Sony FE 24-70mm f2.8 GM II review
April 27, 2022 By Leave a Comment
The Sony FE 24-70mm f2.8 G Master II is a high-end standard zoom aimed at event and wedding photographers, or anyone who wants the best quality general-purpose lens for their Alpha mirrorless camera. It becomes the second G Master lens to receive the Mark II treatment, and in my full review I’ll show you how it measures-up!…
Sony VPL-XW5000ES 4k projector review so far
April 26, 2022 By Leave a Comment
The Sony VPL-XW5000ES is a native 4k home theatre projector with a laser light source and 2000 lumen output. In my hands-on preview, I’ll give you my first impressions, what’s new and what’s changed.…
Fujifilm XF 23mm f1.4 R LM WR review
April 18, 2022 By Leave a Comment
The Fujifilm XF 23mm f1.4 R LM WR is a wide-angle prime lens for X-mount mirrorless cameras. It delivers mild wide coverage equivalent to 35mm, while the bright f1.4 focal ratio allows shallow depth of field effects. Check out my full review!…
Fujifilm XF 33mm f1.4 R LM WR review
April 11, 2022 By Leave a Comment
The Fujifilm XF 33mm f1.4 R LM WR is a bright standard prime lens for X-mount mirrorless cameras with plenty of opportunity for shallow depth of field effects. Find out if it's right for you in my review!…
Accsoon M1 HDMI recorder review
April 5, 2022 By Leave a Comment
The Accsoon M1 is an adapter that lets you use an Android phone as an HDMI monitor, recorder, or streamer. It could save you money and weight over a dedicated recorder, so find out if it's right for you in my review!…
Sony Cyber-shot P1 retro review
March 30, 2022 By Leave a Comment
In the Year 2000, Sony launched the Cyber-shot P1, an impressively compact camera with 3.3 Megapixels and a 3x zoom that neatly folded into the candy-bar-styled body. In 2022 I take it out around Brighton for my latest retro review!…
Nikon Z9 review so far
March 28, 2022 By Leave a Comment
The Z9 is Nikon’s flagship camera, engineered to delight pro sports and wildlife photographers, high-end videographers and pretty much everyone inbetween. Find out how it performed during an afternoon of track cycling at London’s Olympic Velodrome!…
Sony FE PZ 16-35mm f4 G review
March 22, 2022 By Leave a Comment
The PZ 16-35mm f4G is an ultra-wide zoom for Sony’s full-frame mirrorless system. The power zoom employs motors to smoothly adjust the range at a choice of speeds, and also allows the lens to be very compact. Find out why it’s a compelling general-purpose option in my review!…
Fujifilm INSTAX mini EVO review
March 7, 2022 By Leave a Comment
The INSTAX mini EVO is a digital instant camera with a screen and a built-in printer to make physical copies. It can also be used as a wireless printer for your phone. But does it lack the vintage charm we know and love from analogue INSTAX cameras? Find out in my review!…
Panasonic Lumix GH6 review
February 22, 2022 By Leave a Comment
The Panasonic Lumix GH6 is the latest in a hugely popular series of mirrorless cameras aimed at hybrid shooters and videographers. Based on the Micro Four Thirds standard, the GH6 boasts 4k 120p, internal 5.7k ProRes, unlimited recording with active cooling and a new 25 MP sensor! Find out more in my review!…
OM System Olympus OM-1 review
February 15, 2022 By Leave a Comment
The Olympus OM-1 is the flagship mirrorless camera from OM System, sharing the same name as the classic film SLR celebrating its 50th anniversary. OM System gave me a brief chance to try out the OM-1 for my hands-on preview, so I can tell you all about what’s new and how it fits into the line-up. …
Sigma 20mm f2 DG DN review
February 9, 2022 By Leave a Comment
The Sigma 20mm f2 DG DN is a compact and affordable wide angle lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras, capturing broader coverage than a 24 without breaking the bank. Ideal for landscapes, astro, architecture, interiors, and also great for video whether you’re in front or behind the camera. Find out if it’s right for you in my full review!…
Olympus CAMEDIA C-2000 Z retro review
February 2, 2022 By Leave a Comment
The Olympus C-2000 Z was a compact from 1999, featuring a 3x zoom, 2.1 MP sensor, and fine control over exposure. 23 years later I rescued a neglected sample from an antique shop and in this post will show you why it received rave reviews back in the day!…
Sony VPL-VW290ES VW325ES 4k projector review
January 24, 2022 By Leave a Comment
The Sony VPL-VW290ES is a 4k home theater projector that’s known in North America as the VW325ES. Unlike many 4k projectors which employ pixel-shifting, the 290 / 325 is a native 4k model delivering very detailed images. Find out how it can transform your home movie viewing in my review!…
Canon EOS R5C review
January 19, 2022 By Leave a Comment
The Canon EOS R5C is a hybrid cinema camera based on the EOS R5 and aimed at pro videographers. It resolves many of the frustrations of the original model, now able to avoid overheating thanks to a cooling fan and vents. There’s more besides so join me for my hands-on review of the R5C vs the original R5!…
Rode Videomic GO II review
January 11, 2022 By Leave a Comment
The Rode Videomic Go II is a compact and affordable shotgun microphone aimed at video creators, podcasters or anyone wanting to improve the quality of Zoom calls. Find out why it's one of the best options for the money in my review!…
First 10000 photos are your worst
January 8, 2022 By Leave a Comment
The renowned photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson famously said ‘Your first 10,000 photos are your worst’. Having just gone through my first decade’s worth - over 5000 prints - I’m inclined to agree. In this post I’ll share my journey and what that quote means in the digital World.…
Build the fastest portable SSD
December 7, 2021 By Leave a Comment
Portable drives are invaluable and in this guide I’ll show you how to build the fastest one I’ve ever tested - and it only took two parts and a few minutes to assemble! …
Canon PowerShot Pro1 retro review
November 30, 2021 By Leave a Comment
Canon’s PowerShot Pro1 launched in February 2004 as the pinnacle of its fixed-lens prosumer camera series, featuring 8 Megapixels, a flip-out screen, and the first PowerShot lens branded by the red ring of the flagship L-series. 18 years later I take it out for a retro review!…
Nikon COOLPIX 300 retro review
November 7, 2021 By Leave a Comment
Launched in 1996, the Nikon COOLPIX 300 was more than just a digital camera. Sure it could capture 0.3 MP images, but also let you jot notes or record voice memos. In this retro review, I tried out the COOLPIX 300, 25 years after its launch!…
Fujifilm INSTAX Link Wide review
November 2, 2021 By Leave a Comment
The Fujifilm INSTAX Wide Link is a portable instant photo printer that connects to your phone over Bluetooth and prints any picture onto the largest INSTAX Wide paper. Find out if it's the best instant photo printer in my review!…
Sony A7 IV review
October 22, 2021 By Leave a Comment
The Sony A7 IV is a mid-range full-frame mirrorless camera with 33 Megapixels, 10fps bursts, 10-bit 4k up to 60p, webcam capabilities and a flip-out screen. Find out if this feature-packed camera will share the success of the Mark III in my in-depth review!…
Sigma 18-50mm f2.8 DC DN review
October 19, 2021 By Leave a Comment
The Sigma 18-50mm f2.8 DC DN is a general purpose zoom with a constant fast aperture for mirrorless cameras sporting cropped APSC sensors and available in Sony and Leica-L mounts. Its aim is a step-up in aperture and sharpness from often disappointing kit zooms. Find out in my full review whether it delivers the goods!…
Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM II review
October 13, 2021 By Leave a Comment
The Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 G Master Mark II is a high-end telephoto zoom for the e-mount mirrorless system and Sony’s first G Master lens to receive a Mark II redesign. Five and a half years after the Mark I, which jointly launched the G Master series, find out how Sony improved an already excellent lens ln my in-depth review!…
Canon RF 5.2mm f2.8L Dual Fisheye
October 6, 2021 By Leave a Comment
The Canon RF 5.2mm f2.8L Dual Fisheye is Canon’s first interchangeable lens for 180 degree VR capture and designed for the full-frame EOS R mirrorless system. Check out my quick preview of this unique lens!…
Sony Mavica MVC FD5 retro review
October 4, 2021 By Leave a Comment
Back in 1997 Sony had a cunning plan: forget expensive cards, built-in memory or non-standard ports, the new Digital MAVICAs would record photos onto standard 3.5in floppies! 24 YEARS later I retro-review the first model!…
Sony Cyber-shot S70 retro review
September 17, 2021 By Leave a Comment
In early 2000, Sony launched the Cyber-shot S70, packing the latest 3 Megapixel sensor with a Carl Zeiss-branded zoom and a wealth of features at a price that undercut most rivals. It became my first digital camera and 21 years later I've powered-it up for my latest retro review!…
Canon RF 100-400mm f5.6-8 review
September 14, 2021 By Leave a Comment
The Canon RF 100-400mm f5.6-8 is a low-cost telephoto zoom for the full-frame EOS R mirrorless system that’s aimed at sports and wildlife. Here's my full review!…
Canon RF 16mm f2.8 STM review
September 14, 2021 By Leave a Comment
The Canon RF 16mm f2.8 STM is a compact ultra-wide prime lens for the full-frame EOS R mirrorless system, aimed at landscape, architecture, astro-photography and vlogging. Here's my in-depth review!…
Sigma 24mm f2 DG DN review
September 9, 2021 By Leave a Comment
The Sigma 24mm f2 DG DN is a wide-angle prime lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras, and available in Sony-e and L-mount versions. It’s aimed at anyone who wants a fast-aperture wide angle prime without the cost or heft of 1.4 models. In my review, find out how it compares to a growing collection of rival options!…
