Rod Lawton

Rod Lawton

Freelance contributor

Rod is an independent photographer and photography journalist with more than 30 years' experience. He's previously worked as Head of Testing for Future’s photography magazines, including Digital Camera, N-Photo, PhotoPlus, Professional Photography, Photography Week and Practical Photoshop, and as Reviews Editor on Digital Camera World.

Articles by: Rod Lawton

Hands on: Leica S3 review

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Photokina 2018 Leica outflanks the competition with a new 64-megapixel sensor for its professional S3 mirrorless camera.

Hands on: Zenith M review

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Photokina 2018 Leica teams up with Zenith to make a camera. This is actually happening.

Hands on: Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Sports review

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Photokina 2018 This one lens covers off a massive 10x zoom range all the way to 600mm.

Landmark cameras: Panasonic Lumix G1

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Landmark cameras DSLR dinosaurs ruled the earth in 2008, but then came the first mirrorless mammal...

The A to Z of Photography: Zoom range

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The A to Z of Photography This refers to the range of magnifications offered by a zoom lens.

Phase One launches 150-megapixel IQ4 camera system

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To infinity and beyond! The IQ4 triples the resolution of the best full-frame camera.

Samyang announces new 85mm f/1.8 lens

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The MF 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS is effectively a medium-telephoto prime lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras.

The A to Z of Photography: Yellow filter

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The A to Z of Photography Once the ‘go-to’ filter for black and white landscape photographers.

Panasonic Lumix LX100 Mark II brings a classic up to date

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

The new Leica M10-P is the soul of discretion

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Leica launches a stripped-down and stylish version of its M10.

Insta360 Pro 2 fuses 360 8K video with 3D

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Insta360's new VR camera promises super-detailed footage plus improved stabilization and long-range live monitoring.

Samyang launches its first AF lens for Nikon DSLRs

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The Samyang AF 14mm f/2.8 F is an ultra-wide-angle lens for full-frame Nikon DSLRs.

The A to Z of Photography: X-Trans

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The A to Z of Photography A special sensor design used by Fujifilm in its X-mount mirrorless cameras.

The A to Z of Photography: White Balance

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The A to Z of Photography Used to ’neutralise’ the color of the light for natural-looking colors regardless of conditions.

Tenba Cooper DSLR Backpack review

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The Tenba Cooper DSLR Backpack is the perfect bag those who want to explore the city not the wilderness.

Benro FH100M2 review

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There are still some things regular filters can do that software filters can't.

The A to Z of Photography: Viewfinders

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The A to Z of Photography Almost all higher-end cameras have viewfinders, but there’s more than one type.

The A to Z of Photography: Underexposure

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The A to Z of Photography Do your pictures come out too dark? Find out what causes underexposure and how to fix it.

Peak Design Everyday Messenger 13 V2 review

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Can a new bag be as exciting as a new camera? This one comes close.

The A to Z of Photography: Telephoto

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The A to Z of Photography We all know telephotos magnify distant subjects but there’s more to these lenses than meets the eye.

Fujifilm Instax Square SQ6 goes analog

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Fujifilm’s new party-friendly Instax goes old-school, ditching the digital hybrid setup of the SQ10.

Fujifilm's new update just broke the X-T2 – here’s what you need to do

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The v4.0 firmware update for Fujifilm’s X-T2 mirrorless camera looked great but has brought major issues.

The A to Z of Photography: Shutter speed

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The A to Z of Photography Shutter speed is used both for basic exposure control and for creative photographic effects.

Sony Alpha A7 III vs A7R III: 12 key differences you need to know

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Sony A7 III or A7R III? We take a look at both contenders in our in-depth Sony Alpha A7 comparison.

The A to Z of Photography: Raw

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The A to Z of Photography Photographers love raw files, but what are they, what do they do and why do they matter?

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