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

What happened to all the cameras at CES 2019?

By Phil Hall published

CES 2019 Despite the world's media descending on CES, the photo industry has chosen to keep a low profile this year.

Move over Blackmagic: meet Sharp's 8K consumer cinema camera

By Phil Hall published

CES 2019 Sharp showcases a prototype 8K consumer cinema camera with a Micro Four Thirds mount and 5.0-inch screen.

Manfrotto updates RedBee range with two new camera backpacks

By Phil Hall published

Designed for pros, enthusiasts and videographers, both bags are designed to carry plenty of kit.

The Exposure Triangle: aperture, shutter speed and ISO explained

By Phil Hall published

Learn how to master exposure in photography by balancing aperture, shutter speed and ISO.

Could you be the next Food Photographer of the Year?

By Phil Hall published

Think you've got what it take to be crowned Food Photographer of the Year and win the top prize of £5,000?

Nikon launches Z6 Filmmaker's Kit in the US

By Phil Hall published

CES 2019 Nikon is aiming its Z6 Filmmaker's Kit at budding videographers and content creators.

Nikon launches ultra-wide 14-30mm f/4 for its Z6 and Z7 cameras

By Phil Hall published

CES 2019 Nikon grows its full-frame mirrorless lens range to four with a new ultra wide-angle zoom lens.

Panasonic teases more Lumix S1 and Lumix S1R specs...

By Phil Hall published

CES 2019 After almost 4 months of waiting, Panasonic drip-feeds us more features on its new full-frame cameras.

The Canon EOS R camera resting on a cushion

Canon EOS R review

By Phil Hall, Matt Golowczynski published

With strong competition from the start, does Canon's EOS R deliver what its target audience expects?

The 10 laws of landscape photography

By Phil Hall, Chris Rutter published

Updated In our expert guide we reveal the 10 essential rules you should follow when photographing landscapes.

Panasonic hints at a future entry-level full-frame camera

By Phil Hall published

Panasonic's first full-frame cameras are geared towards pros, but we could see a more affordable model soon.

Olympus offers a sneak peek of its new high-end camera

By Phil Hall published

Teaser video appears to show the long-rumored OM-D E-M1X, which looks set to be unveiled on January 24.

Olympus could be launching a updated PEN-F soon

By Phil Hall published

With the current PEN-F now three years old, could we see a second-generation model break cover soon?

41 tips and tricks to improve your photography

By Phil Hall published

Essential photography help: learn the secrets and shortcuts to setting up your camera for high-quality pictures every time.

Zeiss full-frame ZX1 shown off in hands on video

By Phil Hall published

Zeiss has given us a closer look at its new full-frame compact camera.

Deal of the year: save $13,000 on a 100MP Hasselblad H6D-100c

By Phil Hall published

Amazon has dropped the price of this medium-format camera from $32,995 to 'just' $19,995.

Last-minute camera deals: Fujifilm's XF10 is now only £334.99

By Phil Hall published

Amazon has knocked more than £110 of the price of Fujifilm's premium compact camera.

Sony Cyber-shot HX99 review

By Phil Hall published

With its 30x optical zoom lens, is the Cyber-shot HX99 the perfect superzoom camera for your vacation?

Not getting a Leica for Christmas? Make your own out of Lego

By Phil Hall published

Leica's Miami Store is selling Lego Leica kits that you can build yourself, although you don't get instructions…

DJI and Skypixel launch the world's biggest aerial photo and video contest

By Phil Hall published

The SkyPixel Aerial Photo & Video Contest celebrates the best still images and video of the world captured from above.

Is Sony's new 8K video codec coming to the rumored Alpha A7S III?

By Phil Hall published

Sony is putting the finishing touches to a professional video codec that could find its way onto the Alpha A7S III.

We could see Nikon's ultra-fast 58mm f/0.95 prime in January

By Phil Hall published

The NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct will be the fastest lens in Nikon's history.

6 festive photo ideas to try this Christmas

By Phil Hall published

If you're stuck for photo inspiration this festive period, then why not try these great Christmas themed photo ideas.

The only three cameras for beginners you should be buying this Christmas

By Phil Hall published

Gift Guide Let's cut to the chase, these are the best options right now if you're looking for your first 'serious' camera.

Adobe Camera Raw now supports a host of new cameras, including Nikon's Z6

By Phil Hall published

You can now edit raw files from several of the latest cameras and phones in Photoshop and Lightroom.

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