Lomography Lomomatic 110 review
March 6, 2024 By Leave a Comment
The Lomomatic 110 from Lomography is a new pocket-sized camera that takes 110 film cartridges. Find out how I got on re-living my 1970's film fantasy in my review!…
Fujifilm X100 VI review
February 20, 2024 By Leave a Comment
The Fujifilm X100 VI is the highly-anticipated successor to the X100 V, packing their latest 40 Megapixel APSC sensor and IBIS into a body only a fraction thicker and heavier. I went hands-on with the X100 VI for my review so far!…
NONS SL660 instant SLR review
February 5, 2024 By Leave a Comment
The NONS SL660 is a fully analogue, manual SLR camera designed for instax Square film. In my review I'll show you how practical it is for those who want more control over their instant photography!…
Sony Cyber-shot F717 retro review
February 2, 2024 By Leave a Comment
Back in 2002, Sony launched the Cyber-shot F717, the fourth model in the series to use an L-shaped design with a twisting body. It built on the earlier F707 to deliver one of the best in the series to date and gained later popularity for its infra-red capabilities. Find out how it performs 22 years later in my retro review!…
Panasonic Lumix S 100mm f2.8 Macro review
January 10, 2024 By Leave a Comment
The Lumix S 100mm f2.8 is a compact macro lens with 1:1 close-up capabilities. It’s designed for the full-frame L-mount system, including bodies from Panasonic, Sigma and Leica. Find out how it performs in my review!…
Fujifilm X100V long term review
December 31, 2023 By Leave a Comment
This is my long-term review of the Fujifilm X100V, a camera that’s become a bit of a modern classic, not to mention a regular companion on my own trips for several years. As the X100V approaches its fourth birthday, a successor is inevitable, but it’s worth discussing what makes it special and equally what it doesn’t do so well.…
Nikon D80 RETRO review
December 29, 2023 By Leave a Comment
The Nikon D80 is a classic DSLR from 2006 with one of the last large CCD sensors in the series. Find out why it's become the best DSLR under $99 in my retro review!…
Sony A9 III review so far
November 30, 2023 By Leave a Comment
The Sony Alpha 9 III is a supremely quick 24 MP full-frame camera, with a global shutter that allows 120fps bursts, flash sync up to 1/80,000 and photos and videos that are free from distortion. Here's my review so far!…
Voigtlander 50mm f1 Nokton review
November 20, 2023 By Leave a Comment
The Voigtlander 50mm f1 Nokton may have a standard focal length, but the f1 aperture is a whole stop brighter than 1.4 and allows dramatic, buttery bokeh. I tested the version for Canon EOS R!…
DJI Osmo Pocket 3 review
November 17, 2023 By Leave a Comment
The DJI Osmo Pocket 3 is a compact camera aimed at vloggers and content creators. It continues the concept of previous models, but improves on them in every regard. Find out why you'll want it in our review!…
Canon RF 200-800mm f6.3-9 review so far
November 2, 2023 By Leave a Comment
The Canon RF 200-800 f6.3-9 IS USM is a super-telephoto zoom for EOS R cameras. Could it be ideal for distant wildlife and sports? Find out in my review so far!…
Canon RF 24-105mm f2.8L IS USM Z review so far
November 2, 2023 By Leave a Comment
The Canon RF 24-105 f2.8L IS USM Z is a high-end zoom aimed at those who shoot photos and video. It looks set to be be popular at events and weddings. Here's my review so far.…
Canon RF-S 10-18mm f4.5-6.3 review so far
November 2, 2023 By Leave a Comment
The Canon RF-S 10-18mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM is a compact ultra-wide angle zoom for EOS R cameras with cropped APS-C sensors. Find out more in my review so far!…
Canon EOS D30 RETRO review
October 30, 2023 By Leave a Comment
The EOS D30 was the first DSLR built entirely by Canon. Teased in the Year 2000 and sporting 3.25 Megapixels, it was ground-breakingly affordable. Find out its story and how it performs 23 years later in my latest retro review!…
Kingnovy 7in mini laptop review
October 23, 2023 By Leave a Comment
Can a $200 mini laptop from AliExpress really be the best option for photographers who want to travel light? I find out in my review of the Kingnovy 7in mini laptop!…
Canon PowerShot Pro70 RETRO review
October 16, 2023 By Leave a Comment
The Canon Pro70 was the first PowerShot aimed at pros and enthusiasts who couldn’t stretch to the cost of DSLRs of the day. It sported 1.7MP, a 28-70 zoom, flip screen and RAW files, packed into an SLR-styled body. I took it out 25 years later for this retro review!…
Canon RF 10-20mm f4L IS review-so-far
October 11, 2023 By Leave a Comment
The Canon RF 10-20mm f4L IS is an ultra-wide full-frame zoom for the EOS R system. It's the World's widest lens with AF, so find out how it compares in my review so far!…
Sigma 10-18mm f2.8 DC DN review
October 5, 2023 By Leave a Comment
The Sigma 10-18mm f2.8 DC DN is an ultra wide zoom for APSC mirrorless cameras, and available in Fujifilm X, Sony E and Leica L mounts. Here's my review!…
Panasonic Lumix G9 II review
September 14, 2023 By Leave a Comment
The Panasonic Lumix G9 Mark II is a mirrorless camera sporting a new 25 MP Micro Four Thirds sensor with even faster bursts and phase-detect autofocus! Find out more in my review!…
Fujifilm GFX 100 II review
September 14, 2023 By Leave a Comment
The Fujifilm GFX 100 II is a medium format mirrorless camera with a new 102 MP sensor, 8fps bursts and 8k video. Find out why it's their best GFX to date in my review!…
Sony Cyber-shot F707 RETRO review
August 7, 2023 By Leave a Comment
The Sony Cyber-shot F707 launched in 2001 with 5 Megapixels, a 5x zoom, a distinctive L-shaped body, and it could even see in the dark. 22 years later I take it for a spin!…
Sony FE 70-200mm f4 G OSS II review
July 12, 2023 By Leave a Comment
The Sony FE 70-200mm f4G OSS II is a short telephoto zoom designed for Alpha mirrorless cameras. It comes almost ten years after the original version, so let's see how they compare in my full review!…
Sony A6700 review
July 12, 2023 By Leave a Comment
The Sony A6700 is a mid-range mirrorless camera with a 26 Megapixel APSC sensor, 4k 120 video and IBIS. It's Sony’s first new hybrid APSC camera in four years, so find out how it performs in my in-depth review!…
Fujifilm instax SQ40 review
June 16, 2023 By Leave a Comment
The SQ40 is an analogue instant camera that uses Fujifilm's instax Square film. Like the Mini 40, the SQ40 swaps pastel colours for a more serious look. Find out if it's for you in my review!…
Fujifilm instax SQ40 review
June 16, 2023 By Leave a Comment
The SQ40 is an analogue instant camera that uses Fujifilm's instax Square film. Like the Mini 40, the SQ40 swaps pastel colours for a more serious look. Find out if it's for you in my review!…
Sigma 14mm f1.4 DG DN Art review
June 8, 2023 By Leave a Comment
The Sigma 14mm f1.4 DG DN Art is the fastest non-fisheye 14 to date, making it perfect for astro, while also being equally good at landscape, architecture and dramatic video. Find out how it compares to Sony’s 14 1.8 GM in my in-depth review!…
Fujifilm XF 8mm f3.5 review so far
May 31, 2023 By Leave a Comment
The XF 8mm f3.5 is an ultra wide prime lens for X-mount, and becomes Fujifilm’s widest prime lens in the system to date, delivering coverage equivalent to 12mm - ideal for expansive landscapes, huge architectural views and wide-field milky-way shots, not to mention dramatic video whether you’re behind or in front of the camera. Here's my review so far!…
Fujifilm XS20 review
May 30, 2023 By Leave a Comment
The Fujifilm X-S20 is a compact mid-range mirrorless camera with a 26 Megapixel APSC sensor, 6.2k open gate video and IBIS. Find out if it's your ideal camera in my review!…
Canon RF 28mm f2.8 STM review so far
May 25, 2023 By Leave a Comment
The Canon RF 28mm f2.8 is a mild wide prime lens for EOS R mirrorless cameras, and the slimmest RF lens to date. Canon’s achieved the compact size and light weight with some innovative lens elements and in my review so far I’ll show you everything I know!…
Canon EOS R100 review
May 25, 2023 By Leave a Comment
The Canon EOS R100 is a compact entry-level mirrorless camera with a cropped APSC sensor aimed at anyone wanting a step-up in control and quality over their phone. Find out what’s new - or missing - versus the R50, R10 and R7 in my review so far!…