Lauren Scott

Lauren Scott

Freelance contributor/former Managing Editor

Lauren is a writer, reviewer, and photographer with ten years of experience in the camera industry. She's the former Managing Editor of Digital Camera World, and previously served as Editor of Digital Photographer magazine, Technique editor for PhotoPlus: The Canon Magazine, and Deputy Editor of our sister publication, Digital Camera Magazine. An experienced journalist and freelance photographer, Lauren also has bylines at Tech Radar, Space.com, Canon Europe, PCGamesN, T3, Stuff, and British Airways' in-flight magazine (among others). When she's not testing gear for DCW, she's probably in the kitchen testing yet another new curry recipe or walking in the Cotswolds with her Flat-coated Retriever.

Articles by: Lauren Scott

A man on a motorbike

"Budding photographers shouldn’t be afraid to jump out of their comfort zone. When I first started out, I said yes to everything that came my way".

By Lauren Scott published

Interview Professional commercial and content photographer Chris Priestley shares his approach and equipment to shooting luxury lifestyle campaigns

The Zoom Q2N-4K held in female hands at a summer festival

Zoom Q2n-4K review: video streaming for musicians on a budget

By Lauren Scott published

Review Zoom's Q2n-4K doesn't offer spectacular video but the audio is great for such a portable recorder

The Kenko Pro1D Variable ND filter being screwed onto a Canon lens

Kenko Pro1D Smart Variable NDX filter review: deliciously dark

By Lauren Scott published

Review The Kenko Pro1D+ NDX3-450+C-PL is a convenient all-in-one filter but lacks premium optical quality

The Zoom Q8n-4K in front of a guitar

Zoom Q8n-4K review: the camcorder for performers

By Lauren Scott published

Review Zoom Q8n-4K is best for casual music productions where the audio quality is more important than the visuals

Best camera for TikTok: Sony ZV-1F

Best camera for TikTok in 2024: cameras and phones to make great videos

By Louise Carey, Lauren Scott last updated

UPDATED The best camera for TikTok will include a front-facing screen and offer a big improvement on your smartphone

The Kenko Pro1D+ NDX3-450+C-PL filter held in a female hand in the sun

Kenko Pro1D+ NDX3-450+C-PL filter review: too much in one

By Lauren Scott published

Review The Kenko Pro1D+ NDX3-450+C-PL is a convenient all-in-one filter but lacks premium optical quality

The Kenko Pro1D+ circular polarizing filter held up to the sun

Kenko Pro1D+ CPL filter review: blue skies ahead

By Lauren Scott published

Review The Kenko Pro1D+ CPL filter is quick to deploy and offers top image quality

The Kenko PRO1D+ UV filter next to the box in the sun

Kenko Pro1D+ UV filter review: a magnetic design that doesn't always attract

By Lauren Scott published

Review The Kenko Pro1D+ UV filters are easy to use but let down by weak magnets

Six Kenko Anamorflare filter boxes in the sun

Kenko Anamorflare filters review: Get light rays on a budget

By Lauren Scott published

Review Kenko's Anamorflare lineup is the latest in creative filters. They add striking light rays to your stills and video, but subtly affect the quality too

A front view of a photographer holding the Sony FDR-AX53 camcorder

Sony AX53 review: 4K filmmaking on a budget

By Lauren Scott published

Review Sony's AX53 is ideal for everyday family moments and vacations if you want decent quality but not high cost

The Sony A7S III being held by a photographer

The best slow motion cameras in 2024

By Lauren Scott last updated

Updated Our pick of the best slow motion cameras you can buy will let you capture all the action in stunning slow-mo

Best lenses for Nikon D800

The best lenses for the Nikon D800 in 2024: the top lenses for Nikon's much-loved DSLR

By Lauren Scott last updated

Updated These best lenses for the Nikon D800 help you to get the most from an older DSLR camera that's still popular today

Mont Saint Michele captured with a vivid purple sky

"Complaining about AI won’t make it go away. It’s time to embrace and enjoy it or watch it run over you," says Scott Kelby

By Lauren Scott published

Photography & Video Show Scott Kelby chats AI, switching to Canon, a lifelong love of travel, and his talk at The Photography & Video Show next week

The Panasonic HC-V180 camcorder being held by a young woman

Panasonic HC-V180 review: a bargain travel camcorder

By Lauren Scott published

Review The Panasonic HC-V180 is the ideal camcorder for travel movies if you don't have an advanced smartphone

The Sony HDR-CX405 camcorder held in a woman's hand

Sony HDR-CX405 Handycam review: a cheap, compact HD camcorder

By Lauren Scott published

Review Sony HDR-CX405 offers a longer zoom than most smartphones, but doesn't always match their image quality

A side profile of the Canon XA75 camcorder

Canon XA75 review: a niche camcorder for pros

By Lauren Scott published

Review Canon XA75 is a camcorder best suited for journalists and event shooters, but it won't have mass appeal

A side-on view of the Canon XA65 camcorder

Canon XA65 review: great pro camcorder let down by its AF

By Lauren Scott published

Review The Canon XA65 is a 1/2.3-Type CMOS 4K pro camcorder that's well-suited to weddings and live event coverage

The Canon HF G70 being held by the reviewer, Lauren Scott

Canon HF G70 review: a compact camcorder for enthusiasts

By Lauren Scott published

Review Can the Canon HF G70 compete with mirrorless cameras for versatility?

Geminids over Himalayas, Tibet

Geminid meteor shower 2023: how to photograph the spectacle this week!

By Jamie Carter, Lauren Scott published

LEARN Everything you need to know for photographing the Geminid meteor shower in December 2023

The Petcube Bites 2 Lite camera on a bookshelf

Petcube Bites 2 Lite review: the top dog in affordable pet cameras

By Lauren Scott published

Review Petcube Bites Lite 2 is a fun-treat-tossing camera

What is aperture in photography?

By Lauren Scott published

Cheat sheet What is aperture in photography? Here's what you need to know – and how it affects your images

Best lenses for landscapes

The best lenses for landscapes in 2024: get ready for the great outdoors

By Matthew Richards last updated

Buying guide Discover the best lenses for landscapes so you can shoot anything from stunning seascapes to enchanting forests

WD My Passport SSD on a wooden table connected to a laptop

The best portable hard drives and SSDs in 2024: convenient storage for every budget

By Ben Andrews last updated

BUYING GUIDE The best portable hard drives and SSD drives enable you to keep your photos and videos mobile and safely backed up

the best samsung phones on a beige background

Best Samsung phone in 2024: from the Galaxy S23 Ultra to the Z Fold 4

By Lauren Scott last updated

BUYING GUIDE These are the best Samsung phone for your money today, from high specs to budget buys

iPhone 12 Pro vs iPhone 13 Pro on pebble beach

iPhone 12 Pro vs iPhone 13 Pro: Which Apple smartphone should you buy?

By Amy Davies last updated

versus Our Apple iPhone 12 Pro vs iPhone 13 Pro guide explains the main differences between the phones, to help you make the best choice

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