Rod Lawton
Rod is an independent photography journalist and editor, and a long-standing Digital Camera World contributor, having previously worked as DCW's Group Reviews editor. Before that he has been technique editor on N-Photo, Head of Testing for the photography division and Camera Channel editor on TechRadar, as well as contributing to many other publications. He has been writing about photography technique, photo editing and digital cameras since they first appeared, and before that began his career writing about film photography. He has used and reviewed practically every interchangeable lens camera launched in the past 20 years, from entry-level DSLRs to medium format cameras, together with lenses, tripods, gimbals, light meters, camera bags and more. Rod has his own camera gear blog at fotovolo.com but also writes about photo-editing applications and techniques at lifeafterphotoshop.com
Latest articles by Rod Lawton
Sony in 2023: from a compact vlogging cam to the most advanced camera ever
By Rod Lawton published
BEST OF 2023 2023 has been a HUGE year for Sony, with so many launches it’s sometimes been difficult to keep up. Here’s what happened
Canon in 2023: lenses the world has never seen before, and some creative cameras too
By Rod Lawton published
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
By Rod Lawton published
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
By Rod Lawton published
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!
By Rod Lawton published
Opinion Surely that’s a mistake? The best camera for old SLR lenses is a DSLR, right? Not necessarily...
Apple iMac M3 review
By Rod Lawton published
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!
By Rod Lawton published
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
By Rod Lawton published
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
By Rod Lawton published
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?
By Rod Lawton published
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
By Rod Lawton published
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?
By Rod Lawton published
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
By Rod Lawton published
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
By Rod Lawton published
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
By Rod Lawton published
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
By Rod Lawton published
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
By Rod Lawton published
Review The 3 Legged Thing Lance could raise your photography to new heights
Does the Fujifilm GFX 100 II make the GFX 100S obsolete?
By Rod Lawton published
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
By Rod Lawton published
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
By Rod Lawton published
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
By Rod Lawton published
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
By Rod Lawton published
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?
By Rod Lawton published
Buying Guide Our Sony A7C II vs ZV-E1 comparison finds out
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