Canon EF-M 22mm f2 review so far
18 Apr 2018 Gordon LaingCanon's EF-M 22mm f2 is a compact prime lens for EOS mirrorless cameras, upon which it delivers classic 35mm equivalent coverage. The f2 focal ratio can introduce a little blurring and the focusing is smooth, but the key selling point is the size and walk-around flexibility. Find out more in my review-so-far.
Canon EOS M50 review
17 Apr 2018 Gordon LaingThe Canon EOS M50 is a mid-range mirrorless camera with a 24 Megapixel APSC sensor, viewfinder, Wifi and Bluetooth, and becomes Canon's first mirrorless with 4k video, a fully-articulated touch-screen, eye detection and silent shooting options. Find out more in my review!
Sony A9 review
09 Apr 2018 Gordon LaingSony's Alpha A9 is a pro mirrorless camera with a 24 Megapixel full-frame sensor and fully electronic shutter featuring 20fps shooting, silent and vibration-free operation, no viewfinder blackout, 4k video, and autofocus across the whole frame. Find out why it's as compelling for sports pros as it is wedding and event shooters in my review!
Fujifilm XH1 review
26 Mar 2018 Gordon LaingThe Fujifilm X-H1 is the new flagship in the mirrorless X-series. It takes the X-T2 with its 24 Megapixel APSC X-Trans III sensor and adds built-in stabilisation, a touch-screen, bigger grip, enhanced movie features and Bluetooth. Find out more in my in-depth review!
WD My Passport Ultra review
21 Mar 2018 Gordon LaingWD's My Passport Ultra is a portable drive that's powered by your computer or console over a single USB cable and provides plenty of storage for backup, data transportation or simply expanding a system that's stuffed to the brim. In my review I compared an older 1TB model against a new 4TB version.
Retro Cameras book review
20 Mar 2018 Gordon LaingRetro Cameras is a compact and stylish hardback book that tells the story behind 100 vintage film cameras. Pitched as a guide for collectors but equally appealing to any classic camera lover, it presents each model with a short history and original product shots. Find out more in my review!
Sony A7 III review
12 Mar 2018 Gordon LaingThe Sony Alpha A7 III is the latest 'entry-level' model in the full-frame Alpha mirrorless series. It features a new 24 MP back-illuminated sensor, built-in stabilisation, a 693-point AF system, 10fps shooting, 4k video, and the longest battery of a mirrorless to date. Check out my in-depth review!
Panasonic Lumix TZ200 ZS200 review
05 Mar 2018 Ken McMahonPanasonic's Lumix TZ200 / ZS200 is its new flagship travel zoom camera. Like its predecessor it packs a 1in / 20 Megapixel sensor, viewfinder, touchscreen and 4k video into a pocket body, but extends the zoom to 15x and adds 1080 / 120p video and Bluetooth. Find out more in my review!
Canon EOS 4000D review so far
26 Feb 2018 Gordon LaingCanon's EOS 4000D is a low-priced DSLR that aims to make creative photography more affordable. It offers an 18 Megapixel APSC sensor, 1080p video, 9-point AF, 3fps shooting and Wifi. There's few frills, but it's a solid spec for the money. Check out my preview!
Canon EOS 2000D / Rebel T7 review so far
26 Feb 2018 Gordon LaingCanon's EOS 2000D / Rebel T7 is an entry-level DSLR aimed at beginners, sporting a 24 Megapixel APSC sensor, 1080p video, 9-point AF, 3fps shooting, Wifi and NFC. It may lack the frills of higher-end bodies, but provides the basics at a low price. Check out my preview.
Sony Imaging Pro Support review
20 Feb 2018 Gordon LaingCanon and Nikon may be the established names in the pro sports market, but Sony's hungry for a piece of the action. In 2017 it launched it's fastest pro body yet, the Alpha A9, alongside an enhanced pro support program. In this article I'll take a look at the program so far.
Fujifilm XP130 review
19 Feb 2018 Ken McMahonThe Fujifilm XP130 is a rugged compact with 16 Megapixels, a 5x zoom, 3in screen and Wifi with Bluetooth. It's waterproof down to 20m, freezeproof to -10C and can withstand a drop from height of 1.75 metres. Find out how it compares in Ken's review!
Panasonic Lumix GX9 review so far
13 Feb 2018 Gordon LaingThe Panasonic Lumix GX9 is a mid-range mirrorless camera with a 20 Megapixel Four Thirds sensor, built-in stabilisation, a viewfinder and screen which both tilt, 4k video and Wifi with Bluetooth. It may follow the GX8, but is pitched a little lower with a smaller body too. See my review so far!
Hasselblad X1D-50C review
12 Feb 2018 Gordon LaingThe Hasselblad X1D-50c is a mirrorless medium format digital camera with a large 50 Megapixel sensor, electronic viewfinder, touchscreen, Wifi and GPS, packed into a rugged compact body. Doug put it through its paces and I interviewed him about his experiences in our review!
Sigma 14-24mm f2.8 ART preview
09 Feb 2018 Gordon LaingThe Sigma 14-24mm f2.8 ART is an ultra-wide angle zoom lens designed for full-frame cameras and available in Canon, Nikon and Sigma mounts. Announced in February 2018, it's the latest zoom in Sigma's high-end ART series. Find out more in my preview!
Olympus PEN EPL9 review so far
07 Feb 2018 Gordon LaingThe Olympus PEN EPL9 is a stylish entry-level mirrorless camera aimed at bloggers or social photographers wanting to upgrade their smartphone photography. It features a 16 Megapixel Four Thirds sensor, 4k video, Bluetooth and Wifi. Check out my hands-on video preview!
Phone photography tips
06 Feb 2018 Gordon LaingToday's phones feature very respectable cameras that are capable of great results. Making the most of them involves a combination of applying traditional techniques and embracing modern technology. In my series of video tutorials, I'll show you how to take better photos with your phone!
Panasonic Lumix G9 review
05 Feb 2018 Gordon LaingPanasonic's Lumix G9 is a high-end mirrorless camera and joint flagship with the GH5. It shares the 20 Megapixel sensor with 4k movies up to 60p, but enhances the photo quality, improves stabilisation, boasts a huge viewfinder and shoots at 20fps with AFC. Check out my in-depth review!
Fujifilm XA5 review so far
31 Jan 2018 Gordon LaingThe Fujifilm XA5 is an entry-level mirrorless camera, sporting a 24 Megapixel APSC sensor, tilting touchscreen, 4k video, Bluetooth and Wifi. Successor to the XA3, it's Fujifilm's smallest and lightest mirrorless body with an X mount. Find out more in my preview!
Leica 200mm f2.8 review
29 Jan 2018 Gordon LaingThe Leica 200mm f2.8 is a high-end telephoto for Micro Four Thirds bodies. Mounted on a Panasonic or Olympus mirrorless, it delivers 400mm equivalent coverage, or 560mm when fitted with its supplied 1.4x tele-converter. In my in-depth review I compare it to the Olympus 300mm!
DJI Mavic Air preview
26 Jan 2018 Adam JuniperThe DJI Mavic Air is a compact but capable drone pitched between the entry-level Spark and higher-end Mavic Pro. It shares its design aesthetic with the Spark, but sports more advanced features and foldable legs for a smaller footprint. Find out more in our preview!
Canon G1X Mark III review
22 Jan 2018 Gordon LaingCanon's PowerShot G1X Mark III is a high-end compact sporting the same 24 Megapixel APS-C sensor as the EOS 80D. The Mark III also squeezes a 3x / 24-72mm zoom, EVF, fully-articulated touchscreen, Wifi and 1080p video into its weatherproof body. Check out my in-depth review!
Sony E 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 review
15 Jan 2018 Gordon LaingThe Sony E 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 is a general-purpose 7.5x zoom for its cropped-frame mirrorless bodies, including the A6000, A5000 and NEX series, on which it delivers an equivalent range of 27-203mm. Compact and light but capable of quality results, find out if it's for you in my review!
Tamron 100-400mm VC review
09 Jan 2018 ThomasTamron's 100-400/4.5-6.3 VC is a long telephoto zoom that's corrected for full-frame sensors and available in Canon and Nikon DSLR mounts. It's the first 100-400mm from Tamron and comes hot on the heels of Sigma's 100-400mm Contemporary. Find out how they compare in our review!
