Latest articles by Rod Lawton
DSLR cameras were ditched prematurely – and here's how we've all lost out!
Opinion The camera industry seems to have this idea that complexity is worth more than simplicity
The best lenses for the Nikon Z7 II (and Z7) in 2025: make the most of all those megapixels with quality glass
Updated I think these are the best lenses for the Nikon Z7 II and original Z7 right now, blending versatility, performance, and value
The best lenses for the Nikon Z6 III, Z6 II, and Z6 in 2025: these truly versatile cameras deserve lenses that follow suit
Updated What are the best lenses for the Nikon Z6 series of cameras? This very capable line of 24.5Mp mirrorless cameras needs good lenses to do it justice
OM System OM-5 II vs OM-3 – which retro mini mirrorless body is best for you?
Buying guide These two OM System cameras might look similar but they aren’t. Do you want power and prestige or simple value?
OM System OM-5 vs OM-5 Mark II: Yes, there ARE differences!
Buying guide "It’s barely an upgrade," they say. "Too little too late." So what IS different between the OM System OM-5 vs OM-5 Mark II?
AgfaPhoto Realimove MC3X review: a DJI Pocket 3 alternative with a twist
Review The AgfaPhoto Realimove MC3X gimbal camera is a cheaper alternative to the DJI Pocket 3, but what are you giving up?
I'm not sure we should share our photography secrets, and I'll explain why
Opinion Do you have a special and unique ‘look’ that you’ve perfected? Then what you SHOULDN’T do is tell people how you did it…
Are we already paying for "Free" AI photography? The hidden costs of generative AI laid bare
Opinion How do you feel about your wallet, your humanity and the future of the planet?
4K 30 vs 4K 60? When should you change the video frame rate on your camera?
Jargon explained It’s yet another bit of mind-numbing video jargon: 4K 30 vs 4K 60. But what do framerates actually mean and why do they matter?
Is so-called 'color science' in digital cameras really a thing or just a lot of arty fluff?
Opinion Misty-eyed photographers swoon over this mysterious property, but where does it come from and how does it work?
Do Canon mirrorless shooters realize how far Canon is pushing its digital lens corrections?
Opinion I own a bunch of Canon zooms, and I see first hand how they are pushing digital corrections into whole new territory
Video codec vs video container – what's the difference?
Jargon explained Don’t say ‘codec’ when you mean ‘file format’ or ‘container’ – video experts will get very upset!
sRGB or Adobe RGB? Which color space should you use on your camera, and what's the difference?
Jargon explained When you shoot JPEGs with a digital camera, you’ll usually get a choice between sRGB color and Adobe RGB. What’s the difference?
Photographers have always 'altered' reality, but now we can invent it...
Opinion All photography involves some kind of deliberate exclusion or ‘reality-enhancement’, whether we realise it or not, but is generative AI a step too far?
8K DCI or 8K UHD? Which video setting should you use for your filmmaking?
Jargon explained 8K is 8K, right? Not quite, because there is more than one standard for the horizontal resolution and aspect ratio.
Frustrated by your iPhone's Camera app? Try this free photo app and get much more control over your shots
iPhone tips You don’t even have to buy an Adobe Lightroom subscription if you don’t mind basic options. Here’s how it works
8K vs 4K: Why more resolution isn't always better
Jargon explained You can’t get far in photography these days without hearing about 4K and 8K – but what exactly ARE they?
4K vs 1080p: What’s the difference, and should I even bother shooting full HD video in 2025?
Feature You might think that 4K video would have replaced full HD/1080 video, but today’s cameras still offer both.
10-bit vs 8-bit video? What are they, and is there a real difference?
Jargon explained 8-bit video capture is the basic option, so what’s different about 10-bit video and why would you need it?
What is 32-bit float audio – and do you need it on your video camera or sound recording set-up?
Jargon explained It’s become a major selling point for microphones and audio recorders, but what is it and do you need it?
What is RAW video? And do I really need it on my camera?
Feature RAW video is like raw files for photographers – the actual image data captured by the sensor. But do you need it and can you handle it?
What is Rec.709 vs Rec.2020 in video?
Jargon explained These are two different color spaces used in video production, so which is the one you should be using?
4:2:2 vs 4:2:0 video: What are they and why do they matter on your camera?
Jargon explained You’ll see this choice a lot on hybrid cameras. 4:2:0 is ‘basic’ video, 4:2:2 is better quality. But what does it actually mean?
