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Sony's Cyber-shot HX300 is a DSLR-styled super-zoom camera with a whopping 50x range, equivalent to 24-1200mm. This delivers enormous flexibility taking you from wide angle to super-telephoto in a few seconds. Images are recorded in 20 Megapixel resolution, there's 1080/50/60p video, a 3in tilting screen and electronic viewfinder, not to mention Sony's various tricks like the iSweep Panorama mode which captures and assembles views of up to 360 degrees. It's a compelling specification, but up against Canon's best-selling SX50 HS which shares the same zoom range, so in our Sony HX300 review we closely compared their quality, features and performance to help you choose the best one!

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Canon's EF 50mm f1.2L USM is a prime lens with a standard focal length of 50mm and the joint-fastest focal ratio in the Canon lens catalogue - a position shared with the EF 85mm f1.2L USM. It may now be seven years old, but remains one of the most aspirational and exotic mass-produced lenses around, but does it live up to expectations? In my test report you'll see how the resolution, sharpness and contrast perform across the frame, and crucially what the depth-of-field and out-of-focus effects look like in practice. I'll also reveal how the latter compare against the cheaper f1.4 and f1.8 versions, allowing you to make the best choice. So if you're in the market for a high-end 50mm prime for your Canon body, check out my Canon 50mm f1.2 review!

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The Lumix G6 is Panasonic's latest mid-range mirror-less system camera. Styled like a DSLR but based on the Micro Four Thirds standard, it employs the same 16 Megapixel sensor as the G5, but couples it with a significantly improved electronic viewfinder employing an OLED panel for a clearer and more stable image, along with built-in Wifi and NFC for easy wireless communications. There's also 1080p video at 24p in addition to 50p or 60p, 7fps shooting, focus peaking, interval shooting, a mic input and a newly-styled body that looks more professional. The G6 is also joined by a new 14-140mm zoom that's smaller, lighter and a tad brighter than before. I shot with the camera across Europe taking one month to write my Panasonic Lumix G6 review - it's one of my most detailed yet, and one of the most enjoyable cameras I've tested.

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The Sony Cyber-shot HX50V is the World's smallest and lightest compact camera with a 30x optical zoom range, boasting a 24-720mm equivalent range. It also features a 20 Megapixel CMOS sensor, 3in screen, full manual control (if desired), 1080p movies, 10fps continuous shooting, built-in Wifi and GPS, and a hotshoe for accessories including an EVF, flash or external microphone. This makes it one of the most feature-packed pocket super-zooms to date, but as always it's up against tough competition. So to help you choose, we compared it against the Canon SX280 HS and Panasonic Lumix ZS30 / TZ40 in our Sony HX50V review!

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Fujifilm's X100S is a compact, retro-styled camera with a large APS-C sized sensor, fixed 35mm f2 equivalent lens and the choice of screen or viewfinder for composition. It's the successor to the X100, a model that revitalized the market for fixed-lens cameras aimed at enthusiasts. The X100 proved there was demand for such a camera but suffered from a number of issues. The X100S attempts to resolve those issues and deliver excellent performance without losing the retro charm of its predecessor. Has it succeeded? Without giving too much away, I'd say so! Check out our in-depth Fujifilm X100S review to find out how it compares to Nikon's COOLPIX A and Sony's Cyber-shot RX1, and why it could be the high-end compact for you!

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The AF-S Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED is an 'affordable' wide angle zoom lens that's compatible with Nikon's full-frame FX format DSLRs. It's aimed at those who've bought lower-priced full-frame DSLRs like the D600, but equally works on cropped-frame DX format models, where it becomes equivalent to 27-53mm. Officially it's the successor to the older AF 18-35mm 3.5-4.5D ED, although that model remains on sale.The new AF-S 18-35mm sports a completely updated optical formula and naturally has been updated to feature SWM focusing. You can see how it performs on a D800 in my Nikon AF-S 18-35mm review!

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