James Abbott

James Abbott

James Abbott is a professional photographer and freelance photography journalist. He contributes articles about photography, cameras and drones to a wide range of magazines and websites where he applies a wealth of experience to testing the latest photographic tech. James is also the author of ‘The Digital Darkroom: The Definitive Guide to Photo Editing’.

Articles by: James Abbott

DJI drone setup

Got a new DJI drone? Here's how to set it up and take great photos

By James Abbott published

Woken up to find a DJI drone has miraculously flown into your Christmas stocking? Here's how to set it up and get shooting.

How to colorize photos lead

How to colorize your old family photos – with smartphone apps or PhotoShop

By James Abbott last updated

Bring your black-and-white memories to life with these photo colorizing options – for both smartphones and PhotoShop.

DJI Mavic 2 Pro vs DJI Phantom 4 Pro V2.0

DJI Mavic 2 Pro vs Phantom 4 Pro V2.0: which is the best drone for you?

By James Abbott published

Versus Struggling to decide a winner in the big DJI Mavic 2 Pro vs Phantom 4 Pro V2.0 debate? Our side-by-side test has the answer.

DJI Phantom 4 Pro V2.0

DJI Phantom 4 Pro V2.0 review

By James Abbott published

The DJI Phantom 4 Pro V2.0 remains a great option for pros who need a sturdy drone with great range and image quality.

DJI Mavic Air 2

DJI Mavic Air 2 review

By James Abbott last updated

Best in Class

The DJI Mavic Air 2 is the best drone for beginners and hobbyists, thanks to a series of major upgrades.

DJI Mavic 2 Zoom

DJI Mavic 2 Zoom review

By James Abbott last updated

Recommended

The Mavic 2 Zoom is a lightweight, portable drone with a twist – it has an optical zoom lens to help you get close to the action.

DJI Mavic Air 2 vs Mavic 2 Pro

DJI Mavic Air 2 vs Mavic 2 Pro: which is the best drone for you?

By James Abbott last updated

Struggling with the great DJI Mavic Air 2 vs Mavic 2 Pro conundrum? Our in-depth comparison will help you pick the best drone for you.

PowerVision PowerEgg X

PowerVision PowerEgg X review

By James Abbott published

The PowerVision PowerEgg X is a modular, waterproof drone with many skills – but is it jack of all trades, master of none?

Sony FE 12-24mm f2.8

Sony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM review

By James Abbott published

Sony's latest G Master is the widest lens with a constant f/2.8 aperture – and as you'd hope for the price, it produces stunning results.

DJI Mavic Air 2 camera

DJI Mavic Air 2 tips and tricks: 7 ways to master our favorite drone

By James Abbott published

Got a DJI Mavic Air 2? Our handy tutorials are here to show you how to master the drone and what it's capable of.

Leica M10 Monchrom

Leica M10 Monochrom review

By James Abbott published

Shooting with the Leica M10 Monochrom is about as close as you can get to film photography with a digital camera.

Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G

Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G review

By James Abbott last updated

Recommended

Sony’s latest wide-angle prime is a winner for photographers shooting with both full-frame and APS-C E-Mount cameras.

Macro photography: five ways to focus your close-up shots

By James Abbott published

Get pin-sharp macro shots every time by choosing the most appropriate focusing method for the subject.

How to create motion blur in-camera

By James Abbott published

Learn how to shoot amazing in-camera movement images in just five minutes with this quick shoot guide.

5 things to shoot with your new camera

By James Abbott published

If you've just got a new camera, here are five great photo ideas you can try at home.

How to shoot a photo project

By James Abbott published

Challenge yourself to create a coherent body of work exploring a theme that interests you.

Essential Sony Alpha camera settings

By James Abbott published

Get more from your Sony Alpha mirrorless camera with these essential tips.

How to shoot in-camera double exposures

By James Abbott published

Inject your photography with a burst of fun by experimenting with a classic in-camera technique.

Time-lapse photography: how to capture your first time-lapse video

By James Abbott published

Learn how to shoot time-lapse photography the easy way with this no-nonsense and easy to follow guide.

Choosing the best lenses for landscape photography

By James Abbott published

Discover the only two lenses you’ll ever need to be able to shoot every type of landscape.

Has social media ruined photography?

By James Abbott published

Opinion As photographers increasingly turn to social media to share images, is this phenomenon a force for good or ill?

Flash photography made easy: from simple shots to advanced techniques

By James Abbott published

It can seem complex, but our expect guide will help you master flash photography in no time.

Headshot photography: how to take a professional portrait

By James Abbott published

Discover just how easy it can be to take professional looking headshots.

Smartphones vs cameras: do you still need a DSLR?

By James Abbott published

Analysis Smartphone cameras are getting better all the time, so could they one day replace your DSLR or mirrorless camera?

Kit lens opener

Get the most from the kit lens on your new camera

By James Abbott published

Updated Armed with our expert tips and tricks you can get stunning results with the humble kit lens that comes with your DSLR.

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