Latest articles by Rod Lawton
Best lenses for the Leica SL3 in 2025
Buying guide Leica’s 60MP flagship produces superb images that deserve the best glass – so what are the best lenses for the Leica SL3?
Fed up of converging verticals in your iPhone's wide-angle shots? Follow these tips…
iPhone tip Everyone knows how skewed horizons happen, but why do photos of tall buildings get distorted?
DxO PureRAW 5 review: your raw files never looked so good!
Review DxO PureRAW 5 brings more control, a slicker workflow and beta DeepPRIME XD3 support for X-Trans Fujifilm owners
This gadget lets you rig up your iPhone with lights and mics without a cage
iPhone tip It’s called the Shoulderpod G2, it’s made in Barcelona, and I bet you’ve never seen anything like it (well I haven’t, anyway)
The best Leica cameras in 2025: from classic rangefinders to modern mirrorless
Buying guide Leica cameras don’t come cheap - but they earn their price tag, offering an experience and image quality that few rivals can match.
You can't disable the iPhone's HDR mode any more, but you CAN do this…
iPhone tip Apple’s HDR usually does a good job in extreme lighting, but sometimes the results can just look a little flat
If you make a vlogging camera, the least you can do is give it a bigger screen
Opinion When you're filming with a camera that has no EVF and only a rear screen, then it had better be a good one
In-camera black and white film simulations are just plain boring
Opinion Black-and-white photography needs more than safe-but-sterile ‘monochromatic’ modes
Don't use Canon's new VCM lens if you've got a pacemaker. Seriously?
Opinion Just when you thought photography was safe, there’s this. Shout out to Canon, though, for being careful
Should your camera's lens really rattle like that?
Opinion I thought I’d broken my lens, but apparently it’s made that way
The best Fujifilm cameras: from retro X-mount mirrorless to affordable medium format
BUYING GUIDE The best Fujifilm cameras appeal to traditionalists, enthusiasts, and professionals alike, blending retro style with the latest tech
Panasonic Lumix S1R II vs Lumix S5 IIX
Versus The new Lumix S1R II is a real hybrid powerhouse, but does the existing Lumix S IIx actually do everything you need?
The best photo editing software in 2025: retouch, fix and enhance your images
BUYING GUIDE This is the best photo editing software for improving your images and feeding your creativity
It's like camera bag makers have no idea compact primes and pancake lenses exist
Opinion I have a lot of camera bags. No, A LOT. And NONE of them are quite right for my more compact mirrorless camera systems
DJI Pocket 2 vs Pocket 3 - which gimbal camera should you choose in 2025?
Versus The DJI Pocket 3 is amazing, but the Pocket 2 is also pretty amazing and much cheaper, so which should you get?
The best full frame DSLR in 2025: top cameras for enthusiasts and pros
Buying guide The best full frame DSLRs don't have to cost a fortune. Here are the top choices for amateurs, enthusiasts and pros
The best Sony camera for vlogging, filmmaking and photography
UPDATED These are the best Sony cameras right now for photographers, videographers, and content creation
In praise of the smaller camera sensor – bigger isn't always better
Opinion Saying a bigger sensor will always be better than a smaller one is like saying a truck will always be better than a car. For what?
Best accessories for the Fujifilm X100VI in 2025
Buying guide The best accessories for the Fujifilm X100VI don’t just make it look good, they make it more practical and better handling too
Everyone thinks tripod quick-release plates save photographers time. I don't agree
Opinion Shall I tell you the biggest single barrier I find for using a tripod? Quick release plates. It seems everyone loves them except me…
Ever heard of buyer's remorse? I get SELLER'S remorse from getting rid of cameras I wish I'd kept!
Opinion I have a list of all the cameras I want... but it includes a lot of cameras I used to have before I sold them
The best lenses for the Nikon Zf in 2025: high-performance yet stylish glass
Updated I think that the best lenses for the Nikon Zf need to fit with its retro-styling but match its full-frame performance
Long GOP vs All-Intra: what are they and what’s the difference?
Video jargon Video files would be huge without a whole series of compression methods. These are two more to think about
