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Canon's EOS 6D is the company's 'affordable' full-frame DSLR aimed at those upgrading from a mid-range camera, or looking for a backup for a pricier model. It features a new 20.2 Megapixel sensor, 4.5fps shooting and much the same movie modes as the 5D Mark III packed into the smallest and lightest full-frame DSLR from Canon to date. Most uniquely it also becomes the first Canon DSLR to boast both GPS and Wifi built into the body. The core specs may fall below its arch rival the Nikon D600, but as we discovered, the 6D offers better features and performance than you might think. We'll reveal all in our Canon EOS 6D review which includes in-depth comparisons with the Nikon D600.

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The Nikon D5200 is the company's latest 'upper entry-level' DSLR. It's positioned between the entry-level D3200 and the mid-range D7100, and goes head-to-head against Canon's EOS T4i / 650D. The D5200 features 24 Megapixels, 1080p video, 5fps shooting, a 3in fully articulated screen and the same 39-point AF and metering systems as the D7000. It also supports an optional Wifi module for wireless remote control with a compatible smartphone. Find out all about it in my Nikon D5200 review where you'll see how the features and the quality compare to the Canon T4i / 650D!

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The Panasonic Leica Summilux DG 25mm f1.4 is a standard lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras, including Panasonic Lumix G, Olympus PEN and Olympus OMD models. Mounted on a Micro Four Thirds body it delivers an effective focal length of 50mm, making it a classic standard lens, while the fast f1.4 focal ratio is ideal for use in low light or for achieving a shallow depth of field. It delivers excellent quality results, but is up against at least three other primes which are arguably more suitable for general-purpose use. In particular there's Panasonic's own 20mm f1.7 and the big question is how this compares to the 25mm. Find out which will be the best for you in my Panasonic Leica 25mm f1.4 review.

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Sigma's 35mm f1.4 DG HSM is the company's first 35mm prime with a large aperture. Available in Canon, Nikon, Sony, Pentax and Sigma mounts, it goes head-to-head with the premium professional primes from the big camera companies but at a comfortably lower price. So the big question is how it compares against models like the Nikkor 35mm f1.4 and Canon 35mm f1.4? To really put it through its paces we got hold of the Nikon version, allowing us to test it on the most demanding full-frame DSLR to date, the 36 Megapixel D800; it also let us directly compare the Sigma against the Nikkor 35mm f1.4. Pro performance at an affordable price? Find out in our Sigma 35mm f1.4 review.

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Panasonic's Lumix 7-14mm f4 is an ultra-wide angle zoom lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras, including Panasonic Lumix G, Olympus PEN and Olympus OMD models. It delivers an effective focal length of 14-28mm, covering popular wide-angle focal lengths from mild to extreme, while the f4 aperture remains constant. The Panasonic 7-14mm may have been one of the first Micro Four Third lenses but remains one of the best, not to mention a compelling reason to invest in this mirror-less format - indeed it was a major factor in my selection of Micro Four Thirds for my recent world trip. So if, like me, you love the idea of a small and light but superb quality ultra wide zoom, check out my Panasonic Lumix 7-14mm review!

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Canon's PowerShot S110 is a pocket-sized camera aimed at enthusiasts. Like previous S-series models, it packs a bright zoom lens, support for RAW and high degree of manual control into a very small body. The big new features are a touch-sensitive screen and built-in Wifi, the latter replacing rather than complementing the GPS on the older S100. The clever bit is the S110 can exploit the GPS in a compatible smartphone via Wifi. As before though the S110 is up against tough competition from other compacts aimed at enthusiasts including Panasonic's LX7, Sony's RX100 and the Olympus XZ-2. We'll help you choose the right one in our Canon S110 review!

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The Olympus 45mm f1.8 is a short telephoto lens for Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras, including models by Panasonic and Olympus. With an effective focal length of 90mm and a bright aperture, it's primarily aimed at portrait shooters, but also surprisingly versatile in other situations. Close it to f4 and it'll deliver pin sharp images right into the corners, making it ideal for detailed buildings and landscapes. See how the resolution, depth-of-field and close-up capabilities compare against the Panasonic Leica 45mm f2.8 in my in-depth Olympus 45mm f1.8 review!

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Nikon's AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G VR II is the latest version of its professional telephoto zoom lens. Featuring a fast f2.8 focal ratio, optical stabilization and tough build, it remains a popular choice for professional portrait and sports photographers. Compared to its predecessor, Nikon claims to have improved the optical design and stabilization, so to find out how it performs in practice we tested it with Nikon's most demanding full-frame body to date, the 36 Megapixel D800. Find out how it measures-up and whether it justifies the high asking price in our in-depth Nikon 70-200mm f2.8 VR II review!

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Panasonic's Lumix G5 is the latest in its growing range of mirrorless compact system cameras, or as it now likes to call them, DSLMs. Headline upgrades over the earlier G3 include a new 16 Megapixel sensor, 1080p video, 6fps shooting, three-frame HDR, a selection of art effects, a silent shutter option, a new lever for power zoom lenses and the ability to touch-focus with the screen while composing with the viewfinder. Like its predecessor, the G5 also includes a high resolution viewfinder, fully articulated touch-screen and of course a Micro Four Thirds mount, giving it the access to the broadest range of native lenses of any mirrorless system. Find out how it compares to the Wifi-equipped Sony NEX-6 in our Panasonic Lumix G5 review!

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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 and downloadable apps of the NEX 5R. Unique to the NEX 6 though are its standard flash hotshoe and exposure model dial. In my in-depth review I've taken a close look at the performance of the camera and in particular its built-in Wifi, downloadable apps and the new 16-50mm power zoom lens. Find out if this is the mirrorless camera for you in my Sony NEX 6 review!

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Panasonic's Lumix FZ200 is the company's flagship super-zoom camera. Successor to the best-selling FZ150, it shares the same 24x (25-600mm equivalent) range but where its predecessor had a variable aperture of f2.8-5.2, the new model boasts a constant aperture of f2.8 throughout the entire focal range. Yep, that's right, f2.8 all the way to 600mm. In addition the FZ200 now sports an electronic viewfinder with six times the resolution of the FZ150. Considering it still has full manual control, a flash hotshoe, articulated screen and mic input, it's one of the best-featured super-zooms on the market. Find out how it compares to Canon's SX50 HS in my Panasonic FZ200 review!

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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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The PEN E-PL5 is the latest mid-range mirror-less compact system camera from Olympus. It inherits the superb 16 Megapixel sensor from the semi-pro OM-D E-M5, along with its 1080p movies, and while continuous shooting is a tad slower, it's still very quick at 8fps. There's a hotshoe which can accommodate an optional viewfinder, and a tilting 3in screen that's now touch-sensitive and can swivel round to face subjects. Crucially like all Olympus CSCs, it also boasts built-in stabilization which works with any lens you mount. Find out why the latest PEN is one of the best CSCs around in my Olympus E-PL5 review!

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The EOS M is Canon's long-awaited entry into the mirror-less CSC market. It employs an 18 Megapixel APS-C sensor and a new EF-M lens mount with a 1.6x crop factor. Canon's launched the EOS-M with two native M-mount lenses, while the entire Canon EF and EF-S lens catalogue is supported with the optional EF-EOS M adapter. To see how the EOS M measures-up, I tested it with both the native EF-M lenses and a selection of EF models with the adapter, along with comparing its performance against rival compact system cameras. Find out if it's for you in my Canon EOS M review!

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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. 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 very 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. I've begun my tests with a final production PowerShot SX50 HS and am pleased to share a broad selection of Canon SX50 HS sample images! Check back soon for more results and my full review!!

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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. Ahead of our full review, check out our Nikon P7700 sample images!

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The Panasonic Lumix TS20 / FT20 is a water-proof, dust-proof and shock-proof camera with 16 Megapixels and a 4x zoom. You can submerge it to a depth of five meters, which may not be as deep as the more expensive Lumix FT3 and FT4 models nor the Canon D20, but it's sufficient for serious snorkeling, or simply playing about in the pool. To test the Lumix TS20 / FT20, we took it into the Atlantic surf off the coast of Cornwall in the South West of the UK along with the Canon PowerShot D20. Find out which underwater model will be best for you in our Panasonic TS20 / FT20 waterproof camera review!

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Canon's PowerShot G15 is the latest model in the company's flagship G-series, replacing the G12 and positioned roughly between the S110 and G1 X. The G15 shares the same 28-140mm 5x range as its predecessor, but now boasts a focal ratio of f1.8-2.8, making the lens more than twice as bright. The sensor remains 1/1.7in, but Canon's switched from CCD to CMOS and bumped the resolution up to 12 Megapixels. It'll also now shoot 1080p video and the screen's bigger and more detailed. Is it still a relevant option for enthusiasts though? Find out in my Canon G15 review!

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The D600 is Nikon's most affordable full-frame DSLR to date and is aimed at those upgrading from a mid-range body or pros looking for a backup camera. As such it slots roughly between the D7000 and D800 and combines many aspects of both. Along with a new 24 Megapixel FX sensor, you get the 100% viewfinder and 3.2in screen of the D800 in addition to most of its movie features, along with the build and twin SD card slots of the D7000. Coupled with a 39-point AF system and 5.5fps shooting, it adds up to one of the most exciting DSLRs around. Find out if it's right for you in my in-depth Nikon D600 review which includes seven pages of comparisons with DX and full-frame bodies!

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The EOS M is Canon's long-awaited entry into the mirror-less CSC market. It employs an 18 Megapixel APS-C sensor and a new EF-M lens mount with a 1.6x crop factor. Canon's launched the EOS-M with two native M-mount lenses, while the entire Canon EF and EF-S lens catalogue is supported with the optional EF-EOS M adapter. I've started testing a final production sample, so ahead of my full review, here's my Canon EOS M noise results!They join my Canon EOS M sample images plus a couple of sample movies demonstrating low light and focus tracking!

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Looking for an affordable big brand super-zoom? Nikon's COOLPIX L810 could be a good bet, sporting a 26x stabilised range, 16.1 Megapixel CCD and a 3in screen with 921k resolution. Essentially, it's a point and shoot super-zoom, with ease of use, compactness, and affordability being its major selling points. It's a combination which has seen it spend much of the year near the top of the sales charts, but how good is it really? Find out how it compares to Canon's SX500 IS in my Nikon L810 review!

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The Canon PowerShot D20 is a rugged waterproof camera designed for use outdoors in the kind of conditions you'd hesitate to take a conventional camera. It's waterproof to 10 Meters, dustproof, shockproof and can be used in temperatures from -10 to 40 degrees Celsius. It's Canon's second waterproof model and arrives three years after the original D10. Canon's swapped the sensor, broadened the zoom, added Full HD video and completely restyled the body. But how does it perform in practice compared to rivals? Find out in my Canon D20 review!

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One of the most popular lenses in any catalogue is the 24-70mm f2.8. These offer a useful general-purpose range on full-frame (and cropped) bodies, while their bright f2.8 aperture is ideal for low-light and shallow depth-of-field portraits. Thing is, they don't come cheap, so the big question is how a third-party option compares to the big brands. In my 24-70mm comparison you'll see how the premium Nikon 24-70mm f2.8 compares against the cheaper, not to mention stabilized Tamron version, and for fun I've also included the Nikon 24-85mm as a budget wildcard.

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