
James Abbott
James is an award-winning freelance landscape and portrait photographer, as well as a highly experienced photography journalist working with some of the best photography magazines and websites with a worldwide audience. He’s also the author of The Digital Darkroom: The Definitive Guide to Photo Editing. www.jamesaphoto.co.uk
Latest articles by James Abbott

Potensic Atom 2 drone review
By James Abbott published
Review The Potensic Atom 2 is an affordable sub-250 g drone with performance, features and functionality seen with mid-range drone models within this competitive category.

Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.2 LAB FE lens review
By James Abbott published
Review The Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.2 LAB FE delivers image quality, functionality and build quality that belie the incredibly attractive price of this ultra-fast prime lens for Sony full-frame cameras.

Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM lens review
By James Abbott published
Review The Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM is a dream lens for many photographers thanks to its focal length and fast maximum aperture but it's a beast in every way.

Best Drones 2025: Take your pick of the very best
By James Abbott last updated
These are the best drones on the market, with camera and flight performance that will impress even the most demanding pilots — and there are great deals to be had this Black Friday.

Veeniix V11PRO drone review
By James Abbott published
Review The Veeniix V11PRO is a larger and more powerful beginner drone offering up to 8K photos and 4K videos at 30 FPS alongside useful features and simple operation.

Best beginner drones 2025: Begin your aerial journey with confidence
By James Abbott last updated
Our picks of the best beginner drones are all easy to use but still offer excellent flying experiences with a good range of features, from brands including DJI and Potensic.

Best camera drones 2025: Take your aerial photos and videos to the next level
By James Abbott last updated
Buying guide The best camera drones come in various designs, but they all share the best image-capture capabilities.

The best DJI Drones you can buy 2025
By James Abbott last updated
Gift guide The best DJI drones are some of the top options on the market as the manufacturer is an industry-leader and these are the very best ahead of Black Friday 2025.

Best FPV Drones 2025: Fly like a bird this Black Friday
By James Abbott last updated
Experience the most unique flights possible with the best FPV drones where you can flip, roll and dive the drone. Here are our favorites.

Fly DJI FPV drones like a pro with DJI's motion controllers
By James Abbott published
Learn more about DJI's motion controllers and how they can make FPV drone flight incredibly easy for everyone.

Best camera lenses
By James Abbott last updated
Discover the best lenses to help you capture a wide range of subjects with the best cameras for photos and videos.

How to capture drone imagery at night
By James Abbott published
Learn how to capture drone photos and videos at night with our comprehensive guide.

Canon RF 35mm f/1.4L VCM lens review
By James Abbott published
Review The Canon RF 35mm f/1.4L VCM is a longer wide-angle lens offering a versatile focal length for photography and video alongside a fast maximum aperture.

Best wide-angle camera lenses 2025: Discover the ideal wide-angle for your camera
By James Abbott published
These are the best wide-angle lenses covering the most popular camera systems used by astrophotographers.

Canon RF 24mm f/1.4L VCM lens review
By James Abbott published
Review The Canon RF 24mm f/1.4L is a high-quality wide-angle prime lens with a fast maximum aperture making it ideal for landscape, cityscape and astrophotography.

Canon EOS R5 Mark II review
By James Abbott published
Review The Canon EOS R5 Mark II is a high-end professional camera packed with the latest technology and designed to capture any subject you can throw at it.

Canon EOS R6 Mark II review
By James Abbott published
Review The Canon EOS R6 Mark II is a mid-range full-frame mirrorless camera offering a 24.2MP resolution with up to 4K video capture in-camera alongside impressive autofocus.

DJI Mavic 4 Pro drone review
By James Abbott published
Review The DJI Mavic 4 Pro is an impressive prosumer drone that redefines what's possible in terms of technology and aerial photo and video capture.

Ruko F11PRO 2 drone review
By James Abbott published
Review The Ruko F11PRO 2 is a small drone featuring easy operation and a host of useful features but the small sensor in the camera produces soft images.

HoverAir X1 PRO drone review
By James Abbott published
Review The HoverAir X1 PRO is one of two new ZeroZero Robotics selfie drone models and is the more affordable option of the two with 4K video capture with a host of optional accessories available.

DJI Flip drone review
By James Abbott published
The DJI Flip is a sub-250 g drone with multiple control options and the ability to capture 4K 60 FPS video and 12MP/48MP photos.

Panasonic Lumix S5IIx review
By James Abbott published
Review The Panasonic Lumix S5IIx is an impressive full-frame camera that doesn't cost the earth and delivers impressive features and performance.

Ruko U11MINI drone review
By James Abbott published
Review The Ruko U11MINI is a lightweight beginner drone with a multitude of plus and minus points that don't make it the most straightforward option.
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