Articles by 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

Up periscope! New HTC Re camera captures the world in a whole new way

By Rod Lawton, Michael Rougeau published 8 October 14

Updated The HTC Re fits in your hand, connects to your smartphone and captures your life with one-button simplicity.

Cyberlink PhotoDirector 6 Ultra review

By Rod Lawton published 7 October 14

Mini review It looks like a low-priced added-value version of Lightroom but risks being out-valued by the real thing.

Adobe Creative Cloud update gives it a big boost on mobile

By Rod Lawton published 6 October 14

Adobe announces new or updated mobile apps and a Talent Search tool for artists and recruiters

New lenses at Photokina 2014

By Rod Lawton published 29 September 14

We take a detailed look at the top 20 lenses announced at the bi-annual Cologne photography fair.

Canon irista update brings Lightroom compatibility

By Rod Lawton published 25 September 14

Lightroom users will now be able to synchronise their adjustments with photos stored on the irista website

New cameras at Photokina 2014

By Rod Lawton, Amy Davies published 18 September 14

Photokina 2014 Photokina is the world's largest photography show and takes place every two years in Cologne, Germany. The TechRadar team was there the whole week to bring you the latest.

Shooting video with stills cameras? You're doing it wrong, says Red

By Rod Lawton published 17 September 14

Photokina 2014 Red's video technology makes consumer 4K video look like amateur snaps. OK, so not everyone can afford 35,000 euros for a basic starter kit, but new tech has a habit of filtering down to consumers.

Nikon thinks it's seen the future

By Rod Lawton published 16 September 14

Photokina 2014 Surprisingly, the future won't consist of 100-megapixel sensors and 8K video. It'll be all about immersive imagery, capturing emotions and visual analytics.

The Leica X looks like a high-end compact to die for

By Rod Lawton published 16 September 14

Photokina 2014 Big sensor compacts are taking off, and Leica has joined the party with the lush-looking Leica X and its fixed focal length 35mm-equivalent f/1.7 Summilux lens.

Leica launches the Leica M Edition 60

By Rod Lawton published 16 September 14

Photokina 2014 So you thought Leica made expensive, old-style cameras that are just a little bit behind the times?

Panasonic's GM5 packs a ton of tech into a tiny body

By Rod Lawton published 15 September 14

Photokina 2014 Who says interchangeable lens cameras have to be big? Panasonic's new GM5 is small, stylish and remarkably powerful

Is the brand new Panasonic LX100 the perfect high-end compact?

By Rod Lawton published 15 September 14

Photokina 2014 Big-sensor high-end compact cameras are gaining ground, and the Panasonic LX100 could be a mini-masterpiece

The Canon EOS 7D Mark II is the D-SLR Canon fans were waiting for

By Rod Lawton published 15 September 14

Photokina 2014 The 7D boasted 8fps shooting, high-speed autofocus, tough metal construction and full HD movies. Its replacement has a lot to live up to.

The Canon PowerShot G7 X delivers more pixels in a smaller package

By Rod Lawton published 15 September 14

Photokina 2014 The Powershot G7 X brings a new, 20.2-megapixel back-illuminated sensor.

Samsung goes for the pro market with the stunning NX1

By Rod Lawton published 15 September 14

Photokina 2014 With its 28-megapixel sensor, weather-sealed body and 15fps shooting, the NX1 a serious stab at the big league.