articles by Rod Lawton
Canon in 2023: lenses the world has never seen before, and some creative cameras too
BEST OF 2023 What a year it’s been for Canon fans! Join us on a trip through 2023 as we relive the launches, the lenses, the rumors and the rebuttals…
Panasonic in 2023: a new phase for full frame and Micro Four Thirds
Best of 2023 2023 was a major year for Panasonic with two major launch events for both Lumix S and Lumix G formats
I wonder what happened to ordinary photography? We’ve become fixated on extremes
Opinion We all want the best camera. Of course we do. But judging cameras by the extremes of their performance makes no sense
What’s the best camera type for old SLR lenses? Mirrorless!
Opinion Surely that’s a mistake? The best camera for old SLR lenses is a DSLR, right? Not necessarily...
Apple iMac M3 review
Review The iMac M3 has lots of power and that 24-inch 4.5K screen is to die for, but the base models do need more RAM and storage
Sometimes it takes a new camera to make you realize how good your old one was!
Opinion New cameras are better. Of course they are. But they can also make you realize the older model does everything you need
We spend thousands on camera gear and then complain about the cost of software
Opinion There are three key things in photography: the photographer, the camera, the edit. Seems we think the last one isn’t worth much
Megapixel anxiety. It’s real. It may even be incurable
Opinion We were supposed to be past this whole megapixel fixation. But maybe all we’ve done is drive it deep in our subconscious
I just bought a Fujifilm X-T1. Am I mad?
Opinion The X-T1 came out way back in 2014. Its specs are positively prehistoric. How can this camera be any good today?
DxO PureRAW 3.7 update brings enhanced Lightroom integration
News DxO PureRAW 3.7 now offers the ability to create and manage Lightroom Classic Collections from within PureRAW
Sony A7C II vs A7C: has Sony made a worthy successor?
Buying guide Our Sony A7C II vs A7C comparison reveals the key differences between these cameras, and key things they have in common
Fujifilm GFX 100 II vs Hasselblad X2D 100C: comparing medium format monsters
Buying guide Our Fujifilm GFX 100 II vs Hasselblad X2D 100C comparison pitches two medium format monsters head to head
Sony A7CR vs A7R V: comparing two megapixel monsters
Buying guide Does the Sony A7CR really match the power of the A7R V? Our Sony A7CR vs A7R V highlights the differences
RODE Wireless Pro review
Review It’s not the cheapest wireless mic option by any means, but the RODE Wireless Pro mic kit ticks just about every box
Panasonic Lumix G9 II vs S5 II
Buying guide These cameras look (and cost) the same, but our Panasonic Lumix G9 II vs Lumix S5 II comparison reveals key differences
3 Legged Thing Lance - this monopod reaches new heights for photographers
Review The 3 Legged Thing Lance could raise your photography to new heights
Does the Fujifilm GFX 100 II make the GFX 100S obsolete?
Buying guide Does the new Fujifilm GFX 100 II kill off the GFX 100S? Our Fujifilm GFX 100 II vs GFX 100S comparison finds out
Sony ECM-W3 Wireless Mic review
Review The Sony ECM-W3 looks like the perfect dual mic wireless setup for Sony users, but it’s pretty expensive, so is it worth it?
Sony ECM-S1 Streaming Mic review
Review The Sony ECM-S1 Streaming Mic is clever, versatile and very good, but you’re paying plenty for that wireless convenience
3 Legged Thing Taylor 2.0 monopod review
Review The new 3 Legged Thing Taylor 2.0 monopod has a maximum payload 50 times its own weight. That’s a pretty promising start
Panasonic Lumix G9 II vs Lumix GH6
Buying guide The Panasonic Lumix G9 II vs Lumix GH6 dilemma could be a real headache for filmmakers, so what are the key differences?
Sony A7C II vs ZV-E1: Both are good at video, and they cost about the same, so which is best?
Buying guide Our Sony A7C II vs ZV-E1 comparison finds out
Sony A7C II vs A7CR
Buying guide Weighing up the Sony A7C II vs A7CR? We compare Sony’s two new lookalike cameras to reveal the key differences
