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

GoPro is set to launch a new action cam and more this year

By Phil Hall published

GoPro's CEO confirms that three new products are in the pipeline in his latest call to shareholders.

Lensbaby goes back to basics with the Sol 45

By Phil Hall published

Lensbaby's new optic promises to deliver 'bold blur and smooth bokeh'.

Lensbaby Sol 45 review

By Phil Hall published

The Sol 45 is designed for those who want to inject the classic 'Lensbaby' energy into their images.

Tamron announces compact and lightweight wide-angle zoom

By Phil Hall published

Looking for a small and lightweight wide-angle zoom lens? Tamron's new 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di OSD could be the answer.

How to photograph sunsets

By Phil Hall published

Discover how to make the most of this popular subject so you can get shots you'll be proud of.

Nikon gives us an even better look at its new mirrorless camera

By Phil Hall published

Nikon releases another teaser video for its upcoming full-frame mirrorless camera.

DJI Mavic Pro

Hands on: DJI Mavic Pro review

By Kevin Lee, Phil Hall published

Not yet rated

Updated DJI's smallest drone ever is also its smartest with a new gesture control mode and beautifully portable design.

Image and countdown clock for new Nikon camera

Nikon confirms August 23 launch for new mirrorless camera

By Phil Hall published

A countdown clock on Nikon's dedicated web page confirms the launch date for the new camera and lenses.

Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2018 shortlist announced

By Phil Hall published

Astronomy Photographer of the Year celebrates all types of astrophotography.

Canon EOS Rebel T100 / EOS 4000D review

By Phil Hall published

The EOS Rebel T100 / EOS 4000D is Canon's latest stripped-back entry-level DSLR – and it really is all about the bottom line.

Long and short: Fujifilm announces two high-end X Series lenses

By Phil Hall published

X Series users are getting a new ultra-wide-angle zoom and a fast telephoto prime lens.

The XF10 is Fujifilm's new premium compact

By Phil Hall published

Fujifilm takes the wraps off its latest premium compact with a DSLR-sized sensor, the XF10.

Should I buy a Sony compact camera?

By Phil Hall published

Sony's compacts are a regular fixture around sales time – here's what you need to know before making a purchase.

No more noise? NVIDIA researchers develop AI that removes image noise

By Phil Hall published

A new AI has learned how to fix noisy photos by looking at only corrupted photos.

Manfrotto launches new bags aimed at mirrorless photographers

By Phil Hall published

Manfrotto has taken the wraps of a backpack and messenger bag designed for enthusiast photographers who like to travel.

Canon will announce a full-frame mirrorless camera this year

By Phil Hall published

Rumors are hotting up that we'll see Canon's first full-frame mirrorless camera in 2018.

Nikon P1000 brings a record-breaking 125x optical zoom

By Phil Hall published

With an effective focal range of 24-3000mm, this is the longest-range bridge camera yet.

Camera gear of the World Cup 2018: what the pros are using in Russia

By Phil Hall published

World Cup 2018 We take a look at some of the camera gear the pros are shooting with at the World Cup.

Polarizer and solid ND combine into one single filter perfect for waterfalls

By Phil Hall published

Singh-Ray filters has teamed up with photography Bryan Hansel to launch The Bryan Hansel Waterfall Polarizer filter.

Field test: Sony FE 400mm f/2.8 GM OSS

By Phil Hall published

Not yet rated

We get our hands on Sony's long-awaited 400mm f/2.8 telephoto prime lens.

Winners of Travel Photographer of the Year 2018 are revealed

By Phil Hall published

Reiko Takahashi is named Grand Prize winner in this year's National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year contest.

Pentax announces a fast 'nifty fifty'

By Phil Hall published

The HD Pentax-D FA* 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW heralds a new generation of Pentax Star-series lenses.

Sony fills a big hole in its lens lineup with a 400mm f/2.8 telephoto prime

By Phil Hall published

High-end Sony Alpha shooters no longer have to compromise when it comes to capturing sports or wildlife.

Canon has five new cameras registered online

By Phil Hall published

With the camera industry's largest trade show, Photokina, just a couple of months away, we could see some of them pretty soon.

Loupedeck+ promises to speed up your image-editing workflow

By Phil Hall published

Loupedeck+ now includes Skylum Aurora HDR compatibility, improved build quality and more customization.

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