Black Friday best camera deals 2023
22 Nov 2023 Gordon LaingIt's that time of year when we're bombarded by bargain offers, so I've sifted through the deals to find the best buys on Canon gear!
Voigtlander 50mm f1 Nokton review
20 Nov 2023 Gordon LaingThe Voigtlander 50mm f1 Nokton may have a standard focal length, but the f1 aperture is a whole stop brighter than 1.4 and allows dramatic, buttery bokeh. I tested the version for Canon EOS R!
In Camera book - perfect photos out-of-camera
19 Nov 2023 Gordon LaingIn Camera is a book by Cameralabs' Gordon Laing. It celebrates the art of JPEG photography with 100 of his travel images, all presented out-of-camera. No filter, no Photoshop, just pure photography! A great gift for beginner or advanced photographers!
DJI Osmo Pocket 3 review
17 Nov 2023 Gordon LaingThe DJI Osmo Pocket 3 is a compact camera aimed at vloggers and content creators. It continues the concept of previous models, but improves on them in every regard. Find out why you'll want it in our review!
Tamron 70-180mm f2.8 Di III VC G2 review
06 Nov 2023 ThomasThe 70-180mm f2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 is the second generation of Tamron’s small and light telephoto zoom. Designed for Sony’s E-mount mirrorless cameras Tamron added optical image stabilization plus a highly configurable focus set button, custom switch, and focus ring. Can it improve upon the optical qualities of its predecessor? Find out in my full review!
Canon RF 200-800mm f6.3-9 review so far
02 Nov 2023 Gordon LaingThe Canon RF 200-800 f6.3-9 IS USM is a super-telephoto zoom for EOS R cameras. Could it be ideal for distant wildlife and sports? Find out in my review so far!
Canon RF 24-105mm f2.8L IS USM Z review so far
02 Nov 2023 Gordon LaingThe Canon RF 24-105 f2.8L IS USM Z is a high-end zoom aimed at those who shoot photos and video. It looks set to be be popular at events and weddings. Here's my review so far.
Canon RF-S 10-18mm f4.5-6.3 review so far
02 Nov 2023 Gordon LaingThe Canon RF-S 10-18mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM is a compact ultra-wide angle zoom for EOS R cameras with cropped APS-C sensors. Find out more in my review so far!
Canon EOS D30 RETRO review
30 Oct 2023 Gordon LaingThe EOS D30 was the first DSLR built entirely by Canon. Teased in the Year 2000 and sporting 3.25 Megapixels, it was ground-breakingly affordable. Find out its story and how it performs 23 years later in my latest retro review!
Kingnovy 7in mini laptop review
23 Oct 2023 Gordon LaingCan a $200 mini laptop from AliExpress really be the best option for photographers who want to travel light? I find out in my review of the Kingnovy 7in mini laptop!
Nikon Z 135mm f1.8 S Plena review
18 Oct 2023 ThomasThe Nikon Z 135mm f1.8 S becomes only the second Z-series lens with a name: "Plena". Nikon emphasizes the "beautiful, well-rounded bokeh of outstanding sharpness and clarity". Can it beat the excellent Z 85mm f1.2 S? Find out in my full review!
Canon PowerShot Pro70 RETRO review
16 Oct 2023 Gordon LaingThe Canon Pro70 was the first PowerShot aimed at pros and enthusiasts who couldn’t stretch to the cost of DSLRs of the day. It sported 1.7MP, a 28-70 zoom, flip screen and RAW files, packed into an SLR-styled body. I took it out 25 years later for this retro review!
Canon RF 10-20mm f4L IS review-so-far
11 Oct 2023 Gordon LaingThe Canon RF 10-20mm f4L IS is an ultra-wide full-frame zoom for the EOS R system. It's the World's widest lens with AF, so find out how it compares in my review so far!
Sigma 10-18mm f2.8 DC DN review
05 Oct 2023 Gordon LaingThe Sigma 10-18mm f2.8 DC DN is an ultra wide zoom for APSC mirrorless cameras, and available in Fujifilm X, Sony E and Leica L mounts. Here's my review!
Solar Eclipse Photography
02 Oct 2023 Gordon LaingA Total Solar Eclipse is one of nature's most spectacular sights: as the Moon passes between the Earth and Sun it gradually obscures the disc until the faint wispy Coronal atmosphere is revealed! I've photographed three Total Solar Eclipses and in my guide will explain everything I've learned!
Panasonic Lumix G9 II review
14 Sep 2023 Gordon LaingThe Panasonic Lumix G9 Mark II is a mirrorless camera sporting a new 25 MP Micro Four Thirds sensor with even faster bursts and phase-detect autofocus! Find out more in my review!
Fujifilm GFX 100 II review
14 Sep 2023 Gordon LaingThe Fujifilm GFX 100 II is a medium format mirrorless camera with a new 102 MP sensor, 8fps bursts and 8k video. Find out why it's their best GFX to date in my review!
Nikon Z 180-600mm f5.6-6.3 VR review
11 Sep 2023 ThomasThe Z 180-600mm f5.6-6.3 VR is Nikon's longest zoom lens to date. With it's relatively low weight, optical image stabilization, and 3.3x zoom range it should be a versatile lens for wildlife, sports, or aircraft photography. Find out more in my review!
Sony Cyber-shot F707 RETRO review
07 Aug 2023 Gordon LaingThe Sony Cyber-shot F707 launched in 2001 with 5 Megapixels, a 5x zoom, a distinctive L-shaped body, and it could even see in the dark. 22 years later I take it for a spin!
Nikon Z 70-180mm f2.8 review
24 Jul 2023 ThomasWith the Z 70-180mm f2.8 Nikon has completed another trinity of f2.8 zoom lenses which are relatively small, lightweight, and affordable. Find out how the new lens performs against Nikon's professional alternative in my full review!
Sony FE 70-200mm f4 G OSS II review
12 Jul 2023 Gordon LaingThe Sony FE 70-200mm f4G OSS II is a short telephoto zoom designed for Alpha mirrorless cameras. It comes almost ten years after the original version, so let's see how they compare in my full review!
Sony A6700 review
12 Jul 2023 Gordon LaingThe Sony A6700 is a mid-range mirrorless camera with a 26 Megapixel APSC sensor, 4k 120 video and IBIS. It's Sony’s first new hybrid APSC camera in four years, so find out how it performs in my in-depth review!
How to photograph fireworks
30 Jun 2023 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!
Fujifilm instax SQ40 review
16 Jun 2023 Gordon LaingThe SQ40 is an analogue instant camera that uses Fujifilm's instax Square film. Like the Mini 40, the SQ40 swaps pastel colours for a more serious look. Find out if it's for you in my review!
