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Fujifilm instax mini EVO Cinema review

17 Jan 2026 Gordon Laing

The instax mini EVO Cinema looks like a vintage cine camera, takes photos or short video clips, and features a built-in printer to make instant prints. Is this the coolest camera of the year? Find out in my review!

Sony A7 V review so far

02 Dec 2025 Gordon Laing

The Sony A7 V is a full-frame mirrorless camera with a 33 Megapixel partially-stacked sensor, 4k video up to 120p, IBIS and 30fps burst shooting. Check out my review-so-far.

Canon EOS R6 Mark III review

02 Dec 2025 Gordon Laing

The Canon EOS R6 Mark III is a full-frame camera with 32.5 Megapixels, IBIS, 40fps bursts, and 7k RAW video. Here's my hands-on review so far!

OM System OM-5 Mark II review so far

17 Jun 2025 Gordon Laing

The OM System OM-5 Mark II is a compact mirrorless camera that's part of the Micro Four Thirds system. Find out about this mild update in my review so far.

Fujifilm X-E5 review

12 Jun 2025 Gordon Laing

The Fujifilm X-E5 is a mid-range mirrorless camera with a 40MP APSC sensor, viewfinder and built-in stabilisation. It could be described as an X100 with swappable lenses. Tempted? Find out more in my review!

Fujifilm X half review

22 May 2025 Gordon Laing

The Fujifilm X half is a compact camera with a 1in type sensor, 18 MP photos and a 32mm equiv lens. Unlike most cameras, the sensor, viewfinder and screen are all turned to the vertical shape, inspired by classic half-frame models and ideal for social sharing. Here's my review!

Panasonic Lumix S1 II review

13 May 2025 Gordon Laing

The Panasonic Lumix S1 II has a partially stacked full-frame sensor, 24 Megapixel photos, 70fps bursts and 6k video. Find out why this may be the ultimate hybrid photo / video camera in my review!

Fujifilm GFX100RF review

10 Apr 2025 Gordon Laing

The Fujifilm GFX100RF is a fixed lens rangefinder-styled camera with a 102 Megapixel medium format sensor. It essentially packs the quality of the GFX100S II with a fixed 28mm equiv lens into a body that’s more akin to a slightly chunkier X100. Here's my review so far!

Fujifilm instax mini 41 review

09 Apr 2025 Gordon Laing

The instax mini 41 is Fujifilm’s latest camera to use their hugely popular instax mini film. It's based on the fully analogue mini 12, but reskinned in a more serious-looking, technical body. Here's my review!

Sigma BF review so far

04 Apr 2025 Gordon Laing

The Sigma BF is a stylish mirrorless camera with a 24 Megapixel full-frame sensor and L-mount, packed into a body milled from a single block of aluminium. Here's my first-looks review!

Panasonic Lumix S1R II review

02 Apr 2025 Gordon Laing

The Panasonic Lumix S1R II is a high-end full-frame mirrorless camera with a 44 Megapixel BSI sensor and 8k video. Here's my review of the new flagship Lumix!

Canon EOS R50 V review

27 Mar 2025 Gordon Laing

The Canon EOS R50 V is a mirrorless camera aimed at video creators who want a compact body with interchangeable lenses. It will take photos too, but it’s mostly designed for video. Here's my first-looks review!

Canon PowerShot V1 review

27 Mar 2025 Gordon Laing

The Canon PowerShot V1 is a fixed lens compact with a large 22 Megapixel sensor and 16-50 equivalent zoom. It's aimed at video creators who want a step-up over the G7X series. Find out more in my review!

OM System OM-3 review

06 Feb 2025 Gordon Laing

The OM System OM-3 is a compact weather-sealed camera based on Micro Four Thirds with a 20.4 Megapixel stacked sensor. Small but powerful, find out if it's for you in my review!

Fujifilm instax Wide Evo review

27 Jan 2025 Gordon Laing

The instax Wide Evo is a digital camera with a built-in instant printer designed for the largest instax format. It's Fujifilm's most grown-up instant camera and one of the most fun to use too. Find out why in my review!

Leica SL3-S review

16 Jan 2025 Gordon Laing

The Leica SL3-S is a hybrid camera that swaps the 60 MP sensor of the SL3 for one with 24, making the camera faster, the video mostly preferable, the files smaller, and the price lower. Find out if it's worth it in my review!

Sony A1 II review

25 Nov 2024 Gordon Laing

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!

Fujifilm X-M5 review so far

14 Oct 2024 Gordon Laing

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

07 Oct 2024 Gordon Laing

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!

Canon EOS C80 review

10 Sep 2024 Gordon Laing

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!

Canon EOS R5 Mark II review

17 Jul 2024 Gordon Laing

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

17 Jul 2024 Gordon Laing

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!

Fujifilm instax WIDE 400 review

20 Jun 2024 Gordon Laing

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

20 Jun 2024 Gordon Laing

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!

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