Sony ZV1 vs A7C review
26 Oct 2020 Gordon LaingIn this review I’ve directly compared the Sony ZV1 against the Sony A7C, two very different cameras but both aimed at a very similar audience. The ZV1 is a fixed-lens compact while the A7C is a full-frame mirrorless that costs around three times the price. Find out which is best for video creators in my review!
Canon RF 85mm f2 Macro review
19 Oct 2020 Gordon LaingThe Canon RF 85mm f2 Macro IS STM is a short telephoto lens for the full-frame EOS R mirrorless system, and one of the most affordable in the system to date. Perfect for portraits and close-ups, find out why it's a no-brainer for EOS R owners in my review!
Fujifilm XS10 review so far
15 Oct 2020 Gordon LaingThe Fujifilm X-S10 represents a new branch in the X-series, delivering the power and quality of the X-T series with a 26 Megapixel APSC sensor and uncropped 4k video, but with a more approachable control system, along with built-in stabilisation. Find out everything you need to know in my hands-on first-looks review!
Canon RF 600mm / 800mm f11 review
12 Oct 2020 Gordon LaingThe Canon RF 600mm and 800mm f11 are very compact super-telephoto lenses for the full-frame EOS R mirrorless system. Find out why they're more usable than you'd think in my full review!
Canon EOS 850D Rebel T8i review
05 Oct 2020 Gordon LaingThe Canon EOS 850D / Rebel T8i is a mid-range DSLR with a 24mp APSC sensor, 7fps bursts, 4k video and a fully-articulated screen. It sits at the top of the triple-digit EOS or Rebel series, which puts it directly below the EOS 90D. Find out how they compare in my review!
Sigma 105mm f2.8 DG DN Macro Art review - preview
30 Sep 2020 ThomasThe Sigma 105mm f2.8 DG DN Macro Art is the first macro lens for Sigma’s DN-series of lenses designed specifically for mirrorless cameras with Sony E or Leica L-mounts. Sigma has developed a completely new optical design and added a de-clickable aperture ring and a custom function button. Check out my preview!
Canon RF 100-500mm f4.5-7.1L review
28 Sep 2020 Gordon LaingThe Canon RF 100-500mm is a telephoto zoom for the full frame EOS R mirrorless system. Physically it’s only 15mm longer and an impressive 200g lighter than the earlier EF 100-400, while zooming 100mm further. In my full review I'll compare them both!
Canon EOS C70 review - preview
24 Sep 2020 Gordon LaingThe Canon EOS C70 is the smallest and lightest member of the Cinema EOS range and the first to employ the RF lens mount. It’s aimed at documentary, news, corporate, social media and event videography, combining the pro capabilities of the Cinema EOS series with the compact form factor of the EOS R range. Find out more in my preview!
Fujifilm INSTAX SQ1 review
21 Sep 2020 Gordon LaingThe INSTAX SQ1 is the latest instant camera from Fujifilm to use INSTAX square film. Like the hugely popular INSTAX Mini series, the SQ1 is a fully analogue camera, ejecting small prints which gradually develop before your eyes. Find out which INSTAX is best for you in my review!
Nikon Z 70-200mm f2.8 VR S review
21 Sep 2020 ThomasThe Nikon Z 70-200mm f2.8 VR S is a pro telephoto zoom designed for Nikon’s full-frame Z-series mirrorless cameras. Alongside the earlier Z 24-70mm f2.8 and newer Z 14-24mm f2.8, it completes the holy trinity for the Z system, providing 14-200mm at f2.8. Find out whether it meets or surpasses its already excellent predecessor in our in-depth review!
Nikon Z 14-24mm f2.8 S review - preview
17 Sep 2020 ThomasThe Nikon Z 14-24mm f2.8 S is a professional ultra-wide angle zoom for Nikon’s full-frame Z-series mirrorless cameras. It’s the third native zoom with a fast f2.8 focal ratio and together with the Z 24-70mm and Z 70-200mm, completes the trinity of pro zooms for Nikon's Z system. Check out my preview!
Nikon Z 50mm f1.2 S review - preview
16 Sep 2020 ThomasThe Nikon Z 50mm f1.2 S becomes the third standard prime lens for Nikon’s full-frame Z-series mirrorless cameras. A popular focal length for street photography and general-purpose use, it features a bright f1.2 focal ratio. Find out more in our preview!
GoPro Hero 9 Black review
16 Sep 2020 Gordon LaingThe GoPro Hero 9 is the 2020 edition of the popular action camera series that’s also carved a successful niche in the vlogging and webcam Worlds. It’s a rugged block of a camera, waterproof to 10m / 33feet, that now captures 5k video or 20 Megapixel photos, has improved stabilisation and timelapse facilities as well as a new front screen…
Sony A7C review so far
15 Sep 2020 Gordon LaingThe Sony A7C is a mid-range full-frame mirrorless camera with 24 Megapixels, 4k video up to 30p, built-in stabilisation, rangefinder styling and a fully-articulated touchscreen. It’s Sony’s smallest and lightest full-framer to date, packing the photo and movie quality of the A7 III into a more compact body that’s barely larger or heavier than the A6600. Find out more in…
How to photograph bees
08 Sep 2020 Alan AdlerFind how to take great photos of bees without dedicated macro gear or even leaving your home. Guest writer Alan Adler is not just the inventor of the legendary Aeropress but also a passionate photographer who reveals his favourite cameras for bees don’t have to be specialist or expensive!
Fujifilm XF 50mm f1.0 review so far
03 Sep 2020 Gordon LaingThe Fujifilm XF 50mm f1.0 is a very bright prime lens for X-series mirrorless cameras, upon which it delivers short telephoto coverage that’s ideal for portraits. It’s also the first f1.0 lens with autofocus for mirrorless cameras. Find out what it can do in my hands-on review-so-far!
Panasonic Lumix S5 review
02 Sep 2020 Gordon LaingThe Panasonic Lumix S5 is a mid-range full-frame mirrorless camera with 24 Megapixels, built-in stabilisation, a fully-articulated touchscreen and 10 bit 4k up to 60p. In my full review find out why the most affordable full-framer from Panasonic to date could also be it’s most compelling.
Sigma 85mm f1.4 DG DN Art review
26 Aug 2020 ThomasThe Sigma 85mm f1.4 DG DN Art is a mild telephoto lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras with E-mount and L-mount. It’s the second large aperture prime lens in Sigma's ART series for mirrorless cameras. Find out why it's the best 85mm we've tested in our full review!
Autel EVO II Review
24 Aug 2020 Adam JuniperThe Autel EVO II is the best folding drone money can buy, comfortably knocking the ageing Mavic 2 series off its flagship spot thanks to its more capable airframe, better flight time and, of course, headline-grabbing 8K video. Find out more in our full review!
Canon RF 35mm f1.8 Macro review
17 Aug 2020 Gordon LaingThe Canon RF 35mm f1.8 IS Macro STM is a mild wide-angle lens for the EOS R full-frame mirrorless system. It’s the smallest, lightest and cheapest lens for the system to date, and a flexible all-rounder with 1:2 close-up capabilities. Find out why it's a must-have lens for all EOS R owners!
Sony FE 24-240mm f3.5-6.3 OSS review
11 Aug 2020 ThomasThe Sony FE 24-240mm f3.5-6.3 is a small and relatively light super-zoom with a huge 10x zoom-range. Together with useful close-up capabilities, it's an ideal travel companion. Find out if it's right for you in our full review!
Canon EOS R6 review
10 Aug 2020 Gordon LaingThe Canon EOS R6 is an upper mid-range full-frame mirrorless camera with 20 Megapixels, 4k 60p video, built-in stabilisation, bursts up to 20fps and a fully-articulated touchscreen. Find out how it performs for photography in my latest update!
Sony A7S III review
28 Jul 2020 Gordon LaingThe Sony A7S III is a high-end full-frame mirrorless camera aimed at pro videographers. It films 4k 120p, has a flip-screen, the best EVF to date and much more! Find out why it could be the best pro video camera in my review!
Tamron 28-200mm f2.8-5.6 Di III RXD review
20 Jul 2020 ThomasThe Tamron 28-200mm f2.8-5.6 Di III RXD is an all-in-one zoom for Sony’s full-frame mirrorless cameras. It's lighter and more affordable than having both Tamron's 28-75mm f2.8 and 70-180mm f2.8, albeit lacking the constant f2.8 aperture. Find out how it compares to rival super-zooms in our full review!
