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

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.

Kodak PIXPRO FZ45 review
By Nikita Achanta published
The Kodak PIXPRO FZ45 is an easy to use compact camera that takes good photos in bright conditions. It’s very compact for traveling and it costs just $99. But there are a few things wrong with it.

Kodak PIXPRO WPZ2 review
By Nikita Achanta published
The Kodak PIXPRO WPZ2 is a great compact camera that’s ultra rugged and super affordable. Despite a basic feature set, it takes surprisingly good photos and 1080P video.

I ditched my Google Pixel 7 Pro for the new Fujifilm X-M5 — here's why I won't be going back
By Nikita Achanta published
6.2K/30P video, vertical shooting, a 26.1MP sensor, and 20 film recipes make the Fujifilm X-M5 a winner — here's why it's one of my favorite cameras.

Fujifilm X-M5 review
By Nikita Achanta published
The Fujifilm X-M5 is a vlogging powerhouse that records 6.2K/30P and 4K/60P video and gives you access to 20 film recipes while being very easy to use and travel with — all for $799.

Fujifilm Instax Pal review
By Nikita Achanta published
The Fujifilm Instax Pal is a cute and portable digital camera that’s compatible with a range of Instax printers, it takes cool photos and it’s very easy to use — all for $9.

Lomography Lomomatic 110 review
By Nikita Achanta published
The Lomography Lomomatic 110 is a compact easy-to-use film camera that’s built really well, but its imaging capabilities leave a little too much to be desired.

Royal Kludge S98 review: A thing of beauty
By Nikita Achanta published
The Royal Kludge S98 is a fantastic mechanical keyboard offering a beautiful typing experience and a plethora of customization — albeit with a few shortcomings.

Fujifilm Instax mini Evo vs. Leica Sofort 2: Which instant camera wins?
By Nikita Achanta published
There's little that separates the Fujifilm Instax mini Evo and the Leica Sofort 2 — and one of those is a massive price difference. We compare the two to determine the better investment.

Lenovo Go Wireless Vertical review: An inexpensive wrist-saver
By Nikita Achanta published
The Lenovo Go Wireless Vertical is a very comfortable mouse to use, with onboard dongle storage and intuitive companion software but there’s some room for improvement.

Leica Sofort 2 review
By Nikita Achanta published
The Leica Sofort 2 takes lovely photos and gives you access to 100 different creative looks. Its premium build and modern design are sure to impress. But is it worth the $399 price tag?
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