Nikon Z 26mm f2.8 review
16 Mar 2023 ThomasThe Z 26mm f2.8 is Nikon's smallest and lightest Z-Nikkor to date. How does it compare to their 24mm and 28mm prime lenses? Find out in my full review.
Olympus CAMEDIA C-800L retro review
13 Mar 2023 Gordon LaingBack in 1996, Olympus launched their first consumer digital cameras under the new CAMEDIA brand, including the flagship C-800L. It looked traditional but packed more pixels and memory than most rivals. Here's its story!
Fujifilm INSTAX Mini 12 review
07 Mar 2023 Gordon LaingThe INSTAX Mini 12 is the latest instant camera to use Fujifilm’s enormously popular INSTAX Mini film. Find out in my review why the upgrades over the 11 make it the best budget instant camera!
Apple QuickTake 100 retro review
02 Mar 2023 Gordon LaingThe Apple QuickTake 100 was arguably the first consumer digital camera, taking VGA colour photos and costing under $1000 when launched in 1994. Join me almost 30 years later as I experience the birth of consumer digital photography!
Nikon Z 24-50mm f4-6.3 review
01 Mar 2023 ThomasIs Nikon's Z 24-50mm f4-6.3 worth considering as a kit lens? And how does it compare to the Z 24-70mm f4 S? Find out in my full review.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC F505 retro review
23 Feb 2023 Gordon LaingSony's Cyber-shot DSC F505 was one of the most innovative cameras of its day, with a twistable L-shaped body. 24 years after it was launched, I find out if it remains a favourite!
Sony FE 50mm f1.4 GM review
21 Feb 2023 Gordon LaingThe FE 50mm f1.4 G Master is a standard prime lens with a fast aperture for Sony's full-frame mirrorless cameras. Find out how it compares to the 1.2 version and Sigma's recent 1.4 in my full review!
Canon EOS R50 review
08 Feb 2023 Gordon LaingThe Canon EOS R50 is a tiny mirrorless camera aimed at those looking to raise their game from a phone or basic model, or anyone simply wanting one of the cutest little cameras around. Here's my review!
Canon EOS R8 review
08 Feb 2023 Gordon LaingThe Canon EOS R8 is a compact full-frame mirrorless camera that packs the photo, video and autofocus quality of the R6 II into a smaller, lighter and much more affordable body. There’s obviously sacrifices, but does it now become the best value full-framer? Find out in my review!
Sigma 50mm f1.4 DG DN Art review
07 Feb 2023 Gordon LaingThe Sigma 50mm f1.4 DG DN Art is a standard prime lens designed for full-frame mirrorless cameras and available for Sony e and Leica L mounts, the latter working on Panasonic Lumix S bodies. Is this the best mid-range 50? Find out in my full review!
Canon EOS R6 Mark II review
23 Jan 2023 Gordon LaingThe Canon EOS R6 Mark II is a full-frame mirrorless camera with a new 24 Megapixel sensor and uncropped 4k up to 60p. Find out all about it in my review!
Sony FE 20-70mm f4 G review
17 Jan 2023 Gordon LaingThe FE 20-70mm f4 G is a general-purpose zoom for Sony mirrorless cameras, widening the range from 24-70 models, making it more attractive to vloggers or anyone who wants to capture large views. Find out more in my full review!
Sigma 60-600mm f4.5-6.3 DG DN review
12 Jan 2023 Gordon LaingThe Sigma 60-600mm DG DN takes you from standard to super-telephoto, ideal for sports and wildlife photography. In my review I test the mirrorless DG DN version!
Tamron 70-300mm f4.5-6.3 Di III review
09 Jan 2023 ThomasThe Tamron 70-300mm f4.5-6.3 is Tamron’s first lens for Nikon Z-mount, and it's also available for Sony mirrorless. Find out how it measures-up in my full review!
Panasonic Lumix S5 II review
04 Jan 2023 Gordon LaingThe Panasonic Lumix S5 II is a full-frame mirrorless camera with 24 Megapixels, 6k video, and in a first for a Lumix, PDAF! Find out everything in my in-depth review!
Canon EOS R7 review
08 Dec 2022 Gordon LaingThe 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!
Tamron 20-40mm f2.8 Di III review
07 Dec 2022 ThomasThe Tamron 20-40mm f2.8 Di III is a wide-angle zoom designed for full-frame Sony mirrorless. See how it compares to Sony's FE 16-35mm f2.8 GM and Tamron's 17-28mm f2.8 Di III in my review!
Sony A7R V review
28 Nov 2022 Gordon LaingThe Sony A7R Mark V is a full-frame mirrorless camera with 61 Megapixels, 8k video and a new AF system with AI to better track subjects. Check out my in-depth review!
Voigtlander 65mm f2 APO-Lanthar Macro review-so-far
22 Nov 2022 ThomasThe Voigtländer 65mm f2 APO-Lanthar Macro is designed for full-frame mirrorless cameras and delivers 1:2 magnification. How does it compare to other macro lenses? Find out in my review-so-far!
Fujifilm instax SQUARE Link review
21 Nov 2022 Gordon LaingThe instax SQUARE Link is a portable printer that connects to your phone over Bluetooth and prints onto instax square paper. Find out if it's the best wireless printer for you in my review!
Fujifilm XT5 review
14 Nov 2022 Gordon LaingThe Fujifilm X-T5 is a mirrorless camera with a 40 Megapixel APSC sensor, 6.2k video, built-in stabilisation, tilting screen and the classic control dials many of you love from previous models. Check out my full review!
Nikon Z 600mm f4 TC VR S review
04 Nov 2022 ThomasThe Z 600mm f4 TC VR S is a long telephoto for Z-mount aimed at pro sports and wild-life photographers. It has an f4 focal ratio and a built-in 1.4x teleconverter. Find out more in my full review!
How to photograph fireworks
04 Nov 2022 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!
Tamron 50-400mm f4.5-6.3 Di III VC review
01 Nov 2022 ThomasThe Tamron 50-400mm f4.5-6.3 is a zoom lens for Sony’s Alpha mirrorless cameras sporting a huge 8x range from standard to long telephoto. Find out how it compares in my full review!
