Nikon D200 retro review
November 29, 2024 By Leave a Comment
The Nikon D200 was launched in 2005 to satisfy the demanding semi-pro market, delivering a step-up over consumer models and a taste of the pro bodies without their cost or heft. I bought one almost two decades later for less than $100. Find out why you might too!…
Sony A1 II review
November 25, 2024 By Leave a Comment
The A1 II is Sony's latest flagship camera, aimed at anyone who demands high resolution photos and video with fast bursts and sophisticated autofocus. Find out everything in my in-depth review!…
Canon SELPHY QX20 review
November 22, 2024 By Leave a Comment
Canon’s SELPHY QX20 is a portable photo printer designed to make small prints from any image on your phone. Upgrades over the previous QX10 include borderless prints as well as two different shapes. Find out if it’s the right photo printer for you in my review!…
Fujifilm X-M5 review so far
October 14, 2024 By Leave a Comment
The Fujifilm X-M5 is an entry-level camera with a 26 Megapixel APSC sensor. Available in silver or black, it becomes the most affordable camera in the current X series, not to mention their smallest and lightest with interchangeable lenses. Check out my hands-on first-impressions so far!…
Leica Q3 43 review
October 7, 2024 By Leave a Comment
The Leica Q3 43 is a high-end compact with a 60 Megapixel full-frame sensor, a fixed 43mm f2 lens, and a high quality viewfinder, packed into a weatherproof body. Find out if it lives up to the hype in my review!…
Tamron 90mm f2.8 Di III Macro review
September 26, 2024 By Leave a Comment
Tamron's new 1:1 macro lens for Sony E-mount and Nikon Z-mount looks like an interesting alternativ to Nikon's and Sony's own macro lenses. Find out more about the features and qualities of the 90mm f2.8 Di III Macro in my full review!…
Canon PowerShot G2 retro review
September 23, 2024 By Leave a Comment
Back in 2001, Canon launched the second in its legendary PowerShot G series, the G2. It upgraded and fixed several issues, and can be bagged at a bargain price today. Find out its story 23 years later!…
Nikon Z 50mm f1.4 review
September 16, 2024 By Leave a Comment
Nikon's second f1.4 prime lens for Z-mount follows shortly after the introduction of their Z 35mm f1.4. Find out more about the features and qualities of the Z 50mm f1.4 in my review!…
Canon EOS 10D retro review
September 13, 2024 By Leave a Comment
Join me on a trip back to 2003 where we’ll visit the EOS 10D, Canon’s most affordable DSLR to date. This was the first in an hugely popular series which set the standard for Canon’s semi-pro bodies, crucially at an attainable price for many enthusiasts.…
Canon RF 28-70mm f2.8 IS STM review
September 12, 2024 By Leave a Comment
The Canon RF 28-70mm f2.8 IS STM is a mid-range general-purpose zoom for their full-frame EOS R mirrorless cameras. Find out how it performs in my review!…
Canon EOS C80 review
September 10, 2024 By Leave a Comment
The Canon EOS C80 is a cinema camera which packs the full-frame 6k sensor of the C400 into the smaller body of the C70. Here's everything you need to know!…
Tamron 50-400mm f4.5-6.3 Di III VC Nikon Z review so far
August 29, 2024 By Leave a Comment
Tamron's 50-400mm f4.5-6.3 Di III VC for Z-mount fills a gap in Nikon's line-up of zoom-lenses reaching 400mm focal length. How does it compare to Nikon's alternatives? Find out in my review so far.…
Canon EOS R5 Mark II review so far
July 17, 2024 By Leave a Comment
The Canon EOS R5 Mark II is aimed at enthusiasts and features a new stacked 45 MP sensor, upscaling options, a viewfinder with eye control and three optional grips including one designed to keep it cool. Find out more in my hands-on review so far!…
Canon EOS R1 review so far
July 17, 2024 By Leave a Comment
The EOS R1 becomes the official flagship in Canon’s mirrorless series. A specialist camera aimed at pro sports photographers, it features a 24.2 MP stacked sensor, 40fps bursts and their most advanced AF to date. I went hands-on for my review so far!…
Nikkor 50mm f1.4 AI-s vintage lens review
July 8, 2024 By Leave a Comment
The Nikkor 50mm f1.4 AI-s was one of the most desirable standard lenses when it came out in 1981 and an ideal choice for anyone who wants to explore vintage optics today. Find out why in my retro review, 43 years later!…
Canon EOS 300D Rebel retro review
July 1, 2024 By Leave a Comment
Canon's EOS 300D, or Digital Rebel, was the first affordable consumer DSLR. Launched in 2003, it became the first DSLR many of us bought - including myself! I revisit it 21 years later to tell its story!…
Nikon Z 35mm f1.4 review
July 1, 2024 By Leave a Comment
Nikon's second 35mm prime lens surprises with a focal ratio of f1.4 and a low price. Find out more about the features and qualities of the Z 35mm f1.4 in my full review!…
Fujifilm instax WIDE 400 review
June 20, 2024 By Leave a Comment
The Fujifilm instax WIDE 400 is an analogue instant camera that uses the largest instax WIDE film. It’s amazingly the first new instax WIDE camera in 10 years! Find out what's new!…
Panasonic Lumix GH7 review
June 20, 2024 By Leave a Comment
The Panasonic Lumix GH7 is a high-end camera based on Micro Four Thirds and packed with features to delight hybrid shooters and videographers. Find out why you'll want one in my review!…
Canon RF 35mm f1.4L VCM review so far
June 6, 2024 By Leave a Comment
The Canon RF 35mm f1.4L VCM is a high-end wide-angle prime lens for EOS R cameras. Canon describes it as a hybrid lens, optimised for photo and video. Find out everything I know in my review so far!…
Panasonic Lumix S9 review
May 22, 2024 By Leave a Comment
The Panasonic Lumix S9 is a compact full-frame camera aimed at content creators, packing the 24 Megapixel photos, 6k video and IBIS from the S5 II, plus some neat new features. Here's my review!…
Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 DG DN II Art review
May 16, 2024 By Leave a Comment
The Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 DG DN II Art delivers the classic range and aperture beloved of wedding and event shooters, now in an upgraded Mark II version with better features and quality. Find out why it offers great value in my review!…
Fujifilm XT50 review
May 16, 2024 By Leave a Comment
The Fujifilm X-T50 is aimed at photographers who want the quality and style of the higher-end X-T5, but in a smaller, lighter and more affordable body. Here's my review!…
Fujifilm XF 16-50mm f2.8-4.8 review
May 16, 2024 By Leave a Comment
The Fujifilm XF 16-50mm f2.8-4.8 is a compact, general-purpose zoom for X-series cameras. It’s the official replacement for the 12 year-old XF 18-55mm, so here's my review!…
Fujifilm GFX 100S II review
May 16, 2024 By Leave a Comment
The Fujifilm GFX 100S II is a medium format mirrorless camera with 102 Megapixels, built-in stabilisation and 4k video. It’s the successor to the GFX 100S from 2021 and improves the stabilisation, battery life, burst speed and subject detection, and is priced a little lower too. Check out my first-looks review!…
Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 Nikon Z review
April 30, 2024 By Leave a Comment
Tamron's 28-75mm f2.8 Di III G2 is an attractively priced zoom now also available for Nikon's mirrorless cameras. Can it deliver the goods even when tested at 180MP resolution? Find out in my in-depth review.…
Sony Cyber-shot R1 retro review
April 29, 2024 By Leave a Comment
Launched in 2005, the Sony Cyber-shot R1 was a high-end prosumer camera packing a Carl Zeiss 5x zoom and a large 10MP APSC sensor with Live View. Find out what made it special in my retro review!…
Sony Cyber-shot F828 retro review
April 8, 2024 By Leave a Comment
Back in 2003, Sony launched the Cyber-shot F828 the fifth model in the series to use an L-shaped design with a twisting body. It built on the earlier F717 and later gained cult status for its infra-red capabilities. Find out how it performs 21 years later in my retro review!…
Fujifilm instax mini 99 review
March 28, 2024 By Leave a Comment
The instax mini 99 is an instant camera designed for Fujifilm’s instax mini film. It’s aimed at anyone who wants more control than a budget model, like the Mini 12, while remaining a fully analogue camera. Here's my review!…
Nikon Z 28-400mm f4-8 VR review so far
March 28, 2024 By Leave a Comment
The Nikon Z 28-400mm f4-8 VR boasts a huge 14.3x zoom range but weighs only 725g. It should be a versatile lens for travel and nature photography. See how its features compare in our preview.…
