James Abbott

The Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM is an outstanding lens in terms of image quality and performance but it comes with a premium price tag that could be prohibitive for many.

The Potensic Atom SE is a budget beginner drone in the sub 250g category and it's the best available at its price point despite limited camera functionality.

The Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G is an ‘everyday’ lens for enthusiasts looking for one lens to cover most situations they find themselves in. Image quality impresses, besides strong optical distortion.

The DJI Mavic 3 Classic has a single Hasselblad 20MP 4/3 camera plus advanced flight and safety features, meaning absolute beginners and experienced pilots alike can fly with confidence.

A full-frame sensor in a compact rangefinder-style body offers an intriguing yet flawed proposition

The DJI Mini 3 delivers the excellent image quality of the Mini 3 Pro, but its relative affordability means certain safety compromises.

A beginner-level drone with a non-folding lightweight design that flies well, but is let down by poor image quality.

The DJI Mini 3 Pro is an aerial powerhouse that performs superbly for its weight class, compact size, but it comes with the price tag of bigger drones.

The DJI Air 2S packs a serious punch thanks to its 1-inch sensor and compact size, which means it's still one of the best drones for most people.

A beginner's drone for those just learning to fly, though it's not for those who want to shoot photographs and video.

The Sony A1 is a truly remarkable camera that covers almost every photographic style, but specialist models will likely be more practical for most of us.

The Lumix FZ80 / FZ82 is a budget superzoom bridge compact with a 60x optical zoom that culminates in a dizzying 1200mm setting.

The DJI FPV is a unique, first-person view drone for beginners. But despite being fun, it doesn't quite rise above its quirks and limitations.

A full-frame compact that only shoots in black and white might sound like folly, but the Leica Q2 Monochrom has won us over.