Chris George
Chris George has worked on Digital Camera World since its launch in 2017. He has been writing about photography, mobile phones, video making and technology for over 30 years – and has edited numerous magazines including PhotoPlus, N-Photo, Digital Camera, Video Camera, and Professional Photography.
His first serious camera was the iconic Olympus OM10, with which he won the title of Young Photographer of the Year - long before the advent of autofocus and memory cards. Today he uses a Nikon D800, a Fujifilm X-T1, a Sony A7, and his iPhone 15 Pro Max.
He has written about technology for countless publications and websites including The Sunday Times Magazine, The Daily Telegraph, Dorling Kindersley, What Cellphone, T3 and Techradar.
Latest articles by Chris George

Amazing Cyber Monday drone deals from DJI and others
By Adam Juniper last updated
Black friday My pick of the early Black Friday drone deals for beginners and professional pilots

Hallelujah! This $349 Canon Cyber Monday camera deal gives me back my faith that sales bargains still exist!
By Chris George last updated
black friday This deal is so hot, we are already seeing dealers running out of stock… but this retailer is going the extra mile for Cyber Monday!

These are the best Sony Cyber Monday deals in 2024 I've seen!
By Chris George last updated
Black Friday 2024 These are the best Sony Cyber Monday & Black Friday deals we have spotted in the US, on Alpha cameras, lenses, and more

Cyber Monday compact camera deals: my pick of the point-and-shooters in 2024
By Chris George published
Black Friday The choice is limited - but if you look there are some good deals on point-and-shoot cameras this Cyber Monday

Save $500 off a FLIR thermal imaging camera this Black Friday (& your energy bill savings might pay for it!)
By Adam Juniper published
Deal I spotted these amazing deals on the biggest brand in thermal imaging cameras – upto 50% off for Black Friday!

Affinity Photo editing suite SLASHED to half price!
By Chris George published
Black friday Affinity is restarting its amazing half-price sale and six-month free trial

LIVE: Sony A1 II is being launched today – follow the announcement with us
By Chris George last updated
The new flagship full-frame mirrorless camera gets its big reveal

Save $980 on a smart telescope this Black Friday and head to the stars!
By Chris George published
Deals Unistellar has some out-of-this-world offers on its new-generation of telescopes that make astrophotography a breeze

Instax film prices and deals – great buys on print packs in an instant!
By Chris George last updated
deals These cheap Instax film deals are a great way to get Instax Mini, Instax Square and Instax Wide film packs

Panasonic proves the camcorder is not dead with two exciting budget models
By Chris George published
news The Panasonic HC-VX3 and HC-V900 are the first consumer-oriented camcorders to be launched for some time

Canon EOS R100 twin-lens camera deal is still just $499 – and that's a bargain!
By Chris George last updated
Deal Grab this amazing ready-to-shoot Canon EOS R100 double zoom kit bundle for under $500

The best cameras for landscape photography: kit for the great outdoors
By Phil Hall last updated
Buying guide We select the best cameras for landscape photography to help get you capture stunning outdoor photography

Panasonic S9 gets unlimited recording – and is now available in even more colors
By Chris George published
News New firmware adds a bonanza of new features to the Lumix S9 – and there are new colors to choose from, too

The best portable hides and camouflage gear for wildlife photography in 2025
By Ben Andrews last updated
BUYING GUIDE What's the best portable hide for photographing birds and animals in the wild? Stealthy options for photographing wildlife

22 tantalizing food photography tips for World Food Day
By Mike Harris published
How to Celebrate World Food Day with this delectable masterclass of tips and tricks from leading food photographers

The best camera straps in 2025: 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

The best camera for photography: we guide you through the choices
By Chris George last updated
Buying Guide What is the best camera to buy? It depends on what and how you shoot! Here are 9 great cameras for all kinds of users

Nikon aims sights at Canon with its new image-stabilized binoculars
By Chris George published
news New Nikon Stabilized range offers lightweight 10x25 S and 12x25 S binocular options

Panasonic Lumix S 18-40mm is world's smallest ever full-frame zoom, and I got my hands on it
By Chris George published
News Panasonic Lumix S 18-40mm f/4.5-6.3 sets new slimming record weighing in at just 155g

The best webcam for working from home
By Tom May last updated
Buying guide Look more professional from home, by using the best webcam

Is this the new Leica Q3 43? Rumors suggest it is, and it looks great!
By Chris George published
news Could we see a Leica Q3 43 sooner than we think? Rumors seem to suggest so, and it looks great!

Canon sold 66% more cameras than Sony last year (but its lead is slipping)
By Chris George published
NEWS Latest data shows that Canon owns nearly half the camera market, with Sony taking 26% and Nikon just 12%

Photography cheat sheet: Lighting setups for professional portraits
By James Artaius last updated
CHEAT SHEET From classic Rembrandt styles to more modern alternatives, our cheat sheet shows you 24 different lighting setups
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