Lauren Scott

Lauren Scott

Lauren Scott is an experienced journalist and freelance photographer based in Bath, UK. She's been in the industry for over ten years; as the former Managing Editor of our sister site Digital Camera World, Editor of Digital Photographer magazine, and Technique Editor for both PhotoPlus and Digital Camera magazines. Lauren is an aspiring polymath, and as well as raving about cameras past and present for TechRadar, she also has bylines at Space.com, Canon Europe, PCGamesN, T3, and British Airways' in-flight magazine, High Life (among others). When she's not working, you'll find her testing yet another new curry recipe, or teaching her happy 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.

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

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.

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

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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