Phil Hall

Phil Hall

Phil Hall is an experienced writer and editor having worked on some of the largest photography magazines in the UK, and now edit the photography channel of TechRadar, the UK's biggest tech website and one of the largest in the world. He has also worked on numerous commercial projects, including working with manufacturers like Nikon and Fujifilm on bespoke printed and online camera guides, as well as writing technique blogs and copy for the John Lewis Technology guide.

Articles by: Phil Hall

Nikon AF-S 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR review

By Phil Hall published

Lighter, more compact and cheaper than a 500mm f/4, is Nikon's new 500mm f/5.6 PF telephoto prime too good to be true?

Panasonic Lumix LX100 II review

By Phil Hall, Rod Lawton published

Panasonic updates its popular premium compact with a touchscreen and a host of other enhancements.

Photokina 2018: all the latest news from the world's biggest photography show

By Phil Hall published

Photokina 2018 Get all the latest news, photos and hands-on reviews from Photokina 2018, the world's biggest photography show.

Zeiss launches ZX1 full-frame camera

By Phil Hall published

Photokina 2018 Zeiss uses Photokina 2018 to announce a 37.4MP full-frame camera.

Sony to launch 12 more lenses in 2019

By Phil Hall published

Photokina 2018 As well as new lenses, Sony is also looking to enhance its EyeAF to track the eyes of animals.

A Sigma full-frame mirrorless camera is coming in 2019

By Phil Hall published

Photokina 2018 As well as a new full-frame mirrorless camera, Sigma's also making a Canon EF to L-Mount adapter.

Sigma launches a 10x 60-600mm monster zoom and four other lenses

By Phil Hall published

Photokina 2018 Sigma has launched five new lenses, covering everything from wide-angle to hyper-telephoto, at Photokina 2018.

The L-Mount alliance: Panasonic, Leica and Sigma join forces

By Phil Hall published

Photokina 2018 The collaboration enables Panasonic and Sigma to make use of the L-Mount standard.

GFX 50R is Fujifilm's rangefinder-style medium format camera

By Phil Hall published

Photokina 2018 Designed for reportage, the GFX 50R is both thinner and lighter than the GFX 50S.

The PowerShot SX70 HS is Canon's latest DSLR-inspired bridge camera

By Phil Hall published

The 65x zoom range is the same as its predecessor's, but there are improvements to video, burst shooting and more.

The FE 24mm f/1.4 GM is Sony's new premium wide-angle prime lens

By Phil Hall published

Promising unrivaled sharpness and beautiful bokeh, the new lens adds to Sony's growing range of full-frame optics.

Look mum, no hands! Skout is a hands-free camera carrying solution

By Phil Hall published

A chest-style camera mounting system designed to hug your core but offer quick access to your camera.

Affinity Photo for iPad gets a major update

By Phil Hall published

If you've got an iPad and want an advance image editing package, this could be the app for you.

Panasonic full-frame rumors continue to build

By Phil Hall published

Rumors suggest that the new Panasonic full-frame has been designed to compete with the Alpha A9 and D850.

Skylum introduces AI-powered Quantum HDR Engine to Aurora HDR 2019

By Phil Hall published

Skylum's HDR software gets a big update, including some clever AI-powered tone-mapping.

Everything you need to know about Nikon's Z6 and Z7 mirrorless cameras

By Phil Hall published

Updated Get the lowdown on Nikon's two new full-frame mirrorless cameras, the Z6 and Z7.

Nikon Z7 vs Sony Alpha A7R III: 9 key differences you need to know

By Phil Hall published

Nikon Z7 or Sony Alpha A7R III? We take a look at both contenders in our in-depth comparison.

Nikon releases fifth teaser video for its upcoming Z6 and Z7 mirrorless cameras

By Phil Hall published

Nikon's fifth video focuses on the first impressions of photographers who've used the new Nikon Z7.

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Breathtaking whale shot wins Through Your Lens photo competition

By Phil Hall published

Celebrating all types of underwater imagery, the Through Your Lens contest showcases a wide variety of work.

Sony claims top spot in US full-frame camera market

By Phil Hall published

Sony reveals that it's overtaken Canon to take the number one position in the US in the first half of 2018.

Lexar is back up to full production and shipping globally

By Phil Hall published

Lexar memory cards and storage solutions, designed for the high-end photographer, will be available again soon.

Panasonic Lumix TS7 / FT7 review

By Phil Hall published

With a built-in electronic viewfinder, and waterproof down to 31m, the Lumix TS7 / FT7 is unique among 'tough' cameras.

Fujifilm X-T20 review

By Phil Hall published

Recommended

The Fujifilm X-T20 packs in many of the features found on the X-T2, but costs quite a bit less. What's not to love?

How Nikon's D850 is tested to the extremes

By Phil Hall published

Get a glimpse of the harsh conditions the D850 had to endure to meet Nikon's strict reliability standards.

Leica's Q is now even more desirable

By Phil Hall published

Leica's full-frame compact gets two stylish new Globe-Trotter finishes.

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