Nikita Achanta
Nikita is a Staff Writer on the Reviews team at Tom's Guide, and she's always on the lookout for the latest tech. She is a lifelong gaming and photography enthusiast, especially interested in wildlife and landscape photography. Having worked as a Sub Editor and Writer for Canon EMEA, she’s a bit of a grammar nerd (and a supporter of the Oxford comma), and has also interviewed photographers from all over the world and working in different genres. A holder of two master’s degrees, the most recent one being in Magazine Journalism from Cardiff University, Nikita’s work has appeared in several publications such as Motor Sport Magazine, NME, Marriott Bonvoy, The Independent, and Metro. Her favorite tech includes the PS5 (which she says is the best investment she made), the DJI Air 3S, and her Google Pixel 7 Pro. The last one is especially useful because of her obsession with astrophotography. She's also a licensed drone pilot and instant cameras expert so you'll find her testing these almost every week.
In her downtime, Nikita can usually be found sinking hours into RPGs on her PS5, flying a drone, out on a walk with a camera in hand, at a concert, or watching F1 – but mostly shouting at the screen when her favorite driver spins out of a race.
Latest articles by Nikita Achanta
What Tom's Guide tested this week: 7 products our expert reviewers loved or loathed
By Peter Wolinski published
Here are the best (and worst) products we've reviewed on Tom's Guide over the last 7 days.
I just tested the new DJI Flip and it might be the best drone for newbies — here’s why
By Nikita Achanta published
I flew the new DJI Flip for a month and fell in love with its safety-first design, 48MP stills, 4K/60fps video capabilities, and its Star Wars-esque design.
Epomaker Ajazz AK820 Pro review: A budget-friendly productivity beast
By Nikita Achanta published
The Epomaker Ajazz AK820 Pro is an outstanding keyboard that looks fantastic, is built extremely well and offers a beautiful typing experience — for just $68.
Razer Pro Type Ultra review: I’ll keep the wrist rest but not the keyboard
By Nikita Achanta published
The Razer Pro Type Ultra is lovely to type on and comes with a cushioned wrist rest, but it's let down by metallic pings, ABS keycaps and its steep price.
Royal Kludge M75 review: So close yet so far
By Nikita Achanta published
The Royal Kludge M75 is a good-looking keyboard that offers a smooth typing experience and great gaming performance. But it's let down by limited functionality.
DJI Flip review: This IS the drone you’re looking for
By Nikita Achanta published
The DJI Flip is a solid mid-range drone that captures 48MP stills, stunning 4K/60fps footage, and offers many shooting modes — but it has a couple of flaws.
I photographed Christmas with two film cameras — here’s why I’m glad I ditched my smartphone
By Nikita Achanta published
Instead of my smartphone, I used two 35mm film cameras to capture the streets of London draped in festive lights, and it's one of the best decisions I've made.
What Tom's Guide tested this week: 7 products our expert reviewers would buy or skip
By Peter Wolinski published
Here's the best (and worst) of the products we've reviewed on Tom's Guide over the last 7 days.
Corsair K65 Plus (Mac) review: Getting the Apple treatment
By Nikita Achanta published
The Corsair K65 Plus for macOS users offers a great gaming and typing experience and it comes in a fresh new look. However, it's let down by a few flaws.
SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds review: Gaming earbuds don't get better than this
By Nikita Achanta published
The SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds are compatible with a variety of consoles and offer excellent sound quality, effective ANC, and 100+ game-tailored presets.
Kodak Ektar H35 Half Frame review
By Nikita Achanta published
The Kodak Ektar H35 gives you double the shots, takes awesome photos, can be great for diptychs, and it's very easy to use. It isn't without its flaws though.
Novocolor Swiss+Go 35mm review
By Nikita Achanta published
The Novocolor Swiss+Go takes detailed photos, is easy to use and it's great value for money. But low-light performance is hit-or-miss and it feels plasticky.
Just got a drone for Christmas? 9 aerial photography tips from a licensed drone pilot
By Nikita Achanta published
From checking the weather and packing extra batteries to keeping your drone in line of sight — take to the skies with these top tips.
I've tested 25 cameras and drones this year — and these are the best photos I've taken
By Nikita Achanta published
From photos taken on instant and mirrorless cameras to videos on drones, these are my favorite shots of 2024.
Forget digital cameras — here’s why you need this retro film camera in 2025
By Nikita Achanta published
Film photography isn't dead, and it's a great hobby to take up in the new year. The Kodak Ultra F9 is the one to get — and it costs just $49.
What Tom’s Guide tested this week — 6 products to buy and avoid from our expert reviewers
By Peter Wolinski published
Here are the latest winners and losers from a week of Tom's Guide's expert testing.
Polaroid Now+ Gen 2 review
By Nikita Achanta published
The Polaroid Now+ Gen 2 is a great-looking instant camera that produces prints with a vintage aesthetic and comes with a detailed app — but it has a few flaws.
Hexgears Immersion A3 TKL review: Silent as a lamb
By Nikita Achanta published
The Hexgears Immersion A3 TKL is a fantastic keyboard that’s truly low profile, and it offers a beautiful typing experience — but it has a couple of quirks.
Potensic Atom review: A fantastic beginner drone
By Nikita Achanta published
The Potensic Atom is great for beginners as it captures 4K/30fps video and 12MP detailed stills while being really easy to fly — but it has a few shortcomings.
Kodak Ultra F9 35mm review
By Nikita Achanta published
The Kodak Ultra F9 35mm takes lovely shots in bright conditions, and it's easy to use and its compact size makes it easy to travel with — but it has its quirks.
My favorite budget audio brand is massively discounted this Black Friday — save up to 50% on EarFun earbuds, headphones and speakers
By Nikita Achanta published
This Black Friday, ditch your AirPods and your Bose QuietComforts and save up to 50% on headphones, earbuds and speakers with EarFun's sale!
Ditch that smartphone! I’ve been testing compact cameras and I’ve fallen back in love with the 2000s aesthetic
By Nikita Achanta published
I used a compact camera for the first time since 2011 and it reminded me why I love photography so much — here's why.
AgfaPhoto Realishot DC5500 review
By Nikita Achanta published
The AgfaPhoto Realishot DC5500 is a portable and cheap camera but it has very little going for it. Photo, video and build quality are poor, and it wipes memory cards.
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