Articles by: Rod Lawton

Rod Lawton

Rod is the Group Reviews editor for Digital Camera World and across Future's entire photography portfolio, with decades of experience with cameras of all kinds. Previously he has been technique editor on N-Photo, Head of Testing for the photography division and Camera Channel editor on TechRadar. He has been writing about photography technique, photo editing and digital cameras since they first appeared, and before that began his career writing about film photography. He has used and reviewed practically every interchangeable lens camera launched in the past 20 years, from entry-level DSLRs to medium format cameras, together with lenses, tripods, gimbals, light meters, camera bags and more.

Nikon Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S officially announced, on sale in Spring 2022

By Rod Lawton published 19 January 22

News The Nikkor Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S supertelephoto was under development in October 2021, but now the full details are here

The best Sony lenses in 2022: top E-Mount lenses for Sony Alpha mirrorless cameras

By Matthew Richards, Rod Lawton published 18 January 22

BUYING GUIDE These are the best Sony lenses, including Sony and third-party lenses for both full-frame and APS-C cameras

The best cheap camera deals in 2022: we pick the best camera bargains right now

By Rod Lawton published 18 January 22

CAMERA DEALS The best cheap camera deals are typically cameras that are a couple of years old, still competitive, and now discounted

The best 4K camera for video in 2022 for both photographers and videographers

By Rod Lawton published 18 January 22

BUYING GUIDE The best 4K cameras are excellent tools for vloggers and filmmakers and these days they're pretty affordable

capture one software displayed on a laptop

Capture One to end Fujifilm, Sony and Nikon editions ahead of big new plans

By Rod Lawton published 18 January 22

The regular all-camera edition of Capture One continues, and there will be a free upgrade for users of the 'branded' editions

The best travel tripod in 2022: from full-size supports to bag-sized mini tripods

By Rod Lawton published 17 January 22

Buying Guide The best travel tripods have to be small enough to pack, light enough to carry and sturdy enough for shake-free photos!

RØDE VideoMic GO II review

By Rod Lawton published 14 January 22

Review RØDE VideoMic GO II updates the popular on-camera directional microphone with USB output and audio monitoring

The King’s Man shot and graded using affordable Blackmagic gear

By Rod Lawton published 14 January 22

News Movie blockbuster uses portable cameras for action work and Davinci Resolve for the DI (digital intermediate) production

Bonkers Benro Aureole filter + camera lens adapter has us scratching our heads

By Rod Lawton published 13 January 22

So, Aureole... we thought of an Oreo with a hole, but apparently it's to do with halos and auras

The best travel camera: see the world and capture amazing images

The best travel camera in 2022: compact and portable cameras to take anywhere

By Rod Lawton published 12 January 22

BUYING GUIDE The best travel cameras will be small enough to have on you at all times and have handy features such as Wifi and Bluetooth

The best camera bags and cases for photographers in 2022: choose your type!

By Rod Lawton published 11 January 22

BUYING GUIDE We pick the best camera bags for all kinds of photography –from backpacks to shoulder bags, from hard cases to slings

Fujifilm X-H2: here's what we know, what we think we know and what we hope for!

By Rod Lawton published 11 January 22

News With Fujifilm's 5th-generation X-series cameras set to be announced in May 2022, the smart money's on a new X-H2

RØDE launches VideoMic GO II with both 3.5mm and USB connections

By Rod Lawton published 11 January 22

News RØDE’s popular on-camera vlogging mic gets updated with a host of new features, including audio monitoring

The best full frame cameras in 2022: the top full frame cameras from each maker

By Rod Lawton published 10 January 22

We think these are the best full frame cameras you can buy right now from Canon, Nikon, Panasonic, Sony and Leica

The best camera for beginners in 2022: cameras to get you started in photography

By Rod Lawton published 10 January 22

BUYING GUIDE The best camera for beginners should have interchangeable lenses, easy controls and an affordable price tag

Fujifilm X-Summit in May 2022: 5th generation X-mount cameras to be revealed

By Rod Lawton published 10 January 22

News Fujifilm video does not disclose the models, but there’s widespread speculation they will include a new X-H2

The best bridge camera in 2022: ultra-zoom cameras for far off subjects

By Rod Lawton published 10 January 22

BUYING GUIDE The best bridge camera will have a big zoom, DSLR style handling plus features such as raw photos and HD video

Photographer using a tripod. Which is the best tripod for your needs?

The best tripod for photographers in 2022: get sharper shots in any conditions

By Rod Lawton published 7 January 22

Buying guide Here's our pick of the best tripods for all budgets – plus pro tips on how to buy the right tripod for your style of shooting

Moment CineFlare Streak filters bring anamorphic flare to your phone & camera

By Rod Lawton published 7 January 22

News Moment’s filters give you that long, streaky flare effect of anamorphic lenses without specialist optics

Best Nikon Z lenses: Nikon Z5, Z6, Z6 II, Z7, Z7 II and Z50 mirrorless cameras

Best Nikon Z lenses in 2022 for the Nikon Z5, Z6, Z6 II, Z7, Z7 II, Z9, Z50, and Z fc

By Matthew Richards, Rod Lawton published 7 January 22

BUYING GUIDE Our list of the best Nikon Z lenses includes Nikon's zoom lenses, prime lenses and its two macro lenses

The best mirrorless camera in 2022: the latest tech, the best bargains

By Rod Lawton published 6 January 22

Buying Guide We help you choose the best mirrorless camera, whether you're a beginner, enthusiast or professional photographer

fylm.ai 1.1 update brings online raw processing and grading for photographers

By Rod Lawton published 5 January 22

News The fylm.ai 1.1 update is a “Photographers Release”, bringing the worlds of still photography and video closer than ever

Panasonic GH6 will arrive "before spring 2022". Here's what we know so far

By Rod Lawton published 5 January 22

News The Panasonic GH6 didn't arrive in 2021 as planned, but the latest hints suggest it might arrive in February 2022...

The best lenses for Sony A6000 cameras in 2022: how to expand your Sony system!

By Matthew Richards, Rod Lawton published 4 January 22

buying guide Finding the best lenses for Sony A6000 cameras just got a whole lot easier! We list all the latest and best options

Canon accelerates RF lens designs with 7 new patents and 2 product registrations

By Rod Lawton published 4 January 22

News Canon patents suggest four new f/1.8 primes and a trio of DS (Defocus Smoothing) lenses could be on their way

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
View Archive