Sam Kieldsen

Sam Kieldsen

Sam has been writing about tech and digital culture for over 20 years, starting off in video games journalism before branching out into the wonderful worlds of consumer electronics, streaming entertainment and photography. Over the years he has written for Wired, Stuff, GQ, T3, Trusted Reviews and PC Zone, and now lives on the Kent coast in the UK – the ideal place for a camera reviewer to ply their trade.


Articles by: Sam Kieldsen

DJI Air 3S in flight with snow capped mountain backdrop

US DJI ban is here – here's what users of DJI drones and cameras need to know

By Sam Kieldsen published

As the FCC adds DJI to its Covered List, here's what we know so far about restrictions on the company's products in the USA.

DJI Mic 3 wireless microphone

The best wireless mics: I've tested the top wearable microphones for content creators

By Sam Kieldsen last updated

Buying guide Compact, versatile and simple. We rank the best wireless mic you can buy right now.

An image of the Panasonic Lumix ZS99 / TZ99

Best point-and-shoot camera 2025: we've tested top picks for simple shooting

By Timothy Coleman last updated

Updated Looking for the best point and shoot camera you can buy in 2025? We've rounded up all of the top options for every budget.

Sony FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II lens in the hand attached to Sony A6700

Best Sony lenses 2025: we've tested top lenses for Sony mirrorless cameras

By Timothy Coleman last updated

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

DJI Neo 2 drone in flight and Apple Watch on user's wrist

The Apple Watch just got its coolest upgrade in years – you can now talk to your DJI drone from your wrist

By Sam Kieldsen published

DJI looks set to push out a couple more products before a US ban is expected to come into effect on 23 December.

The Hohem iSteady M7 on a blue background

Best phone gimbals: the best mobile stabilizers from DJI, Insta360, and more

By Sam Kieldsen last updated

We've rounded up the best phone gimbals to keep your smartphone steady for video and photography.

A Sony Alpha teaser next to an image of the Sony A7 IV on a black background

Sony A7 V leak gives us our first glimpse of imminent flagship camera – as Sony reveals launch date

By Sam Kieldsen published

A silhouette of the long-awaited Sony A7 V has been shown on an official Sony Instagram account, along with news of a reveal event next week.

Top plate of theFujifilm X100VI in the hand

The best compact cameras for 2025: we've tried and tested these take anywhere models

By Timothy Coleman published

Updated Our best compact camera for 2025 guide will help you find the right pocket camera for you, whatever your budget.

Antigravity A1 drone being flown by woman in the desert

Forget DJI – Insta360’s exciting Antigravity drone just got an on-sale date and it’s soon

By Sam Kieldsen published

Antigravity has revealed a December on-sale date for its long-awaited A1 drone – but the price is still unconfirmed.

Garmin Dash Cam Mini 3 and Nextbase iQ dash cams mounted to vehicle windscreens

The best dash cam 2025: we've tested the finest car cameras for every budget

By Timothy Coleman published

Updated Searching for the best dash cam for your car? We've rounded up the finest 4K, front-and-rear and budget choices around.

Kodak Snapic A1 35mm camera

Kodak reveals affordable 35mm film camera that's a glorious blast from the past

By Sam Kieldsen published

Kodak has announced the Snapic A1, a 35mm analog film camera available in two colors and costing just $99.

Photo diptych with DJI Mini 5 Pro in the air on the left, and the DJI Neo 2 in person's hand on the right

The best beginner drones for 2025: we've tested the top flying cameras for new pilots

By Timothy Coleman last updated

Updated Looking for the best beginner drone? We've rounded up all the top, novice-friendly models with cameras in this handy guide, including DJI alternatives.

Leica Q3 Monochrom camera

Leica’s Q3 Monochrom costs thousands and only shoots black-and-white, but that’s only made me want one more

By Sam Kieldsen published

Leica has officially unveiled its latest fixed-lens compact camera, and it's a Monochrom edition of 2023's outstanding Q3.

DJI Osmo Action 6 camera bursting from water and ice

DJI Osmo Action 6 arrives with two big action camera firsts – including a GoPro-eclipsing sensor

By Sam Kieldsen published

DJI has launched the Osmo Action 6 camera, revealing an all-new sensor and adjustable-aperture lens.

DJI Neo 2

I flew the DJI Neo 2 for a week, and this affordable selfie drone feels like a big upgrade over its predecessor

By Sam Kieldsen published

Recommended

With improvements to video quality, obstacle avoidance and more, DJI's second-gen "follow-me" drone is ideal for vloggers and travellers.

DJI Osmo Mobile 8 smartphone stabilizer

I spent a week with the DJI Osmo Mobile 8, and it's just as good as pricier Hohem and Insta360 rivals

By Sam Kieldsen published

The affordable, well-equipped, and well-designed Osmo Mobile 8 improves on some of the OM 7P's weaknesses.

Fujifilm X-M5 in user's hands, Panasonic Lumix S1 II on a wooden surface outdoors

The best video camera 2025: finest choices for filmmakers and videographers

By Timothy Coleman last updated

Updated Looking for the best video camera? We've ranked all of the finest options you can buy in 2025, based on our in-depth testing.

Panasonic Lumix S 100-500mm F5-7.1 O.I.S lens

Panasonic's new 100-500mm is a five-star ultra-telephoto zoom that fills a key gap in its lens range

By Sam Kieldsen published

Editor's Choice

The Lumix S 100-500mm F5-7.1 O.I.S is an ultra-telephoto with great reach and superb stabilization.

Peter McKinnon VND II filter

PolarPro's pricey Peter McKinnon Edition II variable ND filter is pretty much flawless, and does the job of several NDs

By Sam Kieldsen published

Recommended

These brass-framed neutral-density filters can slow down shutter speeds for video motion blur, wide-open aperture shooting and multi-second exposure times.

GoPro Max 2 and Insta360 X5 360 cameras

GoPro Max 2 vs Insta360 X5: which is the new 360 camera king?

By Sam Kieldsen published

How does the new GoPro Max 2 stack up against the established best-in-class 360 camera, Insta360's X5?

GoPro Max 2 360 camera

GoPro's Max 2 sets the bar for 8K quality, but the 360 camera is not without its flaws

By Sam Kieldsen published

Recommended

In ideal conditions, the GoPro Max 2 offers the best image quality of any of the current 360 camera crop.

DJI Mini 4 Pro folded away and next to the R2 Remote Controller, on a rock

Latest DJI Mini 5 Pro leaks predict price and release date – and if accurate, drone fans should be very pleased with both

By Sam Kieldsen published

The successor to the DJI Mini 4 Pro could be revealed as early as next week, if rumors are accurate, for a surprisingly affordable price.

The DJI Action 2 camera

DJI just accidentally leaked its new Osmo Nano action cam – and it looks like a strong Insta360 rival

By Sam Kieldsen published

An errant official tweet apparently confirms the existence of the rumored ultra-compact action camera.

Sigma 20–200mm F5.5–6.3 lens

Sigma announces four new lenses – including a world-first superzoom that could be the only travel lens you need

By Sam Kieldsen published

The lens maker has unveiled three compelling Art and Contemporary options for stills photographers, plus its first autofocus cinema lens.

Canon EOS C70

Teaser hints upcoming Canon cinema camera could introduce the one big video feature Canon's been missing

By Sam Kieldsen published

An Instagram post ahead of tomorrow’s camera launch gives a huge clue towards one key feature.

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