
Rod Lawton
Rod is an independent photography journalist and editor, and a long-standing Digital Camera World contributor, having previously worked as DCW's Group Reviews editor. Before that he has been technique editor on N-Photo, Head of Testing for the photography division and Camera Channel editor on TechRadar, as well as contributing to many other publications. 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. Rod has his own camera gear blog at fotovolo.com but also writes about photo-editing applications and techniques at lifeafterphotoshop.com
Latest articles by Rod Lawton

Oh no, I shot a photo at the wrong aspect ratio on my iPhone! Well, here’s how to fix it
By Rod Lawton published
You can choose the image aspect ratio when you take a picture on your iPhone, so does that mean you’re stuck with it?

Pentax K-3 III Monochrome review: not a black and white purchase
By Rod Lawton last updated
Review Now you don't have to buy a Leica to get a monochrome sensor. But what’s the point, and how well does it work?

Six alternative camera supports you might not even know existed
By Rod Lawton published
Opinion If we need to keep the camera steady we reach for a tripod, right? But tripods have limits and there are alternatives

Best lenses for the Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV
By Rod Lawton published
Buying Guide We name the best lenses for the Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV, weighing up cost, convenience and quality

Becoming a camera reviewer has spoiled my photography. Don't end up like me!
By Rod Lawton published
Opinion Reviewing cameras and lenses sounds like a dream job, but it can turn every frame into a test, not a photograph

I think these are the compact cameras that actually deserve to make a comeback
By Rod Lawton published
Opinion Some compact and point and shoot cameras are making a comeback, but are they the ones we want?

Best Lightroom alternatives in 2025: Switching doesn't have to mean sacrificing powerful editing tools
By Hillary K. Grigonis last updated
Buying Guide These are the best Lightroom alternatives for anyone who wants an all-in-one editor without a subscription

The best lenses for the Sigma fp and fp L in 2025
By Rod Lawton published
Buying Guide They are unique amongst full frame cameras, but how do you choose the best lenses for the Sigma fp and fp L?

Why has no-one made a digital TLR camera, or is it only me that wants one?
By Rod Lawton published
Opinion The twin lens reflex camera design looks like a museum piece, but the experience of using one is unique

The best Photoshop alternatives in 2025
By Hillary K. Grigonis last updated
Buying Guide Photoshop too expensive? These photo editors are a viable alternative

3 Legged Thing STR3AMCASE Triple Mic System review
By Rod Lawton published
Review 3 Legged Thing’s new wireless mic system is ideal for vlogging beginners or smartphone filmmakers, especially at this price!

What we can expect from Panasonic in 2025?
By Rod Lawton published
Features In 2024 Panasonic launched the Lumix S9 and Lumix GH7, both landmark cameras. So what will it do in 2025?

What we can expect from Sony in 2025?
By Rod Lawton published
Features It’s been quite a year for Sony, with new cameras, new lenses and all sorts of rumors, so can 2025 beat 2024?

Fujifilm X-T5 review: beautiful images, classic controls
By Lauren Scott last updated
review In terms of the way that it looks, feels and handles, the X-T5 is in a class of its own

Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro, 2024) review: powerful and beautifully made, but with spiraling upgrade costs
By Rod Lawton published
Review The beautiful new MacBook Pro M4 is faster and better than ever, but brings confusing variations and spiralling costs

Mac mini M4 Pro review: miniature marvel
By Rod Lawton published
Review An incredibly small, powerful and beautifully made desktop computer you can just plug into your existing gear

Is it evil to replace a sky in my photos? I want to say yes, but I still keep doing it!
By Rod Lawton published
Opinion Part of me thinks reality is important and then another part of me thinks that the image is everything. I know, I’m mixed up

ON1 Photo RAW 2025 review
By Rod Lawton published
Review ON1’s all-in-one photo organizer, editor and effects tool gets headline-grabbing AI tech, but how well does it work?

Sony A1 II vs Nikon Z8: a close battle on specs – but not on price
By Rod Lawton published
Buying Guide The new Sony A1 II is a monster of a camera, but is it convincingly better than the mighty Nikon Z8? Let’s find out

Sony A1 II vs Canon EOS R5 Mk II – with a $2000 price difference is it even a contest?
By Rod Lawton published
Buying Guide It’s Sony vs Canon in this clash of the titans, but how do these two brand new ultra-high-tech flagship cameras compare?

The best lenses for the Canon EOS R50: take your entry-level camera to the next level
By Rod Lawton last updated
Updated What are the best lenses to get for the Canon R50? Join me as I pick out the perfect lenses for this great beginner camera.

The best lenses for the Canon EOS R10: smart lens choices for top APS-C mirrorless camera
By Rod Lawton last updated
Updated I think the best lenses for the R10 should be compact, affordable and a pleasure to use, just like the camera itself!

The best lenses for the Canon EOS R8: affordable lenses to make the most of this budget-friendly camera
By Rod Lawton last updated
Updated I choose the best lenses for the Canon R8, Canon's powerful but affordable full-frame mirrorless camera
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