James Abbott
James Abbott is a landscape and portrait photographer based in Cambridge. He’s also an experienced photography journalist specializing in camera skills and Photoshop techniques. He is also a CAA-approved drone pilot and professional aerial photographer.
Latest articles by James Abbott
![Veeniix V11PRO drone flying in the sky in front of grey clouds](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7qLAxGUZhrWKPt5Yv4ud8M-320-80.jpg)
Veeniix V11PRO drone review: good but not great
By James Abbott published
Review The Veeniix V11PRO is basic but offers more power than smaller drones
![Ruko F11PRO 2 drone flying in front of trees and a grey cloudy sky](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kx7wCUMgzmFfVFftQEWAnX-320-80.jpg)
Ruko F11PRO 2 review: a simple drone with high hopes
By James Abbott published
Review The Ruko F11PRO 2 is well-designed and built but image quality is lacking
![Holy Stone HS600D drone fling in the sky](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/szNgUPz3BwDKeJnqsz6p8M-320-80.jpg)
Holy Stone HS600D review: a much-improved model that's still far from perfect
By James Abbott published
Review The Holy Stone HS600D is great on paper but it has a few quirks among its useful features
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Best Lightroom alternatives in 2025: Switching doesn't have to mean sacrificing powerful editing tools
By Hillary K. Grigonis last updated
Buying guide These are the best Lightroom alternatives for anyone who wants an all-in-one editor without a subscription
![Radiant Photo 2 photo editing software with an image of green plants under a large tree trunk](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eXN83CXTtPW36FcbEcCGFF-320-80.jpg)
Radiant Photo 2 review: impressive automated and manual editing
By James Abbott published
Review Radiant Photo 2 does what it says on the tin and does it surprisingly well
![OnePlus Pad Go on its home screen on a wooden table](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cUJoEChJLPWd9yeYPsUsRH-320-80.jpg)
OnePlus Pad Go review: a tempting general-use tablet at a competitive price
By James Abbott published
Review The OnePlus Pad Go is an inexpensive 11-inch tablet with LTE and respectable performance
![Screenshot from ACDSee Photo Studio Ultimate 2025 photo editing software](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/x8Pw9rNmJ5fpXJD4kVa9o6-320-80.jpg)
ACDSee Photo Studio Ultimate 2025 review: an all-in-one Adobe alternative
By James Abbott published
Review ACDSee Photo Studio Ultimate 2025 is a Windows-only photo editing solution for beginners and enthusiasts
![XPen Artist Pro 24 (Gen 2) 4K drawing tablet on a wooden surface](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Mrj6aJCjybcX7RSRRZYB8V-320-80.jpg)
XPPen Artist Pro 24 (Gen 2) 4K review: a large and precise pen display
By James Abbott published
Review The XPPen Artist Pro 24 (Gen 2) 4K is a Calman Verified high-res pen display that packs a punch
![An Atomos Shinobi II camera monitor on top of a camera outside in a field](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/f8YtqrRMzjK2fin2CTsZ9T-320-80.jpg)
Atomos Shinobi II review: a lightweight HDR monitor for photography and video
By James Abbott published
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 with a Sony camera attached outside on a stony ground](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pdEqEwKTXiKZYDfx6NwAu6-320-80.jpg)
Neewer ER1 Motorized Carbon Fiber Camera Slider review: budget brilliance
By James Abbott published
Review The Neewer ER1 Motorized Carbon Fiber Camera Slider delivers solid performance on a budget
![Kandao QooCam 3 Ultra action camera outside in front of green trees in the background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZGStDEMf2vJkGvCgM9aQec-320-80.jpg)
Kandao QooCam 3 Ultra review: a next-generation 360-degree camera
By James Abbott published
Review The Kandao QooCam 3 Ultra offers up to 8K 360-degree video capture for consumers
![Asus ProArt PZ13 laptop on a wooden table](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ivo47nfosRR9HdQ5XDLdTC-320-80.jpg)
Asus ProArt PZ13 review: an impressive Microsoft Surface competitor
By James Abbott published
Review The Asus ProArt PZ13 is a compact and lightweight AI-accelerated laptop and tablet
![Asus ProArt P16 laptop on a chair](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jxQ2yZkWsC2yS6ssoDbJQi-320-80.jpg)
Asus ProArt P16 review: desktop performance in a portable form
By James Abbott published
Review The Asus ProArt P16 has the power you need to comfortably get the job done in any location
![Zoner Photo Studio X screenshots from photo editing app](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SJw6DkTJQaVPqDQs8cEKGk-320-80.jpg)
Zoner Photo Studio X review: an all-in-one interface
By James Abbott published
Review A unique photo editing solution with an affordable subscription
![Asus ProArt PX13 laptop on a wooden surface](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uY4eUwuT9JJpR9QH3hYb8C-320-80.jpg)
Asus ProArt PX13 review: portable creative powerhouse
By James Abbott published
Review The Asus ProArt PX13 is a powerful and versatile convertible laptop for creatives on the go
![Emax Tinyhawk III Plus FPV Racing Drone RTF on wooden slatted decking](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BEF34vJjaTP2MF2sLnZcJN-320-80.jpg)
Emax Tinyhawk III FPV Drone RTF Kit review: a nippy but also subdued FPV drone
By James Abbott published
Review The Emax Tinyhawk III Plus FPV Racing Drone RTF Kit delivers lots of fun in the park
![Emax Tinyhawk III drone on a wooden slatted surface](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Ce778QTFBMputhkbD5cXbC-320-80.jpg)
Emax Tinyhawk III Plus Freestyle RTF Kit review: a true FPV star for beginners
By James Abbott published
Review The Emax Tinyhawk III Plus Freestyle RTF Kit is hands down the best beginner FPV drone kit
![Blackmagic Video Assist 5 3G video monitor outside](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/n4TEcZJfoXs8EbqnRMZVm9-320-80.jpg)
Blackmagic Video Assist 5 3G review: a small but not quite mighty video monitor
By James Abbott published
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 used outside in a wooded area](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/j9hF8BzXSPWib2N3zFdFdZ-320-80.jpg)
Blackmagic Video Assist 7 12G HDR review: all-round high-end performance
By James Abbott published
Review The Blackmagic Video Assist 7 12G HDR is a mighty beast that makes shooting a breeze
![Hand using the Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve Micro Color Panel on a wooden surface](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qaUa8WZsZYRg4K4jFq8my-320-80.jpg)
Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve Micro Color Panel review: tactile control for color grading
By James Abbott published
Review The Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve Micro Color Panel is a fantastic yet specialist device
![HS900 drone in flight for HS900 review](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mfNbryPwHVw3p7QJSTRESF-320-80.jpg)
Holy Stone Sirius HS900 review – does the DJI Mini 3 have some serious competition?
By James Abbott published
Review The Holy Stone Sirius HS900 is a sub-250g drone with some impressive features for the price
![Autel EVO Max 4T](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JRMoG4AJJtXYessSRoxBhB-320-80.jpg)
Autel EVO Max 4T review: an enterprise powerhouse
By James Abbott published
Review The Autel EVO Max 4T is the perfect drone for emergency services, search & rescue and surveying
![MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo laptop on a wooden table top](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WdGsrr4t4VCpE8G7q3WyXf-320-80.jpg)
MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo review: a slick 2-in-1 Windows laptop
By James Abbott published
Review The MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo offers creative-friendly features but lacks pro-spec processing power and screen performance
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