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

DJI Mavic 4 Pro in flight against a blue sky

Best drones for wildlife and landscapes in 2025 — Explore and capture the world from above

By James Abbott published

The best drones you can buy to meet your personal aerial needs, with drones to suit all requirements and budgets.

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man using a trail camera

Best trail cameras: Capture wildlife photos and videos the easy way

By James Abbott published

These are the best trail cameras to suit all budgets and requirements for tracking and photographing wildlife.

Technology
Panasonic Leica DG Elmarit 200mm f/2.8 POWER O.I.S telephoto lens.

Panasonic Leica DG Elmarit 200mm f/2.8 POWER O.I.S lens review

By James Abbott published

REVIEW The Panasonic Leica DG Elmarit 200mm f/2.8 POWER O.I.S delivers professional image quality and functionality in a compact and lightweight package.

REVIEW
Panasonic 15mm f1.7 Leica Summilux DG ASPH attached to a Panasonic Lumix GH7.

Panasonic 15mm f/1.7 Leica Summilux DG ASPH lens review

By James Abbott published

REVIEW The Panasonic 15mm f/1.7 Leica Summilux DG ASPH is a Micro Four Thirds lens with an equivalent focal length of 30mm and a short minimum focusing distance.

REVIEW
Panasonic Lumix GH7 Micro Four Thirds camera

Panasonic Lumix GH7 review

By James Abbott published

REVIEW The Panasonic Lumix is a high-spec Micro Four Thirds camera with professional photo and video features that make it a great hybrid solution.

REVIEW
Night for day astrophotography-Extra BTS if needed.

Night for day astrophotography guide: Using long exposure times to turn night to day

By James Abbott published

Take your astrophotography to new creative heights with a surreal technique that transforms bright moonlit nights into what appears to be daylight.

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