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!…
Epson EcoTank ET-18100 review
May 19, 2023 By Leave a Comment
The Epson EcoTank ET-18100 is an A3+ photo printer which uses six refillable ink tanks, making it cheaper to run than cartridge-based models. Find out if it's for you in my review!…
Canon PowerShot V10 review
May 11, 2023 By Leave a Comment
The Canon PowerShot V10 is a vlogging camera that combines the quality of the popular G7X III with a bunch of features tailor-made for those who love making videos. Here's my review!…
Canon RF 100-300mm f2.8L IS USM review so far
April 20, 2023 By Leave a Comment
The Canon RF 100-300mm f2.8L IS USM is a high-end telephoto zoom, aimed at close-range sports or where you need a little more reach than a 70-200. Find out more in my hands-on preview!…
Sigma 17mm f4 DG DN review
April 3, 2023 By Leave a Comment
The Sigma 17mm f4 DG DN is an ultra wide-angle prime lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras - and spoiler alert, it’s one of the most fun lenses I’ve tested in a while. Here's my review!…
Sigma 50mm f2 DG DN review
April 3, 2023 By Leave a Comment
The Sigma 50mm f2 DG DN is a standard prime lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras, initially available in Sony-e and Leica-L mounts. Can it stand out in a crowded market of 50s? Find out in my review!…
Sigma 23mm f1.4 DC DN review
April 3, 2023 By Leave a Comment
The Sigma 23mm f1.4 DC DN is a mild wide angle lens designed for mirrorless cameras with cropped APSC sensors. Available in Sony-e, Leica-L and Fujifilm-X mounts, it delivers coverage equivalent to 35mm. Here's my in-depth review!…
Sony ZV-E1 review
March 29, 2023 By Leave a Comment
The Sony ZV-E1 is a full-frame mirrorless camera which packs the A7S III sensor into a smaller body with features designed to make filming easier, especially if you’re a team of one. Here's my review!…
Olympus CAMEDIA C-800L retro review
March 13, 2023 By Leave a Comment
Back in 1996, Olympus launched their first consumer digital cameras under the new CAMEDIA brand, including the flagship C-800L. It looked traditional but packed more pixels and memory than most rivals. Here's its story!…
Fujifilm INSTAX Mini 12 review
March 7, 2023 By Leave a Comment
The INSTAX Mini 12 is the latest instant camera to use Fujifilm’s enormously popular INSTAX Mini film. Find out in my review why the upgrades over the 11 make it the best budget instant camera!…
Apple QuickTake 100 retro review
March 2, 2023 By Leave a Comment
The Apple QuickTake 100 was arguably the first consumer digital camera, taking VGA colour photos and costing under $1000 when launched in 1994. Join me almost 30 years later as I experience the birth of consumer digital photography!…