Sean Captain
Sean Captain is a freelance technology and science writer, editor and photographer. At Tom's Guide, he has reviewed cameras, including most of Sony's Alpha A6000-series mirrorless cameras, as well as other photography-related content. He has also written for Fast Company, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Wired.
Latest articles by Sean Captain
iPhone 6 Camera Quirks – and How to Fix Them
By Sean Captain published
Even the best phone camera on the market isn't perfect. These workarounds for the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus cameras will yield even better photos.
iCloud Photo Library: How To Guard Your Pics Against Bugs
By Sean Captain published
Apple hears consumer complaints and brings back Camera Roll in iOS 8.1. Meanwhile iCloud Photo Library launches in beta, but should you trust it?
Selfies Go Legit: From HTC Desire Eye to DSLRs
By Sean Captain published
No longer just for 'kids these days,' selfie-taking is a camera requirement, from HTC's new 13MP front shooter to Sony's new Alpha 77 M2 DSLR.
Roku Mirrors Android, Windows Phone and PC Screens to TV
By Sean Captain published
Finally making good on a promise to let you sling video from your mobiles to your TV, Roku now does everything Apple TV does.
The iPhone 6 Camera Has a Big Problem: iOS 8
By Sean Captain published
The iPhone 6 hangs it hat on a new and improved camera, but our tests reveal serious image-quality problems and iOS 8 looks to be at fault.
iOS 8 Manual Camera Controls: Don't Bother - Yet
By Sean Captain published
Photo aficionados finally have DSLR-like controls of the iPhone camera - and not just on the iPhone 6. They will probably wish they didn't.
This 3D-Scanning Tablet Makes Creepily Accurate Avatars
By Sean Captain, Cherlynn Low published
Mantis Vision's scanner fits in tablets or smartphones and can capture people and objects as 3D models for use in games, ads and 3D printing.
New Fixed-lens Cameras Challenge DSLRs and Mirrorless
By Sean Captain published
The latest fixed-lens cameras from Canon, Fujifilm, Panasonic and Sony pack top-end components, manual controls, and one primo lens. Do you need more?
iPhone 6 Might Be Best Pocket Camera You Can Buy
By Sean Captain published
Advanced autofocus and image stabilization, along with strong low-light performance, might make this the best pocket camera for the money.
New Sony Lens-Style Camera Benefits are Dubious
By Sean Captain published
Add-ons strap full-sized camera guts to smartphone — even interchangeable lenses. Is it a bonus for smartphones or cop-out for real cameras?
Roku Debuts Smart TV Line to Battle Android TV
By Sean Captain published
The first smart TVs running Roku's operating system arrive next month starting at $229, just ahead of Android TV.
Sony a5100 Camera Trades Some Function for Smaller Form
By Sean Captain published
Latest mirrorless camera offers most features of powerful a6000, for $100 and 2 ounces less. Drops electronic viewfinder but adds touchscreen.
Nikon 1 J4 Review: Super Small and Super Fast
By Sean Captain published
Nikon's 1 J4 is superportable and insanely fast to focus and shoot, but it doesn't shine in low light.
Wireless Video Streaming: The Miracast & WiDi Disaster
By Sean Captain published
A purported universal standard for streaming video from PCs and mobile devices to TVs barely works, according to our extensive tests.
Samsung's $120K, 105-inch TV: Better Than a Porsche?
By Sean Captain published
Porsche or television? Or 150 televisions? These are the buying dilemmas facing the one-percenters now that Samsung has priced its monster curved 4K TV.
Sony RX100 III Review: Pocket Camera Could Kill Your DSLR
By Sean Captain published
The RX100 III almost does it all, with pictures nearly as good as a DSLR or mirrorless camera's and a compact body that squeezes into your pocket.
How To Take Better Photos with Your iPhone
By Sean Captain published
The iPhone is one of the best phone cameras out there. Here are some easy tips to make its photos even better.
New Netflix Roku App Runs Lightning Fast
By Sean Captain published
If you really can't wait to see "Orange is the New Black," you'll like the supercharged Netflix Roku app coming next Tuesday.
With iOS 8, iPhone Camera May Be Ready for Photographers
By Sean Captain published
Apple's new mobile operating system, coming this fall, might allow people to utilize the full capability of the iPhone's powerful camera.
Samsung NX mini Mirrorless Camera Review: Mixed Results
By Sean Captain published
Despite high photo quality and sophisticated controls, this selfie-friendly shooter awkwardly straddles the cellphone and 'real' camera worlds.
Camera Wars: Why Autofocus is the New Megapixel
By Sean Captain published
As the camera megapixel wars end, the autofocus battle begins closing the gap between DSLRs, mirrorless models and even smartphone cameras.
Crackle Launches 8 Free Online Shows and Movies
By Sean Captain published
Bryan Cranston, Jerry Seinfeld, Jeremy Renner, Robert Downey Jr. and more stars come to new or renewed shows on free online TV network.
Yahoo Introduces Full Slate of Online TV Shows
By Sean Captain published
Yahoo plays catch up to rivals like Amazon and ups the ante with new online comedy shows, news programs and live concert broadcasts.
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