Lauren Scott
Lauren is a writer, reviewer, and photographer with ten years of experience in the camera industry. She's the former Managing Editor of Digital Camera World, and previously served as Editor of Digital Photographer magazine, Technique editor for PhotoPlus: The Canon Magazine, and Deputy Editor of our sister publication, Digital Camera Magazine. An experienced journalist and freelance photographer, Lauren also has bylines at Tech Radar, Space.com, Canon Europe, PCGamesN, T3, Stuff, and British Airways' in-flight magazine. When she's not testing gear for DCW, she's probably in the kitchen testing yet another new curry recipe or walking in the Cotswolds with her Flat-coated Retriever.
Latest articles by Lauren Scott

Best camera for TikTok: cameras and phones to make great videos
By Louise Carey, Lauren Scott last updated
UPDATED The best camera for TikTok will include a front-facing screen and offer a big improvement on your smartphone

The best DSLR for video in 2025: create fantastic full HD and 4K video
By Lauren Scott last updated
Buying Guide The best DSLRs for video can still beat mirrorless rivals for value and flexibility: here are our top picks, at the best prices

30 female photographers whose work deserves to be seen, studied, and celebrated, on International Women's Day
By Lauren Scott published
INT WOMEN'S DAY Discover 27 of the most innovative and prolific female photographers and how they've shaped the artform

The best camera straps: be more comfortable when using your DSLR or mirrorless camera
By Lauren Scott, Chris George last updated
buying guide Reduce neck ache and give yourself more flexibility by investing the best camera straps

Camonity 12x32 review: digital binoculars with a camera in one
By Lauren Scott published
Review Come for the binoculars, leave for the camera? The Camonity 12x32 is a strange package, but one that may suit birdwatchers on a tight budget

The best bird feeder camera: birdwatching at home
By Adam Juniper last updated
BUYING GUIDE A must-buy for any backyard twitcher, here are the best bird feeder cameras available today

The best GoPro gimbal in 2025: get smooth footage on your action camera
By Lauren Scott last updated
UPDATED The best GoPro gimbals will ensure your action camera footage looks smooth even when you're moving quickly

The best binoculars with cameras in 2025
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Updated Take photos or videos of faraway objects with the best binoculars with cameras

Rexing B1 Basic review: let there be night sight
By Lauren Scott published
Review If you're looking for infrared night vision in a tool that's light on size and spend, the B1 Basic monocular might be the ideal solution – just don't expect hi-res results

The best slow motion cameras in 2025
By Lauren Scott last updated
Updated Our pick of the best slow motion cameras you can buy will let you capture all the action in stunning slow-mo

The best full frame DSLR in 2025: top cameras for enthusiasts and pros
By Lauren Scott last updated
Updated The best full frame DSLRs don't have to cost a fortune. Here are the top choices for amateurs, enthusiasts and pros

The best hybrid cameras in 2025
By Lauren Scott last updated
Updated These are the best hybrid cameras for shooting stills and video

"I just love capturing the magic of the night sky," reveals astrophotographer Josh Dury
By Lauren Scott published
Interview UK astrophotographer Josh Dury on night-sky success, his passion for documenting natural skies, a brand-new book and an appearance at The Photography Show 2025

Panasonic HC-X1500 review: an epic zoom, but don't buy it for low-light filming
By Lauren Scott published
Review Panasonic's prosumer camcorder surprised me in many ways, but its 25-600mm Leica lens is the star attraction.

The best Fujifilm cameras: from retro X-mount mirrorless to affordable medium format
By Gareth Bevan last updated
BUYING GUIDE The best Fujifilm cameras appeal to traditionalists, enthusiasts, and professionals alike, blending retro style with the latest tech

The best 150-600mm lenses: super-telephoto zooms to get close to the action
By Matthew Richards last updated
UPDATED These are the best 150-600mm lenses for getting super telephoto shots of sports and wildlife from afar

The best portable hard drives and SSDs in 2025: convenient storage for every budget
By Ben Andrews last updated
BUYING GUIDE The best portable hard drives and SSD drives enable you to keep your photos and videos mobile and safely backed up

The best camcorders in 2025: perfect all-in-one video cameras
By Chris George last updated
BUYING GUIDE The best camcorders are the perfect all-in-one video cameras for many workflows. Pick the right one for you

The best lenses for the Nikon D800 in 2025: the top lenses for Nikon's much-loved DSLR
By Lauren Scott last updated
Updated These best lenses for the Nikon D800 help you to get the most from an older DSLR camera that's still popular today

For a big game, I could shoot as many as 9,000 photos!
By Lauren Scott published
Interview The official England football team photographer and Canon Ambassador reflects on a lifetime of sports photojournalism

Sony AX43 review: the last vlogging handycam with big zoom appeal
By Lauren Scott published
Review Sony's AX43 is a compact, casual camcorder for the everyday video maker or aspiring content creator.

Fujifilm X-T5 review: beautiful images, classic controls
By Lauren Scott last updated
review In terms of the way that it looks, feels and handles, the X-T5 is in a class of its own

The best student laptops
By Ben Andrews last updated
UPDATED The best student laptops can give you an edge in your studies whether you're at school, college or uni
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