Canon PowerShot A5 retro review
07 Jul 2025 Gordon LaingLaunched in 1998, the PowerShot A5 was arguably Canon's first good-looking consumer digital camera. Let's see what it can do 27 years later!
OM System OM-5 Mark II review so far
17 Jun 2025 Gordon LaingThe OM System OM-5 Mark II is a compact mirrorless camera that's part of the Micro Four Thirds system. Find out about this mild update in my review so far.
Fujifilm X-E5 review
12 Jun 2025 Gordon LaingThe Fujifilm X-E5 is a mid-range mirrorless camera with a 40MP APSC sensor, viewfinder and built-in stabilisation. It could be described as an X100 with swappable lenses. Tempted? Find out more in my review!
Fujifilm X half review
22 May 2025 Gordon LaingThe Fujifilm X half is a compact camera with a 1in type sensor, 18 MP photos and a 32mm equiv lens. Unlike most cameras, the sensor, viewfinder and screen are all turned to the vertical shape, inspired by classic half-frame models and ideal for social sharing. Here's my review!
Panasonic Lumix S1 II review
13 May 2025 Gordon LaingThe Panasonic Lumix S1 II has a partially stacked full-frame sensor, 24 Megapixel photos, 70fps bursts and 6k video. Find out why this may be the ultimate hybrid photo / video camera in my review!
Sigma 300-600mm f4 DG OS review
28 Apr 2025 Gordon LaingThe Sigma 300-600mm f4 DG OS is a bright aperture, super-tele zoom aimed at high-end sports and wildlife photographers. Available in Sony e and L mounts, it costs around half that of 600 f4 primes from the big names while also zooming-out to 300mm. Find out why it’s a game-changer in my review!
Sony FE 50-150mm f2 GM review
22 Apr 2025 Gordon LaingThe Sony FE 50-150mm f2 G Master is a bright telephoto zoom that’ll delight portrait, event and close range sports photographers. Here's my review!
Fujifilm GFX100RF review
10 Apr 2025 Gordon LaingThe Fujifilm GFX100RF is a fixed lens rangefinder-styled camera with a 102 Megapixel medium format sensor. It essentially packs the quality of the GFX100S II with a fixed 28mm equiv lens into a body that’s more akin to a slightly chunkier X100. Here's my review so far!
Fujifilm instax mini 41 review
09 Apr 2025 Gordon LaingThe instax mini 41 is Fujifilm’s latest camera to use their hugely popular instax mini film. It's based on the fully analogue mini 12, but reskinned in a more serious-looking, technical body. Here's my review!
Sigma BF review so far
04 Apr 2025 Gordon LaingThe Sigma BF is a stylish mirrorless camera with a 24 Megapixel full-frame sensor and L-mount, packed into a body milled from a single block of aluminium. Here's my first-looks review!
Panasonic Lumix S1R II review
02 Apr 2025 Gordon LaingThe Panasonic Lumix S1R II is a high-end full-frame mirrorless camera with a 44 Megapixel BSI sensor and 8k video. Here's my review of the new flagship Lumix!
Feisol TT-224 mini tripod review
31 Mar 2025 Gordon LaingThe Feisol TT-224 is a table-top tripod now with extending legs. Launched in early 2025, it’s the follow-up to the TT-15 Mark II, one of my favourite mini tripods and a constant companion on my travels. Here's my review!
Canon EOS R50 V review
27 Mar 2025 Gordon LaingThe Canon EOS R50 V is a mirrorless camera aimed at video creators who want a compact body with interchangeable lenses. It will take photos too, but it’s mostly designed for video. Here's my first-looks review!
Canon PowerShot V1 review
27 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!
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!
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!
