Latest articles by Rod Lawton
The best lenses for the Fujifilm X-M5: smart glass for hybrid shooting
Buying Guide I choose the best lenses for the Fujifilm X-M5 based on size weight and cost, key factors for Fujifilm’s popular hybrid camera
The best lenses for the Fujifilm X-T4: here are my top choices for this classic camera
Updated I choose the best lenses for the Fujifilm X-T4, picking top performers that match the X-T4’s classic retro layout
Are we already paying for "Free" AI photography? The hidden costs of generative AI laid bare
Opinion How do you feel about your wallet, your humanity and the future of the planet?
4K 30 vs 4K 60? When should you change the video frame rate on your camera?
Jargon explained It’s yet another bit of mind-numbing video jargon: 4K 30 vs 4K 60. But what do framerates actually mean and why do they matter?
Is so-called 'color science' in digital cameras really a thing or just a lot of arty fluff?
Opinion Misty-eyed photographers swoon over this mysterious property, but where does it come from and how does it work?
Do Canon mirrorless shooters realize how far Canon is pushing its digital lens corrections?
Opinion I own a bunch of Canon zooms, and I see first hand how they are pushing digital corrections into whole new territory
Video codec vs video container – what's the difference?
Jargon explained Don’t say ‘codec’ when you mean ‘file format’ or ‘container’ – video experts will get very upset!
sRGB or Adobe RGB? Which color space should you use on your camera, and what's the difference?
Jargon explained When you shoot JPEGs with a digital camera, you’ll usually get a choice between sRGB color and Adobe RGB. What’s the difference?
Photographers have always 'altered' reality, but now we can invent it...
Opinion All photography involves some kind of deliberate exclusion or ‘reality-enhancement’, whether we realise it or not, but is generative AI a step too far?
The best lenses for the Sony A6400: let me help you choose the perfect lenses for your excellent Sony body
Updated Find the best lenses for the Sony A6400, to make the most of this powerful APS-C format camera in Sony’s mirrorless line-up
The best lenses for the Sony A6700: discover my top choices for shooting both stills and video with this highly capable camera
Updated Join me as I pick out the best lenses for the Sony A6700, one of the top APS-C format hybrid stills and video cameras on the market
The best lenses for Sony A6000: here's my pick of best-buy lenses for Sony's slimline range of APS-C format A6000-series cameras
Updated I think the best prime and zoom lenses for Sony A6000 camera should deliver great image quality and all-around performance, as well as being good value for money
The best lenses for the Fujifilm X-T5: make the most of all those megapixels
Updated Join me as I pick the best lenses for the Fujifilm X-T5, based on image quality, build quality, features and handling.
8K DCI or 8K UHD? Which video setting should you use for your filmmaking?
Jargon explained 8K is 8K, right? Not quite, because there is more than one standard for the horizontal resolution and aspect ratio.
Frustrated by your iPhone's Camera app? Try this free photo app and get much more control over your shots
iPhone tips You don’t even have to buy an Adobe Lightroom subscription if you don’t mind basic options. Here’s how it works
8K vs 4K: Why more resolution isn't always better
Jargon explained You can’t get far in photography these days without hearing about 4K and 8K – but what exactly ARE they?
4K vs 1080p: What’s the difference, and should I even bother shooting full HD video in 2025?
Features You might think that 4K video would have replaced full HD/1080 video, but today’s cameras still offer both.
10-bit vs 8-bit video? What are they, and is there a real difference?
Jargon explained 8-bit video capture is the basic option, so what’s different about 10-bit video and why would you need it?
What is 32-bit float audio – and do you need it on your video camera or sound recording set-up?
Jargon explained It’s become a major selling point for microphones and audio recorders, but what is it and do you need it?
What is RAW video? And do I really need it on my camera?
Features RAW video is like raw files for photographers – the actual image data captured by the sensor. But do you need it and can you handle it?
The best messenger bags for photographers in 2025: carry your camera gear in style
Buying Guide Over-the-shoulder bags are practical and stylish solutions for packing your photo kit and a laptop, whether you're traveling, shooting or commuting
What is Rec.709 vs Rec.2020 in video?
Jargon explained These are two different color spaces used in video production, so which is the one you should be using?
4:2:2 vs 4:2:0 video: What are they and why do they matter on your camera?
Jargon explained You’ll see this choice a lot on hybrid cameras. 4:2:0 is ‘basic’ video, 4:2:2 is better quality. But what does it actually mean?
