Phil Hall

Phil Hall

Technique Editor

After studying Photography at Nottingham Trent, Phil gained experience shooting a wide variety of subjects for national news agencies before joining Digital Photo magazine in 2005.

He moved to IPC in 2010, taking on the role of Deputy Editor of What Digital Camera before becoming Amateur Photographer’s Features and Technique Editor in 2014. Phil’s also responsible for editing Photo Technique.

Phil’s images have been used in a range of media, including national newspapers, a broad variety of magazines, books and corporate clients including Vodafone and Marks and Spencer. See his pictures at www.philhallphotos.com

  • July 1, 2016

With a long zoom range at a tempting price, Nikon’s AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR lens could be outstanding. Phil Hall tries it out on a wildlife photography trip…

  • March 16, 2016

With a rich heritage, the X70 from Fujifilm has a lot going for it. Phil Hall sees if it can live up to expectations

  • January 10, 2014

Sony Cyber-shot RX10 Review - The Sony RX10 is one of the most expensive bridge camera on the market, but features a specification to match its hefty price tag

  • January 6, 2014

Tough new XP70 has an imaging specification to match its tough credentials

  • January 6, 2014

The Fujifilm FinePix S1 was today announced as part of Fujifilm's new camera line-up, with the new model being the world’s first weather-resistant bridge camera

  • December 6, 2013

Nikon Df Review - Is the new full frame Df the Nikon purists have been waiting for? Find out in the What Digital Camera Nikon Df review

  • November 26, 2013

Sony Alpha 7 (A7) Review - The Sony Alpha 7 is the world's first full-frame CSC and is heralded by some as a major game-changer. Find out if it lives…

  • November 13, 2013

Nikon D610 Review – The Nikon D610 arrives as the successor to the Nikon D600. We take a closer look to see if it's the camera the D600 should have…

  • October 17, 2013

The Nikon D5300 is aimed at the aspiring photographer. WDC got our hands on one at the UK launch and got the chance to take a closer look...

  • October 10, 2013

Olympus OM-D E-M1 Review – The Olympus OM-D E-M1 is the second model in the retro-styled OM-D series, sitting above the E-M5 at the top of the range. It looks…

  • September 4, 2013

Canon EOS 70D Review - The Canon EOS 70D is the most eagerly awaited DSLR of the year so far. Find out how good it is in the What Digital…

  • August 16, 2013

Panasonic Lumix GX7 Review - The Panasonic Lumix GX7 is the latest advanced CSC from Panasonic, and is a model they consider their best ever. Does this claim hold up?

  • August 13, 2013

Pentax K-50 Review - The Pentax K-50 is virtually identical to the K-500, albeit boasting a few extra features. Is it worth the extra cash?