Articles by Chris Rowlands

Formerly News Editor at Stuff, Chris now writes about tech from his tropical office. Sidetracked by sustainable stuff, he’s also keen on cameras, classic cars and any gear that gets better with age.

Articles by: Chris Rowlands

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Best professional camera 2024: the 12 best workhorses for pro creators

By Timothy Coleman last updated 22 October 24

Updated In our guide to the best cameras for professionals in 2024, we round up the top workhorses from Canon, Nikon, Sony and more.

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Best photo editor of 2024

By Mark Wilson last updated 15 October 24

Updated We tested out the best photo editors for enhancing digital images with advanced creative tools.

The best beginner mirrorless camera for 2024: budget stars for new photographers

By Timothy Coleman last updated 11 October 24

Updated Looking to kickstart your photography hobby? We've tested and selected the best beginner mirrorless cameras.

The best instant camera 2024: top retro prints from Polaroid, Instax and more

By Timothy Coleman last updated 7 October 24

Updated Our best instant cameras guide will help you find the best retro sidekick for you, whether your prefer Polaroid or Instax.

Ricoh GR IIIx HDF review: a street shooter with a dreamy diffusion filter

By Chris Rowlands published 7 October 24

The Pentax 17 is a half-frame compact film camera with plenty of charm and some neat design touches, if you can stomach the price.

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Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 review: a surprisingly punchy budget speaker

By Chris Rowlands published 26 September 24

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The Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 is a portable, durable Bluetooth speaker with solid battery life and surprisingly punchy sound.

Best DJI drone 2024: the finest flying cameras from its impressive range

By Timothy Coleman last updated 25 September 24

Updated Which is the best DJI drone for you? Our in-depth guide pulls together all of the finest options based on our in-depth testing.

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Best cheap video camera 2024: bargain picks for every kind of filmmaker

By Timothy Coleman last updated 19 September 24

Our guide to the best cheap video cameras is here to help you find the filmmaking bargain for you and covers compact, system, action and vlogging cameras.

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The best SD cards for 2024: top memory cards for your camera

By Timothy Coleman last updated 19 September 24

Updated Looking for the best SD card for your camera? We've tested and ranked all the finest ones around right now.

The best DSLR camera for 2024: top choices for photography and video

By Timothy Coleman last updated 19 September 24

Updated Welcome to our guide to the best DSLR cameras you can buy. From beginner-friendly picks to pro powerhouses, these are the best around.

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Best waterproof camera 2024: the finest cameras for underwater shooting

By Timothy Coleman last updated 12 September 24

Updated Water, drops, ice cold temperatures... the best waterproof cameras can take anything you can throw at them.

Apple AirPods 4: everything you need to know about Apple's new AirPods

By Chris Rowlands last updated 9 September 24

Updated Better audio, USB-C, active noise cancellation: the eagerly awaited Apple AirPods 4 are here – and yes, you are seeing double.

DJI Neo: the latest rumors and everything we know so far about DJI’s tiny drone

By Chris Rowlands last updated 29 August 24

DJI is rumored to be working on a tiny drone that could be its lightest so far – here's everything we know so far.

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Best Sony lenses 2024: top lenses for Sony mirrorless cameras

By Chris Rowlands, Timothy Coleman last updated 28 August 24

Updated If you've got a Sony mirrorless camera, these are the lenses you need to know about.

Best Sony camera 2024: the top choices for both stills and video

By Timothy Coleman last updated 28 August 24

Updated Searching for the best Sony camera? Whether you need a full-frame powerhouse or a travel-friendly compact, we've ranked the best models in its impressive range.

Film photography in 2024: the latest analog cameras and what's next for film

By Chris Rowlands published 21 August 24

Film photography is alive and well in 2024. Here's everything that's going on with analog and where the medium is going next.

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Best film cameras 2024: the finest classic and new analog cameras you can buy

By Timothy Coleman last updated 20 August 24

Updated Looking to rediscover the joys of analogue photography? These are the best film cameras you can buy, old and new.

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SanDisk announces the world’s first 8TB SD card – the biggest memory card we’ve ever seen

By Chris Rowlands published 9 August 24

Western Digital sets a new benchmark for data storage with two huge memory cards: an 8TB SD card and a 4TB microSD card.

DJI Air 3 drone in flight with snow capped mountain background

Fresh DJI Air 3S leak hints at improved dual-camera setup for imminent drone

By Chris Rowlands published 6 August 24

A US ban on DJI drones might be looming, but a new leak adds fresh fuel to rumors of the Air 3S arriving soon.

Best Nikon Z lenses buying guide, featuring the Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

Best Nikon Z lenses 2024: the finest glass for your Nikon Z-series camera

By Timothy Coleman last updated 18 July 24

Updated Zoom, prime or something else: these are the best lenses you can buy for Nikon Z-series mirrorless cameras.

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Best full-frame mirrorless camera 2024: top options from Sony, Canon, Nikon and more

By Timothy Coleman last updated 17 July 24

Updated Whether you're shooting stills or video, we've reviewed and rated all of the best full-frame mirrorless cameras you can buy in 2024.

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Sony Cyber-shot RX100 VIII: everything we know and what we want to see

By Chris Rowlands published 3 July 24

Everything we know about the Sony RX100 VIII, and all the features we want to see from this premium compact camera.

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Apple Vision Pro: price, release date, and everything we know about the VR headset

By Hamish Hector last updated 30 June 24

The Apple Vision Pro is the tech giant's first mixed-reality headset – here's everything we know, including its price and release date.

Fujifilm X-T50 vs Fujifilm X-T30 II: should you upgrade?

By Chris Rowlands published 16 May 24

There’s a new Fuji in town, but is it worth the upgrade? We compare the X-T50 to the X-T30 II to find out.

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Best Canon RF lenses 2024: the best lenses for Canon's mirrorless EOS R cameras

By Timothy Coleman last updated 14 May 24

Updated Whether you shoot with an APS-C or full-frame Canon EOS R camera, we've rounded up the best glass you can buy.

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