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.

Capture One 14.3 update released, with ‘Magic Brush’ and subfolder viewing

By Rod Lawton

News This free update for existing Capture One users brings both editing and browsing improvements

MPB’s Photo and Video Kit Hall of Fame 2021: your chance to vote and win a prize!

By Rod Lawton

News You can get to decide which of these classic, groundbreaking, legendary cameras gets the ultimate accolade

Is Olympus throwing away its biggest advantage?

By Rod Lawton

Opinion Olympus Micro Four Thirds cameras trade off their size and lightness… so what’s with these super-sized PRO lenses?

Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 8‑25mm F4.0 PRO review

By Rod Lawton

Review Is this the perfect kit lens? The M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 8‑25mm F4.0 PRO could replace both an ultra-wide and a standard zoom

The best point and shoot camera in 2021: easy to use cameras to fit every pocket

By Rod Lawton

BUYING GUIDE We pick the best point and shoot cameras, whether cheap or rugged, with longer zooms or boasting better quality

Topaz DeNoise AI 3.2 announced with improved raw color processing and more

By Rod Lawton

News When you shoot at high ISOs you invariably get more image noise. Topaz DeNoise AI is designed to help you fix it

The cheapest full frame camera in 2021: how to get a big sensor on a small budget!

By Rod Lawton

Buying guide These are the cheapest full frame cameras you can get right now, and what you can get for your money is just amazing

The best Canon camera in 2021: Canon's DSLR, mirrorless and compact cameras

By Rod Lawton, Jon Stapley

BUYING GUIDE We help you choose the best Canon camera, from simple point-and-shoots to the latest mirrorless models and DSLRs

The Voigtländer NOKTON 35mm f/1.2 for Fujifilm X-mount is official!

By Rod Lawton

News This super-fast manual focus f/1.2 prime lens is no larger than Fujifilm’s own 35mm f/2!

The best Leica cameras in 2021: from classic rangefinders to modern mirrorless

By Gavin Stoker, Rod Lawton

Buying guide The best Leica cameras cost plenty, but they deliver plenty too, and there are more affordable Leicas to choose from too

The best Canon lenses in 2021: go longer, wider and closer with your Canon camera

By Rod Lawton, Matthew Richards

Buying guide These are the best Canon lenses to get for your Canon DSLR or mirrorless camera for sports, portraits, close-ups and more

The best telescopes for astrophotography and stargazing in 2021

By Damian Peach, Rod Lawton

Buyers' guide Your guide to the best telescopes for astrophotography, whether you're a novice stargazer or an enthusiast

Sony reveals new ‘stacked’ 21MP Micro Four Thirds sensor

By Rod Lawton

News Does this mean we might see a new generation of ultra-fast Panasonic and Olympus MFT cameras?

Pentax unveils its new ‘star’ 16-50mm f/2.8 standard zoom

By Rod Lawton

News The HD PENTAX-DA★16-50mmF2.8ED PLM AW looks the perfect match for the new Pentax K-3 Mark III DSLR

The best Pentax cameras in 2021: from APS-C to full frame and medium format

By Rod Lawton

BUYING GUIDE Looking for the best Pentax camera to buy? You’ve come to the right place as we list our top Pentax camera recommendations

DxO PureRAW 1.2 update supports 5 new cameras and 26 new lenses

By Rod Lawton

News DxO’s latest ‘super-raw’ software can now process raw files from the Sony A1, Fujifilm GFX 100S and more

Voigtländer NOKTON 35mm f/1.2 for X-mount

Are Voigtländer lenses coming for Fujifilm X-mount cameras?

By Rod Lawton

News Fujifilm’s X-mount cameras could soon get a boost from this legendary name in lens manufacture

The best Nikon lenses in 2021: lenses to build up your Nikon DSLR and Z system

By Rod Lawton, Matthew Richards, Phil Hall

BUYING GUIDE From wide-angles to telephotos, these are best Nikon lens for your DSLR or mirrorless camera

New cameras out of stock: PR stunt or genuine supply issues?

By Rod Lawton

Analysis We’ve been spoiled by all the new camera launches over the past few months… the hard part is actually buying one

Stop that noise! ON1 releases new ON1 NoNoise AI plug-in and standalone app

By Rod Lawton

Update Noise is an issue for any photographer shooting at high ISOs, and ON1 says its AI software gives the best noise reduction yet

The best Olympus lenses in 2021: zooms and primes just made for your PEN or OM-D

By Rod Lawton

Buying guide We pick the best Olympus lenses to get right now, from compact primes to professional constant aperture zooms

ACDSee releases free Gemstone Photo Editor 12 Beta ahead of a full launch this fall

By Rod Lawton

News Gemstone sits alongside ACDSee’s established ACDSee Photo Studio software, bringing Photoshop style features for Windows

The best camera for beginners in 2021: perfect cameras for learning photography

By Rod Lawton

BUYING GUIDE The best camera for beginners is one that enables you to swap lenses, is easy to use and can grow with you as you develop

Full frame too small? Medium format no better? Then see this HUGE 5x4-inch sensor!

By Rod Lawton

News Large format fan Bill Charbonnet has developed a 5x4-inch digital back for use with classic field and monorail cameras

LEICA DG VARIO-SUMMILUX 25-50mm F1.7 ASPH. (H-X2550) officially announced

By Rod Lawton

News Some details of Panasonic’s ultra-fast Micro Four Thirds zoom lens had been leaked already, but now it’s confirmed!

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