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The OM-D E-M5 is the first mirrorless CSC from Olympus with a built-in EVF and weatherproof construction. It's styled like the hugely popular OM series of 35mm SLRs in the Seventies, but inside is a thoroughly modern camera based on the Micro Four Thirds standard. It features 16 Mpixels, 9fps shooting, 1080i video, a tilting 3in OLED touch-screen, built-in stabilisation which works with any lens and what Olympus claims to be the World's fastest AF (again). But the big question is how the image quality measures-up, especially compared to its Micro Four Thirds rival, the Panasonic GX1. Ahead of my full review I compared their noise levels in RAW without any noise reduction to reveal their performance, warts and all!

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Fujifilm's X-Pro1 is a mirror-less CSC aimed at a higher-end market than most models to date. It inherits the retro styling of the earlier X100 with its analogue controls and innovative hybrid rangefinder system, but adds a new interchangeable lens mount and a cunning sensor which claims to avoid moiré and match or exceed the quality of full-frame DSLRs. Maintaining its high-end credentials, Fujifilm's launching the X-Pro1 with three very nice looking fast prime lenses. Could this be the CSC demanding pros and enthusiasts have been waiting for? Find out in my Fujifilm X-Pro1 review!

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The Nikon D3200 is the company's latest entry-level DSLR. It replaces the best-selling D3100 and boosts the resolution from 14 to 24 Megapixels using what I believe is the same sensor as the Sony NEX-7 and SLT A65 / A77. The 1080p movie mode now includes a 30fps option along with an external mic input, the continuous shooting accelerated from 3 to 4fps and the screen detail increased from 230k to 920k; there's also an optional Wifi adapter for remote-controlling the camera with Android and later iOS devices. Ahead of our full review, check out our Nikon D3200 sample images to see how a 24 Megapixel entry-level DSLR really performs in practice!

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The Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G is a new short telephoto lens for Nikon DSLRs. It replaces the ageing AF 85mm f/1.8D from 1994 and provides a much more affordable alternative to the premium AF-S 85mm f/1.4G. The big question is whether the new 85mm f/1.8G can match the impressive performance of Nikon's other recent f/1.8G primes; it does after-all cost less than a third of the f/1.4G version. See how it measures-up on the unforgiving Nikon D800 in our Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G review!

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The Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G is a new wide angle lens for Nikon's DSLRs. Cameralabs' moderator and cheif Nikon lens tester Thomas has been hard at work and put together a nice gallery of sample images for you to examine at your leisure! And the best part? They're all taken with the Nikon D800, so you can really see what this lens is capable of! See our Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G sample images!

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Canon's PowerShot A2300 is a budget point-and-shoot camera that represents a step-up from the cheapest models on the market. It sports 16 Megapixels and a 5x optical zoom with a 28mm wide-angle. Interestingly Canon's strategy for 2012 is to equip most of its PowerShot A series with the same lens and sensor, but gradually add more features on the higher-end models. So here we've pitched the A2300 against the A3400 IS to see whether it's worth spending a bit more or simply sticking with the entry-level model. See my Canon A2300 review for the answer!

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The AF-S Micro-Nikkor 105mm is Nikons flagship macro lens. It sports an f2.8 aperture, vibration reduction and is corrected for full-frame FX-format bodies, including the latest D800. The 105mm focal length allows you to enjoy 1:1 reproduction at a distance of 15cm with good isolation and it doubles-up as a respectable portrait or short telephoto lens. Find out how it compares to the DX 85mm and DX 40mm lenses in our Nikon 105mm macro review, and check back soon for FX-format updates made with a D800!

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Canon's PowerShot SX240 HS and SX260 HS are the company's pair of 2012 pocket super-zooms. They both sport 20x optical zooms equivalent to 25-500mm, 12 Megapixel sensors, 1080p video, and 3in screens. The only aspect where the two models differ are GPS capabilities: the SX260 HS has a built-in GPS, whereas the SX240 HS does not. Otherwise these models are identical and up against Panasonic and Sony's latest pocket super-zooms which also share 20x ranges. Which is best for you? Find out in my Canon PowerShot SX240 HS / SX260 HS review!

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Samsung's NX200 is another option in a growing market of small cameras with big sensors and removeable lenses. This mirrorless compact system camera sports 20.3 Megapixels on a large APS-C sensor, 1080p video recording, a detailed 3in OLED screen and 7fps continuous shooting. It builds upon the earlier NX models and Samsung is making a serious bid to compete against Sony, Panasonic, Olympus and Nikon in this market, but can it succeed? Find out in my Samsung NX200 review where I'll pitch it directly against the Sony NEX-5N!

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