Lunar Eclipse Photography
13 Mar 2025 Gordon LaingA Total Lunar Eclipse is one of Nature's most spectacular displays and a great deal easier to photograph than a Solar Eclipse, not to mention more frequent too. In my guide I'll explain how to photograph a lunar eclipse or blood moon!
Nikon Z 35mm f1.2 S review
13 Mar 2025 ThomasThe Z 35mm f1.2 S completes Nikon's trio of f1.2 lenses and is also their third 35mm lens. How does it compare in features and optical performance? Find out in my full review.
Canon PowerShot 350 retro review
11 Mar 2025 Gordon LaingThe PowerShot 350 was Canon's second digicam, launched in 1997 and sporting one third of a Megapixel and a tilting screen! But who actually made it? Find out the story in my retro review!
Canon PowerShot V1 review
11 Mar 2025 Gordon LaingThe 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 LaingThe 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 LaingThe 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!
Canon RF 16-28mm f2.8 IS STM review
23 Jan 2025 Gordon LaingThe Canon RF 16-28mm f2.8 IS STM is a fast ultra-wide zoom for their full-frame EOS R mirrorless cameras. It sacrifices the traditional 16-35 range to become smaller and cheaper, but is it any good? Check out my review so far!
Leica SL3-S review
16 Jan 2025 Gordon LaingThe 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!
Nikon COOLPIX 990 retro review
20 Dec 2024 Gordon LaingThe Nikon COOLPIX 990 was a high-end bridge camera aimed at enthusiasts. Launched in the Year 2000, it featured a 3MP CCD sensor and a split-body design. Find out its story and why you may want one in my retro review!
Nikon D200 retro review
29 Nov 2024 Gordon LaingThe 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
25 Nov 2024 Gordon LaingThe 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
22 Nov 2024 Gordon LaingCanon’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!
Tamron 90mm f2.8 Di III Macro review
21 Nov 2024 ThomasTamron'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!
How to photograph fireworks
05 Nov 2024 Gordon LaingFirework displays can be spectacular but present a number of challenges to capture in-camera. In my simple guide I'll share my tips and techniques for photographing fireworks!
Nikon Z 50mm f1.4 review
03 Nov 2024 ThomasNikon'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!
Fujifilm X-M5 review so far
14 Oct 2024 Gordon LaingThe 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 LaingThe 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 PowerShot G2 retro review
23 Sep 2024 Gordon LaingBack 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!
Canon EOS 10D retro review
13 Sep 2024 Gordon LaingJoin 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
12 Sep 2024 Gordon LaingThe 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
10 Sep 2024 Gordon LaingThe 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…
29 Aug 2024 ThomasTamron'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.
Nikon Z 35mm f1.4 review
20 Aug 2024 ThomasNikon'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!
Canon EOS R5 Mark II review so far
17 Jul 2024 Gordon LaingThe 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!
