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The Canon PowerShot SX50 HS is a 12 Megapixel super-zoom camera with a massive 50x optical range, equivalent to 24-1200mm - that's the world's longest super-zoom at the time of writing. Round the back, Canon has kept the articulated screen of its predecessor, but upgraded the panel to 2.8in / 460k. The hotshoe also remains, as does the manual control, but in a welcome new feature, in response no doubt to sales lost to Panasonic, the SX50 HS now offers RAW recording, although there's still no microphone input. Find out if the extended zoom range is a step too far or if it's the new King of the super-zooms in my in-depth Canon SX50 HS review!

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I'm pleased to announce the official Camera Labs strap is back on sale, and for the first time you have the choice of two versions! There's the original Utility Strap, designed for heavier DSLRs and larger cameras, and now also a thinner version, designed for budget DSLRs, mirrorless system cameras and super-zooms. Both straps proudly feature the Cameralabs logo printed in white on black material and unlike previous Cameralabs straps are sling-style, designed for over-the-shoulder operation. The price? $30 USD for either version delivered anywhere in the world! But be quick as there's only 100 and they're already selling fast! See the Cameralabs strap page for full details.

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The Nikon 70-200mm f4G is an exciting addition to the Nikkor lens catalogue, delivering the popular telephoto zoom range, but in a cheaper and much lighter package than the premium f2.8 version. But how do they compare in practice? Cameralabs' Nikon lens tester Thomas has been hard at work with a final production sample and has virtually finished his full review. But he just couldn't wait to share some initial results showing how sharp the new lens is for both DX and FX bodies, along with a brief comparison with the f2.8 version. See his Nikon 70-200mm f4 review in progress and check back soon for the final report!

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Sony's 10-18mm SEL-1018 is a very important new lens for the NEX system, as it finally brings ultra wide angle coverage to Sony's mirrorless format. Mount the SEL-1018 to a NEX body and you'll enjoy coverage equivalent to 15-27mm, and better still, the lens is optically-stabilised, making it one of the very few stabilized ultra-wide options in any system. The lens also boasts a constant f4 focal ratio, and usefully, a standard front filter thread. I've begun my tests and it's looking like a decent performer, but ahead of my final report, I wanted to share a selection of full resolution Sony 10-18mm sample images!

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Sony's NEX 6 is an upper mid-range mirrorless system camera, which slots between the NEX 5R and the top-end NEX 7. In many respects it's a cross between them, sharing the body shape, tilting screen, OLED viewfinder and popup flash of the NEX 7, and the 16 Megapixel sensor, phase-detect AF assistance and built-in Wifi of the NEX 5R. Unique to the NEX 6 though are its standard flash hotshoe and exposure model dial. So while it may not boast the 24 Megapixels, construction and mic input of the NEX 7, many will find it more desirable. Ahead of my full review, I've been shooting with a NEX 6 and its new 16-50mm Power Zoom kit lens, so I've put together a selection of Sony NEX 6 sample images for you! I'll add to this preview soon with my first impressions and some movie samples.

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Looking for a new mirrorless camera? I've updated my Buyer's Guide with the very best models I've reviewed at Cameralabs, including models from Sony, Fujifilm, Panasonic and Olympus! As always, if you find my guides and reviews useful, you can support me anytime you shop for anything at all at Amazon, B and H or Adorama by first clicking through to them via the links on my pages - thanks!

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The Nikon COOLPIX P7700 is the company's flagship compact aimed at enthusiasts. Successor to the popular P7100, it shares the same 7.1x 28-200mm optical range, but brightens the aperture by one stop throughout to f2-4. The optical rangefinder has gone, but the 3in / 921k screen is now fully articulated. The sensor remains slightly larger than most point-and-shoots at 1/1.7in, but the type has changed from a 10 Megapixel CCD to a 12 Megapixel CMOS, and with it the video upgraded from 720p to 1080p. Suffice it to say there's still loads of manual control and support for RAW, making the P7700 a popular choice for demanding enthusiasts and a key rival for Canon's G15. Find out how they compare in our Nikon P7700 review!

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