Canon EOS R7 review
May 24, 2022 By Leave a Comment
The Canon EOS R7 is a high-end cropped-frame mirrorless camera with a 32MP APSC sensor, 4k 60p video and IBIS. Canon’s calling it their ultimate APSC camera. Find out why in my in-depth review!…
Canon EOS R10 review-so-far
May 24, 2022 By Leave a Comment
The Canon EOS R10 is a mid-range cropped-frame mirrorless camera with a 24 Megapixel APS-C sensor and 4k 60p video. In my hands-on first-looks review I'll show you everything I know so far!…
Best lens for a vintage DSLR?
May 10, 2022 By Leave a Comment
Join me as I track down an ideal lens for Nikon's first DSLR, the D1! I narrowed my choices to a pair of older 35mm models and in this article and video I compare them head-to-head!…
Nintendo GameBoy Camera retro review
May 4, 2022 By Leave a Comment
This retro review is dedicated to arguably the weirdest digital camera of the 90s, and certainly the most fun: it’s time to take a look at the Nintendo GameBoy Camera, 24 years later!…
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!…
Nikon Z 800mm f6.3 VR S review
April 6, 2022 By Leave a Comment
The Z 800mm f6.3 VR S is Nikon's longest telephoto prime for Z-mount so far. It has a large f6.3 focal ratio and is aimed at pro sports and wildlife photographers. Here's 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!…
Nikon Z 400mm f2.8 TC VR S review
February 23, 2022 By Leave a Comment
The Nikon Z 400mm f2.8 TC VR S is the first long telephoto prime for Z-mount aimed at pro sports and wildlife photographers. It's also only Nikon's second lens with an integrated 1.4x teleconverter. Find out how it performed in our in-depth 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.…
Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 Di III G2 review
December 15, 2021 By Leave a Comment
The 28-75mm f2.8 Di III VXD G2 is the second edition of Tamron's standard zoom for full-frame mirrorless cameras. Currently available in the Sony e-mount, find out what's improved and whether it's worth getting in our in-depth review!…
Nikon Z 28-75mm f2.8 review
December 14, 2021 By Leave a Comment
The Nikon Z 28-75mm f2.8 is a general purpose zoom for full-frame Z-series mirrorless cameras, delivering a useful range and fast aperture at a low weight and reasonable price. Do you really need 24mm? Find out more in our review!…
DJI Mavic 3 Review
December 13, 2021 By Leave a Comment
The Mavic 3 is DJI’s flagship folding camera drone. It's the first to feature dual cameras mounted on the same gimbal: a Hasselblad four-thirds sensor and a 28x hybrid zoom. Find out why it's best in its class in our review!…
Tamron 35-150mm f2-2.8 Di III review
December 9, 2021 By Leave a Comment
Tamron's 35-150mm f2-2.8 Di III is a unique proposition for full-frame mirrorless cameras, combining an unusually bright aperture with a useful 4.3x range from mild wide-angle to telephoto. Find out how it performs in our in-depth review!…
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!…
