Lauren Scott

Lauren Scott

Lauren Scott is an experienced journalist and freelance photographer based in Bath, UK. She's been in the tech industry for over ten years; serving as the former Managing Editor of our sister site Digital Camera World. As well as raving about cameras past and present for TechRadar, Lauren also tests fitness apps, trackers, and headphones. A keen polymath, she has bylines on Woman & Home, Space.com, Canon Europe, PCGamesN, and Stuff Magazine. When she's not working, you'll find her testing yet another new curry recipe, or teaching her Flat-coated Retriever how to retrieve.

Articles by: Lauren Scott

A Blink Mini camera behind a clear plastic bird feeder

I made a cheap bird feeder camera using a Blink Mini and window feeder – and the quality surprised me

By Lauren Scott published

How to Make your own bird feeder camera with a Blink Mini, window feeder and some tasty seed

The Strava app on a Google Pixel Watch and Apple Watch 8

How to use Strava with your smartwatch

By Lauren Scott published

Get Strava on your Apple Watch, Samsung Galaxy Watch, Fitbit, Garmin and track activities like a professional athlete.

The Strava app open on an Apple Watch 8

Strava review: Still the best training app for runners and cyclists, but it's getting expensive

By Lauren Scott published

Is a Strava subscription the right fitness tool for you?

The Nikon FE film camera and three boxes of 35mm film

How to shoot film on a budget

By Lauren Scott published

We look at ways to reduce the cost of shooting and developing film in a digital era

The Hasselblad 907X CFV 100C on a tripod in frosty conditions

Hasselblad 907X CFV 100C review: modular, medium format, magnificent

By Lauren Scott published

Recommended

The 907X & CFV 100C is the ultimate medium-format camera if you value quality and a slowed approach

A GoPro Hero 10 Black against a bright sky

5 easy ways to get the most out of your GoPro using the Quik app

By Lauren Scott published

Learn how to take control of your action camera with the GoPro Quik app and desktop editor

Two instax cameras on a wooden bench

5 tips for getting the best shots with your Polaroid or Instax camera

By Lauren Scott published

Learn how to take control of your instant camera so that your prints come out how you want them to

The GoPro Fetch Harness on a black Flatcoated Retriever in a park

I bought a GoPro harness for my dog and gave walkies a whole new perspective

By Lauren Scott published

I tried GoPro's Fetch harness and capture video from my dog's POV

Three screenshots from the VSCO iOS app

As a professional photographer, I've finally found an app that could replace Instagram

By Lauren Scott published

VSCO is an easy editor for analog photography lovers who want less social interaction than Instagram

A box of Polaroid Blue 600 film surrounded by eight prints

I tried the 'Reclaimed Blue' Polaroid film and it's given my instant camera a new lease of life

By Lauren Scott published

A limited edition blue Polaroid film has become my favorite way to experiment

The Leica Sofort 2 being held in front of a cool winter river

Leica Sofort 2 review: the classiest hybrid instant camera of them all

By Lauren Scott published

This classy hybrid instant camera takes and prints Instax Mini prints, and looks great while doing it.

Feel Better App Home Screen Heroes

I wanted a no-nonsense approach to wellness, and this simple app is perfect

By Lauren Scott published

Feel Better is a wellness app with workouts, plant-based recipes, meditation, and more.

The OM System Tough TG-7 camera lying in a stream

OM System Tough TG-7 review: a solid outdoor companion

By Lauren Scott published

Best in Class

The Tough TG-7 is a reliably rugged companion for your next adventure, as long as you don't put a premium on image quality.

The Polaroid I-2 instant camera on a brick wall in the sunshine

Polaroid I-2 review: advanced but expensive

By Lauren Scott published

Recommended

A pro-grade instant camera for loyal Polaroid fans

A workout on the FiiT app and on a smartphone

Forget Apple Fitness+ or Peloton, this one workout app has everything you need

By Lauren Scott published

The FiiT app reminds me to breathe, stretch, and have fun – it keeps me coming back for more.

Panasonic Lumix G9 II camera on a patterned table with pink flower background

Panasonic Lumix G9 II review: a superb wildlife camera

By Lauren Scott last updated

Recommended

With a new sensor, processor and phase-detection autofocus, the Panasonic Lumix G9 II works a charm for wildlife and action photography.

The GoPro Hero 12 Black action camera on a blue background

GoPro Hero 12 Black price, release date, specs and new features

By Mark Wilson published

The GoPro Hero 12 Black has landed – and it's one of the smallest updates to the action cam we've seen in years.

The Canon EOS R mount with 12 pins for quicker communication

The Canon EOS R series turns 5 – here’s why it’s my favorite mirrorless camera system

By Lauren Scott published

The Canon EOS R mirrorless system marks its fifth birthday, and it's come a long way

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