Latest articles by Rod Lawton
How to get started with black and white photography with a Canon camera
TUTORIAL Black-and-white photography is a unique medium that is as popular as ever. Rod Lawton shows you how to go mono...
Panasonic G9 vs G9 II: how much better is the new Lumix Micro Four Thirds flagship?
Buying Guide Our Panasonic Lumix G9 vs Lumix G9 II comparison reveals just how much is new and updated in Panasonic's MFT flagship
Sony A7C II vs Sony A6700
Buying Guide Struggling to choose between the Sony A7C II vs A6700? We explain all the key differences and what they mean
If your lenses need digital corrections, don't leave it to someone else to fix
Opinion The least that camera makers can do is embed correction profiles in the raw files, but at least one key maker doesn't
DxO Nik Collection 6.3 is a landmark moment for the Nik plug-in suite
News DxO updates Nik Sharpener and HDR Efex and completes its epic code migration and modernization for the full suite
The best Photoshop alternatives in 2024
Buying Guide We can think of five reasons to dump Photoshop – and five programs ready to step into its shoes
Canon launches two new PIXMA printers, both offering inks on subscription!
News The Canon PIXMA TS7650i and PIXMA TS7750i are 3-in-1 printers designed for compactness, usability and quality
I have a crazy idea that could revolutionize the whole MFT camera system
Opinion The MFT format is crying out for a single killer feature, and I think this square sensor could be just what OM System and Panasonic need
Hasselblad launches new XCD 28mm f/4 street/travel lens we can actually afford!
News The Hasselblad XCD 4/28P is the perfect travel companion for the Hasselblad X2D, and probably the older X1D II as well
What I want is more dynamic range in my photos. That's all. How hard can it be?
Opinion Video technology is advancing at breakneck speed, but in stills photography progress seems to have slowed to a crawl
Fujifilm users get a superfast 27mm f/1.2 prime lens
news Viltrox launches the second of its Pro XF series of f/1.2 lenses, which becomes its eighth prime for the Fujifilm X-mount
RØDE launches "the most powerful wireless microphone ever"
News The Rode Wireless Pro packs a host of features for filmmakers and content creators
Auto ISO on cameras is not as smart as I thought it was
Opinion I've been using Auto ISO for years as a safety net for low-light photography, but I may have been using it wrong
Laowa probes even deeper with 24mm T8 2X Macro Pro2be, and it's a CINE LENS
News The original Laowa macro probe lens was bizarre enough, but this takes it to the next level (or new depths)
Sigma patents a plan for perfect white balance control
News Sigma patent brings infra-red and flicker detection inside the camera body
Mitakon launches SpeedMaster 20mm, 35mm and 50mm T1.0 triple cine lens set
News Mitakon's trio of matched cine lenses come in Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X and Canon RF mounts
Bokehlicious? The new TTartisan 100mm f/2.8 lens boasts bubble bokeh
News Just when you thought you wanted soft, creamy bokeh… this
Best telescopes for beginners in 2024
Buying Guide Discover the wonders of the night sky with these top-quality telescopes for beginners
Déjà vu: Canon recycles camcorder tech for mirrorless cameras
News Tilting electronic viewfinders aren't new, so what has this new Canon design got that's different?
Cosina launches Nokton 50mm f/1.2 for Fujifilm X-mount cameras
News The Nokton 50mm F1.2 will be sold under the Voigtländer brand, offering a low-cost wide-aperture optic for Fujifilm users
Panasonic quietly adds two more lenses to its L-mount lens roadmap
News The news comes from an event in China and is yet to appear on Panasonic's official roadmap
Best lenses for Canon RP in 2024
Buying Guide The best lenses for the Canon EOS RP should be light and inexpensive to suit this camera's budget-friendly appeal.
Sony A6000 vs A6100 vs A6300 vs A6400 vs A6500 vs A6600 vs A6700: how do you choose?
Buying Guide Well, this is confusing. There are SEVEN Sony A6000-series cameras to choose from, but which is best, for what, and why?
