Timothy Coleman

Timothy Coleman

Cameras Editor

As Cameras Editor, Tim looks after all camera content at TechRadar. This includes news, reviews, features and buying guides, and covers anything from mirrorless cameras to film and smartphones. He loves observing the advances in camera technology, putting the latest and greatest cameras through their paces, and projecting where cameras could go next.

A first class Bachelor of the Arts in Photography, Tim has been a tech journalist for much of his professional career, working for titles such as Amateur Photographer, Digital Camera World and Pocket-Lint.

Directly prior to joining Tech Radar in 2023, Tim worked in video production with Studio 44 for clients including Canon, and offers his wealth of technical and creative knowledge in photography and video. He also values telling stories that matter, to change lives - the mantra of a diverse stories team based in Nairobi, Kenya which he co-founded.

Tim the person is a keen creative, avid runner, occasional footballer and moderate flat white drinker who has lived in East Africa and believes we have much to enjoy and learn from each other.

Articles by: Timothy Coleman

A man underwater with a product from the I'm Back project
‘A new way to experience film cameras’ – this digital ‘film’ roll will take just seconds to upgrade your classic 35mm film camera with an APS-C sensor, 4K video and wireless uploads

By Peter Fenech Published

10 years in the making: I'm Back teases its latest digital 'film' roll with an APS-C sensor and 4K video, and I'm finally convinced the concept might work — here's why

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The Aura Ink 'E Ink' digital photo frame on a sideboard
I tested the Aura Ink over months, and it ‘captures the spirit of photo frames more authentically’ than LCD — but it's not perfect

By Timothy Coleman Published

An altogether different type of digital photo frame, the Aura Ink features a natural E Ink display and 3-month battery life.

A giant, bulbous camera lens facing down, reflected in light, with low key lighting and a black background
DJI’s Avata 360 will land this month — here’s what we know about DJI’s first 360 drone, and 3 reasons I’m psyched for its arrival

By Timothy Coleman Published

After months of rumors, DJI's Avata 360 is official, and we know the hour the 360 degree, 8K drone will land

A Lumix S9 mirrorless camera modified with a white skin and a Leica engraving on the top plate
Can't afford a Leica? The latest craze in China is just engraving the name into Panasonic cameras instead

By Timothy Coleman Published

Chinese social media is awash with images of customized Panasonic Lumix cameras, especially those with Leica branding. I mean, the craze kind of makes sense...

Fujifilm X-E4
'We’d love to make lenses like these' — Fujifilm wants you to vote on the three 'dream lenses' it could make in the future. Here's how to have your say

By Timothy Coleman Published

Fujifilm hosted a live 'Focus on Glass' event on YouTube, proposing 14 lens concepts for the public to vote on. Which would you like to see become a reality?

Canon RF 14mm F1.4L VCM lens attached to the Canon EOS R5 Mark II, besides the five other VCM prime lenses in the range
Canon could launch a game-changing f/1.4 zoom lens this year — but with one likely catch

By Timothy Coleman Published

A patent application in Japan reveals a range of fast aperture zoom lenses that Canon is exploring, covering full-frame, APS-C, and PowerShot. Here's what we might see

Photographer holding the OM System OM-1 II with M.Zuiko 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS lens attached
Best wildlife photography camera: our top picks from Canon, Nikon, Sony and more

By Timothy Coleman Last updated

If you're looking for the best wildlife photography camera, our in-depth guide has options for all budgets and ability levels.

Man holding the Fujifilm X-T30 III camera up to his eye, on London street
I tested the retro Fujifilm X-T30 III and tiny new zoom lens, and the kit is a great pick for beginner photographers

By Timothy Coleman, Peter Fenech Last updated

Fujifilm's X-T30 III sits below the X-T50 as an entry-level mirrorless camera, with a compact retro design that includes a decent viewfinder and built-in flash.

Leica Leitzphone in user's hands, behind their back, with a dark red concrete wall back ground
Leica’s Leitzphone looks like the dream phone for photographers — and I’m particularly excited about this one feature

By Timothy Coleman Published

Leica has finally revealed a flagship phone that's available outside of Japan, and it looks like the ultimate phone for photographers.

A vibrant welcome sign and a concept Canon camera on a stand at the CP+ 2026 photography show in Japan
CP+ 2026 live: we're at the world’s biggest photography show, with the latest news from Canon, Sigma and more

By Timothy Coleman, Alicia Haddick Last updated

We're visiting CP+ 2026 in Japan – the world's biggest photography show – checking out the latest camera gear from Canon, Sony, Sigma and more

Front of the Panasonic Lumix GH7 camera with its LCD screen flipped round
The best 4K camera: top choices for video creators

By Timothy Coleman Last updated

Updated Searching for the best 4K camera? These star performers for all budgets all love shooting the screen.

Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo Cinema camera in user's hands
I tested the retro Instax Mini Evo Cinema for two weeks — it’s awesome and terrible, but it still wins my heart

By Timothy Coleman Last updated

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The Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo Cinema is an instant camera / super-8-style video camera mash up, with over 100 looks inspired from the last 100 years of image making. It really is something

Photo diptic: The top plate of the Leica Q3 Monochrom (left) and Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo Cinema in the hand (right)
The death of ‘perfect’ photos? Why 2026’s major new cameras are wildly retro

By Timothy Coleman Published

Two monochrome-only compacts and a Super 8-style instant camera – what's going on?

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Viltrox AF 85mm F1.4 Pro lens attached to a Nikon camera, mounted to a tripod outdoors and with bronze-colored ferns in the background
I tested the Viltrox 85mm f/1.4 Pro for two months — here's why this classic portrait lens beats pricey first-party glass

By Timothy Coleman Published

Recommended

Viltrox's take on the classic 85mm f/1.4 professional portrait lens is a huge success, and it's excellent value too

Photos of rare Iberian Lynx by wildlife photographer Alexandra Surkova – lynx stalks a rabbit
'It is much more than showing pictures of animals. It is about evoking emotion' — how these stunning photos of rare Iberian Lynx converted a hunter into a photographer

By Timothy Coleman Published

Professional photographer Alexandra Surkova reveals her fascinating journey into wildlife photography, and her passion of photographing Iberian Lynx.

An FPV drone following a downhill skier at the Milan Winter Olympics 2026
'The drones can buzz off' — noisy FPV drones at the Winter Olympics are capturing stunning action, but dividing opinion

By Timothy Coleman Published

FPV drones are offering a dramatic new perspective at the 2026 Winter Olympics, but many viewers are labelling them a distraction.

Viltrox AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z lens for Nikon, attached to a Nikon Z6 II, on a wooden table
I tested the Viltrox 35mm f/1.2 LAB for two months – photo assignments will never be the same again

By Timothy Coleman Published

Viltrox's priciest prime lens is optically incredible, versatile for documentary work, and costs a fraction of proprietary equivalents

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Coros Apex 4 on athlete's wrist, they are setting off for an outdoor run
I tried a running watch for a month after years of running without one – here are 5 things I've learned

By Timothy Coleman Published

I swapped my phone for a running watch for a month to track my activities – here are 5 key differences for novices

Canon RF 14mm F1.4L VCM lens attached to the Canon EOS R5 Mark II
Canon’s RF 14mm F1.4L VCM is exceptionally lightweight, fast and wide — it’s the dream lens for astrophotographers

By Timothy Coleman Published

Canon adds a sixth prime lens to its range of VCM hybird lenses for RF-mount mirrorless cameras, the Canon RF 14mm F1.4L VCM, plus a new fisheye zoom

Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III Anniversary Edition in graphite, on a graphite-type surface
Canon’s viral compact camera from 2019 just got an unexpected makeover – meet the G7 X Mark III 30th Anniversary Edition

By Timothy Coleman Published

Canon marks 30 years of PowerShot compact cameras with a limited edition of its popular G7 X Mark III

Fujifilm GFX100RF and Fujifilm X100VI controls
The smartphone era dip is over — 2025 compact camera shipments see a remarkable 29.6% rise, and a 49.8% growth in value

By Timothy Coleman Published

CIPA data for 2025 indicates a huge growth in the compact camera market, with a disproportionate rise in value, suggesting premium models lead the way.

Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 body cap lens in photographer's hand
'The tiniest autofocus lens I've played with in over 15 years of testing camera gear' – the cheap Viltrox body cap full-frame lens is surprisingly sharp and has bags of character

By Timothy Coleman Published

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I paired the Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 lens with a full-frame Nikon mirrorless camera, and was surprisingly fond of the tiny and cheap optic

Leica Noctilux-M 35 f/1.2 ASPH lens attached to a Leica camera on a stone surface
Leica finally made a 35mm Noctilux — and it's a dreamy compact M-series lens for street photographers, with a shocking price tag

By Timothy Coleman Published

Pushing the limits of luxury, the highly anticipated Leica Noctilux-M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH costs $9,650 / £7,700.

Travel Photographer of the Year 2025 winner Athanasios Maloukos' winning portfolio called Night of Sorrows: The 'Yacente' Procession of Zamora, Holy Thursday
'Shot in low light, these images require immense skill to get right' – see the Travel Photographer of the Year 2025 and the stunning in-camera winning images

By Timothy Coleman Published

Greek photographer Athanasios Maloukos scooped top prize in the Travel Photographer of the Year 2025 contest with two stunning series of low-light images; here are the winning shots

The Light Lens Lab 35mm f/1.4 Aspherical "11873" lens on a black studio background
“I’ve always tried to walk the road Leica walked” — Light Lens Lab founder finally opens up on painstakingly recreating rare $25k Leica lenses you could actually afford

By Timothy Coleman Published

In a first video interview, Light Lens Lab founder talks remaking classic Leica lenses and his plans for future projects – it's a video that Leica fans will want to watch.

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